Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and High Dependency Unit, Glasgow

Project

external view of the Glasgow Childrens Hospital
  • Construction value: £3.6m
  • Refurbishment and extension to existing operational hospital.
  • Provision of 28 intensive care/high dependency beds.
  • 1,825m² of modern facilities for the treatment of young children.

The approach

  • Provision of pre and post contract cost management.
  • Value engineering and life cycle cost advice.

The challenges

  • Refurbishment and extension of a land locked site.
  • Working above and below existing operational theatres, wards and kitchens.
  • Highly serviced building.

Outcome

  • Robust cost plan that achieves client’s aspirations.
  • Thorough change control procedure to stringently manage post contract variations.