Healthcare construction firm MTX Contracts has acquired Elite Group, a facilities management and engineering services provider. The company says the acquisition ‘marks an exciting milestone for MTX as the business continues to strengthen its maintenance, small works and FM capabilities’, adding that it ‘will allow both businesses to respond to increased demand, share expertise and

Rebecca Garcia has been named as alliance director, Bonnie Chu as alliance design director, and Rachel Anderson as social value lead. Rebecca and Bonnie’s roles will drive Kier’s alliancing capability across its portfolio, including on major and acute hospital projects, bringing with them a wealth of experience across healthcare, as well as broader sectors including

The Surgical Elective Centre (SEC) at the John Radcliffe Hospital is one of the most significant projects for Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) over recent years, providing additional operating theatres to address waiting lists for complex routine procedures, meeting the demands of the growing population across the Thames Valley. Adjacent to the West Wing and Children’s

The researchers have demonstrated a novel use for metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) – the class of materials awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry – to create mechanically antibacterial surfaces. Rather than relying on antibiotics, silver or other biocidal agents, the coating works by forming microscopic ‘nanotips’ that physically puncture and kill bacteria on contact, before

Following the project briefing in October 2024, the Trust worked with structural and civil engineering consultancy Perega to develop the detailed technical design for the SDEC refurbishment, marking a further milestone in their five-year collaborative relationship. The project forms part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to modernising facilities and improving urgent care for local patients.

The new centre will offer earlier diagnosis of conditions, such as cancer and heart disease. It will open Monday to Friday which NHSPS says will reduce the need for patients to travel to hospital. Owned by NHS Property Services, the location was chosen because of its proximity to community services such as the Coventry Urgent

The facility will support a more efficient, centralised and sustainable pathology service for acute hospitals, community providers and GP practices across the region. Construction partner Walter Lilly appointed specialist contractor Medical Air Technology (MAT) to design and deliver the facility, drawing on MAT’s experience in high-containment laboratory environments. Initial design concepts were refined by MAT

The redesigned ground floor now features a multi-functional space, including the main reception, outpatient pharmacy, patient advice and liaison service (PALS), a ‘Changing Places’ facility, and a new charity hub. The project forms part of a larger redevelopment programme led by construction consultancy Pulse Consult. Appointed through the South Warwickshire University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  The Trust has granted the charity a ten-year lease to run the facility, which features two rings, punch bags and specialist fitness equipment. The gym builds on growing evidence supporting boxing’s therapeutic value for mental health. Attendees at the launch included Oxleas Chief Executive Dr Ify Okocha, programme participants, and Abena Oppong-Asare MP, who

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

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

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

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

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

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