Walsgrave Hospital MRI Suite

Project Overview

We successfully delivered the full electrical installation for the refurbishment of an MRI suite at Walsgrave Hospital. This complex and time-sensitive project involved upgrading the suite’s electrical infrastructure to support the latest MRI technology, while ensuring that hospital operations continued with minimal disruption.

Objectives

  • Provide dedicated, compliant power infrastructure to support advanced MRI technology.
  • Deliver lighting, emergency lighting, and control systems tailored to clinical use.
  • Integrate essential and non-essential power circuits seamlessly.
  • Upgrade fire alarm systems and data cabling infrastructure to support hospital operations.
  • Work in close coordination with MRI equipment vendors to achieve full compliance and commissioning.

Scope of Works

  • Installation of dedicated power supplies for the MRI scanner and associated medical equipment.
  • Specialist lighting and emergency lighting installation, including control systems.
  • Integration of essential and non-essential power circuits to meet healthcare standards.
  • Fire alarm modifications and structured data cabling infrastructure.
  • Coordination with MRI equipment vendors for compliance testing and commissioning.

Project Challenges

Working within a live hospital environment required strict adherence to health and safety protocols and infection control measures. To avoid disruption to hospital services, we carefully planned and implemented works in phased stages, coordinating with clinical staff, hospital estates, and other contractors throughout. This approach ensured a smooth delivery and kept the project on schedule despite the complexity of the environment.

OUTCOME

We delivered the MRI suite refurbishment on time, within budget, and to full technical and regulatory standards. The upgraded suite now provides improved reliability, energy efficiency, and operational capability, enhancing both patient care and diagnostic services at Walsgrave Hospital.

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