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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

Yorkshire-based ACA has designed the £19.4 m Scunthorpe Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, responding to a brief ‘for a world class, state-of-the-art landmark to enhance Scunthorpe city centre, which will be a one-stop-shop providing access to a range of diagnostic tests closer to home’. A bio-inspired design has … Read more

SHJ says it ‘champions women in engineering’, and the importance of increasing their representation within this industry. It said: “These key appointments also demonstrate our commitment to building strong long-term relationships with customers, and offering an unrivalled level of customer service.” Kim Bowkett said: “I’m truly excited to be joining SHJ, not just because they … Read more

The Confederation says NHS leaders have told it that the next government must boost capital funding by an extra £6.4 bn in all three years of the next Spending Review to help the NHS address its £10.2 billion maintenance backlog, ‘refurbish dilapidated buildings’, upgrade equipment, and ‘turbocharge’ staff productivity. That would take annual NHS capital … Read more

Developed with sector experts, the work traces the progress of workplace and facilities management (WFM)’ from the evolution of offices to the rise of digital innovation’, which the Institute says  has ‘changed workspace objectives to a focus on sustainability and employee experience’. Today, ‘post-Brexit, post-pandemic, and in increasingly competitive conditions’, the report stresses, ‘workplace and … Read more

The sound-proof pods – located in the hospital’s new telemedicine centre on the ground floor – mean there is more capacity for face-to-face clinics in other parts of the hospital. Paula Moreira, assistant operations manager for outpatient services, said: “Until now, virtual clinics have been carried out in clinic rooms, which isn’t a good use … Read more

Its creation, and work to build a new £8.6 million Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) to house the latest scanning technology, takes recent investment at WGH to £22.3 m. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) says it is making ‘this huge investment’ with the aim of ‘providing excellent care, treatment, and experience, for … Read more