The Mercer’s Institute for Research on Ageing represents the research function of the Medicine for the Elderly Department in St. James’s Hospital. This project involved the construction of a 7 storey centre of excellence for successful ageing. The building includes research facilities, consultation spaces, meeting spaces, catering facilities, day areas, roof terrace spaces, a courtyard and naturally lit foyer, conference rooms and 76 en suite bedrooms with further ward spaces to accommodate a total of 120 beds.

EMP Furniture designed, manufactured and installed the fitted furniture. This included, but was not limited to, the following:

• Built-in Bedroom furniture
• Staff Bases
• Reception desks
• IPS panelling
• Clean Utilities

Due to our expertise in the Healthcare and ancillary sectors, EMP delivered on its commitment of a high quality and on schedule project to allow for the seamless transition between design and installation.

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The new Arklow library offers a wide range of facilities, apart from books, such as audio visual materials, free internet and wifi access, research and study space, relaxation space and facilities for special events and meetings. This has replaced the old Library which initially opened its doors in 1979.

EMP designed manufactured and installed fitted furniture including the following:

• Chamber display units
• Wall cladding
• Reception desk
• Leather seating
• Fitted furniture

It is envisaged that when the Library is fully operational and the transition has completely taken place from the old library, it will have the capacity to accommodate 7,000 registered members. EMP are proud to have been involved in such an unique project which will benefit the surrounding community into the future.

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The overall building project involved the construction of single storey extension to the existing council chamber. The extension is located within the courtyard at the rear of existing council chamber.

EMP was contracted to manufacture the Councillors desk. We are at essence a bespoke furniture company, therefore, as the desk possessed multiple materials including Solid Surfacing we strongly believed that it was important to be involved in this project. The desk was formed from a manufactured structure by EMP and Solid Surfacing fabricated by EMP Furniture's sister company, Empire Solid Surfacing.

Working alongside the Architect, Contractor and Client, we designed, manufactured and installed the desk. We are pleased to have exceeded the expectations of those involved in this high profile project.

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The fitted furniture aspect of the new Emergency and Renal Department was completed recently by EMP. The new Emergency Department features the most advanced diagnostic equipment of any such facility in Ireland or the UK, including a €1 million CT scanner allowing for earlier diagnosis and treatment of stroke, trauma patients etc. The Renal department includes 24 Renal treatment spaces including a high dependency suite of facilities including 2 full clinical isolation rooms, 2 single rooms for segregation and a four space treatment bay. The Renal Unit also includes a Continuous Ambulatory Care for Peritoneal Dialysis unit comprising 5 treatment rooms and support facilities.

EMP designed, manufactured and installed the fitted furniture. This included, but was not limited to, the following:

• IPS Panelling
• Wall panelling
• Reception Desks & Nurses Stations
• Children's Waiting Area
• Built in seating in the Emergency Department

Dr Cormac Mehigan, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, UL Hospitals Group added: “As soon as they walk in the door, patients will see a huge difference between the facility we have now compared to what they have been used to. You don’t have to be a clinician to realise our ability to deal with any sort of situation is significantly enhanced.

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