Fulwood Medical Centre – Preston

HBS Healthcare

Project Objective

Civil & Structural Engineering for Healthcare Development

Location

Preston, UK

Value

£10 Million

Client

HBS Healthcare

Scope of Work

Civil & Structural Engineering Services

Duration of Contract:

24 Months

Project Overview

GSA was appointed to provide comprehensive civil and structural engineering solutions for Fulwood Medical Centre, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Preston. The project focused on creating a safe, durable, and sustainable environment designed to accommodate high patient traffic, medical technology, and future adaptability.

Scope of Work

GSA delivered full foundation and superstructure design, integrating modern healthcare design principles to ensure optimal safety, accessibility, and long-term operational efficiency.
Key Features
  • Structural Framework for Medical Facilities: Engineering solutions to support sensitive medical equipment and infrastructure.
  • Sustainable Drainage & Flood Risk Management: Implementing SuDS strategies to reduce environmental impact.
  • Long-Span Structural Design: Allowing for future internal reconfigurations as healthcare demands evolve.

Challenges and Solutions

Balancing Structural Strength with Healthcare Functionality: The design needed to accommodate vibrations from medical machinery while ensuring structural stability—GSA implemented reinforced substructures to counteract potential disruptions.

Futureproofing for Healthcare Growth: The structural framework was engineered for potential expansion and modification, ensuring long-term adaptability.

Outcome

GSA was appointed to provide comprehensive civil and structural engineering solutions for Fulwood Medical Centre, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Preston. The project focused on creating a safe, durable, and sustainable environment designed to accommodate high patient traffic, medical technology, and future adaptability.

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