North Manchester General Hospital – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare
Project type
2025
Project completion date
£1.8m
Projected value
9
Project duration (months)
Project Scope
Work Completed
Overcoming Challenges
Project Scope
Scope of Works
Krol Corlett Construction was appointed to deliver a series of phased refurbishment and adaptation works for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust at North Manchester General Hospital as part of enabling works for the removal of RAAC concrete.
Delivered in a live hospital environment, the project demanded careful planning, close coordination with NHS staff, and phased programming to minimise disruption to patient care.
Work Completed
Works included the reconfiguration of existing layouts, creation of new clinical spaces, MEP upgrades, and specialist finishes to meet healthcare standards.
Delivered under strict compliance with NHS specifications and infection prevention protocols, this project highlights Krol Corlett’s expertise in working collaboratively with healthcare clients to achieve complex refurbishments in sensitive, fully operational environments.
Work Completed
Phase 2:
Internal walls were removed and reconfigured to suit the new layout, with new partitions, door openings, ceilings, and finishes constructed. Joinery, furniture, fixtures, and MEP systems were upgraded throughout to align with the revised design and services.
Phase 3:
Further layout alterations, including the creation of two exam rooms, one quiet room, and one scan room in the former discharge area, complete with power, data, ventilation, and hand wash facilities. An existing office was converted into a doctor’s office, with minor alterations made to the staff break area and another doctor’s office under the stairs.
Flooring and damaged ceilings were replaced, decoration was refreshed where necessary, and the ventilation system was upgraded. Furniture, fittings, and specialist equipment such as drug cabinets were also installed.
Phase 5:
Asbestos refurbishment survey across all areas with intrusive works, with removal undertaken in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and subject to Trust approval. Enabling works for RAAC removal included adaptations to form an outpatient clinic, blood room, and an extension to create a new patient discharge lounge.
The former discharge lounge was also converted into clinic and consulting rooms, along with a Gynaecology assessment ward.
Overcoming Challenges
Works were carried out within live hospital areas, often in close proximity to bedbound patients.
This made the project logistically complex, requiring meticulous planning and coordination to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and staff.
The movement of materials and removal of waste was carefully scheduled and managed to avoid disrupting the hospital’s daily operations, while maintaining strict infection control and health and safety standards.
‘Works would not have been completed without the collaborative working of all involved, client, Mace Project Management and supply chain.
Works were delivered by our specialist health team whose skills and experience came to the for on this scheme.’
– John Ward, Contracts Manager at Krol Corlett Construction
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