“Increasing uncertainty regarding funding programmes for new build hospitals is encouraging strong interest in sustainable regeneration of existing buildings using a fabric first approach” commented Cliff Woodhouse, Business Development Director at market-leading overcladding specialist design build facades.

Showcasing one of their flagship projects, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, delegates were hugely impressed with the transformation, many remarking that it looks brand new.

Delivering carbon and energy performance comparable to a new build, external refurbishment has also been shown to improve the patient experience and the general wellbeing of patients and staff.

design build facades is the UK’s market-leading design build overcladding specialist in the healthcare sector, decarbonising the built estate through a fabric first approach.