Client: Calthorpe Estates Pebble Mill Dental Hospital in Birmingham is a £50 million, four-storey facility designed to house the College of Medical and Dental Sciences’ School of Dentistry. Equipped with 154 dental chairs and over 1,000 expert staff members, the facility provides essential dental services to more than 120,000 patients annually. The hospital offers a full range of dental care, including emergency treatment, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, and paediatric services, making it a vital hub for both patient care and dental education. In addition to providing top-tier clinical services, the facility plays a crucial role in training future dental professionals, offering students hands-on experience in a real-world environment. Services we provided Water Engineering & Flood Risk Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Structural Engineering Transport Planning & Traffic Engineering Our Role BWB was involved from the earliest stages of the Pebble Mill project, providing a full suite of engineering services. Initially, we contributed to shaping the masterplan, ensuring that the primary infrastructure could support the building’s demanding healthcare requirements. Remediation strategy As the project evolved, we provided a range of ground engineering solutions, including a comprehensive remediation strategy to address the site’s challenging ground conditions. Our Flood Risk team assessed potential flood hazards and designed a bypass tunnel to reduce flood risks to the site and nearby properties. This was a critical feature, ensuring the facility’s long-term resilience to environmental challenges. Operational facility In addition to civil and structural services, we designed systems to support the building’s mechanical and electrical infrastructure, enabling it to handle the significant volume of patients and staff. Our integrated approach ensured the building met the high operational standards of a modern healthcare facility while minimising its environmental impact. Flood strategy Our Flood Risk team assessed potential flood hazards and designed a bypass tunnel to reduce flood risks to the site and nearby properties. One of the biggest challenges of this project was the site’s flood risk, as it was located in a flood zone.