Transformation process for the hospital in Argenteuil

The hospital complex in Argenteuil (Paris region) has awardedthe design-build contract for the new Victor DupouyHospital to a consortium composed of GTM Bâtiment (leader)and Campenon Bernard Construction (both VINCI ConstructionFrance subsidiaries), Cadolto, Brunet Saunier Architectureand Iosis. The project calls for the modular construction(using macro-elements prefabricated and equipped off-site)of an MSO (Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics) hospital buildingwith a surface area of some 62,000 sq. metres. The newfacilities, their construction causing no reduction in thenumber of beds available, will gradually replace the existingbuildings, which will be demolished.Worth a total of €155m, the works will be completed within44 months.