Supporting the NHS - A video diary

In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic we have seen the construction industry unite like never before. 

As the NHS faced a hospital bed shortage, new facilities were urgently needed to make sure every COVID-19 patient could be cared for if the cases continued to rise.

In response, our Building Services colleagues, working with Integrated Healthcare Partnership (a joint venture between VINCI Construction UK and Sir Robert McAlpine), were called upon to support the fight and deliver 553 beds in Preston and Deeside.

The incredibly challenging programme, which required the hospitals to be ready for their first patients in less than three weeks, was successfully handed over on time. 

Steve Ogden, Senior Director at RPS, recorded his experience as he shared his skills and expertise in support of the NHS.

You can find more information on our Nightingale Hospital project here

About RPS

Founded in 1970, RPS, A Tetra Tech Company (RPS) is a leading global professional services firm of 5,000 consultants and service providers. Operating in 125 countries, working across six continents we define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.

RPS delivers a broad range of services in six sectors: property, energy, transport, water, defence and government services and resources. Services provided across RPS' six sectors cover twelve service clusters: project and program management, design and development, water services, environment, advisory and management consulting, exploration and development, planning and approvals, health, safety and risk, oceans and coastal, laboratories, training and communications, creative and digital services.

RPS stands out for its clients by using its deep expertise to solve problems that matter, making them easy to understand. Making complex easy.

For further information, please visit www.rpsgroup.com.