Built environments within the healthcare sector require best practice solutions for a wide range of factors that influence and impact upon the overall design and construction of buildings such as hospitals, healthcare centres, surgeries and care homes. SAS International has an experienced team who work with our customers to ensure that efficient solutions are provided to meet their requirements to NHS guidelines within this specialised sector. Our range of metal ceilings, room comfort solutions, architectural metalwork and modular solutions, combined with SAS anti-bacterial surfaces and anti-ligature security measures, have provided complete solutions within a diverse range of healthcare environments. Chilled beams, radiant heating panels, integrated service modules, solar shading and acoustic lighting rafts have all been developed by SAS to offer best practice solutions, meet Department of Health guidance on infection control and improve the healthcare environment. Our Modular Solutions division designs manufactures and installs prefabricated mechanical and electrical modules including ductwork, pipe work, electrical cables and cable trays, which are ideally suited to the construction of new healthcare buildings. The use of prefabricated products and methods is perfect for projects that have a high demand of M&E services such as hospitals. Kaleidoscope, Lewisham SAS International provided acoustic lighting rafts and HCP Radiant Heating Panels within this new healthcare centre to provide efficient and comfortable climate control. The system allowed for the free movement of air to the structural slab providing thermal mass cooling while radiant heating panels helped to offset heat loss from the glazed perimeters. Architect: Van Heyningen & Hayward Client: Lewisham PCT Main Contractor: William Verry Ltd Sub-Contractor: SAS Project Management Bristol Heart Institute Radiant heating panels were the ideal solution in this new complex, facilitating more wall space within wards and ensuring that Department of Health guidelines on infection control are met through more thorough cleaning. Radiant heating products heat objects rather than air, reducing energy usage as internal temperatures can be reduced whilst maintaining comfort. Client: University of Bristol Main Contractor: Hayden Young |