NHS SBS says the framework presents an opportunity for successfully appointed businesses to tender for works that will help NHS Trusts and other public sector organisations improve the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of their buildings and estates. Willmott Dixon says that due to its extensive experience – including the successful completion of over 50
Delivering over £1 m in annual energy cost savings, and reducing the site’s annual carbon footprint by around 1,000 tonnes, this is a key project in the Trust’s sustainability aspirations, and – it says – puts it a step closer towards achieving the NHS target of Net Zero by 2040. The decarbonisation project was part
Bringing together all stakeholders in healthcare design and construction ‘to foster collaboration and create actionable solutions’, the workshop will aim to: Investigate recurring issues and their root causes. Encourage open dialogue under Chatham House rules to share experiences. Develop a roadmap with practical recommendations for improving infection prevention in healthcare construction. HIS said: “The global
The 70-bed purpose-built rehabilitation centre near Loughborough, which will be staffed and run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, aims to transform rehabilitation in the UK. The latest progress photos reveal the bespoke wooden bedheads being installed in patient and visitor bedrooms, and underfloor heating being fitted throughout the ground floor – including the main
A second-generation family-owned water treatment and disinfection firm based in Kelso, the 50-strong business specialises in the application of Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) technology – currently treating over two billion litres of water per day, serving markets as far-reaching as New Zealand, Dubai, and Chile, and, as it puts it, ‘demonstrating a global commitment to sustainability
In July 2024 Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity launched a £3 m appeal, ‘It Starts Here’, to overhaul the entire ‘first impression’ of the hospital. The Trust said: “The existing space doesn’t reflect the world-class care which takes place beyond it, and the appeal will transform the entrance into a welcoming and child-friendly environment which helps
The 400 participants in the webinar, chaired by King’s Fund Senior Fellow, Chris Naylor, included ‘thought-leaders’ from NHS Property Services and NHS England, and Estates and Strategy leaders from Trusts and ICBs. Topics covered included understanding and leveraging more funding options – from developer contributions to lease negotiations; how to better access and combine sources
Her grandfather, Seppo Halttunen, founded Halton in 1969, and her parents, Mika Halttunen and Tarja Takki-Halttunen, have been steering the family business for over 30 years. Halton Group describes itself as ‘a global technology leader in indoor air solutions for demanding commercial and public premises, workspaces, healthcare institutions and laboratories, professional kitchens, ships, and energy
Highlights included: Cost savings of £71 million achieved in 2023/4 compared with £45.9 million the previous year. Delivering over £150 m of value opportunities for the wider NHS by proactively engaging with Integrated Care Boards, and enabling the refurbishment or building of health facilities such as the new Chiswick Health Centre. The Healthy Places programme:
These include a national goal to reduce water leakage by 37% by 2038, and 50% by 2050, along with specific targets for commercial buildings to achieve a 9% reduction in leakage by 2038, and 15% by 2050. “Water efficiency is no longer optional; it’s essential,” said Cistermiser MD, Richard Braid. “We are proud to support
Abloy explains that the Digital Access Solutions Academy provides free training courses for a range of Abloy solutions, including CLIQ, Aperio, EDS, Impro Primo, and SMARTair. With a background in automotive electronics, Carl has over 30 years’ experience to bring to the role. Starting out as an installation engineer, he then progressed to more technical
Part of the wider Fleming Initiative, established jointly by Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London, the practice describes this as ‘a vitally important project for the world we live in, providing a flexible space to unite researchers, policymakers, clinicians, behavioural experts, commercial partners, and the public in the fight against antimicrobial resistance’. Stanton Williams
The £15 million facility promises to bring substantial healthcare benefits to the people of Cumbria, streamlining access to diagnostic services, and significantly reducing waiting times. By delivering this solution, Ergéa says it is helping the Trust address capacity challenges and upgrade its procedure rooms. The company said: “Our approach, designed to stay within budget, will
Kier has completed the construction of a new surgical centre at NHS Golden Jubilee in Clydebank (see photo), increasing the hospital’s patient capacity and enabling the treatment of thousands of people waiting to access important care and procedures. Scottish First Minister, John Swinney, visited the project to mark the milestone in the hospital’s expansion and
Currently, under a quarter of patients in England recall being offered a choice of hospital for their treatment. Patients have a legal right to choose their provider, and under measures in the elective reform plan, will be offered a wider choice of providers, while the process of booking treatments and appointments will be made ‘as
