Month: October 2024
Work starts on ‘sustainable’ Hereford CDC
Designed by Architype and Medical Architecture for Wye Valley NHS Trust, and being built by Speller Metcalfe, the £18 million centre is part of a national initiative to boost NHS diagnostic capacity by providing such ‘CDCs’ in local communities countrywide. Alongside their expertise in healthcare design, the design team members were selected for their knowledge … Read more
MTX to build new Surgical Elective Centre at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital
On completion, the building will provide additional operating theatres to address waiting lists for elective (routine) procedures, and meet the demands of the expanding population in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. The six-storey surgical hub for Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust will be built at the John Radcliffe Hospital, and connect to the theatre … Read more
COVER STORY: Hard-working and hard-wearing: Delabie’s surgical scrub-up trough
Made from 304 stainless steel, the surface has the unique ability to react with oxygen in air and water to form an invisible protective layer which repairs itself instantly if scratched – a process called self-passivation. The surface can withstand any impact from daily use, as well as regular and intensive cleaning. It remains hard … Read more
Armitage Shanks showcasing updates to Markwik range
The new product is described as ‘an innovative sequential non-thermostatic pressure balanced valve (PBV) mixer tap’ . The company said: “While thermostatic mixing valve taps remain the gold standard for maintaining a consistent outlet temperature in critical care areas, the Markwik 21+ SQ PBV mixer offers a safe water delivery system, and the opportunity of … Read more
Delivering healthcare buildings ‘better, faster, and greener’
It said: “We’re excited to be showcasing our latest award-winning projects on Stand F11, as well as introducing visitors to a variety of flexible service solutions, including FLEX by MTX – our healthcare hire and managed service solution, in addition to our complementary RIBA 0-1 Pre-Construction service offering. “As a privately owned construction and engineering … Read more
Pick up a copy of the ‘new look’ HEJ
This issue is the first to feature a re-design, which the Institute was keen to implement both to give the journal a more modern and vibrant feel – reflecting IHEEM’s ‘commitment to serving its membership through brand development and modernisation’, and, as the Institute’s CEO, Pete Sellars puts is, to ‘mirror the clean, modern branding … Read more
Incoming and Immediate Past-Presidents interviewed by HEJ’s editor
In a recorded interview, Alison reflected on a busy and interesting two years as the Institute’s first female President. Perhaps most notably, she has made a considerable impact in championing careers for women in engineering, and on the equality and diversity agenda, and has also undertaken valuable STEM work in schools and colleges to encourage … Read more
IHEEM Knowledge Partner’s IFSM accreditation for Fire Safety Courses
Alongside the third-party party recognition provided by the City & Guilds Assured scheme, the UK-based training provider has announced its status as an Institute of Fire Safety Managers ‘Approved Centre’. Sales director, Jonathan Eland, said: “Making sure that our clients can quantify their training is something we take seriously. We want to make sure that … Read more
One product family, one hygienic finish
The company said: “The Trovex stand has been buzzing with activity, as we’ve had the pleasure of meeting a wide range of new customers and reconnecting with many of our valued existing partners. The energy and enthusiasm on the show floor has been truly great! “At the heart of our showcase is the ‘One product … Read more
A great opportunity talk to our products’ users
There is a general buzz of excitement as the staff compare leads, eager to see if the numbers are up on last year – if the raw data is anything to go by, the trend of double-digit growth over the past couple of years looks set to continue in 2024. Delabie’s Senior Marketing & Communications … Read more