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Conducted in partnership with Siderise and CLT manufacturer KLH, the testing programme provides the ‘first certified solutions for cavity barrier performance in CLT wall and floor applications’. Until now, each CLT project required bespoke fire safety assessments due to the lack of standardised data. The tests took place at Siderise’s Innovation Centre in Maesteg and … Read more

Funding from Runnymede Borough Council (part of the Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)) will transform care at St Peter’s Hospital – modernising and expanding the Cardiac Catheter Lab and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to meet growing demand. Delivered in partnership with Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the investment will help create … Read more

The company’s Fortress 80 system, used in high-security and complex care settings, provides anti-ligature, anti-climb and anti-contraband protection intended to support privacy and safety. Alongside these functional features, Britplas has developed printed cloaking as an optional addition to reduce the institutional appearance of secure boundaries. The panels can be printed on both sides and retrofitted … Read more

IMed Group has appointed Parminder Kalle as its new Chief Commercial Officer. He brings over 20 years of experience across medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), pharma and digital health, combining technical expertise with a proven track record in commercial leadership. In his new role, he will lead IMed Group’s business development and strategic growth … Read more

The units were factory-manufactured offsite while MTX demolished parts of the existing Urgent Treatment Centre to make way for the two-storey extension and prepare the site for the next stage in the construction process. Plans for the new facility include nine consulting/examination rooms, a dedicated isolation room, three triage rooms, eye and plaster rooms, and … Read more

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Information Management guide positions information as critical infrastructure – essential not only for compliance and operational efficiency but also for strategic assurance, ESG performance and organisational resilience. The guide is authored by Gordon Mitchell, a UK-based expert on technology in WFM, and chair of the IWFM Technology … Read more

Published amid growing concern over non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), and other opportunistic waterborne pathogens, NETB 2024/03 recognises the critical role of point-of-use (POU) filters play in protecting vulnerable patients. The guidance sets higher standards for how filters are validated, deployed, and managed, while also recommending a precautionary approach: filters should now be used proactively in very … Read more

Security solutions provider Synectics says it is helping NHS hospitals enhance safety, incident response, and operational efficiency through its Synergy platform and AI-powered analytics suite, Synergy Detect. The company says, ‘Hospitals face a unique mix of pressures, including constant public access, high-risk clinical areas, and 24-hour operations across dispersed sites. Many also rely on legacy … Read more

He outlines how informed decision-making and innovation-led technologies, such as remote monitoring systems, are helping Rock Compliance to deliver sustainable change.

He reflects on balancing maintenance backlogs with new hospital developments, the benefits of combining innovation, investment, and collaboration, and how IHEEM supports its members in addressing infrastructure, funding, and sustainability challenges.

He highlights early engagement as crucial and says that, although there are many positive moves being made in terms of sustainability, the growing maintenance backlog is a concern. He also emphasises how we can encourage and attract more young people and women into the sector.

She discusses the latest product range on show at the event, the science behind filtration technology, and why staff retention remains one of the sector’s biggest challenges – as well as the steps being taken to address it.

The extension to the Allen Building at the university’s Preston campus has been delivered to support the next generation of dental professionals. It has increased the number of dentistry clinical teaching bays from 16 to 24, thanks to funding from the Office for Students (OfS). The additional state-of-the-art bays that have been created will be … Read more

This award-winning sanctuary, which captivated visitors at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, and earned a prestigious Gold Medal in the Container Garden category, has been reimagined as a permanent haven for wellbeing within the hospital grounds. Sponsors, supporters, and friends of the garden gathered to celebrate this addition to the hospital. While the garden … Read more

UK National Schedule of Rates (NSR) from Gordian provides industry professionals with the most accurate and current pricing information for materials, labour and plant, ensuring cost-effective and transparent construction maintenance contract execution. “Gordian is committed to providing industry-leading solutions that empower professionals to achieve operational excellence and financial efficiency,” said Kris Gorriarán, President of Gordian. … Read more