October has been a great month for the RLX team, with the successful completion of a major healthcare project, a new start on site in the education sector and another project secured with a long-standing client. Here are some of the highlights…
Labour Ward Refurbishment Complete at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
This month we were proud to hand over the final phase of our labour ward refurbishment for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, bringing a significant and rewarding project to a successful close.
The scheme was delivered across three carefully planned phases, allowing the ward to remain operational throughout. Working within a live maternity environment is one of the most demanding settings in construction. Mothers, babies, families and clinical staff all rely on the ward around the clock, so maintaining a safe, calm and uninterrupted service was our top priority from day one.
The result is a refreshed, modern labour ward that provides an improved environment for patients, families and the dedicated staff who care for them.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the client, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and every member of the wider project team. Projects of this nature are only possible through genuine collaboration, open communication and mutual trust, and we’re grateful to everyone who played a part.
A special mention goes to Sam who has managed the project throughout and Owen from JTP Architects, who were presented with a “thank you” cake by the ward’s lead nurse as the project drew to a close. It was a lovely gesture that meant a great deal to the whole team and reflected the positive working relationship built with the ward staff over the course of the works.
Works begin in Warwickshire
October also saw the RLX team mobilise on site at an academy in Warwickshire, marking an exciting new project in the education sector.
The scheme is made up of two main elements. The first is a programme of fire improvement works throughout the academy, upgrading fire safety measures across the existing buildings to help protect pupils, staff and visitors for years to come. The second involves the demolition and removal of an old modular building, which will be replaced with a new, modern facility designed to extend the school’s teaching spaces and provide a high-quality learning environment.
As with our healthcare work, operating on an active school site requires careful planning. Our team is working closely with the academy to manage site access, keep construction activity safely segregated from pupils and staff, and plan disruptive works around the school timetable wherever possible. Safeguarding and site safety remain at the forefront of everything we do on education projects.
We look forward to sharing progress updates as the new building takes shape over the coming months.
New Project Secured with Barnsley Hospital
We’re delighted to announce that we have been appointed by our valued client, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver works to the hospital’s discharge lounge.
The discharge lounge plays an important role in patient flow across the hospital, providing a comfortable space for patients who are ready to go home, and helping to free up beds on the wards for those who need them. We’re pleased to be supporting the Trust with this project, which is due to start on site in early November.
This latest appointment builds on our strong relationship with Barnsley Hospital, and we’re proud to continue supporting the Trust in improving its facilities for patients and staff.
