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Midland Metropolitan Hospital
Midland Metropolitan Hospital is one of the largest acute hospital developments in Europe.
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Project Overview
Midland Metropolitan Hospital is one of the largest acute hospital developments in Europe and is located on the border between Sandwell and Birminham. Situated on a 16 acre brownfield site, bounded by a canal and dual carriageway, it comprises a 10-storey, 670 bed acute hospital of over 80,000sqm. The new facilities include;
670 bed facility
30 bed Critical Care Unit
Neonatal, Paediatric
Coronary Care
Adult Assessment
High Dependency Unit
Theatres including trauma, emergency; maternity
MRI and CT
Outpatient facilities
Research & Education Centre
The state-of the-art building has been designed to meet the best international and national standards to make it truly patient focussed and to support the efficient delivery of high-quality clinical services. It will have a number of innovative design features including a fully enclosed winter garden, car parking within the hospital building on the ground and first floors to create a secure environment for both patients and staff. In addition, the design and construction of the hospital will meet the highest standards of sustainability.
The Challenge
High levels of collaboration were required to coordinate designs and effectively model concept designs.
Our Solution
The project utilised BIM processes from early design stages to efficiently model alternative design solutions and building positions on a complex former industrial site. The chosen solution has been developed in accordance with a BIM Level 2 process with Curtins being responsible for modelling Civil and Structural elements using a combination of Revit and Civils 3D. The BIM process has been key to delivering a solution that satisfies the brief whilst reducing overall area and hence cost and build programme.
Project Highlights
Extensive option appraisals and design development to identify most efficient and effective designs.
Complex structural solutions required for aesthetic features.
Sustainability and whole life costing considerations.
BIM Level 2.
Need for visible entrances, good transport links, clear signage, and light building providing an effective therapeutic facility.
Digital Construction Project of the Year Award Winner 2024
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