Healthcare Development: Carlisle Endoscopy Unit
Encon Associates delivered VOC testing, thermal modelling, a thermographic survey, and a Building User Guide for the new £15m NCIC Endoscopy Unit at Cumberland Infirmary, in Carlisle, supporting BREEAM V6 compliance and sustainable healthcare design.
The project involved the construction of a brand-new £15m Endoscopy Unit within the grounds of the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. Developed as part of the wider North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC), the facility significantly enhances local healthcare capacity, allowing patients who previously travelled to Newcastle for procedures to now receive care closer to home.
Designed to meet modern clinical standards, the new unit comprises five clinical rooms and a dedicated outpatient area. Built using modern methods of construction (MMC), the facility offers a conventional and cohesive architectural style that complements the existing cancer centre. The design prioritises flexibility, ensuring the building is future-proofed to accommodate increasing demand through planned internal expansion.
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Client Actform
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Location Carlisle
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Period 2025
Supporting BREEAM V6
In support of BREEAM V6 New Construction standards, Encon provided full reporting aligned with the Man 04: Commissioning and Handover criteria. The thermographic survey, along with our broader consultancy input (VOC testing, thermal modelling, and the Building User Guide), contributes to achieving valuable BREEAM credits under this category.
By ensuring compliance with BS EN 13187:1999 and identifying no thermal defects, the project demonstrates robust building performance, supporting energy efficiency goals and long-term sustainability.
Added Value for the NCIC Project
Through our services, Encon Associates helped the project team deliver a high-performance healthcare facility that aligns with BREEAM best practices, future growth, and the evolving needs of the Carlisle community.
Thermographic Survey
What is VOC Testing?
Encon Associates were employed by ourselves as BREEAM Assessor and Approved Professional on 3 contracts running concurrently in Sheffield. At all times through the project they were able to provide clear detailed advice on requirements to ourselves and our supply chain, and were able to offer additional services where required (including compiling the Tenant Green Guide Specification).
The use of the IES TaP for BREEAM portal has proved a useful tool in tracking the BREEAM process, providing us as a main contractor a simple and user friendly way to co-ordinate the BREEAM evidence requirements with the designers and our supply chain.
The team have promptly assessed evidence when received and provided detailed feedback to ensure any compliance issues were understood – we would have no hesitation in employing Encon Associates on our future BREEAM schemes.
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