Construction firm, Morris & Spottiswood, has completed a large-scale refurbishment project with Circle Health Group as part of a multi-million pound investment at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow.
The contractor undertook three projects simultaneously across the site to upgrade the facilities, with the hospital remaining entirely operational throughout the 26-month period. Works included exterior upgrades of cladding, windows, and steel support structures; the refurbishment of 88 patient bedrooms – including new shower/wet rooms and new nursing stations and support services, and a two-storey extension to the main reception area, including two new surgical theatres and pharmacy.
To ensure the hospital maintained its occupancy levels, the Morris & Spottiswood team met daily with hospital representatives to understand their needs and adjust work plans as required. The team also undertook multiple shifts to work around the busiest periods of the day, while minimising disruption for overnight patients and staff. This was supported by Morris & Spottiswood’s ‘end-to-end service delivery’, the flexibility of the wider supply chain, and the team’s experience in dust and infection control.
Alan Sinclair, Senior Contracts manager at Morris & Spottiswood, said: “The project at Ross Hall Hospital is one of our largest and most complex yet, but we are proud that we delivered it efficiently for Circle Health Group while maintaining the daily function of the hospital. This level of refurbishment in a live medical environment takes significant planning, but we used our extensive experience in infection prevention and control to ensure that the patient experience was never impacted, and create a modern building that patients expect.
“The new exterior – especially the striking glass-fronted entrance, and the modern interiors, have transformed the site and enhanced the environment for both patients and staff.”
Greg Middleton, director of Operations & Service Development at Ross Hall Hospital, said: “Morris & Spottiswood worked with us previously on the opening of our new Ross Hall Clinic Braehead facility prior to commencing the works at Ross Hall Hospital, and became very much part of the Ross Hall team The working relationship evolved even further through the main hospital development, as we literally built a new hospital on top of an already fully operational one. During the project we still managed to perform thousands of procedures. We were continually impressed by Morris & Spottiswood’s site management, and their flexibility in adapting to our demands around the challenges of a live environment.”
Founded in Glasgow in 1925, Morris & Spottiswood operates across the UK in fit-out, M&E, and housing, with offices in Glasgow, Livingston, Warrington, and Leeds.
