The second in a series planned by the Association’s specialist Offsite Group, BESA Technical Bulletin TB56/1.2 provides a snapshot of guidelines, principles, and rules of thumb to be considered as early as possible in the design process for the spatial fit of services inside risers. The group’s first, released in March, covered service voids and … Read more
Technology company, ENTRNCE, describes its new ‘Carbon Matcher’ as ‘a unique data platform’ that calculates the half-hourly carbon footprint of onsite combined heat and power (CHP) versus conventional methods of heat and grid electricity. Currently licensed to EuroSite Power – a ‘UK leader’ in CHP and other onsite generation technologies, and reportedly a first of … Read more
The hospital’s Radiology Department now boasts two CT scanners, including a new ‘state-of-the-art’ £900,000 machine – enabling over 100 extra patients to be scanned at the hospital each week. The 15-month project has seen the old radiology block undergo a £2.4 million transformation into a modern hospital department, creating a ‘spoke’ site for the Tees … Read more
Incidents involving MEWPs, mast climbing work platforms, and hoists, continue to occur on construction sites each year, with The IPAF Global Safety Report 2023 saying there were 759 reports in 2022 from 34 countries. These saw 831 people involved in incidents, and 102 deaths. Willmott Dixon says falls from a mobile platform remain the most … Read more
The new single-storey building in the grounds of the existing facility has freed up office space to accommodate an influx of new staff, as Howorth’s Pharma Division continues to grow. The business has taken on 12 additional staff in the Division so far this year, with further recruitment under way. The new hub houses Howorth’s … Read more
She will have a particular focus on the Building Safety Act and its implications for BESA members and the wider specialist building services sector. She has worked at BESA for over 30 years in a variety of roles, most recently as director of Certification. She was also head of Technical Schemes and Knowledge for 10 … Read more
The SPRIND Challenge ‘Circular Biomanufacturing’ is a three-year competition hosted by Germany’s Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation. More than 50 groups applied from across the world, with eight selected for the first stage to develop novel bioprocessing techniques that will contribute to a circular economy. The MATERI-8 project will use bacteria to ‘eat’ waste and … Read more
In a speech to the Independent Healthcare Providers Network, the Health Secretary confirmed the roll-out of the ‘one-stop shops’ following what he dubbed ‘the hard work of NHS staff and the Government’s efforts to maximise use of the independent sector – backed by the £2.3 billion in capital funding’. Based in a variety of settings, … Read more
Members of the hospital’s Theatres team were joined by colleagues from across Sherwood Forest Hospitals recently to officially open the theatre, ahead of the first operations taking place from the week bgeinning 6 November. Operations in ithe theatre will focus on delivering more ‘orthopaedic’ activity, mainly ‘the more simple’ hip, knees, hand, and wrist procedures – … Read more
Philips believes the collaboration represents a first in a multinational company working with an NHS Trust in this way, using its clinical and ‘environmental expertise in sustainability’ to identify efficiency improvements with the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of a critical care department. Working with the Trust over a six-month period, a team of … Read more
The new centre will benefit patients across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) and is planned to open in Spring 2025, and will provide additional capacity for North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) to support each Trust’s elective (planned care) recovery plans. The standalone facility … Read more
Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, the national social enterprise says it ensures that its members – ranging from social housing associations to education and health providers – include social value targets as part of their projects such as creating local jobs and apprenticeship opportunities, voluntary work, and community-focused initiatives. Fusion21 says that data analysed … Read more
Importantly, SDS points out, the programnme extends ‘far into the future’, with plans stretching to 2035, 2040, and 2045, thus offering ‘a long-term pipeline’ for suppliers. SDS said: “Lord Markham encouraged suppliers to view this as an opportunity for partnership, where they can grow their businesses while contributing to the development of a new generation of hospitals. His … Read more
The company said: “The myriad of tap outlet and basin styles used in healthcare facilities presents a real challenge to installing suitable and compatible filters in a timely manner in response to water safety emergencies. This can result in: a delay in filters being installed – exposing patients to unnecessary risk. installation of filters that … Read more
Pete Cornforth (pictured left) brings over 35 years’ experience in the investment and asset management sector. Having originally studied Land Management at The University of Reading, he is a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He has previously held non-executive roles at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust and One Housing Group, … Read more
