It says the move reflects its long-term commitment to growth and expanding its presence and capabilities in the Midlands, a region recognised for its strong industrial manufacturing base, but also across the UK. ICS Cool Energy also has bases in Totton near Southampton and Bradford. Dave Palmer, Country leader, ICS Cool Energy UK, said: “By … Read more
The architecture and design firm says the appointment ‘comes at a pivotal time’ for Birmingham – ‘a city at the centre of a new era of growth and transformation’. Max Martin joined BDP in 2008, specialising in the design and delivery of large and complex projects with a focus on design integration, sustainability, and zero … Read more
Launched to coincide with World Environment Day on 5 June, the ‘colourful and engaging animation’ provides a clear overview of what building controls are, where they are used, and how they contribute to creating smarter, more energy-efficient buildings. Designed for both industry professionals and the wider public – the BCIA explains – the animation ‘highlights … Read more
Specifically, the scientists have discovered that differences in heatwaves – such as how much hotter they are than normal temperatures, and their duration – can increase or decrease disease burden by up to 13 times in a commonly used experimental animal model. They says their discovery and its implications ‘come at an important time’, with … Read more
Clinicians, staff, and key partners, recently had the opportunity to come and see the new unit before patients move in. Ergéa UK, in collaboration with Actiform, utilised Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to ensure that the building meets high environmental standards and complies with national healthcare regulations. The new unit will be able to treat more … Read more
NHS England says nearly 1,500 high street chemists – including every Boots in England – are now offering the service, which enables patients to check on their prescriptions through real-time ‘Amazon-style’ updates. According to NHSE, almost half (45%) of phone calls to community pharmacies are estimated to be from patients asking if their prescription is … Read more
The accolade was awarded to IEDE PhD researcher, Meysam Paydar, for his presentation based on the paper: ‘Evaluating the potential of using energy certification models to assess decarbonisation pathways for primary healthcare buildings’ – a collaborative research effort led by Dr Esfand Burman at UCL’s Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources, in partnership with … Read more
The Government has paid for new linear accelerator (LINAC) machines at 28 hospitals, which use modern technology to reduce delays to treatment and, in some cases, could reduce the number of hospital visits a patient needs to make by half, helping to cut waiting lists faster. The Department says replacing these older machines will save … Read more
A free-to-attend webinar being held by energy and sustainability consultancy, Sustainable Energy First, in association with Health Estate Journal on 18 June will focus on the measurement and reporting of the NHS Carbon Footprint (and Footprint Plus), the developments associated with the NHS supply chain and Carbon Reduction Plans, and other related frameworks ‘that influence, … Read more
Over 400 hospitals, mental health units, and ambulance sites across England will receive £750 million to tackle ‘long-term problems’ such as leaky pipes, poor ventilation and electrical issues, helping to prevent thousands of cancelled operations and appointments, three organisations say. Meanwhile, children at 656 schools and sixth forms will benefit from a share of £470 … Read more
The 44,400 m² development – comprising three interconnected buildings for Campus Life, Teaching, and Practical Training – will, they say – ‘establish a new paradigm for healthcare architecture, by seamlessly integrating educational, research, and clinical spaces adjacent to Nantes’ new university hospital’. Architects, Mads Mandrup Hansen and Simon Tsouderos said: “Our vision unites cutting-edge medical … Read more
Darwin Group designed, delivered, and installed, an On-Demand Healthcare Facility for an Orthopaedic Outpatient Centre that boasts nine consultation and examination rooms, four modernised plaster bays, improved office spaces, and staff rest areas. The doors opened on 22 May. The Trust needed a same-day emergency care (SDEC) unit to bolster its urgent and emergency care … Read more
The healthcare consultancy will be supporting the UK team at global engineering and architecture firm, Ramboll, the Framework supplier for capital investment programmes for the Falkland Islands Government, which has operated in the Islands for over 30 years. Both companies bring considerable experience developing healthcare projects in remote island locations. Ramboll says its strong expertise … Read more
Managing director, Guy Pomroy explained: “Some of our best ‘showrooms’ are the hospitals where our vital infrastructure and operating theatre equipment has been installed – new customers can visit these and see the technology in situ. However, vital infrastructure and operating theatres are becoming increasingly complex, and we wanted to create a setting that would … Read more
The funding will pay for a range of measures including an electrically powered heating and hot water system across the site, helping to reduce the hospital’s reliance on fossil fuels for energy, and significantly improving the critical infrastructure across the site. The scheme is being delivered by Salix on behalf of the Department for Energy … Read more
