ABERDEEN ROYAL
INFIRMARY MORTUARY

45°

Angle of Pitched Roof.

3

Number of trees that were felled to make way for the new building.

15

Crane lifts scheduled lifting nearly 3,000m2 of insulation to roof level.

Case Study: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Mortuary

Procladd were appointed by Kier Construction to deliver the multi‑discipline roofing and cladding package for the new £30m Integrated Mortuary at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary’s Foresterhill Health Campus. Designed by Keppie Design, the two‑storey, all‑electric building integrates family consultation areas, post‑mortem suites, body storage, Police Scotland accommodation, and teaching/museum spaces—replacing outdated facilities and serving Aberdeen, the North‑east and the Northern Isles.

Our Scope: Multi‑System Roofing & Plant Screening

Procladd delivered a £1.4m envelope package combining hot‑melt, single‑ply, standing seam and plant‑screen systems across the main building, canopy and ancillary blocks. Key elements included:

• 1,500 m² Sika hot‑melt waterproofing (two‑layer reinforced SikaShield Hot Melt 50/70) to primary flat roofs—engineered to withstand significant rooftop plant loads.
• 330 m² Sikaplan SGK 18 single‑ply membrane to the roof canopy and three small buildings—an exposed, adhered solution for efficiency and performance.
• 900 m² Euroclad Elite Plus 8 standing seam cladding (0.9 mm, 75/400 profile, RAL 7016) to a continuous 45° pitched roof running the length of the building.
• 500 m² Kingspan recess‑fixed plant screens (flat Corten‑finish oxidised aluminium) around the roof perimeter to conceal equipment and deliver a clean architectural line.

Technical Build‑Up: Robust, Insulated, Performance‑Led

To support the client’s net‑zero ambitions, Procladd installed Sikatherm EPS insulation at 320 mm overall thickness (185 mm + 135 mm layers). Nearly 3,000 m² of insulation was lifted directly to roof level via a sequenced series of around 15 craned deliveries—a major logistical success on a constrained healthcare campus.

Design Complexity: Net‑Zero Ambition, Access & Logistics

Set within the busy Foresterhill Health Campus, site access was restricted to a single loop road shared with hospital staff and the public. All deliveries were booked two weeks in advance into strict slots, with minimal ground storage—so materials were planned as contract lifts direct to roof level.

A winter start and a prolonged cold spell delayed hot‑melt operations; Procladd worked with Kier and partner trades to re‑sequence the programme so adjoining packages could progress. The 45° pitched roof—selected to maximise surface area for PV—introduced additional working‑at‑height challenges and required precise sequencing alongside the timber‑frame installation.

Workmanship: Specialist Teams & Manufacturer Sign‑Offs

Two site managers with specialist hot‑melt expertise led an experienced team, collaborating from the outset with Sika’s Area Technical Manager on installation strategy and detailing. Regular site visits, progressive inspections and manufacturer sign‑offs underpinned warranty compliance and build quality across all roof zones.

Project Management: Daily Presence & Tight Controls

Procladd maintained a daily on‑site presence through two full‑time Contract Managers who monitored deliveries, labour and sequencing on a multi‑contractor site.

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Working on a live hospital campus, we established clear cordons and marshalled crane operations within pre‑agreed windows to safeguard the public and workforce. A safety line along the ridge enabled secure harness attachment on the 45° roof and our HSE consultant conducted monthly audits with findings shared across the project team.

Environmental measures included minimising tree removal on the green‑field plot, strict waste controls with nearby watercourses in mind, and resale of surplus insulation to a local joinery—avoiding landfill and unnecessary transport back to Glasgow.

Outcome: A High‑Performance, Future‑Ready Clinical Asset

Through multi‑system delivery, rigorous planning and collaborative sequencing, Procladd provided a durable, low‑maintenance roofscape that supports heavy plant, integrates architectural screening, and enables renewable technologies—contributing directly to the all‑electric, net‑zero‑aligned design intent. The ARI Mortuary showcases Procladd’s capability in complex, public‑sector healthcare projects delivered safely, efficiently and to exacting technical standards.