As an international provider of robust, independent, third-party certification for fire, security and environmental products and services, BRE has worked in partnership with Q-bital Healthcare Solutions on a number of UK-based projects in recent years. Most recently, BRE has work with us to ensure thermal modelling, heat transfer and moisture assessments for the Nuffield Health Tees Hospital modular build project to assess the conservation of fuel and power to meet building regulations.
Q-bital Healthcare Solutions is leading on the construction of two new operating rooms on a two-story purpose-built extension at Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, part of the wider Nuffield Health charity. This will replace the hospital’s two existing operating rooms, which are 43 years old, and is integral for the benefit of NHS and privately paying patients in the local community. The new rooms are being constructed using modern methods of construction and will be modular buildings, while the bulk of the construction is carried out off-site, reducing disruption for the hospital’s neighbours. In addition, the project will create more parking spaces at the hospital site in Stockton-on-Tees to accommodate overflow.
To meet building regulations, thermal modelling consultants at BRE accessed our designs, to evaluate its thermal performance under typical heat variances from within the building by using software to run simulations on the transfer of heat from within, to without, and then then compared that against the set guidelines and regulations.
Specifically, BRE assessed:
BRE also paid particular attention to the highest risk areas of the building that could impact heat loss, such as:
The UK government has a commitment to reducing the energy use of buildings, which meant that we worked closely with BRE to use additional insulation where feasible, and to take a holistic view of the whole fabric of the building – including the walls, windows, and roof – to determine whether there was an increased risk of excessive heat loss.
BRE’s report compared the levels we at Q-bital are achieving in terms of energy and efficiency through the fabric of the building. This not only meets regulations, but ensures cost efficiencies for Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, too.
Throughout the assessment process, Q-bital ensured that BRE was equipped with all relevant information to produce robust calculations.
Work started at Nuffield Health Tees Hospital on January 8th, 2024, with a completion date anticipated for September 2024. The two new rooms will provide vital services for patients locally requiring joint replacements, spinal care, eyecare, prostate, gynaecology, and women’s health services.
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