The project for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust saw a 35m-long air-filled tent structure installed on the roof of the hospital while it remains operational. This is the first time this technology – which was supplied by Njordair – has been used as part of a roofing solution in the UK by a Tier 1 contractor.
Using Digital Twinning technology can bring estates data and information together in one clear view, enabling hospital teams to prevent and quickly spot issues, reduce pressure points, and focus more time on care. Join Matt Griffiths, health sector director, Kier, Neil Flint, associate director of estates, Royal University Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, James Franklin,
The owner of the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS), FDIS Ltd has been awarded UKAS accreditation for the certification of fire door inspectors under the international standard BS EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons. The accreditation marks a shift in the industry by focusing on individual competence.
Public sector organisations already face significant decarbonisation requirements. The NHS has committed to achieving Net Zero for the emissions it directly controls by 2040, with an ambition of an 80 per cent reduction between 2028 and 2032. For estates teams managing ageing healthcare facilities, improving the performance and lifespan of key building elements such as
The UHL-UHN Group has announced Accurx as the provider for the largest rollout of Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) in secondary care. The technology securely captures consultations and can automatically draft clinical notes, summaries, and letters, which are then reviewed by clinicians to ensure accuracy and completeness before being sent to patients or other healthcare professionals.
The £0.7m contract will deliver a full LED lighting upgrade across seven buildings, further extending eEnergy’s successful lighting-upgrade programme which has already encompassed 19 wards at Plymouth Derriford Hospital. Supported by NHS England NEEF funding, this contract will enable additional wards and buildings to be upgraded, giving Plymouth University Hospital improved lighting quality, comfort, and
Created by the industry’s certification scheme the Ventilation Hygiene Register (VHR), the new category is based on BESA’s industry standard TR19 and provides a robust, auditable route for contractors to evidence competence, compliance and best practise in ventilation hygiene services across ventilation systems. The launch of VHR Air comes amid continued regulatory focus on building
The finding comes from a new study Healing Healthcare Infrastructure: How Retrofits Impact Energy, Carbon and Cost by global energy technology leader Schneider Electric, in collaboration with JLL. The study points out that, unlike conventional commercial buildings, downtime is not an option in hospitals that run critical, life-saving equipment, HVAC systems and digital infrastructure 24/7
As the region’s designated Major Trauma Centre, the Royal Sussex County Hospital can now receive major trauma, cardiac, and stroke patients even faster. The operational helipad means air ambulance services from across the region can bring patients directly to the hospital within minutes, strengthening the Sussex Major Trauma Network and improving outcomes for people with
NHS estates teams are being asked to do more than ever, with tighter budgets, rising compliance demands, and increasingly complex digital environments. With many Trusts operating across 80–120 disconnected systems, fragmented data and manual ERIC reporting processes are creating inefficiencies, risk, and lost opportunity. At the same time, NHS estates are operating within an increasingly
Steam is the backbone of many essential healthcare processes – from sterilisation and humidification to heating and hot water provision. However, inefficient steam systems can lead to unnecessary energy waste, increased carbon emissions, and rising operational expenses. By implementing targeted efficiency measures, NHS estates can significantly reduce their environmental impact while improving system reliability. Our
With MMC now embedded within the UK Construction Playbook, NHS Hospital 2.0 standards and the New Hospital Programme, the session will examine how modular delivery models are reshaping project sequencing, specification timing, and risk management in acute care environments. Led by Richard McAuley, national specification manager at Brandon Medical, the webinar will explore how early
Commenting on recent polling from the Health Foundation which showed that, while the public backs new NHS App functions, many remain cautious around the use of AI, Matthew Taylor, said: “It is welcome to see such strong public backing for the NHS App with three-quarters of people happy to use the new functions including booking
The new purpose-built facility will include a minor injuries unit capable of treating more than 20,000 patients a year, a 14-bed ready-to-go-home reablement unit, and expanded radiology and dental services. It is designed to improve access to urgent and community healthcare services while easing pressure on nearby hospitals, bringing together NHS and social care teams
The 2,800m² facility was delivered within 52 weeks using advanced off-site manufacturing and BIM 3D modelling. Modules were pre-assembled off-site and watertight within five days of installation, reducing disruption, waste, and programme risk within a live healthcare environment. Western delivered a full turnkey design-and-build solution, including internal fit-out and external works such as car parking