PROJECT
MACMILLANUNIT, ULSTERHOSPITAL, DUNDONALD
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
K MDL Engineering (NI) Ltd drew on their vast experience of health sector projects to complete the full electrical installation works for the new Macmillan Chemotherapy Unit, Ulster Hospital, Dundonald. The scope of electrical installation works included: the installation of new main switchboard, sub switchboards, Casambi Lighting controls, power systems, door access equipment, CCTV, intruder alarm, nurse call, medical trunking, ventilation wiring, fire alarm and disabled refuge systems. Covid-19 working restrictions were a challenge. Ken Maginty, Director for KMDL said, “We put extra procedures in place and reduced the number of men on site to meet the new requirements.” Another complex issue involved the co- ordination and installation of services into the restrictive ceiling space. “We worked closely with our mechanical colleagues to find a strategy to overcome this challenge,” added Ken.
Commenting on the completed project, Ken said, “We are delighted to be involved in delivering such a prestigious centre for Macmillan. We enjoy the complex nature of health sector installations and we have the team with the experience and skill to rise to all challenges faced on such projects.”
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PROJECT DELIVERY ARCHITECTS visual concept. The deep mullions were capped with matching deep transoms at the top and bottom of the façade. Project Architect W hittaker & Watt Architects acted as Project Delivery Architects for the new
Macmillan Unit at the Ulster Hospital, taking the project from RIBA stage 2 to 7. The fully glazed roof top extension was the most technically difficult aspect of the project due to the requirement to place this on top of an existing 1960s block which had significant weight restrictions. The Whittaker & Watt team utilised a lightweight structure and vertical fin curtain walling system to reduce weight yet maintain the original
Conor McCavitt explained, “We wanted to express the mullions as a separate horizontal band to the transom. Therefore, we introduced a 50mm gap at the head and base to give the appearance of separate elements. “We had early discussions with the curtain-
walling manufacturer, APS, with regard to the detailing of the system and how it would interface with the existing building and structural frame.” Commenting on the completed project, Director Jason Bosket said, “It is very satisfying to see the staff and patients now using the finished building, albeit we would prefer that no-one visited this type of centre. The project was technically
difficult, and we are very proud of the effort everyone gave to achieve the final product.”
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