BAM Construction has been recognised for its work on Leeds General Hospital with a major nomination at the Chartered Institute of Building's (CIOB) manager of the year awards.

The national contractor handed over the new inter-operative MRI and hybrid cardiac theatre at the Clarendon Wing of Leeds General Infirmary (MRIHCT) late last year. This development provides a one-stop shop for neuro operation and scanning, and the only flexible hybrid cardio theatre for cardiologists in the north of the UK.


Daniel Marsh, who led the project, has been nominated for the prestigious award.

Speaking on the individual recognition, he said: "This industry is all about a number of different partners working together and our ability to collaborate effectively is what can distinguish success from failure. It goes against the grain for any of us to single ourselves out."

Over 160 people worked on the project, overcoming significant technical challenges, including collision risk from the Hospital's nearby helipad, the problems from the magnetic field of the MRI scanners, and alterations to four potentially lethal quench pipes containing super-chilled helium at minus 270 degrees.

The CIOB manager of the year awards will take place at the Marriott Grosvenor House hotel in London on Wednesday 18 September.

(CM/JG)