The architects working on one of the first schemes in the government’s 40-hospital rebuilding programme have been asked to rework designs to incorporate more ”modern methods” (MMC) in its construction.

The Princess Alexandra in Harlow, Essex, is one of six hospitals that was awarded a share of £2.7bn in November 2019 as part of the decade-long initiative.

Chorley-based practice Gilling Dod Architects is the main architect on the project, with Danish practice CF Moller drafted in last year to work with the original team and “act as a second eye and critical friend”.

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