WWith IHEEM 2025 fast approaching, we’re taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of the standout healthcare projects in our portfolio.

Across the UK, we work with a wide range of prestigious clients and collaborators on construction and infrastructure projects that help shape the future of healthcare. 

This year’s Healthcare Estates conference theme, “Prevention Is Better Than Cure”, resonates strongly with our approach. When it comes to building services and sustainable design for healthcare facilities, Wallace Whittle delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions, acting as both technical advisors and full-service design providers. 

Our expertise spans the full spectrum of healthcare environments, from primary, secondary, and tertiary care developments to community health initiatives and care centres, including, but not limited to, the following projects: 

New University Hospital Monklands 

We are proud to be part of the transformative New University Hospital Project, a landmark development redefining what a ‘next generation’ hospital can be. This project takes a holistic, innovative approach to deliver a highly sustainable, low-carbon facility with a human-centered focus on health, wellbeing, and amenity. 

In line with Monklands’ commitment to achieving zero direct greenhouse gas emissions from heating, the design eliminates reliance on fossil fuels. Through detailed feasibility studies, client engagement, and advanced energy modelling, we’ve developed a viable route to meet Net Zero aspirations and comply with the Net Zero Carbon Public Sector Buildings (NZCPSB) guidance. 

This state-of-the-art facility will provide an exceptional level of care to the community, with extensive services including a new Emergency Department, Radiology, Radiotherapy, Cancer Care, Pharmacy, Clinical Research facilities, and modern ward blocks, all delivered with sustainability at their core. 

Victoria Infirmary 

Earlier this year saw the successful completion of our work at Victoria Infirmary, a project our teams have been engaged with since 2023. We provided full MEP design, Energy, BREEAM, and Net Zero Carbon services, along with construction-phase support through to completion, and we’re now continuing to deliver post-occupancy support to ensure long-term performance. 

This project was particularly rewarding as the development sits adjacent to the Grade II listed Verdin House, requiring sensitive integration of modern healthcare facilities within a historic context. The new extension now houses an entirely new department, featuring two state-of-the-art operating theatres and associated support accommodation, expanding vital services to the community in Northwich and the wider region. 

Balfour Hospital

This project marked a transformative development for the island of Orkney, with the modern Balfour Hospital delivering a comprehensive range of healthcare services not only for the town of Kirkwall but for the entire island population. Designed as a true ‘one-stop shop’ for care, the hospital integrates primary care, emergency and elective diagnostics, operating theatres, outpatient, daycare, and inpatient services, alongside GP and dental care, all under one roof. 

Beyond its clinical facilities, the hospital also offers a host of community-focused spaces, including multifunctional conference rooms, a restaurant, seating areas, a shop, a therapy garden, a children’s play area, and extensive outdoor spaces to support wellbeing and connection. 

A major part of the project was creating a future-proof, sustainable strategy tailored to Orkney’s unique renewable energy capacity. By harnessing local resources, we developed a hybrid heat pump solution that balances legislative requirements with practical considerations, ensuring a resilient and low-carbon energy system for years to come. 

New Gorbals Health & Care Centre 

The Gorbals Health & Care Centre brings together an extensive range of primary care, clinical, social care and voluntary support services under one roof, creating a truly integrated facility for the local community. Services span from GP practices and outreach clinics to physiotherapy and podiatry, alongside mental health, children and family services, rehabilitation and enablement support, community and private dental care, voluntary organisations and CHCP staff and management teams. This makes the centre a genuine one-stop hub for health and wellbeing in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. 

A key driver of the project was alignment with the Scottish Futures Trust Reference Community Healthcare Programme, ensuring cost and programme targets were fully achieved. Wallace Whittle was involved from the early stages, advising on building orientation, façade materials and window design, decisions that enabled us to optimise building services solutions and deliver a high-performing, energy-efficient facility. 

Since opening, the Gorbals Health & Care Centre has been widely recognised for its design and delivery, including Winner of the Health Facilities Scotland Award for Design Excellence (2019) and Finalist at the Scottish Property Awards for Healthcare Development (2020). 

Golden Jubilee National Hospital 

The expansion of the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Dalmuir has been a landmark project for our team, delivered in multiple phases over several years to meet Scotland’s growing demand for elective care. 

Phase 1 saw the creation of a purpose-built Eye Centre, featuring six state-of-the-art theatres with integrated outpatient and diagnostic facilities. This phase has already set a new standard of care, particularly for patients undergoing cataract surgery, and laid a strong foundation for the hospital’s future development. 

Phase 2 further elevated the hospital’s capabilities, introducing a new Surgical Centre with expanded facilities for general surgery, orthopaedics, endoscopy, and a dedicated Day Case/Day Surgery Admission Unit. These upgrades have significantly increased capacity and streamlined patient care. We delivered MEP and sustainability consultancy to ensure the hospital not only meets current clinical needs but does so with energy efficiency and long-term resilience in mind. 

Peterborough City Hospital

The £347 million Peterborough City Hospital project encompasses a major Acute Hospital, Mental Health Unit and Integrated Care Centre, delivering a comprehensive range of healthcare services under one unified development. Our role was key in meeting the diverse requirements of multiple stakeholders, helping to design high-performance, low-carbon facilities that support both clinical excellence and environmental sustainability. 

Since the completion of the main development, our involvement has continued through a series of remodelling works and additional building projects designed to adapt the facility to changing needs. Initially, we provided MEP Design and feasibility to Stage 4 and now act as the client’s MEP Technical Advisors, overseeing a variety of ongoing works, including the recent 4th-floor ward conversion, ensuring that the hospital continues to evolve with resilience and efficiency at its core. 

Greenock Health & Care Centre 

Delivered in partnership with Hub West Scotland on behalf of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, the Greenock Health Centre stands proudly on the former Wellington Academy site in the heart of Greenock. Handed over in March 2021, the new facility has replaced the existing health centre with modern, purpose-built health and social care premises, significantly expanding the range of services available to the community. 

The centre offers a comprehensive range of services under one roof; from four GP practices to community dental facilities, podiatry, physiotherapy, sexual health clinics, child and adolescent mental health services, district nursing, and a host of other treatment spaces and dedicated community outreach clinics. 

Since opening, the Greenock Health & Care Centre has become a vital asset to the local community and surrounding areas. Its impact has been recognised with multiple accolades, including Highly Commended for Design Excellence by NHS Assure, Finalist for Health Care Development of the Year at the Scottish Property Awards (2022), Finalist for the Public Sector Projects Award at the 2022 RICS Awards, and Highly Commended for Best Healthcare Development at the Building Better Healthcare Awards (2022). 

Warwick Hospital

The proposed Phase 2 development at Warwick Hospital will deliver a diagnostic and day surgery hub designed to serve the local community and enhance patient care. Spanning 7,000m², the new building will complement the hospital’s upcoming main entrance and feature five state-of-the-art operating theatres, X-ray, MRI, and CT clusters, Urology and Women’s Health departments, as well as staff accommodation and administrative spaces.

Meeting HTM compliance and ambitious Net Zero energy targets is central to the client’s brief, with the design incorporating low- to zero-carbon building services solutions and a fabric-first approach to energy efficiency to ensure a sustainable, resilient, and future-proof facility. Wallace Whittle is providing MEP design and sustainability consultancy services, supporting the delivery of a modern, efficient, and patient-focused healthcare environment.

At Wallace Whittle, we’re proud to play a key role in delivering healthcare environments that prioritise patient care, staff wellbeing, energy efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Our involvement in these projects reflects our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence across the healthcare sector. 

As we prepare for Healthcare Estates 2025, we’re looking forward to sharing our insights, connecting with industry peers, and exploring how together we can continue to shape the future of healthcare. To learn more about our attendees, read our latest article. 

For more on our Healthcare Expertise, you can visit our dedicated page here.

We’re looking forward to participating in the Institute of Healthcare Engineering & Estate Management (IHEEM) 2025 Healthcare Estates Conference, Exhibition, and Awards. This year’s event will take place on 21 – 22 October at Manchester Central, bringing together the leading minds in healthcare engineering, estate management, and innovation.

With an even bigger stand and more of our team attending than ever before, Wallace Whittle is set to make an even greater impact at Healthcare Estates 2025. We’re looking forward to connecting with a wider network of industry professionals, collaborating with partners old and new, and showcasing the breadth of our latest healthcare projects and initiatives, from innovative design solutions to sustainable, patient-focused environments shaping the future of healthcare.

Healthcare Estates is the UK’s largest event for healthcare estates and engineering professionals, with over 250 exhibitors, over 100 speakers and thousands of attendees expected again in 2025. It’s a highlight of the industry calendar.

We’re proud to work with prestigious clients and collaborators across the UK on a diverse range of healthcare projects. From primary and acute care facilities to large-scale developments like replacement hospitals, our team delivers full building services, sustainability design, ESG, and technical advisory roles, ensuring modern, efficient, and patient-focused healthcare environments.  To learn more, please visit our dedicated Healthcare hub, Healthcare Expertise.

Visit us at our new and expanded Stand H16, where you can meet our team, learn about our projects, and discuss how we’re helping to shape the future of healthcare.

Whether you’re interested in discussing upcoming projects, exploring our services, or simply catching up, we’d love to see you at Healthcare Estates 2025. If you’d like to arrange a meeting in advance, please reach out to one of our attendees below:

Following the acquisition of Davie + McCulloch six months ago, Wallace Whittle has blended skills and capabilities to deliver even more for our clients. 

Six months ago, we took an important step in our journey of continued growth, the acquisition of Glasgow-based M&E consultancy, Davie + McCulloch. Since then, our teams have been busy integrating, collaborating, and working on some great projects together. 

Six Months of Collaboration & Progress 

From day one, the integration of Davie + McCulloch into Wallace Whittle has been driven by collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients. 

In these first six months, the combined team has:

• Strengthened sector expertise, bringing specialist knowledge in higher education, secure care and industrial services into our service offerings. 

• We’ve also seen the benefits extend beyond technical skills. The integration has encouraged fresh perspectives, new approaches to problem-solving, and greater agility in delivering complex projects. 

• Enhanced collaboration and knowledge-sharing across teams, helping to embed best practices and drive consistent quality across all projects. 

Reflections on Integration 

Supporting the smooth integration of Davie + McCulloch into Wallace Whittle has been a true team effort. In the early phase, particular focus was given to ensuring continuity of projects and building strong client relationships. The previous owners, Ian Oxburgh and Keith MacDougall, both of whom are now enjoying retirement, played a key role in the handover of ongoing and upcoming projects, helping to make the transition seamless for both clients and our new colleagues. 

Supporting the smooth integration of Davie + McCulloch into Wallace Whittle has been a true team effort. We spoke to Associate Director Martin Lorimer, who was closely involved in the integration. He explained that his main priority was simply to “be available” to answer queries, support project delivery, and provide guidance on Wallace Whittle’s processes. He emphasised that the learning went both ways, with the D+M team bringing valuable perspectives and approaches that enriched the collaborative effort. 

The results of this approach have been clear, with client teams embracing the change and projects continuing without disruption. Beyond project delivery, the personal connections have also been important, with the D+M team quickly becoming a valued part of the Glasgow office. 

The acquisition has also broadened Wallace Whittle’s portfolio, with expanded involvement in areas such as Secure Care projects for local authorities. As Martin noted, this has allowed the business to strengthen relationships with both new and existing clients, demonstrating the scale and expertise Wallace Whittle can offer. 

“The biggest success is in how well it has gone. We have some great projects underway, and the team continues to be busy. The various client teams also continue to embrace the change. It’s been very much a ‘business as usual’ approach, which is a testament to how well the team have adapted and embraced the change. It’s also been great getting to know the D&M team much better, not only a great bunch of people, but also great engineers, technicians and financial support providers, all of whom are further strengthening the Glasgow office.” 

Project Highlights 

From legacy Davie + McCulloch schemes to new Wallace Whittle opportunities, the past six months have been busy and rewarding for the team. 

For Matt McStay, Mechanical Engineer, stepping into a lead role has been a major milestone: 

“I’ve been leading the mechanical design for the West Midlands Secure Centre project, which has been a really interesting challenge. It’s given me an insight into the specific requirements and nature of this type of facility, which has different needs to typical projects and has helped broaden my experience.” 

Mark Stevenson, MEP Engineer, also pointed to progress on the WMSC as a personal highlight, particularly the opportunity to refine and improve on the original Davie + McCulloch design: 

“Improving our original West Midlands Safe Centre design and getting that out was pleasing. It would be good to get deeper involvement in one of WW’s bigger projects.” 

Meanwhile, Calum McVay, Senior Electrical Engineer, highlighted the ANZIC project for the University of Strathclyde as a particularly rewarding moment. 

“One of the projects we brought across was the ANZIC project for the University of Strathclyde, which had its formal opening ceremony a couple of weeks ago. That was a challenging project, and it was deeply satisfying to see it over the line.” 

Together, these experiences highlight how the integration has allowed the team to both continue delivering on established projects and expand into new areas, with opportunities to lead, learn, and contribute to projects of greater scale and complexity. 

The Wallace Whittle Way 

One of the clearest themes to emerge from the past six months has been the impact of Wallace Whittle’s standards, processes, and resources. For many of the former Davie + McCulloch team, the transition has provided both a challenge and a real opportunity to raise the bar in their own work. 

Kenny Alexander, Electrical Associate, described it as “something of a sea change,” particularly in terms our rigorous QA processes: 

“The very high standards expected and demanded from the smallest to the largest of projects… while demanding, ensures that anything leaving the building is of the highest standard and quality.” 

Calum echoed this sentiment, pointing out how the QA framework drives consistency: 

“The QA side of things is tough at times, but you can see why it’s in place, it makes sure everything that goes out is top quality.” 

For Peter O’Gormley, BIM Technician, the resources available have been the biggest surprise: 

“The QA processes has surprised me the most, but this has helped me get used to WWallace Whittle Standard and what’s expected. Also being part of a larger BIM team has been great for development already” 

Taken together, these reflections highlight how the “Wallace Whittle way” isn’t just about robust processes and systems, but also about creating an environment where people feel supported and connected, both professionally and socially. The combination of high expectations, strong resources, and a collaborative culture has set the tone for how the integrated team is now working together. We put quality at the heart of everything we do. Our rigorous QA processes don’t just maintain standards; they raise them, helping us deliver consistently excellent outcomes for clients and exceed industry expectations. We spoke to Raymond Kelly, Associate Director/Quality & Standardisation Manager, to hear his thoughts.  

“When the team joined us, we conducted an induction session focused on Wallace Whittle Company Standards and Operational Processes. This ensured that, from the outset, the team understood the mandatory checking procedures embedded across the business. Central to this approach is the principle of individual accountability, beginning with self-checking, followed by review from senior staff, and culminating in the formal issue of final information.”

Moving Forward 

When asked what excites them about the year ahead, the team consistently spoke about growth, learning and the chance to take on new challenges. Many highlighted opportunities to deepen their expertise, get involved in larger and more complex projects, and build new working relationships across the wider Wallace Whittle network. 

This enthusiasm mirrors Wallace Whittle’s own plans for the future. Beyond our Glasgow office, we’re continuing to strengthen our presence across the UK with carefully managed growth in our England offices, including London, Leeds, Birmingham, Warrington and Manchester. This expansion is designed not only to bring us closer to our clients but also to create new pathways for collaboration and career development for our people. 

With a stronger team, expanded sector expertise, and new perspectives already shaping the way we work, the next year promises to be one of continued progress and opportunity for both our people and our clients. 

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