Fife firm finished work on coronavirus hospital

Fife based Ductform HFE, which specialises in the manufacture and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) has just completed a significant project at the temporary coronavirus hospital created in Glasgow.
By Scott McCartney
Published 24th Apr 2020, 16:15 BST
Ductform have completed their work.Ductform have completed their work.
Ductform have completed their work.

The company was contracted to manufacture and install temporary HVAC Systems, serving the critical care areas of NHS Scotland’s Louisa Jordan Hospital, a temporary emergency care hospital, being created to help deal with the COVID-19 epidemic.

Located within the SEC in Glasgow and operated by NHS Scotland, the hospital is scheduled to open later this month, with an initial capacity of 300 beds, expanding to accommodate 1,000 beds, if required.

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A team of 20 skilled operatives from Ductform had to alter the existing ductwork systems in the SEC and add twelve additional extract ductwork systems, to meet the needs of the hospital.

Stacey McKinlay, Managing Director of Ductform HFE, said: “This has been a challenging project, in part due to the circumstances and timescale required.

“However, our workforce has been fantastic, recognising the importance of this project and its vital role in fighting COVID-19.

“They have shown an immeasurable level of support, teamwork and effort in pulling out all the stops, to ensure this project is prioritised and completed on time.”

While Ductform has had to furlough much of its workforce, it remains focused upon essential works for clients, alongside continuing its business development and preparing for post-lockdown demand.

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