McAvoy, in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has reached a key sustainability milestone by achieving zero landfill waste during the construction of a new Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) extension at Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham.

The construction project, which began in February, involved significant demolition and excavation work. McAvoy successfully recycled 491 tonnes of waste, including uncontaminated soil that was repurposed for off-site use, ensuring no waste was sent to landfill.

The MAU extension is part of a £4 million capital investment and is being delivered using McAvoy’s modular building solution. The project is on track for completion this summer and will provide enhanced assessment space for patients at the hospital.


Thomas Boyle, Senior Contracts Manager at McAvoy, said: "We are committed to driving sustainable construction practices across all our projects by working closely with specialist waste management partners to recycle and divert waste away from landfill. Achieving zero landfill waste at Good Hope Hospital's new Medical Assessment Unit extension reflects our commitment to supporting ours and our clients' goals. We are proud to partner with organisations like University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, who share our vision for a greener future."

To date in 2025, McAvoy has diverted 99.76% of waste—equating to 9,814 tonnes—from landfill across all its projects. The zero landfill achievement aligns with Good Hope Hospital's wider sustainability goals, which include the recent installation of a 650kW air source heat pump, a new low-temperature-hot-water system, and the decommissioning of its old steam distribution infrastructure.