The Welsh Government’s support for public sector bodies in Wales to make their buildings and assets more energy efficient includes the Re:FIT Cymru programme, which it says enables the Welsh public sector to secure guaranteed savings and reduce carbon impacts by accessing Energy Performance Contracts. To aid what it says is ‘a move to a … Read more
Building Services Engineering (BSE) Skills is urging employers, employees, and other stakeholders who can provide the expertise, experience, and understanding of the sector to help them ensure that the NOS are technically fit for purpose. With the industry-facing a growing skills shortage, BSE Skills says it is ‘more important than ever’ that the standards which … Read more
This latest development marks Compliance Group’s second addition to its electrical testing division this year, after Intersafe joined the Group back in April. The company says it underpins its ‘commitment to comprehensive service delivery and specialised expertise across all three of it verticals’. Compliance Group said: “Established in 2001, ETM has a proven track record … Read more
Described as ‘a demand-driven, customised Internet of Things (IoT) platform with over 7,000 IoT sensors’, the project will – Siemens Smart Infrastructure says – ‘ensure a user-centric patient experience, improved patient care, increased energy efficiency, and optimised operations’. The technology and infrastructure specialist explained: “An open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator enables customers to accelerate … Read more
Based at its Manchester office, and working for clients across the UK, Kate – who has over two decades’ property industry experience, joins the firm’s valuation team from Cushman and Wakefield. In her new role she will carry out valuations and provide strategic property advice for a range of healthcare providers including nursing and specialist … Read more
The garden was made possible thanks to a £44,840 grant from NHS Charities Together, which Bradford Hospitals Charity (BHC) secured. The new space is on the Smith Lane side of the hospital, and will be a place where colleagues, patients, and visitors can go and sit in quiet contemplation if they need a break away … Read more
Unveiling it, NHSPS pointed out that Lord Darzi’s recent confirmation of a £37 bn shortfall in NHS capital investment, and the subsequent Budget announcement of a £1.57 bn capital investment allocation over the next financial year, indicate that estate funding is ‘firmly on the agenda for NHS leaders’. Research conducted by NHSPS in partnership with … Read more
Dr Yuen – who received the Medal by CIBSE President, Fiona Cousins, at the CIBSE President’s Awards Dinner held on 11 October 2024 at the Savoy London – has given long service to the Institution as the past Chair of the CIBSE HK Region, and is a past Board Trustee, and past Vice-President of CIBSE … Read more
The procurement provider says it is ‘seeking competent and specialist suppliers to help landlords manage and maintain safe buildings and demonstrate compliance’. It said: “Suitable for all building types across the public sector, this fourth-generation framework continues to support Fusion21’s ‘big six’ offer, and includes a new lot dedicated to sprinkler and mist systems.” The … Read more
The new factory would boost supply capacity for the company’s UK and Republic of Ireland customers, and support its ‘ambitious global sustainability plans’. Rockwool said: “This significant investment would also create skilled long-term jobs and local supply chain opportunities, and help both in achieving the UK’s Net Zero targets, and in creating a safer and … Read more
The Princess Royal is Patron of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and during her visit chatted to patients and occupational therapy staff from North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) about the new facilities. Accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant Alexander Scott, she met with the Trust’s Chair, Steven Morgan, and Chief Executive, Lyn … Read more
With an extensive background within the pharmaceutical industry, he will lead the business development of digital access solutions within both private and public healthcare settings. He will also focus on new client prospecting while supporting existing customers, ensuring that they receive expert advice on tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and security. His responsibilities include … Read more
Designed to support Lincolnshire’s community healthcare network, Scotter Ward will officially welcome patients in the coming weeks. The new ground floor facility incorporates 17 beds – including three new four-bedded bedrooms and five single bedrooms. The renovated space also features a dedicated palliative care suite and four stroke pathway beds, and specialised design features to … Read more
“While thermostatic mixing valve taps remain the gold standard for maintaining a consistent outlet temperature in critical care areas, HTM 04-01 does permit the use of manual valves, including pressure balancing valve (PBV) taps, in appropriately risk-assessed healthcare settings,” the company explained. The HTM’s aim is to cut the cost of initial installation and commissioning, … Read more
MTX says the project is ‘the latest phase in a multi-million pound upgrade to ensure patients using the hospital receive high quality healthcare in state-of-the-art surroundings, with an improved experience in terms both of both physical access to healthcare and the clinical environment’. Work has now started on demolishing parts of the existing Urgent Treatment … Read more
