Haematology Department RVI Newcastle
Client: Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust
Project Value: £3.2 million

Sir Robert McAlpine were responsible for the alteration, extension and refurbishment of laboratories and offices in the William Leech Building (Microbiology, Pathology, Immunology and Haematology Departments)

Work had to be phased into five sections in order to allow the various departments to function throughout the duration of the project. Very close liaison between all stakeholders was encouraged with particular emphasis on the Client's personnel for the avoidance of any interruption to their work. To facilitate this, two major decants of staff were implemented, coupled with sectional handovers. Supply chain management, in both design and construction, required detailed induction, innovative ideas for objectives to be met and strict control on site in order to work successfully in a live environment.

This was the 6th consecutive project undertaken by Sir Robert McAlpine on the combined site of the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Newcastle University, with continuity of management and supply chain input producing real benefits in the form of continuous improvement in understanding, operation, delivery and relationships.