Case Study

Princess Royal Hospital

LMAC Group is dedicated to achieving excellence on every project we deliver. Our approach prioritises safety, compliance, and minimal disruption, particularly in sensitive live environments such as hospitals.

Client

Value

£2,500,000

Team

Specialist Night Works Team

Case study

Project Description

LMAC Group has been delivering specialist fire protection and refurbishment works at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) in Orpington for over three years, working in partnership with VINCI Facilities.

Due to the operational demands of a busy acute hospital environment, the majority of works are carried out during night shifts, enabling essential upgrades to take place while minimising disruption to patients, clinicians, and hospital operations.

Our consistent team of eight experienced fire protection operatives works exclusively on the site during out-of-hours periods. This continuity of personnel has been a key success factor, allowing the workforce to develop strong familiarity with:

The hospital layout and complex building infrastructure
Infection prevention and control protocols
Emergency access routes and critical care areas
Site-specific health and safety procedures
The hospital estates and VINCI project teams

This familiarity ensures works can be delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal operational impact.

The works

Scope of work

Passive Fire Protection

Electrical Compliance Works

Ward and Clinical Area Refurbishments

Decoration and Finishing Works

Delivery Model & Governance

Working in a Live Hospital Environment

Delivering construction and compliance works in a hospital setting requires rigorous planning, coordination, and sensitivity to the operational environment.

LMAC implements robust controls to ensure safe delivery, including:

Night-time working schedules to reduce disruption to patients and clinical staff
Close coordination with the hospital estates team and VINCI Facilities
Strict adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols
Careful segregation of work areas to maintain patient safety
Detailed method statements and risk assessments for all activities

This approach allows essential upgrades to be completed without impacting critical healthcare services.

Quality, Compliance and Safety

All fire protection works are completed by fully accredited operatives using tested and certified fire-stopping systems. LMAC maintains rigorous quality assurance procedures including:

Photographic installation records
Fire stopping registers and documentation
Manufacturer-compliant installation methods
Certification of electrical works and EICR reporting

Health and safety remains central to delivery, with all works conducted in line with site-specific hospital protocols, CDM requirements, and LMAC’s internal safety management systems.

Outcomes

LMAC’s ongoing programme at PRUH has successfully delivered:

Improved fire compartmentation and compliance
Enhanced electrical safety and lighting performance
Upgraded ward environments through refurbishment works
Minimal disruption to hospital operations through effective night working programmes

The long-term presence of a dedicated, consistent workforce has enabled LMAC to build strong working relationships with the client team and hospital estates staff, supporting the efficient delivery of works across this complex healthcare environment.