P McVey Building Systems served as the main contractor for a 400m² modular extension. This project supported Altnagelvin Hospital during the surge in Covid-19 cases. The team designed the extension in-house and then manufactured the units offsite. Following production, they installed the full building within an impressive 8-week period from order placement. To minimise disruption within the live healthcare environment, the team completed installation in just two days. Furthermore, they worked late on-site to reduce noise and limit any operational impact.

The project delivered a rapid expansion to the hospital’s Emergency Department. Consequently, it created essential additional space for staff and the rising number of patients. Moreover, the new extension includes a reception area, a waiting room, two triage assessment rooms, seven treatment bays, a children’s area, and two utility rooms. Every room was designed to integrate cleanly with the existing building, supporting high patient throughput during a critical period.

Working within a constrained and busy hospital environment posed significant challenges. The location demanded careful logistical planning from the outset. In addition, the team coordinated continuously with hospital staff to ensure that access for patients, staff, and visitors remained open throughout construction. Despite these pressures, the team finished the project ahead of schedule and within budget. As a result, the extension provided vital additional capacity at the height of the pandemic.