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HVAC-R insulation helps beat winter challenges

Tom Merton of Armacell explores how healthcare facilities can save energy through the installation of energy-efficient HVAC thermal insulation

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HVAC-R insulation helps beat winter challenges

Recognition, insight and celebration: What to expect at this year's BBH Awards

Recognition, insight and celebration: What to expect at this year's BBH Awards

Discover key NHS insights, network with leaders and celebrate the UK's most innovative healthcare projects
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High-quality air for health and healing

High-quality air for health and healing

Exploring the importance of good air quality and how it should be a key consideration in the design of healthcare facilities in a post-COVID era
MAT delivers a new CL3 laboratory for University Hospital Crosshouse

MAT delivers a new CL3 laboratory for University Hospital Crosshouse

The upgraded laboratory increases the hospital’s Containment Level 3 capacity, allowing it to work with a wider range of pathogens, including coronaviruses
Validair Diamond Scientific supports Royal Marsden Hospital with validation of new cleanroom suites

Validair Diamond Scientific supports Royal Marsden Hospital with validation of new cleanroom suites

The company delivered a comprehensive package of support to make the regional QA Audit a success that resulted in operational approval being granted
Special report: Ventilating hospitals 'key' to fight against COVID-19

Special report: Ventilating hospitals 'key' to fight against COVID-19

We look at the latest evidence which shows how ventilation can have a positive impact on the control of pathogens in healthcare environments
When hospital buildings aren’t healthy

When hospital buildings aren’t healthy

Andrew Cooper, managing director of Smartlouvre Technology, reveals how the very-latest in solar shading solutions could help hospitals create the best environments for recovery
Scientists call for review of link between humidity and respiratory health in wake of COVID-19

Scientists call for review of link between humidity and respiratory health in wake of COVID-19

Global petition calls on World Health Organization to set clear guidelines on minimum air humidity levels in public buildings
NHS hospitals 'waste thousands' ditching luxury fans

NHS hospitals 'waste thousands' ditching luxury fans

Hospitals throwing out costly Dyson bladeless fans over infection fears
Do users benefit from HEPA air filters on hand dryers?

Do users benefit from HEPA air filters on hand dryers?

Neil Butler of Mitsubishi Electric discusses whether hospital washrooms can benefit from high-performance HEPA technology

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Why temperature control and air quality are vital for the healthcare sector

Why temperature control and air quality are vital for the healthcare sector

Guilia Kapp of Daikin explains why air quality is so important within hospitals, improving the environment and protecting those vulnerable to disease
Artic appointed HVAC supplier to Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS

Artic appointed HVAC supplier to Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS

Three-year contract covers all planned preventative maintenance at two hospital sites
NHS Lothian to save £644,000 on energy bills every year

NHS Lothian to save £644,000 on energy bills every year

Upgrade and improvements to energy centre at St John’s Hospital bring guaranteed savings for NHS trust
Case study: Steam systems all go at cancer research facility

Case study: Steam systems all go at cancer research facility

Spirax Sarco works with The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research to enhance steam system performance
Keeping cool in a crisis

Keeping cool in a crisis

Many critical healthcare applications rely on precise temperature control, so having a contingency plan in place for chillers and boilers is essential in case disaster strikes. Russ Baker, UK director of hire at ICS Cool Energy, explains
IHEEM champions steam systems training

IHEEM champions steam systems training

Industry body throws its weight behind Spirax Sarco specialist courses
Working with hospitals to maintain critical air systems

Working with hospitals to maintain critical air systems

From consultation to aftersales service, Medical Air Technology (MAT) describes its complete solution for critical air systems, for hospitals across the UK
Medical Air Technology delivers total turnkey project

Medical Air Technology delivers total turnkey project

After the success of an earlier project at the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton, Medical Air Technology (MAT) has completed another major theatre refurbishment and upgrade on the site, further improving flexibility and patient flow
MAT partners with Tolent Construction for Ramsey Health Care's new Tees Valley Hospital

MAT partners with Tolent Construction for Ramsey Health Care's new Tees Valley Hospital

Medical Air Technology (MAT) recently completed work at the new Tees Valley Hospital, a brand new £23m hospital designed to be a bespoke, patient-centred environment for care and treatment
More hospitals across the UK choose MAT's unique lay up cabinet

More hospitals across the UK choose MAT's unique lay up cabinet

The popularity of the lay-up cabinet from Medical Air Technology (MAT) continues to grow, with Spire South Bank Hospital in Worcester, Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Glasgow and Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital all taking delivery of cabinets in recent months
How can a specialist contractor take your project to the next level?

How can a specialist contractor take your project to the next level?

Here Medical Air Technology (MAT) tells Building Better Healthcare the advantages of using its services when installing a new ultraclean (UCV) operating theatre

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Secure I.T. Environments awarded air conditioning upgrade contract

Secure I.T. Environments awarded air conditioning upgrade contract

Deal will support Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust’s data centre
Hospital trial shows reduction in airborne pathogens using ESP air purifiers

Hospital trial shows reduction in airborne pathogens using ESP air purifiers

Hull hospital finds that Evergen Air electro-static air purifiers have a key role to play in the fight against COVID-19 and other infections
Answering the call to help in the battle against COVID-19

Answering the call to help in the battle against COVID-19

In the last 16 months, Apreco has answered the call to help in the battle against COVID19
MAT delivers £5.5m operating theatre upgrade at Wansbeck Hospital

MAT delivers £5.5m operating theatre upgrade at Wansbeck Hospital

Refurbishment project sees turnkey upgrade of six operating theatres, including new ventilation systems
Artic becomes diamond quality partner with Mitsubishi

Artic becomes diamond quality partner with Mitsubishi

Clients will benefit from installation and service support that is of the highest industry standard
Artic wins South London and Maudsley Hospital PPM contract

Artic wins South London and Maudsley Hospital PPM contract

Artic have regained the Planned Preventative Maintenance Contract to the air conditioning and ventilation systems at South London and Maudsley Hospital (SLaM)
Interfurn introduces AIR-FLEX UCV Canopy Series

Interfurn introduces AIR-FLEX UCV Canopy Series

New range delivers low-noise, energy-efficient, ultra-clean ventilation for modern operating theatres
Air disinfection system offers dental practices protection against COVID-19

Air disinfection system offers dental practices protection against COVID-19

Novaerus reduces the amount of bioburden in the air, helping dentists return to work
Preparing operating theatres for a return to normal use

Preparing operating theatres for a return to normal use

MAT FM has been awarded a major contract with a leading private healthcare provider to change the HEPA filters in 13 of its theatres while they are not in use during the...
MAT provides new UCV canopies at Torbay Hospital

MAT provides new UCV canopies at Torbay Hospital

MAT installed two new ECO-flow ultraclean ventilation canopies following concerns about the resilience of the existing air handling units
Making the invisible, visible

Making the invisible, visible

Airborne particle monitoring and control systems integration with ventilation canopies for improved infection control and higher patient and staff safety
Chiller replacement at London Hospital carried out on hottest day ever recorded in UK

Chiller replacement at London Hospital carried out on hottest day ever recorded in UK

CIAT UK replaces chillers at Central Middlesex Hospital without disruption to vital services