The company said: “On many occasions, it is not practical or convenient for people to experience real-time printing of buildings due to their location or timing. With COBOD’s new VR solution, individuals can watch many of the company’s real printed buildings being constructed in a virtual residential area, complete with trees, cars, and other objects,
Under the changes, which began in February, the Offensive Waste stream is being introduced on a compulsory basis, ensuring that the majority of waste from healthcare settings is disposed of using either alternative treatments, or energy from waste processes that render healthcare waste safe. The switch to the Offensive Waste stream as the primary disposal route
The tour, which takes in 10 cities, begins at the Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Conference & Spa Hotel in Tallinn, Estonia, on 3 May, and ends at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on 26 October. The event will feature experts and guest speakers, including Dr. Shelley James, an ‘internationally renowned expert’ on light
The Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare’s mission is ‘to improve patients’ lives by pioneering a robust new approach to medical education and training that positions empathy at the heart of healthcare, fostering health and care services that are fit for the future’. Established in summer 2022, and set for an official launch on 26 April,
Dan Ibbetson, CEO of Portakabin, said: “Combining the modular knowledge, scale, and financial strength of York-headquartered Portakabin with the specialist healthcare expertise of Darwin Group will now offer healthcare providers both temporary and permanent building solutions to cover all future clinical and non-clinical requirements. This union between two of the most respected offsite modular builders
The former director of Energy and Sustainability at Harley Haddow has joined the consultancy as a director to ‘drive forward the route to Net Zero and sustainability’ for its clients. xburo says it has ‘tripled growth’ to deliver projects worth over £350 m in the past two years, and has started 2023 strongly with key
Financial and commercial solutions provider, SAF Solutions, designed the ‘bespoke procurement structure’ to support the procurement of the modular multi-service outpatient facility for King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. King’s College Hospital serves over 700,000 patients across four London boroughs, and was facing severe capacity constraints due to a lack of available space and urgent
Using a £22 million investment from the Salix Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) Phase 3a, and additional Trust funding, the Good Hope Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham will gain from extensive energy upgrades that will further cut carbon emissions. The works are being delivered through an Energy Performance Contract with Veolia awarded through the
The Trust said: “The decision to expand our presence at The Curve has been driven by staff wellbeing and a desire to provide colleagues with a modern, flexible workspace, a central location that reduces travel time for our community colleagues serving the west of Newcastle – and most importantly – achieved good value for the
The Joint Associations Group1 representing the majority of estates and facilities services within healthcare across the UK is thrilled to announce the launch of the second annual National Healthcare Estates & Facilities Day. On the third Wednesday in June – which this year falls on June 21 – this awareness day will once again
The company said: “Having joined Carlisle Support Services at the beginning of 2022 as head of Operations to lead the Cleaning and Facilities division within the UK transport sector, Richard has delivered exceptional results across numerous large contracts. Given the results and proven track record in creating exemplary environments within large organisations throughout his career,
Bath Street was built in 2012 to offer local residents a range of integrated health and social care services in one building. The five-storey health centre includes GP practices, dental services, physiotherapy, a pharmacy, and also already provides breast screening services to the local community. With a growing local population, Bath Street has been earmarked
The ‘new look’ refurbished restaurant is now open to staff and the public after a grand opening by Kevin McGee, Chief Executive of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Preston-headquartered architecture, design, and masterplanning practice, FWP’s team has created an inviting, modern and bright space, which includes a dedicated area where hospital staff can relax
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
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
