Liverpool John Moores University
Pharmaceutical Laboratories

Location: Liverpool
Sector: Education
Division: Regional Building

Procured via the Pagabo framework, we created new pharmaceutical facilities to advance teaching capabilities at Liverpool John Moores University.

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Delivered over four floors, in 19 rooms, the new facilities encompass a blend of specialist pharmaceutical laboratory spaces, a simulation suite, offices, tutorial space and flexible collaborative spaces.

£1.5m

Project value

October 2023

Completion date

Liverpool John Moores University

Client

We successfully completed works on the new pharmaceutical facilities in the James Parson Building at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) to a fast track 16-week programme.

The construction team worked in collaboration with LJMU to ensure the safe introduction of 10,000 students to the campus during freshers’ week, without impacting on the programme. This required a carefully executed methodology, out of hours workings and overlapping trades with the management of more than 60 operatives on site at any one time.

“This was a challenging project and the team worked hard to ensure that our delivery was timely, whilst ensuring the safety of the construction personnel, students and the academic team. It was a privilege to work with the university, and we look forward to future collaborations.”

Phil Shaw, Managing Director – Building North at Tilbury Douglas

As part of the team’s dedication to the local community and economy, they delivered a social value return on investment of 63%, which included 100% small to medium enterprise (SME) spend and 85% local employment. The partnership will continue to leave a legacy, with the university using our neighbouring Arrowe Park Hospital site as a practical learning tool to support the students’ theoretical studies.