Our surroundings have a powerful effect on how we feel, and hospitals can often be places of uncertainty and anxiety. However, thoughtful, considered design and beautiful art can make the...
There is an increasing realisation amongst those who deliver adult care that smart homes will play a vital role in closing the demographic care gap, and allowing people to stay...
Having a hygienic environment in healthcare is essential to look after patients with weakened immune systems and to stop the spread of disease within the hospital. Being thorough is key;...
In healthcare environments, the wellbeing and comfort of patients are paramount, and the power of design in achieving this should not be underestimated. In particular, when it comes to managing...
Iain Moran, Director at ATG Access, a leading innovator of road blockers, bollards and barriers, explores the ways in which new technology is helping to solve the common issues that...
When the ACCORD Hospice in Paisley, Scotland, needed to modernise its Inpatient Unit, which offers specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people with complex needs along with support facilities for...
Karen Trigg, Business Development Manager at Allegion UK, discusses the importance of addressing fire safety in buildings that house elderly residents....
Cathal McGuinness, Director at SAS International Ireland, discusses why metal ceilings help in the fight against hospital infection....
Towards the end of 2018, The McAvoy Group was awarded its largest healthcare project to date – a £15m contract for the offsite construction of a new wing at Northumbria...
Phil Barsby, Business Development Director at Intastop, a leader in providing solutions and products to address anti-ligature needs, explains the priority of patient safety in health establishments and NHS Trusts...
Architectural glazing systems from leading UK manufacturer Kawneer feature on a pioneering healthcare building with so many strings to its bow it is difficult to know where to start....
Here, Nick Hayler, Technical and Product QA Manager at Marshall-Tufflex, discusses the benefits of antimicrobial cable management solutions, and how the innovative technology can help prevent the spread of HCAIs....
Jonathan Dore, Commercial Director at Kingspan Light + Air, discusses why adopting a blended approach to design can address some of the modern challenges facing developers today....
The first fleet of mobile decontamination units is creating significant efficiencies for endoscopy departments....
Kevin Belben, Technical Applications Manager at water management specialists Cistermiser and Keraflo, discusses the evolution of water temperature monitoring systems and the ground-breaking benefits they can now offer the healthcare...
Scott Leeder, Commercial Director at VELUX Modular Skylights, looks at the benefits of optimising the levels of natural light and ventilation in long-term healthcare and assisted living facilities....
Thomasons has delivered engineering services in the Chase Farm Hospital redevelopment. Here, PSBJ looks at the civil and structural engineer’s involvement in the extensive project....
Now in its fourth year, The Fire Safety Event features a powerful combination of education, networking and business...
March 12, 2020
FLOODEX is the trade exhibition and free conference for flood defence and the water level management (WLM) sector...
February 6, 2020
Now in its 24th year, SPATEX is the UK’s only dedicated water leisure exhibition and is bursting with the very latest...
January 29, 2020
The 2020 edition of ARCHITECT@WORK (running from 29 to 30th January at the Old Truman Brewery, London) focuses on ways...
January 29, 2020
