The Group, whose holding also includes specialist in healthcare technology, Brandon Medical, says the ‘strategic move’ strengthens its position as a leading European healthcare technology holding, while expanding its portfolio with advanced imaging solutions. Jan Černý, managing director of BHM group, said: “Our ambition is to build a European medical equipment powerhouse – a group

The money forms part of £750 million of capital funding recently announced by the Government to address critical infrastructure and safety risks in NHS hospital buildings. At Medway Maritime Hospital, the funding will help the Trust: install new cooling equipment to prevent equipment failure. replace an on-call system on the maternity ward to improve patient

The Secretary of State was welcomed to the site by Jackie Ducker, NHSPS’ Chief Customer Officer; Felicity Cox, CEO of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, and Alex Mayer, MP for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. Before cutting the ribbon, the Minister had a tour of the building, and met local clinicians and patient

The Institute for Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has partnered with infrastructure specialist, Amey, to produce a new series of Good Practice Guides, ‘aimed at anyone in WFM who needs to build a greater, deeper understanding of strategic asset management (SAM) as it relates to their job’. The two organisations point out that WFMs are

Helen Yeulet is moving to become a strategic consultant to the Association focusing on key industry-wide projects and government skills policy. In her previous role, Jill Nicholls was responsible for driving up standards in skills and training across the BESA membership. BESA CEO, David Frise, said: “Jill’s commitment and dedication to raising the bar for

The six-storey BEACH Building, containing maternity, children’s, and emergency care services alongside a new hospital main entrance, officially welcomed its first patients on 31 March 2025. IHP says the 25,000 m2 complex – which first broke ground in 2021, ‘offers a more appropriate space and facilities to meet the demands of modern-day healthcare’.  The new

The company said: “His appointment strengthens our company’s position as demand for smart, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions continues to grow across the UK and Ireland.” Tim Checketts said: “Safe, resilient power is essential to safeguard mission-critical environments – and so technologies like ours, that actively monitor, locate, and proactively prevent faults from developing

An existing office within Concept House in Eastleigh has been transformed into a blood donation centre, which will offer over 400 appointments a week. The Concept House project — procured through the SCAPE National Construction Framework – was delivered in 14 weeks by principal contractor, Kier Places, working in partnership with multidisciplinary consultancy, Pick Everard, which delivered

The company – already well-known for its Euroclass A1 non-combustible stone wool insulation – says this new multi-million pound investment builds on its in-house expertise in fire safety. Rockwool’s new fire-stopping range, due to launch this summer, will include coated batt, sealants, collars, wraps, pillows, and socket boxes. The company said: “With state-of-the-art equipment, the

NHSPS said: “As the NHS continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of communities, the ability to deliver care in the right environments is becoming just as critical as funding – and is something the Government’s much anticipated NHS 10-year Health Plan is expected to touch on. From high street drop-in centres to digitally

Sixteen shortlisted suppliers have now received an Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD) to compete for places on the new 12-year, £37bn Delivery Alliance. The NHP team says this ‘strategic, long-term, multi-supplier’ framework agreement will be used by NHS Trusts across the country to appoint Alliance Partners responsible for the detailed design, construction, and handover

The corporate services provider said: “Tailored to meet the urgent needs of the NHS, schools, housing providers, and other public services, NHS SBS’s framework agreement offers a cost-effective procurement route for buyers to access modular building solutions from pre-vetted vendors – be it for new-builds, hire, or lease. “The Modular Buildings 3 framework agreement offers

Undertaken in close collaboration with Ayrshire Hospice, the £18.8 million redevelopment sought to improve the Hospice’s facilities, adding a ‘state-of-the-art’ new build InPatient Unit (IPU) and a modern Hub building providing connectivity through the ‘heart of the Hospice’.  ‘Blending heritage and modern elements’, the build included the restoration of 19th century Cat B listed buildings

Supported by built environment consultancy, Sidara, the report highlights the fact that healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) cause an estimated 200 deaths globally every hour. Officially launched at the Healthcare Infection Society’s Annual Conference (HISCON), the report’s unveiling follows a high-level workshop in March 2025. Bringing together insights from infection prevention and control (IPC) experts, architects, engineers,

Delabie says the acquisition ‘marks a major milestone in its growth trajectory, further strengthening its position as the European market leader’ in tapware and sanitary equipment for public and commercial buildings. It said: “By bringing together two companies with recognised expertise and complementary geographic and commercial footprints, the transaction will give birth to a major