Delivered within a live environment, the expanded £5.8 m facility will now operate as one of the largest suppliers of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) grade viral vectors, supporting clinical trials across Europe. Its new micro laboratory will be used for routine environmental monitoring activities and assessment of incoming microbiological media. Meanwhile, two laboratories on the … Read more

There they met with the Trust’s Chair, Dame Linda Pollard, and Chief Executive, Professor Phil Wood, to see first-hand the vision for transforming the approx. 7,000 m2 Old Medical School building, with its long history of medical innovation, into a ‘healthtech innovation hub’ as the first phase of the Innovation Village. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals … Read more

Brian Sofley, MD of Assa Abloy Opening Solutions UK & Ireland Door Group, said: “The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that healthcare organisations undertake risk assessments to identify the general fire precautions needed to safeguard occupants in case of fire, including their safe means of escape. “Healthcare buildings can present highly specific requirements … Read more

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), in partnership with City of Wolverhampton Council, has built the solar farm at a former landfill site, the size of 22 football pitches, adjacent to Bentley Way, Wednesfield. Set to open in April, the facility will power the entire hospital site with self-generated renewable energy for around 288 days … Read more

The company’s ‘robust’ maintenance division offers Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) options that span medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and industrial gas pipeline systems. It said: “What sets D&L Medical apart is our commitment to tailoring PPM contracts to individual site requirements, encompassing not only compliance with HTM 02-01 standards, but also aligning with our rigorous corporate maintenance … Read more

This follows the recent completion of the new Rapid Assessment Unit in the live Emergency and Urgent Care Campus in December 2023. The latest scheme comprises a full-scale remodelling of the hospital’s existing Emergency Department, with approximately 2,600 m2 of internal refurbishment, along with a remodelling of the existing ambulance drop-off. There will be new … Read more

BESA said: “A popular and respected figure, Rob had a long and distinguished career in the building services sector – graduating from Northumbria University with a BSc in Building Services Engineering before starting work with Kyle Stewart in 1983. He moved on to Roberts & Partners, before joining Skanska in 1996, and in 2014 was … Read more

The company said: “Opening to the public in April, the new SCP at Wiltshire Council’s Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre is a significant leap in maximising the lifetime sustainability of solar installations, and showcases several advanced technologies that revolutionise the construction, efficiency, and visual appeal of SCPs. The new SCP structure is made from … Read more

A joint £23 million project between NHSPS and Hounslow Council, with major support coming from various stakeholders, the centre will be the base for Chiswick PCN and community staff delivering a range of primary care services to over 60,000 patients in the locality. At the topping-out, main contractors, Willmott Dixon, hosted representatives from NHS Property … Read more

 This is proven to be one of the most disruptive processes in any hospital estate, as fire detection devises are typically placed in every room of the building, which then requires a technician to access it and place test smoke inside the detector to confirm that it functions correctly.  Furthermore, proving that all your estate’s … Read more

Fulton National Consultant specialist, Leigh Bryan (pictured right, with PPL Training Sales director, Jonathan Eland), says of the wider benefits of the training course designed by the boiler manufacturer: “Competency and safety are key focuses of the courses, for sure. To us though, it’s more than just that. We outline the operator’s procedures that can … Read more

Via the integration Villeroy & Boch says it will become one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of bathroom products, with around 13,000 staff and a global production and distribution network. It says Ideal Standard ‘complements its business model excellently’. The complementary strengths of the two companies in terms of regional presence, sales strategies and product and … Read more

Adrian Hall, CEO of Brandon Group, highlighted the acquisition’s positive impact on both teams and customers. He said: “This is an exciting time, bringing positive changes to both teams and our customers in healthcare. We welcome Fulbourn Medical as part of the Brandon Medical family. With a shared vision for innovation and excellence, Brandon Medical … Read more

It recently launched additional new innovative space solutions via its QSpace and ESpace single modular buildings. The business continues to experience high demand for rental projects in both the healthcare and education sectors, including a second, significant 10-year rental contract for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Investment in manufacturing capability has continued with the … Read more

The latest in the Association’s series of technical bulletins, TB58: Alternative Systems for Building Services Supports, outlines the potential benefits of switching from traditional supports and fixings ‘to more modern approaches, that can make installations safer and more sustainable’. BESA explained: “TB58 provides a concise and practical overview of the various alternative solutions available, and … Read more