Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new form of energy storage designed to help commercial buildings cut carbon emissions by capturing surplus renewable electricity and delivering heating or cooling when required.
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Digitising ventilation system verifications
A fully digital approach to verification is reshaping how critical ventilation systems are managed. Stephen Bartlett, director at Invigilatis, argues that digitised processes ensure consistent and clearer reporting, and looks at how AI will increasingly enhance benchmarking and predictive maintenance.
Healthcare Estates 2025: Industry in action
IHEEM’s annual event Healthcare Estates returned to Manchester in October 2025, bringing together estates professionals, industry leaders, and NHS staff for two packed days of learning, networking, and future-focused debate. From the moment it opened, the event was abuzz with activity, enthusiastic conversations and a real sense of opportunity and...
My chemical romance: Rethinking water safety
Healthcare water systems are complex environments where microbial growth can pose serious risks to patients and vulnerable users. Dr Cathy Whapham, Dr Jimmy Walker, and Dr Vicky Katsemi explore the limitations of biocides, highlighting that design, materials, installation, and ongoing maintenance are critical to controlling waterborne pathogens.
How can NHS estates reach Net Zero?
The Carbon and Energy Fund’s (CEF) Steven Heape argues that while the NHS’s Net Zero ambitions are achievable, progress now hinges on pragmatic financing, tariff reform, and the courage to embrace transitional technologies that make decarbonisation both technically and economically viable.
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