MB3 Group plays a key role in preparing Birmingham’s new ‘super hospital’ for patients
Mb3 Group were involved on the project based in Sandwell, UK, set across March 2021 through to December 2024, our role as Client consultants consisted of numerous roles helping to facilitate the grand opening of the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital marks the facility as the largest in the region and an excitingly complex project. MB3 Group were incredibly proud to be a small part of the delivery of this state-of-the-art super Hospital consisting of 85,000+m² space has 736 beds, 11 operating theatres, an A&E department, diagnostic suites and multiple research and educational spaces, offering various pathways to make a big difference to healthcare, patients, students and locals.
The hospital must withstand high-demand situations and with the lead up to the opening date quickly approaching, this previously delayed project was under the high level scrutiny Knowing the importance everything being ‘right first time’ our site team were selected to perform a variety of soft stress testing processes to ensure the robust and safe operation of the hospital’s life safety, drainage systems and lift infrastructure. We were responsible for reviewing these systems not just from a compliance point of view but an operational & end user ensuring the high standards required across the healthcare facility were in place.
MB3 site teams played a key role on 6th October 2024, when the hospital welcomed its first cohort of patients spanning the east midlands. The MMUH represents the ‘coming together of expertise from every corner of Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.
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Our knowledge base & experience covers all the required disciplines of construction for complex projects like these, with our combined 50+ of experience spanning design management, regulatory compliance, MEP installation, safety systems, medical equipment installation and commercial and contractual construction requirements in healthcare.
The MB3 Group team were occupied with many different project delivery and management tasks throughout the launch of the MMUH. From specialist MRI equipment being offloaded and installed to AGV logistics and performance testing, MB3 Group played a pivotal role assessing readiness and supporting validation ahead of opening.
Stress Testing for Operational Readiness
Our team also performed soft stress testing of the West Midlands’ new ‘super hospital’s’ various drainage systems and lifts. Responsible for validating this cutting-edge facility’s readiness, in line with the new Building Safety Act 2022, we’re pleased to have dedicated several months to supporting its mission to deliver world-class healthcare in a state-of-the-art environment.
Continuing Our Commitment to Healthcare Projects
Our senior team continue to offer support to the construction facility as we speak and will continue to facilitate the Midland Metropolitan University ‘Super’ Hospital and other healthcare environments as this project marks a significant milestone in the public health initiative to modernise and improve healthcare outcomes across the UK region. It isn’t all work with MB3. We were honoured to be invited to present an award at the MMUH Star Awards ceremony, where we were also proud to be joint winners alongside the rest of the mobilisation team.
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