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

The neighbourhood health service, designed around you — that’s the vision outlined in Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England. As you might expect, there are some big promises in there, and making good on those pledges is going to hinge on having the infrastructure to support the exceptional service provided by

How can health estate managers deliver critical services while lowering operational emissions and costs? NHS England spends approximately £1.4 bn on energy, a figure which has doubled since 20191 — demonstrating the urgency of the challenge estate managers face. There are rays of light, however. The introduction of new and refreshed sustainability-minded energy procurement strategies,

With an ageing estate, and the NHS driving toward Net Zero, hospital electrical systems face mounting stress and increasing rates of failure. Drawing on his over 25 years of hands-on experience, Authorising Engineer Eugene Conroy C. Eng, FIHEEM, MIET, MSc, highlights common power-related issues across NHS estates – from design flaws to operational shortfalls. As

Harijeet Singh BSc, Business Development manager and Vikram Bamra Beng, Technical Services manager at Goodwater, present results from a three-month evaluation of monochloramine disinfection across two oncology hospitals within the same NHS Trust, both of which had experienced persistent Legionella pneumophila contamination despite conventional control measures. The study explores the operational and microbiological impact of

Connected laundry systems have the potential to become a cornerstone of both new-build and retrofit healthcare estates. Offering smarter, more resilient operations, these systems reduce downtime, ensure compliance with stringent hygiene standards and facilitate a much-needed shift towards predictive maintenance. Mick Christian, Training and Development manager at Electrolux Professional, explores why, as healthcare estates evolve,

The Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 was a pivotal moment that reshaped how the UK construction sector approaches building safety, says Mandeep Bansal, Technical Advocacy director at Knauf. He says that for healthcare estate professionals, hospital managers, engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors, the lessons are clear: safety and performance cannot be compromised. Delivering resilient, safe