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Software, hardware, and services ‘package’ designed to enhance building operations
Honeywell has announced the launch of Honeywell Forge for Buildings –‘a comprehensive approach to building systems operations and management that can be used at a single site or with an entire portfolio’.
‘Time-saving’ mobile surveying software awarded two ISO certifications
Gordian has announced that its Kykloud mobile surveying software and inspections application has attained two globally-recognised International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) accreditations issued by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Piper welcomes guests to ‘topping out’ at Bournemouth’s BEACH Building
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital marked a major milestone on 19 May with a traditional ‘topping out’ for its new BEACH Building – a 23,000 m2 clinical complex standing six storeys tall – equivalent in size to 115 tennis courts.
Call for input on future amendments to BS 7671
In addition to the recently announced 2023 Corrigendum to BS 7671:2018 +A2, the IHEEM Electrical Technical Platform (ETP) is currently engaged in working through potential new work items for the next edition of BS 7671, which – it is anticipated – will be published in early 2026.
Electric vehicle shows its benefits at Lancashire hospital
An ‘100% electric’ vehicle is helping the smooth operation of Lancashire hospital.
Bender Ireland expands team ‘to continue rapid growth’
Electrical infrastructure specialist, Bender UK – which has offices in 15 countries worldwide, and supplies its systems to settings ranging from large acute hospitals to data centres – says that the ‘growth and enhanced capability’ of its Bender Ireland team has been boosted by new staff appointments and expansion, with additional contracts awarded across the region.
Archus establishes first Welsh office in Swansea
Specialist healthcare infrastructure consultancy, Archus, has established its first office in Wales.
Coloured doorsets help create vibrant Children’s ED at Stoke Mandeville
The Children’s Emergency Department and Obstetrics and Gynaecology services at Stoke Mandeville Hospital near Aylesbury have been moved into a new, purpose-built unit.
New NHSPS appointee will ‘build key customer relationships’
NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has appointed Jackie Ducker as its Chief Customer Officer. Joining the NHSPS Executive Board this month from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) – where she was Executive director for Customer and Product – she brings significant executive-level expertise in building key customer relationships, and business growth and improvement, as well as extensive leadership in customer experience.
AI algorithm could see better heart attack diagnosis
An algorithm developed using artificial intelligence could soon be used by doctors to diagnose heart attacks with better speed and accuracy than ever before, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh, funded by the British Heart Foundation and the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and just published in the journal, Nature Medicine.
Redevelopment of Manchester’s Paterson building completed
Following a fire which caused significant damage to the Paterson cancer research facility in 2017, building work on the new Paterson building at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester has been completed.
Four new Partners appointed by Bevan Brittan
UK ‘top-100’ law firm, Bevan Brittan, has appointed four new Partners in its national Independent Health & Social Care team, as the practice ‘grows from strength to strength’.
‘Breakthrough’ full wireless alarm system on show at FIREX 2023
Cygnus, a specialist in permanent, fully wireless, fire detection systems, is set to display its new EN54-compliant SmartNet range at FIREX 2023, ‘Europe’s leading annual fire safety event’, which takes place from 16-18 May at the ExCeL London Exhibition Centre.
Easier access to GP appointments under new plans
Patients will be able to contact their general practice more easily and quickly – and find out exactly how their request will be handled on the day they call – as part of a major multi-million pound overhaul of primary care, the government and NHS will announce this week.
Work begins on GPs’ surgery on former Ford factory site
Work has begun to fit out a new health centre at Beam Park in Rainham, Essex which will provide GP and community health services for thousands of local people.
COVER STORY: MMC speeds progress on new Elective Orthopaedic Centre
The use of Modern Methods of Construction principles by NHS construction specialist, MTX, is driving progress on the new £64 m Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Colchester Hospital.
Hill Dickinson appoints new head of Health Real Estate
Health law firm, Hill Dickinson, has announced the appointment of real estate Partner James Atkins, who joins the firm’s Leeds office as its National head of Health Real Estate.
'Turnkey’ radiopharmacy facility handed over for Brighton ‘3Ts’ project
Medical Air Technology (MAT) has designed and installed a new radiopharmacy suite as part of the major 3Ts (Teaching, Trauma, and Tertiary care) redevelopment at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
Two new endoscopy suites for Mexborough’s Montagu Hospital
Fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors, has been chosen to deliver two new endoscopy suites at Mexborough's Montagu Hospital.
‘Retrofit failure’ could spark new energy crisis, warns BESA
A collective failure to retrofit commercial buildings to meet Net Zero targets threatens to ignite a new energy crisis, says the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
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