Best Research & Commercial Collaboration

CCTech

CCTech provided expert knowledge to client and contractor teams collectively engaged in the development and construction of the new Paterson Building at the MCRC’s Christie Hospital site in Manchester. CCTech provided specialist advice to the stakeholders and design consortia to ensure that the biomedical research laboratory complex was built, validated and delivered to fulfil the functional expectations of the MCRS partnership and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. The new Paterson Building was thus realised through the application of knowledge sharing, integration and partnership – the same principles upon which it’s globally recognised cancer medical and scientific operations are based.

Scott Brownrigg and Hoare Lea

The democratisation of science and promotion of STEM learning is key to creating inclusive environments where communities feel empowered and can actively participate in scientific discovery. Written by Scott Brownrigg and Hoare Lea, this research paper explores how to embrace a science-focused approach in community development, using current UK based life science projects as case studies. Through a spirit of collaboration and innovative project delivery, the team seeks to break down barriers, strengthen communities, and advance life sciences research, ensuring lasting benefits for society.

BioMed Realty

The partnership between BioMed Realty and Babraham Research Campus (BRC) represents a pioneering collaboration in the UK life science ecosystem. This joint venture has successfully delivered B960, a cutting edge, sustainable, multi-tenanted lab and office space designed to support early stage and scaling life science enterprises. Completed in early 2024, B960 demonstrates innovative approaches to project delivery through its impact on economic growth, sustainability, and community engagement at the heart of the Cambridge biotech cluster.

Kier, TerraAffix and Swansea University

Microplastics in the environment pose potential risks to both human health and ecosystems. One major source of these pollutants is the highway network, where tyre wear particles are washed into watercourses through drainage systems. In response, a collaborative research project involving Kier, RSK, TerrAffix, and Swansea University explored an innovative solution using biochar—a carbon-rich material derived from highway vegetation waste. The research found that biochar is highly effective at filtering microplastics from road runoff, helping to prevent their entry into local waterways. This approach is believed to be the first of its kind and currently represents the most sustainable method for tackling microplastic pollution from roads, pending future alternatives to tyres or other materials. Laboratory results showed that 1g of biochar could remove 25mg of microplastics. The team is now taking this promising solution into a live project environment to evaluate its real-world performance and long-term effectiveness.

King's College London and Siemens Healthineers

King’s College London celebrates the 10th anniversary of its partnership with Siemens Healthineers as the company takes residence at the newly opened London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE). This milestone marks a new chapter in their shared commitment to advancing healthcare innovation.