The ceremony, at the existing site of the Hinckley and District Community Hospital, marked the start of construction work planned and commissioned by NHSPS – in partnership with Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB – to build a £24.6 million facility, providing CT and MRI scans, endoscopy, X-ray, and ultrasound facilities.  Andrew Strange, Estate Strategy lead

Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, reportedly a ‘global leader’ in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The training academy offers trainee engineers and technicians hands-on experience with Carrier’s commercial product portfolio, including heat pumps, chillers, and air-handling units. Trainees can also gain skills in service repairs and upgrades, such as VFD (Variable Frequency Drives),

NHS England identified the need for a new site and, in response to the higher activity levels, NHSPS secured a lease on the new unit, and £1 million in capital funding for the required upgrades. The new base will link over 25 hospitals to care for thousands of babies annually. Benefits will include greater efficiency

The ‘landmark development’, Quinn Estates’ first in Thanet, was praised for being  superbly put together and ‘well-thought out, delivering ‘multiple benefits to the local community’. Thanet Health Campus will include up to 9,253 m2 of commercial floorspace, and a comprehensive range of primary care-based services in purpose-built new premises. Other elements of the scheme include

Established in 2018, Isopharm Laboratory brings a modern approach to water testing, ensuring decontamination and infection control in both hospital and domestic environments. With ‘state-of-the-art’ facilities and techniques, and temperature-controlled transport, Isopharm  reportedly delivers ‘outstanding and reliable testing services to sterile service departments, including endoscopy, theatres, and domestic settings’. Isopharm now forms part of Eurofins

The Fleming Centre is at the heart of the global Fleming Initiative, a collaborative new approach led by the Trust and Imperial College London to tackle antimicrobial resistance worldwide. The Centre is due to open on the St Mary’s site in 2028, helping to mark the centenary of Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin there.

The company said: “An ageing population, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and widespread industrial action, were just some of the reasons why waiting lists hit an all-time high in September 2023, when approximately 7.8 million people were waiting for hospital treatment.” Simul8 says it is ‘offering a solution to the backlog crisis’ in the

The webinar will enable attendees to: Be clear on the responsibilities of healthcare estates personnel in ensuring fire safety compliance. Discover how Honeywell Self-Test’s multi-award-winning technology is digitising and automating fire system testing and maintenance. Understand how they can go beyond compliance requirements on their estate.  Honeywell says; “Fire systems require testing, inspection, and maintenance

Already in ‘advanced talks’ with several NHS Trusts following a successful UK pilot, UV Smart has reportedly undertaken a number of successful pilots across the world. Its medically-certified UV-C disinfection chambers have been installed in hospitals across the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Canada, France, Germany, Croatia, and the Middle East.  The disinfection chambers use

The new collaboration, secured through a competitive bid process, builds on the long-term partnership between the Trust, Bouygues UK, and its subsidiaries. The new five-storey facility will provide diagnostic and treatment services in cancer, renal, and imaging for local residents in Hounslow, Richmond and Ealing. It aims to reduce health inequalities, improve patient outcomes, and

A total of 37 specialist firms – 76% being SMEs, have secured a place on the framework, which is now in its fourth generation and has been designed to deliver lift-related works and services to estates across the public sector, including housing, education, and healthcare providers. Offering geographical coverage across the UK down to a

The company says her role will be ‘pivotal in crafting and executing a social value strategy aimed at positioning MTX as a front-runner in social value and sustainability, aiming to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life for individuals and communities’.  MTX said: “For us, this means more than just building healthcare facilities; it’s about

Contractors’ trade body the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and professional institution CIBSE (the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) have drawn up a series of joint projects to help achieve their common aim of ‘advancing and promoting the art, science, and practice of building services engineering for the benefit of society’.  The two organisations

The company, owned by industry specialist, Steve Middleton, was honoured for completing a complex network wiring upgrade to support the hospital’s current fire system and future upgrades. The old system couldn’t be expanded, and transmission times needed to be faster.   M&G worked alongside the Trust’s project team to design a new network of 98 Advanced

“We’re excited to show Truvox evolving – our new logo, our new branding and now our new website repositions us a Global Floorcare Solutions business,” said Executive director, Gordon McVean. “The website allows customers to discover our latest products, easily compare machines, watch videos, and access supporting documents, while the dedicated support area allows customers