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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Nottingham NHS partners with E.ON to deliver net zero ambitions

New Queen’s Medical Centre heating and cooling system expected to cut carbon emissions by around 10,000 tonnes a year

Healthcare project professionals support increased use of AI

83% of project leaders working in healthcare think AI will have a positive impact on the sector, reducing costs and improving decision-making

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

NHS leads the way in adopting heat pump technology

Exploring how commercial heat pumps are supporting sustainable healthcare

Clean environment expert Guardtech moves HQ

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

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...