BJF Group’s Mechanical and Electrical Division has been awarded a project to install the mechanical, electrical and specialist medical gas services for a newly installed 18 bed ward at Darent Valley Hospital.

Working for asset management consultancy, IPSL (Imagile Professional Services Ltd) the project will deliver extra capacity for patients requiring critical care & recovery from a range of multi-disciplinary departments.

The new ward will be around 1000 m2 and is being manufactured by off-site by specialist healthcare facility provider ModuleCo. It will include 18 single rooms, all with ensuite facilities and each with a special observation point so that staff can ensure patients are comfortable and safe. The ward has been designed specifically with the patient in mind and encompasses the latest technology to ensure patient care is optimised.

BJF Group’s M&E remit covers new LV distribution and boards, CCTV, data, fire alarms, door access, low temperature hot water services, boosted cold water services and medical gasses including oxygen, medical air and vacuum.