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The drive for sustainability in healthcare has never been more critical. As the NHS progresses towards its ambitious Net Zero targets, the efficiency of steam and thermal energy systems plays a crucial role in achieving these sustainability goals. At Spirax Sarco, we are proud to be viewed as a trusted partner to the NHS, supporting hospitals and healthcare facilities in optimising their steam systems to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and cut operational costs.

Brandon Medical, the UK-based manufacturer of SMART operating theatres and critical care environments, is hosting a free, specialist webinar focused on de-risking healthcare infrastructure projects using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

Matthew Taylor, interim chief executive of the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers, has called for the government to free up capital investment in NHS digital infrastructure.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has appointed MTX Contracts to redevelop the historic Royal Alexandra Hospital in Rhyl, North Wales.

A new £25m Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton Hospital Slough – delivered by offsite manufacturer Western – has been officially opened.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted more than £1.3m to replace lighting at St James’s University Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital.

The NHS Confederation and NHS Providers have announced The NHS Alliance – the name of the new national membership organisation created from their January merger.

The New Hospital Programme (NHP) has announced the appointment of 10 industry-leading construction partners to the Hospital 2.0 Alliance (H2A).

Construction is set to begin on two helipads at Gwynedd Hospital (Ysbyty Gwynedd) in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales.

Specialist Door Solutions (SDS) has announced the launch of its new Specification Guide for PVC Post-formed Doorsets.

The NHS in England is receiving a £4m boost to roll out hundreds of new electric vehicle charging sockets across its estate.

Medical Architecture has been asked to produce an Outline Business Case for the eradication of RAAC from Kettering General Hospital.

The Engineering Council and the Royal Academy of Engineering have updated their joint Statement on Ethical Principles for the engineering profession, first published over 20 years ago.

A coalition of construction industry organisations has launched a campaign to encourage clients to speed up adoption of building safety standards.

According to new research by Appian, the NHS is the most trusted organisation for responsible AI use, ranking higher than any other public or private sector organisation.

Constructor Galliford Try has begun construction on the Birmingham Centre for Anatomy, Surgical and Clinical Skills (BCASCS) located on the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus.

A local MP has praised the work of exceptional young talent during a visit to a hospital construction project in Keighley, West Yorkshire.

Construction works have begun on the £20m redevelopment of Weybridge Health Facility in Surrey.

Fragmented asset data is hindering NHS Trusts from dealing with a £15.9bn maintenance backlog, according to SFG20.

New research has revealed that a significant number of NHS Trusts across England still lack clear plans and measurement practices to reduce their carbon emissions.