Responding to the publication of the latest NHS Estates Returns Information Collection data showing the estimated cost to eradicate the NHS’s backlog maintenance has risen to £15.9 bn, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “The continued rise in the NHS maintenance backlog bill is deeply worrying but unfortunately not surprising given the
The roof structure has been completed at the new Centre for Living Well in Stockport – marking a key milestone in the transformation of the former St Thomas’ Hospital into a modern care facility and intergenerational neighbourhood. Delivered by Stockport Council, with funding support from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Homes England, the £multi-million
For the project team, led by head designer Carl Lindsey, working closely with architects Gilling Dod, the pieces had to be structurally robust and meet the stringent requirements and regulations associated with modern healthcare facilities. All finishes specified needed to be impact-resistant and easy-to-clean, maintaining strict hygiene standards. The company explained that this meant careful
The scheme will deliver 245,000 sq ft of specialist laboratory space within a total of 360,000 sq ft of multi-functional facilities, supporting research in medical technology, genetics, and neuroscience. The development is expected to create 890 long-term jobs, contributing nearly 9% of Southwark’s Local Plan employment target for the London Bridge Opportunity Area, while also
The Future HealthSpaces Innovation Hub provides a dedicated environment for testing and developing ideas that could shape the next generation of NHS facilities. The Hub centres on a full-scale prototype of a single patient bedroom with ensuite, allowing designers, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to trial layouts, fixtures, and finishes in a real-world setting. It has
The report, titled ‘Tackling the other half of the climate challenge: Adaptation’, draws on the findings of the Institute’s recent Sustainability Survey, which looked at workplace and facilities management industry’s approach to climate change. Although the report reveals some ‘undeniably stark facts’ regarding the challenges facing our industry, there is also a focus on the
The four-storey facility, which is the first Wave 1 scheme in the national New Hospital Programme to begin main construction, will transform the way urgent and emergency care is delivered for people across Devon and Cornwall. Procured under ProCure23 (P23) with Mace, and delivered by contractor Willmott Dixon, the new building will replace the hospital’s
The arrival of 365 offsite manufactured structural modules has marked a key milestone for MTX Contracts Ltd in the project to create a Surgical Elective Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The five-storey surgical centre for Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust will open in summer 2026 in phases with seven new
The acquisition follows five years of majority ownership by Blantyre Capital, an independent investment manager specialising in mid-market equity and debt. Founded in 1972, McAvoy designs, builds, and rents premium space solutions, ranging from temporary modular buildings to fully bespoke permanent buildings. McAvoy has extensive experience in supplying to the health, education, pharmaceutical, and commercial
The expansion includes over 5,000m² of new production facilities. The company said it will strengthen its ‘capacity to meet increasing demand for its sustainable and energy-efficient air handling solutions’. The new facilities include a completely new production line for AHU-integrated cooling machines and integrated reversible heat pumps, a product range currently experiencing growing popularity in
McKay brings 25 years of industry experience to the role. The company says he is a ‘results-driven, established operator recognised for driving growth and transformation across diverse business environments’. Beginning his career as an apprentice electrician before moving into fire and security, he progressed through multiple roles, building hands-on expertise from the ground up. Throughout
The service is for hospital staff, visitors and patients. The new Kitchen Works restaurant has been designed to minimise queuing times and speed up food ordering and collection, helping busy hospital staff – particularly frontline teams – make the most of their breaks. With a new pre-ordering and ‘click and collect’ service, customers can order
Working closely with industrial designers and occupational therapists, we developed grab bars and shower seats that support users safely and comfortably, whilst also complementing and enhancing the space’s overall design.” The grab bars, for example, feature ergonomic lines that improve grip with a flat front face to prevent hand rotation. The surface also remains at
The Trust appointed Medical Air Technology (MAT) as principal designer and contractor for the project, which involved a full turnkey refurbishment of the theatre. MAT also designed and installed a centralised UPS system to serve all four of the hospital’s theatres and recovery area, alongside an upgraded electrical infrastructure to support the new installation. The
The company said the expansion marks a significant step in supporting healthcare estates teams across the North with local expertise, innovative technology, and award-winning services. The opening event took place on Friday 26th September with estates professionals and NHS partners invited to attend the opening ceremony, meet SHJ’s dedicated Northern team and connect directly with