CASE STUDIES
RLUH Clinical Sciences Building
Delivering Precision Control for Critical Healthcare and Research Spaces
The Clinical Sciences Building at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital required a specialist upgrade to its Building Management System (BMS) to meet the precise environmental requirements of its research laboratories and clinical spaces. Consistent temperature, humidity control, and system reliability were essential to support sensitive medical research and patient-facing operations.
WISE Controls designed and implemented a customised BMS solution integrating advanced HVAC controls, energy metering verification, and real-time environmental monitoring. This allowed the estates team to track and adjust conditions instantly, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while improving operational efficiency.
Since installation, the building has achieved improved environmental stability, measurable reductions in energy consumption, and quicker response times to maintenance issues — helping maintain the high standards required for both research and patient care.
“Having worked with WISE controls for many years now, I can say without a doubt that Phil and Mia provide us with an outstanding service, they regularly go above and beyond to keep the Royal Liverpool Hospital site running while taking the time to educate our technicians in the many complex systems on-site.”
— B.R. Senior Estates Officer, LUHFT
Key Outcomes
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Duration from planning to completion: 6 months
Commissioning period: 4 weeks
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Reduction in critical alarm response time: From 45 minutes to under 10 minutes
Increase in uptime of critical systems: 99.9% availability
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100% reduction in downtime
Improvement in HVAC operational efficiency: +35%
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Conditions maintained within strict compliance standards
Reduced manual interventions for estates team
Improved safeguarding of research integrity and patient comfort
Case Studies
Smart Solutions, Real-World Impact
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Broadgreen Hospital
WISE Controls supported Broadgreen Hospital’s energy reduction goals by upgrading its ageing BMS and integrating renewable energy, ensuring seamless connectivity with new and existing assets to boost efficiency and cut consumption.
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RLUH Clinical Sciences Building
To ensure optimal conditions, WISE Controls upgraded the BMS at the RLUH Clinical Sciences Building, delivering precise temperature, humidity, and reliable control to support sensitive research labs and critical clinical spaces.
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RLUH Main Building
To enhance overall building performance, WISE Controls modernised the BMS at RLUH Main Building, improving system visibility, energy efficiency, and operational reliability across its complex, multi-use spaces.
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Edwards Building
WISE Controls prevented boiler dry cycling at the Edwards Building, reducing energy waste, equipment wear, and operational costs, while protecting critical heating systems and supporting the hospital’s long-term efficiency.
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Reverse Osmosis Functional Monitoring
The RO water system was integrated with the BMS at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, enabling real-time monitoring to verify sterilisation and protect critical healthcare operations.
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Heat Network Energy Saving (HNES)
WISE Controls optimised heat network performance at the Clinical Sciences Support Building (CSSB) and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, restoring GSHP functionality, improving controls, system reliability and delivering energy savings.
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Meter Verification
To ensure accurate and reliable monitoring, WISE Controls verified and integrated a network of 508 Modbus electrical meters, confirming each was correctly configured and recording valid data for actionable insights.
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Critical Pharmaceutical Production Labs
Repeated ventilation failures in pharmaceutical labs risked compliance and disrupted production. WISE Controls restored stability, reliability, and confidence in critical environments.
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Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
After years of inoperation, WISE Controls restored full functionality to the Clinical Sciences Support Building’s (CSSB) Ground Source Heat Pump Bore Hole System (GSHPBS) through expert integration, boosting efficiency and reliability.
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Critical Alarm Management
At RLUH, WISE Controls tackled alarm management challenges, reducing non-critical alarm interruptions and ensuring the estates team could focus on genuine issues, improving safety, reliability, and response efficiency.
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Energy Reduction
WISE Controls worked with Liverpool University Hospitals to reduce energy consumption by validating and optimising ventilation systems at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Liverpool Clinical Labs, improving efficiency.
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LTHW Steam Plate Heat Exchanger Energy Reduction
WISE Controls helped Liverpool University Hospitals cut steam use by optimising the main heat exchangers supplying low-temperature hot water to HVAC and clinical systems at RLUH.
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Energy & Plant Performance Analytical Dashboard
To support decision-making, WISE Controls developed a bespoke multi-site dashboard for Liverpool University Hospitals, delivering real-time insights into energy use.
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