Kier has commenced construction on a new healthcare facility, which is a component of the University of Huddersfield's National Health Innovation Campus in England, UK. 

The ground-breaking ceremony saw in attendance University of Huddersfield deputy vice-chancellor Tim Thornton, Calderdale and Huddersfield National Health (NHS) Service Trust chief executive Brendan Brown, and more. 

The facility, named the Emily Siddon Building, will span 6,800m² and is positioned near Huddersfield's centre.  

Set to open by the end of next year, it will provide diagnostic services and foster the growth of local businesses.  

The Community Diagnostic Centre on the ground floor, a collaborative effort with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, will offer an array of diagnostic tests, including MRI and CT scans, for the community. 

Architect AHR has designed the building to house clinical teaching facilities on its upper floors, also in partnership with the trust.  

These will support new courses in areas such as Diagnostic Radiography, directly linked to the work of the Community Diagnostic Centre.  

The collaboration extends to other partners for additional programmes, including a course in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. 

The Emily Siddon Building will further serve as a Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre, providing an environment for local entrepreneurs, startups, and organisations. 

This initiative is backed by financial support from the West Yorkshire mayor and Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

Kier aims to construct the building to achieve Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology Excellent standards and secure WELL Platinum certification.  

Last month, Kier was included in Wessex Water’s Capital Delivery Partner Framework for Asset Management Period 8.