Cramlington construction manufacturer Merit reaches key milestone in hospital project

Merit specialises in offsite construction, manufacturing modules at its Cramlington factory before assembling them onsite, and is currently building a £25m operating theatre block at Solihull Hospital.

The firm recently delivered five crucial air handling unit pods and two substation pods to the site, which have since been lifted into position by a 500 tonne crane.

Tony Wells, CEO at Merit, said: “With waiting lists at record highs we are really proud to be supporting the NHS with this landmark contract, which will allow a significant number of people access to the treatment they need.

“This latest milestone in the project is a significant step toward the completion of the surgery hub and reflects the speed and efficiency, which is central to Merit’s unique approach.”

In all, 81% of the building is manufactured in Cramlington. It will be handed over to University Hospitals Birmingham in June.