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St Patricks Care Home

PROJECT Overview

About the Project

The St Patrick’s Care Home project comprised an £8 million phased redevelopment for Halton Borough Council, combining a new-build extension with the refurbishment of the existing 56-bedroom facility. The scheme delivered 16 additional bedrooms and a full modernisation of the existing accommodation, completed within a live operational environment.

Works were carefully sequenced, beginning with the construction of the new-build extension to create decant space, followed by phased refurbishment of the existing wings. The project scope included new finishes, FF&E, accessibility improvements, and comprehensive decarbonisation measures—installation of air-source heat pumps, solar PVs, and an upgraded Building Management System (BMS). External works and utility upgrades were undertaken to support the low-carbon infrastructure and enhance site functionality.

The completed facility provides a modern, energy-efficient, and high-quality care environment that supports Halton Borough Council’s long-term sustainability and service objectives.

Services and Value Added

  • Delivered full Quantity Surveying services from feasibility through to completion, ensuring robust cost management across both new-build and refurbishment elements.
  • Supported the development of a realistic budget and cost plan aligned with the Council’s decarbonisation and operational priorities.
  • Provided detailed procurement advice and cost benchmarking, securing value for money in a complex, multi-phase project.
  • Led structured value engineering workshops, balancing quality, functionality, and sustainability to maintain affordability.
  • Supported the Council through clear cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, and risk management, enabling informed decision-making at every stage.
  • Managed valuation and change control processes through phased delivery, maintaining financial certainty while the home remained live.
  • Ensured the successful cost integration of low-carbon systems—air-source heat pumps, solar PV, and BMS upgrades—through early design coordination and lifecycle cost consideration

Project Summary

Client

Halton Borough Council

Location

Halton

Sector

Government / Local Authority

Value

£8m

Role

Quantity Surveying