Sustainable construction

Where there is a need for new healthcare facilities, we want both the buildings and grounds to be safe, nature-rich, sustainable, resilient and accessible.

NHS Golden Jubilee is working on the following building projects:

• Hospital Expansion Programme Phase 2 – Surgical Centre.
• Hospital Expansion Programme Phase 2 – Work Task Orders.

What did we do in 2023/2024 to make our construction projects more environmentally sustainable?

All Contractors adhered to the Considerate Constructors Scheme. Contractors Site Waste Management Plan:

  • Extract
  • Produce
  • Consume
  • Reuse
  • Recycle

Reduction of on-site waste.

Reducing energy consumption on finished projects, i.e. lighting.

Work to deliver key guidance and targets for health building projects in Scotland using:

  • DL(2021)38 Policy statement – A policy for NHS Scotland on the Climate Emergency and Sustainable Development
  • NHS Scotland Sustainable Design and Construction Guide (SHTN20-01)

What are we doing in 2024/2025 to make our construction projects more environmentally sustainable?

We continue to work with construction partners to make our major construction projects more
environmentally sustainable.

We have ensured that we work with contractors to:

  • Take back schemes (floor protection, PPE, plasterboard) to recycle more construction materials.
  • Changed their use of diesel to HVO (Hydrogenated vegetable oil) in all of site plant.
  • Introduction of Bio-digester remediact to deal with any potential construction spills (eco-friendly aerobic bio-digester).
  • Move on site catering providers to biodegradable packaging.
  • To make our construction projects more environmentally sustainable, our contactors have changed site access from card to facial recognition to save use of plastic cards. In addition, they are:
  • In discussions with cabin suppliers with a view to changing to waterless urinals to reduce water usage.
  • Installing a “last man out” switch that will automatically shut off all power to non- essential items such as photocopiers, printers etc.
  • Trailing “palletloop” recycling of pallets.

For smaller projects, we adhere to the national Minor Works Framework where contractors are
required to deliver on the 3 pillars of sustainability, which are Economic, Environmental and Social.

Contractors achieve this by exclusively using locally based small and medium enterprises (SME) subcontractors, which will stimulate the local economy, and also reduce carbon emissions through shorter travel distances to the site.

Contractors adhere to divert 100% of the waste generated during the project from landfill and prioritise reuse over recycling, where possible, in line with circular economy principles. To help make this easier, contactors must conform to waste segregation while onsite. Reuse maximises the value of the product and consumes significantly less energy than recycling.

Contractors must be a Scottish Living Wage accredited employer and adhere to the principles of Fair Work First, which contributes to economic and social sustainability for their employees.