HAIs include a range of different infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile). An estimated 3.5% of those that acquire a HAI die from the infection, according to research published by the British Medical Journal. To lower the risk of HAI from touching contaminated surfaces, a new type of antimicrobial film … Read more

He joins from the Building Research Establishment (BRE), where he was head of Building Performance Services. Well connected to both industry and academia, he was responsible for a range of business areas at BRE, including energy modelling, BREEAM, and the BRE Academy – a leading training provider for individuals and businesses for the built environment. … Read more

At The Baird Family Hospital, three 1100 kVA synchronised generators, 16,000 litre structural base tanks, and supporting infrastructure, will be installed at the site, which replaces the existing Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, and encompasses a number of additional services, including breast screening, breast surgery, and gynaecology services. The purpose-built ANCHOR Centre will provide new accommodation for … Read more

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Aston University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aleks Subic, and other members of the University executive and staff from the College of Health and Life Sciences. Paulette Hamilton said: “I know from my time as a nurse how important it is to have access to good training and the latest equipment. These … Read more

The building’s external shell was installed by the construction and engineering company in late September on a prepared site on a car park, with fitting out of FFE and MEP elements of the operating theatre project now under way. The new single-storey unit includes a theatre suite with recovery rooms, reception and waiting areas, office … Read more

  Facilities Management Strategy 2022-2030 sets out an eight-year plan to improve the performance of the government’s estate of almost 140,000 buildings, which currently generates an annual FM bill of over £13 bn – 18% of the total UK market.  The government acknowledged on publishing the strategy that ‘long-term under-investment’, and ‘inconsistent and varied approaches’, … Read more

The Trust will introduce Radar Healthcare to Guy’s Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield Hospital, and community services in Lambeth and Southwark.  The use of one system for managing risk, quality, and compliance will align with the new electronic health record system due to start in April 2023 to … Read more

Procured through the SCAPE Regional Construction Framework, the construction company says the ‘standout project’ benefits from money raised by the Crazy Hats Appeal, which ‘generously funded the first extension portion of the project’. Stepnell has committed to prioritising waste reduction of 0.032 tonnes per m2, and, with a focus on social value, committed to building … Read more

By being appointed a place on the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions, Kingsfield says it can now offer a range of IT solutions at best value for multiple NHS Trusts across the country, for the next two years, with an option to extend for a further two years. The framework, worth up to £1.5 bn, … Read more

Courtney-Thorne invites you to join its Sales & Marketing Director, Dave Hewitt, for a webinar, ‘Introducing CONNECT HEALTH – Hybrid Nurse Call Solutions for Hospitals’ – taking place on at 11.00 am on 30 November, where you will be able to hear both about the new technology, and gain an understanding of the importance of … Read more

  Rwanda’s Minister of Environment, Dr Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, whose ministry oversees the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Minister of State The Rt. Hon. Lord Richard Benyon from the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), and Emmanuel Nyirinkindi, Vice-President, IFC, signed the agreement at the global climate change event in Egypt. ACES … Read more

Richard Darch will now take the role of Executive Chairman, and will lead the growth of international markets. Archus says the changes underpin a new five-year strategy for the firm, which has ambitions to grow its healthcare consulting services, both in the UK and into new international territories, including Ireland, Canada, and Australia. Shane Dineen … Read more

MTX completed a £13 million two-storey extension to the Emergency Department at Leighton Hospital near Crewe, and says it ‘wanted to give something back’ to the staff who are under intense pressure in the wake of COVID-19.  MD, David Hartley (pictured, second from right) explained: “We work closely with the NHS, and see first-hand the … Read more

EasyflushEVO ‘brings together the previously unattainable benefits of non-touch and leak-free flushing’. The judges praised its ‘new and novel approach’ to tackling water loss and eradicating the ‘leaky loo’ issue. Richard Braid, Cistermiser’s MD, said: “Cistermiser has spent over a decade innovating and providing products that help Facilities managers, local authorities, NHS Trusts, and building … Read more

Victor Lund previously spent 64 days on the ICU after contracting severe pneumonia. While recovering on the unit, he discussed the idea of a garden to help both patients and staff with Allison Keegan, an Advanced Critical Care practitioner. Having secured support from among her colleagues and supporters, she has now turned Victor’s garden vision … Read more