NHS Open Space unlocks hidden estate capacity
Utilisation data from 6,000 rooms across more than 400 properties has highlighted opportunities to make NHS buildings more flexible and efficient, freeing up space for services. NHS Open Space gives
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Utilisation data from 6,000 rooms across more than 400 properties has highlighted opportunities to make NHS buildings more flexible and efficient, freeing up space for services. NHS Open Space gives
The Building Engineering Services Association’s new course BESA DW145 Fire Damper Inspection and Maintenance is mapped to the industry’s primary guide to good practice DW145 and the sector’s National Occupational
The latest data shows that hospitals and other NHS facilities account for £13.8bn of the government’s estimated £48.6bn maintenance backlog, meaning almost 30 per cent of all outstanding public-sector repair
Following on from the highly successful Authorising Engineers Conference in 2025, Leading the Standard, we are back with Implementing the Standard, sponsored by ETA Projects. The conference builds on last year’s outcomes, providing updates on the recently signed NHS agreement and its implications for Authorising Engineers (AEs). A key focus is the implementation of robust ... Read more ...
Course Synopsis The Health Facility Planning Course will introduce the specialised aspects of Health Facility Planning. This course is intended for professionals who are already experienced in related industries but lack the specialised knowledge required for healthcare planning design. Healthcare Facilities Planning will provide an overview instruction to use evidence-based research to improve a healthcare ... Read more ...
The Health Facility Briefing System is a professional tool for the rapid creation of detailed briefing and scoping material and the production of schedules and specifications. This system is an essential toolkit for specialist Healthcare Planners, Healthcare Designers, Project Managers and Operators. Overview HFBS (Health Facility Briefing System) is the essential toolkit for Healthcare Estate ... Read more ...
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Course Synopsis The Health Facility Planning Course will introduce the specialised aspects of Health Facility Planning. This course is intended for professionals who are already experienced in related industries but lack the specialised knowledge required for healthcare planning design. Healthcare Facilities Planning will provide an overview instruction to use evidence-based research to improve a healthcare ... Read more ...
IHEEM, in partnership with the Scotland Branch, is joining together to deliver the first annual Regional Conference, Exhibition and Gala Awards Dinner. Dates: 10th-11th November 2026 Venue: The Conference and Exhibition are being held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1 Festival Sq, Edinburgh EH3 9SR The Gala Awards Dinner is being held in the Playfair ... Read more ...