The Gold Standard Verification Scheme, developed by Constructing Excellence in collaboration with King’s College London and supported by the government, is designed to improve public sector construction procurement by driving better value, reducing risk, and supporting net zero outcomes. Achieving verification confirms that NHS SBS frameworks align with the 24 recommendations set out in the

A full restoration and refit has been completed, with a particular focus on preventative healthcare, acute admission avoidance, and the needs of older adults. The century-old building has been transformed to meet local community needs, with modernised and extended clinical facilities, including a state-of-the-art diagnostics suite. A newly configured ground floor offers seven GP consulting

To celebrate the final milestone, representatives from Morgan Sindall, and Deputy Mayor of Milton Keynes Paul Trendall, gathered  in May to cut the ribbon and tour the new facility. Delivered through Pagabo’s Major Works Framework, the Oak Wards expansion provides two new 24-bed wards. Each ward features four five-bed bays and four single bedrooms, alongside

In common with many NHS hospitals, Hexham General, had electrical systems that were not originally designed to support the volume and complexity of modern surgical, diagnostic, and treatment equipment. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust set out a clear ambition to modernise its operating theatres and standardise equipment and technology across its hospital estate. A key

As one of the largest NHS landlords, responsible for around 10 per cent of the NHS estate, NHS Property Services plays a key role in decarbonising healthcare infrastructure. Its Green Plan and Net Zero Carbon Strategy set out a clear pathway to achieving Net Zero by 2040, aligned with national NHS targets. Progress has been

The Evalueserve research identifies three persistent challenges in healthcare buildings – excessive energy use, poor air quality management, and water wastage – all of which could be significantly improved through targeted optimisation. Healthcare buildings are among the most resource-intensive environments in the built sector, operating continuously under strict air quality, hygiene, and reliability requirements. These

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW), marking the first significant review of blood lead exposure thresholds in more than two decades. According to Lucion Group, the proposed changes are expected to have wide-reaching implications for organisations responsible for

To be held on Thursday 22 October at The Brewery, London, the theme of The BESA Conference 2026 is ‘Beyond Compliance’: Raising Standards, Proving Competence, Delivering Better Buildings. Against a backdrop of increased pressure on contractors’ costs and raised risk levels, a range of speakers will argue that investment in competence, quality, and resilience should

With the NHS Contract 2026/27 introducing stricter compliance and performance requirements, there is now a need for stronger operational visibility and governance across healthcare estates. Samsic UK’s new guide, Why multi-site office portfolios struggle with cleaning consistency, and how to fix it, shows practical steps that can be taken to adopting data-led strategies to commercial

Services transferred this spring from Great Western Hospitals Foundation Trust, with NHS Property Services placing a strong focus on supporting the local workforce through the change. Across all ten sites, NHS Property Services worked closely with local teams to make sure colleagues had the right uniforms, technology, and support from day one, while keeping healthcare

The report, From insight to impact: AI and data readiness for the next era of facilities management, surveyed 188 UK-based FM professionals. It paints a picture of a sector in transition – engaged, increasingly technology-aware, but constrained by practical barriers. While the research found cautious optimism among FMs, it also found that many organisations lack

Healthcare Engineers looking to get a better understanding of UPS systems in medical environments can learn about the guidance provided by HTM 06-01 in this hour-long, free webinar hosted by Rehlko (formerly Kohler Uninterruptible Power) on Wednesday 3 June at midday. The CPD accredited webinar will cover the basics of designing a UPS system and

Caddick Construction has completed work on the new Moya Cole Hospice in Heald Green, enabling the charity to provide outstanding inpatient and outpatient care and bereavement support for those impacted by life limiting illnesses across Greater Manchester. The new development, located within the boundary of the Cheadle Royal conservation area, is made up of two

The work was delivered by Vital Energi, which has completed a two-phase, £34.8m project to replace the hospital’s ageing coal and gas boiler infrastructure with a new energy centre, air source heat pumps, solar PV panels, and over 6,600 LED lighting fittings. A second phase added a 400kW air source heat pump system serving the

Once launched in September, the new framework – which has an estimated total value of up to £4.15bn – will run for four years and is compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024. Following the formation of a 10-year strategic delivery partnership that will see resources, reputation, and expertise combined to establish