Project Newsletter - January 2025
Project overview
MKUH’s new Imaging Centre is replacing the outdated single-storey MRI scanner building, providing Milton Keynes with a cutting-edge medical facility.
Construction is taking place in an active hospital setting on a logistically tight site footprint, ensuring safe pedestrian and public movement at all times.
We commenced on site in August 2024, beginning demolition of the existing building in October, and are due to handover the newly completed 2-storey building in March 2026.
Site Activities
Before the Christmas break, we successfully completed the piling phase, installing 118 piles.
Kicking off the new year, we made great progress with the installation of the attenuation tank, ensuring the site is well-prepared for water management.
We are moving forward with the construction of the ground beams and foundation for our lift pit. We're thrilled with the progress so far and look forward to continuing to build momentum in the coming months!
Upcoming Work
On the weekend of 22/23rd Feb, we will be erecting the tower crane on-site. The crane will remain in place for the next nine months, playing a critical role in the project’s progress.
We will continue with installation of below ground drainage and foundations to the remainder of site, as well as the ground floor slab.
SIKA demo on the lift pit
Image one - The lift pit will be constructed with waterproof concrete. Ahead of the concrete pour, Sika (manufacturer) visited site for a workshop to demonstrate the correct install and application of membrane and sealant to ensure quality is preserved at every step.
Image two - Reinforcement cage for lift pit installed.
Community engagement
Over the past three weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting Moses, a work experience student at Bedford College studying T-Level Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction & The Built Environment.
Moses currently joins us 2 days a week, rotating work between our operational, commercial and design team members.