With healthcare estate managers facing increasing pressure to reduce operational carbon, new research suggests that a compliance-led approach to sustainability is leaving gaps in building performance. The research, commissioned by PEW Electrical, found that more than half (57 per cent) of building and facilities managers say that they rarely consider sustainability and carbon reduction beyond

Awarded ‘Unlocking Productivity and Efficiency with Digital’ at the HSJ Digital Awards 2026, NHS Open Space was recognised for delivering measurable improvements in how NHS space is accessed, managed, and utilised across the health system. NHS Open Space is a digital space management solution created by NHSPS to make smarter use of healthcare spaces and bring

The renewed agreement has a total value of more than £270m over the next 10 years. Serco has delivered critical services at NNUH for 25 years, providing comprehensive support for the hospital’s daily operations, including contract management, catering, laundry, waste management, security, car parking, and grounds maintenance. Under the contract, Serco will use risk management

The 20,000 square foot site, based at 50 Bank Street, will provide secondary care services including cardiology, urology, orthopaedics, pain and spinal, dental and maxillofacial, breast and gynaecology, ear, nose and throat, as well as carry out minor procedures onsite. Diagnostics facilities including MRI and CT scanners, X-ray, and mammogram will allow patients to transition

The Gold Standard Verification Scheme, developed by Constructing Excellence in collaboration with King’s College London and supported by the government, is designed to improve public sector construction procurement by driving better value, reducing risk, and supporting net zero outcomes. Achieving verification confirms that NHS SBS frameworks align with the 24 recommendations set out in the

A full restoration and refit has been completed, with a particular focus on preventative healthcare, acute admission avoidance, and the needs of older adults. The century-old building has been transformed to meet local community needs, with modernised and extended clinical facilities, including a state-of-the-art diagnostics suite. A newly configured ground floor offers seven GP consulting

To celebrate the final milestone, representatives from Morgan Sindall, and Deputy Mayor of Milton Keynes Paul Trendall, gathered  in May to cut the ribbon and tour the new facility. Delivered through Pagabo’s Major Works Framework, the Oak Wards expansion provides two new 24-bed wards. Each ward features four five-bed bays and four single bedrooms, alongside

In common with many NHS hospitals, Hexham General, had electrical systems that were not originally designed to support the volume and complexity of modern surgical, diagnostic, and treatment equipment. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust set out a clear ambition to modernise its operating theatres and standardise equipment and technology across its hospital estate. A key

As one of the largest NHS landlords, responsible for around 10 per cent of the NHS estate, NHS Property Services plays a key role in decarbonising healthcare infrastructure. Its Green Plan and Net Zero Carbon Strategy set out a clear pathway to achieving Net Zero by 2040, aligned with national NHS targets. Progress has been

The Evalueserve research identifies three persistent challenges in healthcare buildings – excessive energy use, poor air quality management, and water wastage – all of which could be significantly improved through targeted optimisation. Healthcare buildings are among the most resource-intensive environments in the built sector, operating continuously under strict air quality, hygiene, and reliability requirements. These

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW), marking the first significant review of blood lead exposure thresholds in more than two decades. According to Lucion Group, the proposed changes are expected to have wide-reaching implications for organisations responsible for

To be held on Thursday 22 October at The Brewery, London, the theme of The BESA Conference 2026 is ‘Beyond Compliance’: Raising Standards, Proving Competence, Delivering Better Buildings. Against a backdrop of increased pressure on contractors’ costs and raised risk levels, a range of speakers will argue that investment in competence, quality, and resilience should

With the NHS Contract 2026/27 introducing stricter compliance and performance requirements, there is now a need for stronger operational visibility and governance across healthcare estates. Samsic UK’s new guide, Why multi-site office portfolios struggle with cleaning consistency, and how to fix it, shows practical steps that can be taken to adopting data-led strategies to commercial

Services transferred this spring from Great Western Hospitals Foundation Trust, with NHS Property Services placing a strong focus on supporting the local workforce through the change. Across all ten sites, NHS Property Services worked closely with local teams to make sure colleagues had the right uniforms, technology, and support from day one, while keeping healthcare

The report, From insight to impact: AI and data readiness for the next era of facilities management, surveyed 188 UK-based FM professionals. It paints a picture of a sector in transition – engaged, increasingly technology-aware, but constrained by practical barriers. While the research found cautious optimism among FMs, it also found that many organisations lack