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Leeds Beckett students ‘educated’ on BMS systems
Honeywell is working with Leeds Beckett University to provide students at its School of Building Environment, Engineering, and Computing with what the company claims is ‘unparalleled access to industry knowledge and experience’.
Airedale Group looks forward to ‘next phase of growth’
Rubicon Partners, a ‘hands-on investment partnership’ focused on the acquisition and long-term strategic development of complex industrial businesses in Europe and North America, has made a ‘significant investment’ into the Airedale Group.
‘Self-disinfecting’ door handle on sale from July
Swiss ‘tech company’ Tweaq’s smart self-disinfecting door handle, which it says ‘can potentially eradicate millions of pathogens per building’, will be available from July this year.
‘Blended’ HV electrical course a claimed ‘industry first’
Develop Training is claiming an ‘industry first’ with the launch of a ‘blended’ training course for workers who handle high voltage electrical systems.
Nurse call system for fast-track built Hong Kong isolation facility
Static Systems says its ‘unrivalled expertise and proven track-record in the region' was instrumental in it winning the contract to provide advanced nurse call communication for the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre (HKICC).
New gynaecological theatre suite for Southmead
ModuleCo has installed a new modular-built gynaecological operating theatre suite for the North Bristol NHS Trust to provide expanded maternity services at Southmead Hospital.
Design and build contractor appointed for St James’s pathology lab
A new £27 m pathology laboratory at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds has moved a step closer, with the appointment of BAM Construction as the design and build contractor under ProCure22.
Charity equipping much-needed children’s operating rooms
A dedicated team in a ‘hidden hub’ in central Scotland hub is on track to build and ship 30 fully-equipped operating rooms in 2021 alone, all destined for hospitals throughout Africa.
Etex to ‘almost double’ size of Bristol factory
Lightweight construction material manufacturer, Etex, has been given the green light by North Somerset Council to expand its Bristol manufacturing facility by almost double.
Deadline for abstract submissions for Toronto IFHE event extended
CHES, organisers of the 2022 IFHE 2022 Congress – to be held alongside the CHES 2022 National Conference at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, from 17-21 September 2022 – have extended the deadline for submission of abstracts to 30 June this year.
Reducing nitrous oxide emissions form anaesthesia
Gas control specialist, BPR Medical, and Medclair, a Sweden-based specialist in safe nitrous oxide use, have agreed to share technology and product information to help the NHS achieve its aim of reducing nitrous oxide emissions by 75 per cent.
Plans to ‘transform’ Manchester Royal Infirmary ‘ED’ approved
Ambitious new plans to ‘transform’ the Emergency Department (ED) at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) have been given planning approval by Manchester City Council.
RICS unveils ‘world-first’ land measurement guidance
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has formally published ‘world-first’ guidance to define the exact measurement of land and associated metrics, which it says will now serve as best practice ‘for virtually all real estate professionals’.
Plans for a ‘bigger, better’ Evelina hospital submitted
Evelina London Children’s Healthcare, part of London’s Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has submitted plans for what it dubs ‘our bigger and even better’ children's hospital to Lambeth Council for planning permission (see CGI image).
Easier wayfinding around a hospital thanks to new ‘app’
Creator of navigation solutions, BuzzStreets, and London’s Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have announced the launch of what they claim is a ‘unique’ indoor wayfinder ‘app’ for hospitals.
A new branding for ‘disruptive’ outdoor estates services company
GRITIT Group has re-launched under a new brand as OUTCO – a name it says reflects its ‘evolution into the UK’s leading outdoor estate compliance expert’, with a ‘new and unique’ service offering.
Dulux Trade launches design support for dementia care living spaces
In tandem with this year’s Dementia Action Week, which runs from 17-23 May, Dulux Trade has launched the Dulux Trade Occupant Centred Colour and Design (OCCD) hub.
Hospitals, schools, and workplaces, need ‘annual building MoT’
Hospitals, schools, and workplaces should be subject to an annual ‘building MoT’ or health check to ensure they are properly ventilated and maintained to protect users from airborne viruses such as COVID-19.
Communities set to benefit from new NHS property disposal policy
NHS Property Services (NHSPS), with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHSE/I, has developed a new policy that will see the proceeds of disposals from surplus buildings and properties within its estate shared with local health economies.
Dementia Design Tool launched
Gradus has launched an interactive Dementia Design Tool to enable designers and specifiers to create inclusive designs for their buildings, so people with dementia can use them independently and comfortably.
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