Estates and Facilities

How the NHS can save the planet without sacrificing standards

In this article, Kas Mohammed, vice president of digital energy at Schneider Electric UK and Ireland (pictured below), says a rethink is needed to create more-sustainable hospital buildings that will drive down energy costs and help the NHS to comply with net zero targets, without compromising patient care

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Comment: How flexible use of space is driving better utilisation, value, and outcomes

Malcolm Twite, executive director of property and operations for Community Health Partnerships (CHP), explains why flexibility is critical to futur...

Starting a green radiology clinic from scratch

Dr Thomas Constantine, director of Coastal Medical Imaging, shares his experience of setting up a sustainable radiology clinic in North Wales

Union calls for urgent RAAC risk register for the NHS

Unite members warn risk across the health sector could be ‘substantial’ as it is revealed more than 40 hospitals contain structurally-unsound reinf...

The evolving role of access control in healthcare

Daniel May of Consort (pictured below) reviews the integration of access control systems in healthcare settings, outlining the benefits and key con...

Bespoke artwork transforms children’s ward

London artist helps to create fun environment for young patients at West Middlesex University Hospital

How improved asset management can tackle loss prevention and drive efficiency within the NHS

Simon Hemingway, healthcare director at The Barcode Warehouse, explains why new tracking technology is now vital for healthcare organisations and h...

How the NHS can save the planet without sacrificing standards

In this article, Kas Mohammed, vice president of digital energy at Schneider Electric UK and Ireland (pictured below), says a rethink is needed to...

Meet the 2021 Building Better Healthcare Awards headline sponsors

The ceremony will celebrate the accomplishments of healthcare organisations and services for both 2020 and 2021

Clean environment expert Guardtech moves HQ

The cleanroom construction expert has put the finishing touches on its impressive new Guardtech House HQ in Haverhill

Community hospital becomes UK’s first to achieve carbon neutrality

Rye Memorial Hospital reduces its carbon footprint by 100%

NHS leads the way in adopting heat pump technology

Exploring how commercial heat pumps are supporting sustainable healthcare

NHS SBS launches £1.6bn Construction Consultancy Framework Agreement

Public sector procurement solution will speed up hospital builds

Sustainability in facilities management: Balancing cost effectiveness and environmental responsibility

Artic Building Services reveals why embracing sustainability in facilities management is not only an environmentally-responsible choice, but also a...

Building the business case for asset tracking in healthcare

Shaun Sen, UK healthcare lead at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, explores the benefits of implementing asset tracking in healthcare settings, offering p...