Inclusive Cultures in Engineering 2023 provides commentary and analysis of the results of research commissioned by the Academy to better understand how engineers perceive the current culture of the engineering profession, and whether it is attracting, developing and retaining, the number and diversity of engineers we need. The report explores the relationship between culture, inclusion … Read more

The opening was attended by around 50 staff and over 80 guests, including supplier and customer representatives, the design and construction supply chain for the multi-million pound facility, and Eastwood Park’s senior management team and Board. Other attendees included Simon Corben, director and Head of Profession for NHS Estates and Facilities at NHS England, and … Read more

BESA says that ‘despite concerted pressure from industry groups’, the European Parliament voted to speed up the timetable for eliminating the use of fluorinated gases (F-gases) in stationary refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems, from the start of 2026. While applauding ‘the ambition of European administrators to show global leadership on tackling climate change’, BESA … Read more

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust’s (CPFT) new £5.8m building features a gym, offices, social, and recreational spaces, as well as physio and occupational therapy areas. At the end of March, a new branch of The Edge Café also opened at the centre. The CPFT’s pharmacy service has been the first to move in, and … Read more

This follows the merger of NHS Digital and NHS England on the 1 February 2023, and brings the NHS’ people, skills, digital, data and technology expertise together into one national organisation. As the body responsible for the education and training of the health workforce, Health Education England has played a critical role in improving the … Read more

 To consistently maintain and improve upon its own high standards, PPL Training says it has ‘relied upon a loyal band of key personnel, who have formed the backbone of the organisation’. This core group of employees has collectively steered the company to the position it currently holds – ‘as an industry-leading provider of Safe Systems … Read more

Capable of delivering seven of the company’s CABWI and City and Guilds-accredited confined spaces courses, the new unit ‘completely transforms’ from a functioning vehicle to a bespoke training environment in just 15 minutes. Made up of over 35 metres of tunnels stretching two levels of simulated passages, the unit includes full CCTV and audio facilities, … Read more

The Chiswick Health Centre will replace an existing facility to provide a modern local community healthcare environment for residents with a broader range of GP services, including community and mental health services. It was designed by Allies & Morrison and its construction by the company continues Willmott Dixon’s recent work in the London borough, which … Read more

It says that this latest contract win comes as it ‘continues to build its exceptional reputation within the healthcare sector as part of its ambitious five-year growth strategy’. Novus’s team will undertake a series of internal refurbishments and alterations, as well as external works across the hospital – one of the largest single site cancer … Read more

The sanitaryware and washroom controls specialist said: “Complete internal cleaning remains the only way to thoroughly eliminate the biofilm naturally present in the system and at point-of-use. Designed to meet the need to reduce bacterial proliferation, the H9625 mixer has a smooth interior that limits bacterial niches. It also has a low volume of stagnant … Read more

Located next to Develop Training’s York training centre in Huby, the artificial street consists of purpose-built houses, apartments, a café, and a confined spaces area. From here it will deliver training in emergency response to gas incidents, as well as excavation safety, cable avoidance, sewer jetting, and confined space entry. The training company ran the … Read more

The former says the development will see its customers equipped with a full power quality service – from the identification to the mitigation of harmful power quality issues, helping maximise uptime in hospitals. The Janitza portfolio offers ‘a whole suite of power quality solutions aimed at maximising hospital power uptime’ – including digital measurement equipment, … Read more

Commissioned in October 2022, the Hull Royal Infirmary’s new heating system is based on an ICS Cool Energy multi-pipe Aptus chiller and an i-FH heat pump set to take over from gas-fired boilers. In the first five months of operations, the hospital’s average gas consumption dropped by almost 69%, reaching a record low of 40,748 … Read more

The Trust explained: “The concept is similar to the public bike rental scheme one can find in London and other large cities across the UK. Wheelchairs are neatly organised in docking stations located at specific strategic locations at the hospital. Patients and hospital visitors can easily rent a wheelchair by completing a simple 20-second registration process. Simply … Read more

The new site – which began welcoming patients last November – includes a new diagnostics suite with X-ray and ultrasound services offered to patients.  Sir Julian Lewis, MP for New Forest East, formally opened the new building at a community celebration event attended by dozens of local residents. A plaque was also presented to John … Read more