Safe, Timely Switchgear Upgrade with Zero Disruption
Ensigna Construction delivered a complex upgrade of the electrical infrastructure at Kingston Hospital’s Esher Wing. The works included installation, testing, and commissioning of new LV switchboards, 2,500A and 1,250A busbar trunking, control cabling, and a dual tripping battery system. A temporary generator ensured power continuity during out-of-hours changeovers. All works were carried out in a live healthcare environment with strict safety, infection control, and quality protocols. Delivered on time, the project ensured operational continuity, zero disruption to patient care, and full compliance with NHS standards.
The Challenges
The Kingston Hospital Esher Wing LV Switchgear Replacement Project posed a series of complex challenges, primarily centered around maintaining uninterrupted power to a fully operational hospital. To safeguard critical healthcare services, Ensigna Construction implemented measures such as temporary generators and carefully timed, out-of-hours power changeovers. Operating within a live hospital environment demanded strict adherence to health, safety, and infection control protocols, along with noise mitigation and thorough fire-stopping for any building penetrations. Logistical hurdles included managing site access, material deliveries, and maintaining close communication with the hospital’s facilities team to minimize disruptions. The project’s technical demands, from intricate installation to rigorous testing and commissioning, required exceptional precision and oversight. Through detailed planning, robust safety practices, and strong collaboration, Ensigna successfully delivered the project to the hospital’s high standards.
Results
The Kingston Hospital Esher Wing LV Switchgear Replacement Project involved a series of intricate challenges, chiefly ensuring uninterrupted power to a fully functioning hospital. Ensigna Construction addressed this by deploying temporary generators and scheduling power transitions outside of normal hours to avoid disrupting critical healthcare services. Working within a live hospital environment required strict compliance with health, safety, and infection control protocols, as well as careful noise and fire safety management. The team also navigated logistical complexities such as restricted site access and coordinated closely with hospital staff to minimize operational impacts. With technically demanding installation, testing, and commissioning processes, the project demanded high precision and quality control. Thanks to thorough planning, rigorous safety standards, and effective collaboration, Ensigna successfully completed the project to meet the hospital’s stringent requirements.
Working with Ensigna Construction on the project was a positive experience. The project was complex, involving a live hospital environment where 24/7 patient and staff access had to be maintained, and Ensigna rose to every challenge with professionalism and expertise.
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