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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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