Lisburn-headquartered McAvoy has achieved zero landfill waste during the construction of its major healthcare project.

Working in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, McAvoy has been constructing a new Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) extension at Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham since February this year.

During this timeframe, McAvoy has responsibly recycled 491 tonnes of waste from the demolition and extensive excavation works. This includes repurposing the soil from the project, which was uncontaminated and was reused off-site.

McAvoy's modular building solution is part of a £4 million capital investment at the site. The project is expected to be completed this summer, providing a new assessment space for patients.


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."

So far this year, McAvoy has diverted 99.76% of the waste created from its projects (a total of 9,814 tonnes) from landfill. This aligns with Good Hope's own green aspirations, with the hospital recently installing a giant 650kW air source heat pump, commissioning a new low-temperature-hot-water system and decommissioning an existing steam distribution system.

Tom Kearney, project manager for the MAU construction, said: "Sending 0% of waste to landfill to date is a brilliant milestone and shows the 'green' commitment of both McAvoy and Good Hope Hospital. The new modular buildings will offer a great space for excellent patient care, without a negative environmental impact – it’s a really positive outcome."