Memorial Hospital 

The KONE MonoSpace lift was selected due to its value for money, low running costs and the key ability to install a standard lift car within the existing shaft with only limited structural alterations. KONE were able to deliver solutions for the Trust to reduce costs by reusing the existing lifting beams and providing the lift doors so that no structural works was needed to the existing openings on each landing. 

The KONE sales consultant was able to advise of the what works were needed to the shaft and the most suitable solution to meet the requirements of the Trust. KONE’s  pre-installation checks worked very well and enabled the main contractor to handover a fully compete shaft for the lift installation on the agreed date. The KONE installation team  then went onto deliver and install the equipment safely and on programme even though the shaft was located on the main hospital corridor.

The Trust brief was for the lift finishes to enhance the environment but also to reduce lifecycle costs; this was achieved with the stainless steel panels and handrails, composite stone flooring and low energy lighting.

Colin Cope the Trust Project Manager said “The new lift is excellent, when we saw the old lift shaft and lift car we did not think we could have achieved the new lift with the high level of finishes within our budget. The KONE service has been excellent, from the initial sales, design and installation through to handover”.