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At the end of 2019 the Coronavirus pandemic began its global take-over, the world had to react fast to try and stop the spread. A project sprung up overnight, to create a megalab large enough to cope with never before seen testing requirements.
The project would be complex, intricate, and require a quick delivery. It relied on successful placement of a series of moving parts, each of which was vital to the completion of every level of the project.
A game of Tetris, with lives at stake.
Guests
Steve Cundall, Project Director, Mace
Steve Blake, Project Director, UKHSA
Gary Clark, Head of Science Technology, HOK
Helen Buckingham, Senior Project Manager, WSP
Partner
The partner for this episode is WSP. As one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consultancies, WSP brings clarity and vision to complex challenges. Its team of global technical specialists and strategic advisers ensure innovative solutions solve complex problems for clients and the communities it serves, meeting both the needs of today and addressing the challenges of the future.
The post #183 Testing Times: Building a Megalab first appeared on Engineering Matters.
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At the end of 2019 the Coronavirus pandemic began its global take-over, the world had to react fast to try and stop the spread. A project sprung up overnight, to create a megalab large enough to cope with never before seen testing requirements.
The project would be complex, intricate, and require a quick delivery. It relied on successful placement of a series of moving parts, each of which was vital to the completion of every level of the project.
A game of Tetris, with lives at stake.
Guests
Steve Cundall, Project Director, Mace
Steve Blake, Project Director, UKHSA
Gary Clark, Head of Science Technology, HOK
Helen Buckingham, Senior Project Manager, WSP
Partner
The partner for this episode is WSP. As one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consultancies, WSP brings clarity and vision to complex challenges. Its team of global technical specialists and strategic advisers ensure innovative solutions solve complex problems for clients and the communities it serves, meeting both the needs of today and addressing the challenges of the future.
The post #183 Testing Times: Building a Megalab first appeared on Engineering Matters.

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