With sustainability and energy efficiency, not to mention decarbonisation, increasingly taking priority during building design, MEP engineers and architects are coming into conflict as part of an ever-changing air quality landscape. Nowhere is this better highlighted than in the increasing need for louvres to be designed and incorporated into buildings, especially in applications where plant

Hannah Lewis Jones: So Xav, you had a good night last night, smashing it out of the park over here. Xav Roberts: We were lucky enough to pick up two awards, best practice and best projects as well, very pleased. Fantastic. And you won New Build Project of the Year. It’s quite nice to see

We need to meet this ambition while ensuring government Net Zero and sustainability criteria is taken into account. By combining rapid, cost-effective offsite construction with built-in flexibility, thoughtful design and supporting Net Zero through construction, materials and integrated renewables, modular will enable the government to deliver high-quality, modern and sustainable facilities at pace across the

The NHS faces increasing pressures in its goals of providing effective and efficient patient care due to a combination of challenges that directly impact patient flow and hospital operations. The ageing population has significantly increased demand for healthcare services. The number of over 65-year-olds have significantly increased in the last decade, resulting in more frequent

HEJ: You started out in commercial real estate — what drew you into the NHS estate, and how different has the experience been compared to the private sector? What keeps you motivated? Chris King: My first career was in recruitment, and I was doing recruitment for a property recruitment company, and I just absolutely loved

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under constant pressure to deliver machines that are not only technically robust but also innovative, reliable, and cost-effective. A match made in heaven, as they say. Whether designing MRI scanners, food production machinery, or advanced industrial systems, design managers must balance tight budgets, compressed timelines, and the scrutiny of senior

BS7671 is the UK low voltage (LV) wiring regulations published by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) in agreement with the British Standard Institution (BSI). The current edition is known as the 18th edition, incorporating Amendment 3. The regulations will be amended in April 2026 with the issue of Amendment 4. Section 710 of

ONE Creative environments was appointed by the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) to design and deliver Tussac House. The challenge was to deliver a non-institutional, flexible, future-proof care facility which was sustainable, thermally and acoustically enhanced, and with low-energy design suited to the South Atlantic climate, that would transform social care for local people. Tussac House

Naturally, the daily wear and tear on flooring caused by heavy equipment, hospital beds, wheelchairs, and a high volume of foot traffic, makes durability a top priority. However, it is also important to consider patient-centred requirements and emerging design trends when selecting flooring options for healthcare facilities. If specified carefully, flooring has the potential to

Can you tell me a little bit about the journey 
and the vision behind your highly commended 
win? What was the vision for the project, how did it evolve, and what were the key challenges along the way? Andrew Panniker: Okay, so what I’m going to do is tell you a bit about the RFL

Containerised UPS systems provide temporary emergency backup uninterruptible power. UPS containers are self-contained and secure. Ideal for short term or long-term critical power protection when power risks become unmanageable on site.  Uninterruptible power systems for ‘must have’ critical contingency to prevent power loss at data centres and IT comms locations during unexpected site events. Our

Every point in the patient journey is under pressure. From lengthy waiting lists to strained discharge processes, the NHS is being asked to do more with less — while still maintaining safe, high-quality care. The urgency for change has never been greater. The NHS’s 10 Year Plan, now in its implementation phase, set out a

In the complex world of healthcare estates, every second matters. For estates and facilities managers, clinical leaders and operational teams, the ability to communicate effectively underpins not only day-to-day efficiency but also patient safety and regulatory compliance. Hospitals are intricate, high-pressure environments where the smallest delay or miscommunication can have significant consequences. As the NHS

Bispebjerg Hospital in Copenhagen replaced 260 disposable curtains between patient beds with an eco-friendly alternative from Silentia. It took six weeks from initial contact to complete the installation, and the modularity of the screens means they can be transferred to new hospital buildings in the future. For Iben Tousgaard, a nursing consultant in the quality

As someone who has spent years working at the intersection of healthcare and technology, I’ve witnessed firsthand the extraordinary challenges facing the sector. There are three megatrends that I would like to highlight as they are reshaping healthcare delivery: Sustainability, digitised operations, and staff productivity. Among these, sustainability stands as one of the most pressing