As part of the continuous development of its single-use wash bowls, manufactured from 100% recycled materials, a six-month research project at the Henry Royce Institute’s Sustainable Materials Innovation (SMI) Hub will investigate the role of polyfluoroalkyl substances in detergent proofing, and perform a comprehensive exploration of alternative, ‘more environmentally-friendly’, detergent-proofing additives. Vernacare has secured funding

The campaign supports Men’s Health Week 2024, taking place from 10-16 June (#menshealthweek #plantsNOTpressure). Thrive says studies show gardening and time in nature can have a significant role in keeping us emotionally, psychologically, and physically healthy, and is encouraging men to get involved by spreading the word about green benefits, and to get outside to

The firm said: “ With more than a decade of experience designing buildings and spaces in Bristol, the South West, and Wales, Akshay is passionate about improving the built environment in the region. He is committed to delivering sustainable spaces that create a sense of community and wellbeing designed with end-users in mind.” Having joined

The energy solutions specialist explains that it will be investing ‘a significant proportion of this’ to grow its European BESS fleet, ‘to enable more customers to decarbonise their power provision, add resilience, improve efficiency, and overcome power capacity constraints’. The introduction of this larger European fleet of small, mid- and large-size BESS forms part of

The calibration specialist – which currently serves 114 UK NHS Trusts – says these new capabilities represent ‘a strategic expansion’ of its services, ‘making it easier and faster for hospitals and other medical facilities to fulfil their calibration requirements’. The company said: “A key strength of the new capabilities is the ability to calibrate ventilator

The calibration specialist – which currently serves 114 UK NHS Trusts – says these new capabilities represent ‘a strategic expansion’ of its services, ‘making it easier and faster for hospitals and other medical facilities to fulfil their calibration requirements’. The company said: “A key strength of the new capabilities is the ability to calibrate ventilator

Immpact  says it will help meet acute skills shortages across the sector, while ensuring full legal Home Office compliance. The company said: “The social and healthcare sector is particularly vulnerable to rogue operators scamming migrants out of thousands of pounds in ‘fees’ for fake jobs. Charity, Care UK, which has over 150 care homes, recently

In a career within the industrial gases sector spanning almost 40 years, Chris Street has been an active BCGA member, being involved with the trade association for two decades. BCGA CEO, Ellen Daniels, said: “We are delighted Chris Street has been appointed as the BCGA’s new President, replacing David Hurren, who steps down after a

UKAS assessed the BCI competency certification scheme against the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 17024 standard (Conformity assessment: General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons). Successfully completing the BCI certification scheme is one of the three prescribed registration routes under the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) new Building Inspector Competency Framework (BICoF).  The Building Safety Act 2022

“Founded in 1995 by Curtis and Toni Waters,” Compliance Group explained, “CT Fire Protection has built a stellar reputation known for its prompt service, extensive expertise, and excellent value, with a blue-chip client base that reflects its commitment to superior customer service.” CT Fire Protection specialises in fire sprinkler systems and fire pumps, dry and

Canon Medical says that with 2.5 million more people in England projected to be living with major illness by 2040, increasing diagnostic imaging capacity has ‘never been more important’ for the UK’s 215 NHS Trusts, adding that demand for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), particularly, is ‘at an all-time high’. To address the demand and help

The Tier One contractor’s Essex business was selected for the six projects as part of the new ProCure23 (P23) framework. The two main aspects of the work will be the provision of a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Pitsea, and the creation of the Southend Elective Surgical Hub. The Pitsea CDC will be delivered

In all, 32 structural steel modules manufactured off site were used to construct the new ward on a steel deck installed on existing concrete stub columns that were part of the original A&E Department build.  The challenging location – in the middle of the busy hospital site – required the use of one of Europe’s

Insulation upgrades and energy-efficient heating and ventilation system improvements, as well as heat pumps and solar panels, have been installed as part of a £6.5 m Trust project to reduce the hospital’s carbon footprint and deliver financial savings. Of this, £5.7 m was funded through Phase 3b of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, delivered by