Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow

Full resfurbishment including, soft stripping, asbestos removal, ground works and drive through installation was done at the Northwick Park Hospital

Duration: 30 Days
Client: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Project Type: Full Refurbishment of the Pharmacy Drive Through

About this Project

This project involved the refurbishment and extension of the existing Pharmacy Drive-Through facility at Northwick Park Hospital. With a tight 30-day deadline and only five days for pre-construction planning, NCS undertook a fast-paced programme to strip out the old facility, manage asbestos removal, and construct a new extension. The works included M&E removals, groundworks, new blockwork construction, first fix installations, and the fabrication of bespoke doors, windows, and blinds. Despite the challenging timeframe, the new drive-through pharmacy was delivered on schedule to the satisfaction of the client.

Challenges Faced:

5-day lead-in time before commencing works
Tight 30-day programme
Asbestos-containing materials requiring removal
Maintaining hospital operations and access routes
Alteration of fire escape routes
Coordination of multiple trades and long working hours

Scope of Works

Full strip-out of the existing facility, including M&E, fixtures, and asbestos windows
Groundworks and shut-off of disabled parking for extension area
Reconfiguration of fire exit staircase