Key takeaways
82,500
beneficiaries
18
hospitals and health centres delivered
5
regions covered by the reconstruction programme
Using BIM to build Chulucanas Hospital in Peru
- Part of the wider Authority for Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC) programme, the UKDT are helping rebuild Peru after the El Nino disaster in 2017.
- Chulucanas is one of 18 healthcare facilities built as part of the initiative. With hospitals built in some of the most remote regions, it ensures communities can access care.
- Designed to international standards, adapted for local needs – the facilities have been constructed to be climate resilient, flexible, human centric and sustainable.
The damage caused by a natural disaster not only means losing your school, home, and people you love, but also losing hope.
In 2017, the El Niño climate cycle struck Peru, resulting in heavy rain, severe flooding, and erosion, causing over US$5bn of damage to buildings and infrastructure. Destruction of highways, hospitals, schools, and homes left communities shattered. To accelerate a positive response, the Peruvian government introduced the Authority for Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC) – a body tasked with rebuilding the nation and improving flood defences.
A key element of this programme is the delivery of 18 health facilities, designed and constructed in some of the most remote areas of Peru. Chulucanas is the first major hospital to be built under this programme and will provide healthcare to an estimated 82,500 people.
To support the challenging reconstruction requirements with international best-practice expertise, a government-to-government (G2G) contract was signed with the UK. Mace, as part of a UK Delivery Team (UKDT), was drafted in to help.
Located in the Piura region, Chulucanas Hospital is built to international standards – with people at the centre of its design. Healthcare professionals have been involved in the design process from start to finish, guiding on key issues such as privacy, accessibility, and acoustics.
Merging UK knowledge with Peruvian experience has highlighted what can be achieved through collaboration. The result is a modern, technologically advanced facility that enables healthcare professionals to operate efficiently, resulting in lower waiting times and better urgent care responses.
The ARCC programme and the Chulucanas Hospital project are inspiring those who have lost hope, empowering communities, and giving them confidence that positive change is possible.
