Vertical Transportation Consultancy for Healthcare Projects | Dunbar & Boardman

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Vertical Transportation Consultancy for Healthcare Projects | Dunbar & Boardman

Safe, Reliable & Compliant Lift Design for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Dunbar & Boardman (D&B) provides independent vertical transportation consultancy for healthcare projects across the Middle East and India. Hospitals and healthcare facilities require highly reliable, hygienic, and safety-critical lift systems to support patients, staff, visitors, and emergency operations.

With decades of specialist experience, D&B supports healthcare providers, developers, and consultants in delivering robust, compliant, and patient-focused vertical transportation systems.

Healthcare Vertical Transportation Challenges

Healthcare facilities present unique VT challenges, including:

  • Segregation of patients, staff, visitors, and materials
  • Bed lifts and stretcher movement requirements
  • Infection control and hygiene considerations
  • Emergency operation and redundancy
  • Continuous operation with minimal downtime

D&B addresses these challenges through careful planning and independent technical oversight.

Our VT Services for Healthcare Projects

VT Planning & Functional Zoning

  • Patient, staff, service, and goods flow planning
  • Bed lift and emergency lift strategy
  • Redundancy and resilience planning

System Design & Technical Specifications

  • Selection of patient lifts, service lifts, and fireman lifts
  • Performance-based specifications and BOQs
  • Compliance with healthcare and fire authority requirements

Tender Evaluation & Technical Review

  • Technical evaluation of OEM proposals
  • Infection-control compliant design reviews
  • Lifecycle and maintainability assessments

Construction & Commissioning Support

  • Installation audits and site inspections
  • Witness testing and commissioning
  • Readiness-to-operate assessments

Applicable Codes & Standards

  • National Building Code (NBC – India) and IS standards
  • EN 81 series
  • ASME A17.1 / CSA B44
  • Local health authority and fire regulations

Regional Coverage – Middle East & India

Middle East

UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, NEOM, Eastern Province), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman

India

Tier 1 Cities: Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata

Tier 2 Cities: Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kochi, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Indore, Bhopal, Nagpur, Lucknow, Noida, Gurugram

Tier 3 & Emerging Cities: Vizag, Vijayawada, Trichy, Madurai, Salem, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Patna, Raipur

Our regional teams are supported by senior technical specialists and BIM‑enabled delivery hubs, enabling consistent quality across geographies.

Why Choose Dunbar & Boardman for Healthcare Projects

  • Independent, OEM-neutral vertical transportation consultancy
  • 46 years of global specialist legacy in vertical transportation
  • Over 25 years of continuous presence in the Middle East
  • More than 15 years of active delivery in India
  • Strong experience in hospitals and medical facilities
  • Deep understanding of patient safety and operational continuity
  • Clear, standards-based and defensible technical deliverables
  • Trusted by healthcare providers and international consultants

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