Business Details
21 Years
experience
Healthcare Construction & Engineering Experts
At cfes, we have established ourselves as a leading national contractor specialising in healthcare construction and engineering solutions. With over two decades of experience serving both private and public sector clients, our expertise spans the complete project lifecycle from concept to completion. Our contractor-led model delivers end-to-end services including project development, design and build, managed environments, and digital optimisation tailored specifically for healthcare infrastructure. We have successfully completed over 250 projects in the past five years, working with 30 returning NHS and private healthcare providers. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through our integration of Digital Twin technology, which enhances operational efficiency and compliance across critical healthcare facilities.As a company founded in 2005 by Rob Doubtfire, we maintain our core values of quality, integrity, and customer service while embracing digital transformation to meet evolving industry demands. Our team of seasoned professionals brings extensive healthcare design and construction experience, supported by accreditations including CHAS Elite and ESG PRO Limited assessments. We specialise in regenerating unused land through standardised building designs using modular components, delivering cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or safety standards.
Services
Project Development
Design & Build
Managed Environment
Digital Optimisation
Digital Twin Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in healthcare construction and engineering
- Our team has delivered over 250 healthcare projects in the last 5 years
- We work with 30 returning NHS and private healthcare provider clients
- Our Digital Twin technology enhances operational efficiency and compliance
- We maintain CHAS Elite accreditation for health and safety excellence
Associations and certifications
- CHAS Elite
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Apex ESG
What people say
Exceptional healthcare projects
Timely delivery
Innovative solutions
Expert team
Digital excellence
Services
Project Development
Our contractor-led project development service delivers end-to-end healthcare infrastructure solutions. We manage capital sourcing, project structuring, and funding strategies to ensure timely delivery of bespoke healthcare facilities. Using standardised building designs with modular components, we streamline construction while maintaining quality standards and reducing costs through efficient supply chain coordination.
Design & Build
We provide integrated design and build solutions for healthcare facilities, specialising in new premises, refurbishments, and critical infrastructure. Our approach combines clinical environment expertise with innovative design to create future-ready spaces that exceed healthcare standards. We deliver tailored solutions from initial scoping through to completion, ensuring compliance with current healthcare regulations and operational requirements.
Managed Environment
Our managed environment service ensures optimal healthcare facility operation through integrated maintenance and compliance solutions. Combining Digital Twin technology with specialist staffing, we deliver safety, regulatory adherence, and cost control. This comprehensive approach covers building maintenance, system upgrades, and compliance management for both new and existing healthcare infrastructure.
Digital Optimisation
We implement Digital Twin technology to create intelligent, data-driven healthcare environments. Our solutions enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and compliance automation through connected systems and IoT integration. This technology enhances operational efficiency, extends asset lifecycle, and supports sustainable healthcare facility management with actionable data insights.
Digital Twin Services
Our Digital Twin services transform healthcare facilities into intelligent assets through 3D modelling and real-time data integration. We offer strategy development, system design, implementation, and ongoing support for digital twin solutions. This includes asset management tools, compliance automation, and immersive visualisation platforms to improve maintenance response and regulatory readiness.
People
Rob Doubtfire
Managing Director
Founder and Managing Director with over 20 years' experience in healthcare construction. Leads strategic direction and innovation initiatives, maintaining the company's commitment to quality and customer service.
John Davies
Projects Director
Experienced Projects Director overseeing healthcare infrastructure delivery. Specialises in complex project management and client relationship development, ensuring successful execution of major healthcare construction programmes.
Michelle Davies
Head of HR
Head of Human Resources focused on talent development and organisational growth. Drives apprenticeship programmes and workforce initiatives to support the company's expansion and industry leadership.
Paul Johnson
Pre-construction Director
Pre-construction Director responsible for project scoping and feasibility assessments. Provides technical expertise during early project stages to ensure optimal design and cost efficiency for healthcare clients.
Nick Giles
Operations Manager
Operations Manager overseeing day-to-day business activities. Ensures smooth project delivery coordination and maintains operational excellence across all healthcare construction and engineering services.
Questions
What healthcare construction services do you offer?
We provide complete healthcare construction solutions including project development, design and build, managed environments, and digital optimisation using Digital Twin technology.
How do you ensure healthcare project compliance?
Our services integrate Digital Twin technology for automated compliance monitoring, regular audits, and regulatory adherence across all healthcare infrastructure projects.
What experience do you have with NHS projects?
We have worked with 30 returning NHS providers and completed over 250 healthcare projects in the last five years, including major hospital developments and maintenance programmes.
How does your Digital Twin technology benefit healthcare facilities?
Our Digital Twin solutions enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and compliance automation, improving operational efficiency and extending asset lifecycle for healthcare environments.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain CHAS Elite accreditation and have achieved a BB(Superior) rating under the Global Reporting Initiative ESG framework, audited by Apex ESG.
Can you handle complex healthcare infrastructure projects?
Yes, our contractor-led model manages projects of all complexities, from new hospital developments to critical infrastructure upgrades, with specialist expertise in live clinical environments.
