Northern Ireland-headquartered McAvoy has successfully delivered a new Medical Assessment Unit at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield as part of a £4 million capital investment.

The project involved demolishing an existing building, extensive excavation with 531 tonnes of waste removed, and craning six pre-assembled modules into place over an eight-hour period.

Working in partnership with the hospital, McAvoy completed 70% of the modules offsite in their factory, minimising on-site disruption and maintaining a tight construction programme. The build incorporated sustainable practices, diverting 99% of waste from landfill and utilising existing power supplies to avoid temporary diesel generators.

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Apprentices from both McAvoy and its subcontractors were involved throughout the project, providing practical training opportunities on factory and site operations.

The new unit features a larger waiting area, a quiet room, a reception desk, dedicated pharmacy and triage spaces, and medical assessment rooms, improving patient privacy and dignity while supporting hospital staff with a modern, functional environment.

Thomas Boyle, Senior Contracts Manager at McAvoy, commented: "Working in close collaboration with the team at Good Hope Hospital, we were able to deliver a high-quality, sustainable facility. With 70% of the modules completed in our factory before arriving on site, disruption was kept to a minimum. We're also proud that the project supported the local economy, with 20% of the workforce employed from within 15 miles of the site."

Simon Jarvis, Hospital Executive Director, added: "This new clinical space represents a major step forward in how we care for patients who come to us in urgent need. It has been designed to provide quicker assessment, faster access to treatment, and a smoother journey of care — all in a safe, modern environment that supports both patients and staff."