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St Lukes Care Home

PROJECT Overview

About the Project

The St Luke’s Care Home project involved a £5 million phased refurbishment of a 56-bedroom live facility for Halton Borough Council. Works were carefully sequenced to maintain full operational continuity, with one wing kept vacant at all times to safely accommodate residents and staff while refurbishment progressed wing by wing.

The scheme delivered a comprehensive upgrade of the building, including full internal refurbishment, new finishes, FF&E, and accessibility improvements. A strong focus was placed on decarbonisation, incorporating a new air-source heat pump system, solar PV installation, and a Building Management System (BMS) upgrade to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. External works included landscaping improvements and utility upgrades to support the new low-carbon infrastructure.

The completed project has extended the building’s life, reduced operational energy demand, and delivered a high-quality, sustainable care environment for residents

Services and Value Added

  • Provided full Quantity Surveying services from feasibility through to project completion, ensuring robust cost control across all phases.
  • Supported Halton Borough Council in establishing an affordable budget and cost plan aligned with their funding and sustainability objectives.
  • Delivered detailed cost benchmarking and procurement advice, helping the client secure best value in a challenging market environment.
  • Led comprehensive value engineering workshops to manage the impact of inflation and scope change while maintaining quality and compliance with care standards.
  • Provided clear cashflow forecasting, risk management, and financial reporting to support informed decision-making throughout the project.
  • Ensured accurate valuation of staged works during the phased refurbishment, maintaining financial control while the facility remained live.
  • Supported the successful integration of low-carbon technologies (air-source heat pumps, solar PV, BMS) within the agreed budget through early cost analysis and coordination with the design team

Project Summary

Client

Halton Borough Council

Location

Halton

Sector

Government/Local Authority

Value

£8m

Role

Quantity Surveyor