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Cost & value engineering

Benchmarking, option appraisals and lifecycle thinking so savings improve value rather than undermining performance or safety in hospitals, offices, labs, logistics and mixed use schemes.

Consultancy & development
Preconstruction & design
Cost & value engineering
Programme & project mgmt
Construction delivery
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Savings that still work in operation

We test cost saving ideas against performance, resilience and user needs. Benchmarking and option appraisals highlight where you can reduce capital cost, re scope or sequence differently without storing up problems for estates teams or end users later on.

Typical scopes include reviewing designs against benchmarks, developing value options, lifecycle and energy comparisons, workshops with clinical, estates or workplace teams and clear recommendations that show the impact of each decision. The goal is better value not just cheaper numbers on a spreadsheet.

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Quantity surveyor and consultant reviewing cost plans and value options with graphs and models laid out on a table

Capital, lifecycle and operational impacts set out side by side so you can pick the right value options with confidence.

Key features

Benchmarking

Costs and quantities compared with similar schemes so you can see where scope or specification sits against peers.

Option appraisals

Alternative layouts, systems and specifications tested for cost, programme and practical impact.

Lifecycle thinking

Lifecycle and energy considerations brought into decisions so short term savings do not create long term costs.

Stakeholder workshops

Sessions with estates, clinical or workplace teams so value options are tested against real operational needs.

Clear recommendations

Simple summaries of each option with pros, cons and residual risks so decisions are transparent and defensible.

Change control support

Support to build agreed changes into scopes, drawings and contracts so value decisions are actually delivered.

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How we deliver

Frameworks & procurement

Routes to market, option appraisals and early supplier engagement that keep programmes moving.

Live environments

Staged changeovers, temporary supplies and night windows so critical operations stay online.

Aftercare & performance

BMS tuning, seasonal commissioning and energy insights that keep systems performing.
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Core services

From strategy to performance in use

We plan, install and support MEP systems in live and new estates so plant rooms, power, ventilation and controls work as one predictable system.

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MEP preconstruction workshop with coordinated drawings, risk logs and programme strips on a clean board

Preconstruction & strategy

Feasibility, options, cost plans and frameworks that set MEP projects up to succeed.

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Hospital corridor at blue hour with a sealed MEP work zone, temporary services and a clear protected route

Live environment delivery

Staged changeovers, temporary supplies and night windows that protect critical services.

MEP design & installation

Plant rooms, distribution and specialist services integrated into one coordinated build.

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Clinical plant room with neat pipework, AHU ductwork and labelled valves ready for commissioning

Aftercare & performance

Commissioning, BMS tuning and seasonal checks that keep systems safe and efficient.

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Engineer reviewing BMS trends on a tablet beside glowing control panels in a tidy plant room
Plant Rooms LV Power & UPS Ventilation & AHUs Medical Gases
IPS / UPS Containment & Cabling Water & Drainage Life Safety Systems
BMS & Controls Testing & Commissioning Energy Performance Resilience & Redundancy
Shutdown Planning Temporary Supplies Soft Landings Digital QA


Why choose us

Trusted partner for live, critical environments

Programme control

Two stage planning with clear gateways, risk logs and weekly look aheads that hold dates across complex estates.

Live environment expertise

Sealed zones, protected routes and night or weekend windows so hospitals, offices and production floors stay open.

Specification & finishes

Clean, durable and compliant installations with the right materials and details for each sector and environment.

Integrated MEP

Power, ventilation, gases and controls coordinated as one system with staged changeovers and rollback plans.

Commissioning & performance

Testing and balancing with clear evidence, training and soft landings so assets perform from day one.

Digital QA & golden thread

Photo evidence, records and audit trails that make sign off swift and defensible for regulated clients.

Delivery assurance

Peace of mind on live MEP works

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projects delivered

From preconstruction to handover we plan risks early, map standards and client requirements into design and control live works with sealed zones and clear routes. Power, ventilation, gases and controls are cut over with rollback plans. Digital QA and commissioning evidence keep approvals swift and the finish clean across your estate.

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Years of delivery
Coordinator checking MEP commissioning plans in a clean clinical space at blue hour with services live around them

Live ward refurbishment delivered in night windows with red/blue routes and negative pressure—zero unplanned disruption to care.

Deputy Director of Estates, NHS Trust

HTM/HBN requirements were built into design and sign offs from day one. The evidence pack made approvals swift and defensible.

Head of Capital Projects, Acute Hospital

Complex MEP changeover completed with prefabricated skids and staged commissioning—clean, compliant and ahead of programme.

Engineering Manager, Teaching Hospital

Their programme control was exemplary—transparent look aheads, risk logs and gateways that kept stakeholders aligned throughout.

Project Director, Commercial Development

Theatre laminar flow works under sealed containment were executed flawlessly—IPC sign offs first time, no rework.

Infection Prevention & Control Lead, NHS

Preconstruction clarified risks early—cost plan, buildability and phasing turned a complex brief into a predictable delivery.

Development Manager, Private Healthcare

Data centre fit out with integrated MEP and QA—clean rooms, spotless containment and handover with zero defects.

Programme Lead, Technology Client

Framework navigation was refreshingly simple—Procure23 route, governance and approvals explained and actioned without delay.

Head of Procurement, NHS Integrated Care Board
Capabilities

Integrated delivery for live, critical environments



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Healthcare

Live hospital works, clinical upgrades and compliant delivery in controlled environments.
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Construct

Main works, prefabrication and site delivery with safety, quality and programme control.
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MEP

Plant rooms, AHUs, containment and commissioning with clean, compliant installations.
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Consult

Feasibility, planning and programme support with risk, cost and delivery assurance.
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Our Process

Clear steps to a clean handover

Preconstruction brief

Scope, gateways and programme outline with risks and operational constraints set early.

Design & approvals

Coordinated MEP design with standards mapped, clash checks completed and long lead items secured.

Live works & protection

Staged shutdowns, temporary supplies and protected routes with clear communication to keep operations safe.

Commissioning & validation

Testing, balancing and performance checks with evidence, witness tests and soft landings to a clean finish.

FAQ

Everything you should know about MEP

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  • What types of MEP projects do you deliver?
    Plant rooms, risers and distribution, new build and refurbishment schemes for hospitals, offices, labs, logistics facilities and data centres.
    How do you keep programmes predictable on live sites?
    Two stage planning with gateways, look ahead schedules, risk and issue logs and early order of long lead items so shutdowns and changeovers are agreed in advance.
    How do you plan shutdowns and changeovers?
    We map affected loads, agree windows with stakeholders, provide temporary supplies where needed and write rollback plans so services can be restored quickly if required.
    Do you coordinate MEP with architecture and structure?
    Yes. We use coordinated models and workshops so services align with structure and fit the space. Clash checks and reviews are built into the design and preconstruction stages.
    Can you manage specialist systems such as gases and UPS?
    Yes. We deliver medical gases, vacuum and IPS or UPS systems with staged cutovers and testing. Vendor coordination and sign off are part of the plan.
    How do you handle standards and compliance?
    We map relevant standards and client policies into specifications and drawings, set hold points and collect evidence so approvals and audits are straightforward.
    What is your approach to commissioning?
    Systems are tested in stages with flushing, balancing and functional checks. We invite witness tests where required and record results in a clear commissioning pack.
    Do you provide BMS integration and tuning?
    We work with BMS vendors to integrate new plant, set points and alarms. After handover we can support fine tuning, seasonal commissioning and performance reviews.
    Which procurement routes do you support?
    Framework routes such as Procure23, as well as traditional or design and build contracts with PCSA options. Open book and target cost approaches can be used where required.
    What support do we get after completion?
    Training and handover sessions, soft landings, agreed response to defects and seasonal commissioning where needed so the system continues to perform as intended.

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Wellmens delivers complex projects in live, critical environments. From HTM/HBN-aware healthcare works to programme-led construction and integrated MEP, we combine consultancy, rigorous QA and clean commissioning to hand over with certainty.