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Improving local healthcare access with North-West University
North-West University (NWU) is creating a new School of Medicine to train doctors where they're needed most. We're managing the delivery of its academic facility in Potchefstroom.

Project overview
How do you address a region's critical healthcare needs?
The Northwest Province of South Africa has one of the lowest doctor-to-patient ratios in South Africa, with just 0.31 doctors per 1,000 people.
North-West University is aiming to increase domestic healthcare capabilities with the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, established to train medical doctors for underserved and rural communities. The R405mn academic platform on the Potchefstroom Campus will support the first three years of the curriculum, with room for around 150 students per year group by 2027.
The building will provide state-of-the-art lecture halls, laboratories and support spaces. All areas are designed to meet the university's sustainability guidelines and future growth.
per year group capacity
spent on local labour, suppliers and subcontractors so far
Leading end-to-end
We were appointed as overall project manager and are guiding the full lifecycle, from inception and concept design through detailed design, procurement, construction and close-out.
We developed the project execution plan, set up governance structures and shaped the strategy for statutory approvals. We also built a master programme to guide design, procurement and construction.
Alongside this, we manage risk, cost and quality, run change control and keep the project aligned with NWU standards, including adhering to Green Building guidelines.
Building jobs, biodiversity and better health for South Africa's North-West
This project will create an impact well beyond the campus. Construction is generating local jobs and supporting small businesses in the area. So far, more than R11.4mn has been spent on local labour, suppliers and subcontractors.
Sustainability runs through the design too. The landscaping uses indigenous species from NWU's Botanical Garden list, chosen for minimal maintenance. The result supports local biodiversity and keeps the campus resilient year-round.
Most importantly, the school will help address deep health inequities, strengthening care for the North West Province and beyond.
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