Healthcare ventilation service

Ventilation Design Reviews

IOM independently reviews healthcare ventilation designs to identify problems early, confirm requirements and help you avoid costly changes during construction

Service overview

Identify design problems before construction begins

Ventilation problems are easier and less expensive to correct before construction begins. If healthcare ventilation requirements are missed or interpreted incorrectly, the finished system may not provide the performance needed in critical clinical areas.

Our specialists review designs at an early stage, identify potential gaps and provide practical recommendations. This helps you manage technical risk, reduce avoidable costs and improve confidence in the finished system.

When this service may be needed

  • A new healthcare facility or refurbishment is being designed
  • Critical-room layouts or ventilation proposals need independent assurance
  • Project teams need support interpreting HTMs, HBNs and verification requirements

Practical support

Identify problems before they are built in

Our specialists review proposed Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning designs for new builds and refurbishment projects.

We consider:

  • The intended use of each clinical area
  • Proposed airflow and pressure relationships
  • Ventilation system layouts
  • Air-handling arrangements
  • Access for testing and maintenance
  • Relevant healthcare ventilation guidance
  • The demands that will be placed on the system

We work with healthcare organisations, designers, architects, engineers and contractors to identify practical changes before installation.

From evidence to action

Reduce delays and avoid costly changes

An early independent review can uncover gaps before they affect construction, commissioning or clinical opening dates.

You receive clear technical feedback that helps the project team make informed decisions and demonstrate how ventilation risks have been considered.

Planning a new healthcare facility or refurbishment? Involve our ventilation specialists early.

What the service includes

Review proposed ventilation and HVAC designs.
Consider clinical use, airflow, pressure and system layouts.
Review access for maintenance, testing and commissioning.
Provide practical technical feedback before installation.

What you receive

Clear evidence and usable next steps

  • Independent technical findings
  • Clear explanation of the risks or performance issues
  • Prioritised practical recommendations
  • Evidence to support governance, planning and assurance

Get practical advice for your organisation.

Discuss your requirements

Tell us what you need to achieve and your enquiry will be directed to the most appropriate team.

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