The Dame Clare Marx Building at Colchester Hospital marks a significant advancement in healthcare infrastructure for Suffolk and Essex and is one of the largest Orthopaedic centres in Europe, with eight new theatres, three wards and seventy-two inpatient beds. This remarkable project has provided circa 300 jobs for the area and is set to serve 10,000 patients per year.

Halsion Ltd’s contribution included the full installation, testing, commissioning, and setting to work of MEP services tailored to meet the complex demands of a modern orthopaedic centre.”

Halsion scope encompassed:

• Advanced HVAC systems for climate control and infection prevention
• Intricate Building Management System
• Sufficient and suitable ventilation throughout to meet all requirements
• Heating and cooling throughout to meet all requirements
• Integration with the existing hospital systems
• Energy-efficient electrical systems to ensure operational reliability
• Smart lighting, controls and emergency systems
• Plumbing and drainage solutions designed to hospital-grade specifications
• Sanitaryware meeting strict NHS infection control and durability standards

Designed to operate as a dedicated Elective Orthopaedic Centre, a key feature of the building is its eight state-of-the-art operating theatres, supporting a wide range of orthopaedic procedures in a modern, patient-focused environment.