Ensuring safe evacuation in emergencies

The company says that by installing its BS EN 13637-compliant SafeRoute  emergency exit and escape route system, both the functionality and security of a building are increased, while ensuring swift evacuation in the event of emergency. dormkaba said: “Whether it be for a single door, or multiple doors connected over a network throughout a building, … Read more

Training on ‘intricacies of hospital lifts’

Managing Director, Gary Cooper, said: “In addition, we are now offering a Ventilation Awareness HTM 03-01 course, designed specifically for Ventilation Safety Groups, as well as an NHS Premises Assurance Model course which recently received a fantastic review from an NHS Trust customer.” The introduction of AP Lifts training has seen PPL Training form a … Read more

Partnership will broaden access to disability support technology

The partnership will see Innova Care Concepts provide support to TR Equipment in bringing ‘best-in-class technology’ to people requiring specialist support with daily washing and hygiene tasks. It will cover the provision of ‘unique’ shower trolleys, adapted bathtubs, and shower chairs, adding to Innova’s extensive range of disability technology products – which includes hydrotherapy pools, … Read more

CABE and Building a Safer Future in strategic partnership

The collaboration was announced by Richard Smith, CABE President, at the Built Environment Live event, held at ExCeL, London, on 5 and 6 December. CABE and BSF say that with the Building Safety Act’s attention on the competence of duty-holders – especially in the secondary legislation published in late summer – many built environment sector organisations … Read more

NHS Midlands radiology training’s £1.28 m AI upgrade

NHS England – Midlands provided the funding to develop a new training model at the Midlands Imaging Training Academy (MITA), allowing one consultant to simultaneously train and supervise learners across all regional academy sites, giving other consultants more time to spend with patients. The new electronics and picture archiving suite (EPACS) is being piloted as … Read more

FD60 certification for ‘double-acting’ doorsets

The FD60 rating certifies that these hospital doorsets, which come with a 10-year warranty, can effectively control the spread of fire for a minimum of 60 minutes when correctly installed. SDS says that obtaining an FD60 pass for the double-acting doorsets is a testament to its ‘rigorous testing and dedication’.  The company said: “The successful … Read more

Wernick Group launches its first Christmas advert

The ‘creative advert’ was released at 9.00 am on 4 December 2023, and will be promoted across the company’s social channels. The company said: “For nearly nine decades, Wernick Group has been at the forefront of creating spaces that resonate with the warmth and joy of Christmas. The narrative showcases the Wernick factory delivering its … Read more

Catheter laboratories project at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

LHCH provides specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine, and diagnostic imaging serving a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man. Building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, Tilbury Douglas, constructed the new building, and refurbished laboratories and consultation rooms. The work was delivered in three … Read more

Help in interpreting and applying HTM 03-01 guidance

Offering ‘a comprehensive overview of the guidelines’,  it covers areas such as indoor air quality, HTM 03-01 design requirements, efficiency and sustainability, compliance documentation, and allowable derogations. Airedale explained: “HTM 03-01 provides guidance for engineering technology, in particular on the legal requirements, design, specification, installation, maintenance, and operation of ventilation systems in NHS healthcare premises. … Read more

NHP launches seeking Programme Delivery Partner procurement

A contract notice has been published in the UK’s Find a Tender Service at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035244-2023, with an accompanying Selection Questionnaire Pack, and the NHP team says this will mark the start of the regulated procurement process to appoint ‘a key global programme partner’ who will work with the NHP to deliver NHP’s vision and objectives. … Read more

Frustration voiced over Scottish Government delay in phasing out gas boilers

“SNIPEF has consistently questioned the government’s unrealistic targets for phasing out fossil fuel boilers,” Fiona Hodgson stated. “This delay – although not entirely unexpected after various U-turns at Westminster – significantly undermines the efforts and investments made by our profession to meet these targets, and will undoubtedly foster uncertainty in the public’s mind. While some … Read more

Kier celebrates start of construction on new Sunderland eye hospital

On 27 November, the project partners hosted a ground-breaking ceremony mark the start of works. Kier, the main contractor for both the design and build, is working closely with Sunderland City Council and South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) to deliver the facility. The Trust says its existing eye infirmary is already ‘a … Read more

Our Vision, Your Future – IHEEM Annual Report 2023

The 2023 IHEEM Annual, which is published today, sets out the Institute’s key achievements and activities for the past 12 months. IHEEM CEO Pete Sellars said “As the Institute celebrates its 80th Anniversary, we have experienced another busy year which has seen continued growth in terms of membership numbers and successful delivery against our Business … Read more