For this project, our client chose an existing building that was solely used as a PET CT imaging centre and our brief was to create a space on the ground floor in order to house a stand alone MRI scanning centre. Friargreen Construction were appointed to undertake this project on a full turnkey design and build basis which involved creating new staff facilities and administration offices from the ground floor to the first floor creating an MRI scanning area in the space of the original accomodation.In order to facilitate the delivery of this project and the Siemens 3.0T Skyra MRI scanner it was necessary to carry out structural modifications to the steel framed building to create an open space for the scanning area before fitting an RF Shielded enclosure and all mechanical and electrical services associated with the Siemens equipment.
Due to the space constraints and the need for an MRI recovery bay it was necessary to remodel the PET CT department, reducing the number of Hot waiting rooms in size to create the space. New radiation shielding was carried out based on the requirements of the RPA and this was all completed outside of normal working hours to ensure the client did not endure and loss of service.