Dorset-based Spetisbury Construction has completed a refurbishment of the Respiratory Department at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
The refurbishment was completed three months ahead of schedule and with an 8% underspend against the original £1.5m budget.
The project was wholly funded by the Bournemouth Chest Diseases Charitable Trust (BCDCT), whose mission is to support respiratory and thoracic initiatives across the Bournemouth and Poole hospitals.
Spetisbury was appointed following a competitive and PPR-compliant tender process.
The works, completed in May 2025, saw the complete strip-out, redesign, and refurbishment of the existing department during a period of strategic team relocation.
The reimagined space has increased office capacity by 45% and clinical space by 8%, significantly improving functionality and patient care delivery.
The cost savings achieved meant that original ‘wish list’ items could be reintroduced into the build
“[Spetisbury] poured their heart and soul into the work,” said Barry Coupe, RIBA Client Advisor to the project, acting on behalf of the charity. “This was an outstanding team effort, and Spetisbury’s professionalism, commitment, and collaborative spirit ensured that every challenge became a solved problem.”
Justin Ives, Managing Director at Spetisbury Construction, added: “This project is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when all parties work collaboratively towards a shared vision. We’re incredibly proud to have contributed to such a meaningful transformation for the hospital and the local community. Delivering ahead of schedule and under budget—while maintaining quality—reflects the dedication of the entire team.”
The project was managed by RLM Architects, who led the design from concept to completion and acted as contract administrators.
TNG Consulting Engineers were responsible for the MEP design package.
Thanks to a fully developed and coordinated design, Spetisbury could proceed with clarity and certainty, driving efficiency and reducing risk during construction.
The cost savings achieved meant that original ‘wish list’ items—such as new internal doors and state-of-the-art video conferencing systems—could be reintroduced into the build. Additional unbudgeted items, including diagnostic and operational equipment, have since been funded by BCDCT thanks to the remaining budget surplus.
The project officially opened in July 2025 and is now fully operational.
Staff in the Respiratory Department have expressed enthusiastic support for the new space.