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How can digitalisation reshape healthcare for a more resilient NHS? Last week, our Alan Newman, Partner joined an experienced industry panel facilitated by Future HealthSpaces to discuss the power of digital transformation in responding to evolving priorities in healthcare. The NHS faces unique and layered challenges across finance, workforce, and infrastructure, with digital transformation playing a pivotal piece of the puzzle. With growing demands and limited resources, driving real change in healthcare requires an approach that is both strategic and impactful. As we look to the future, we are reminded that transforming healthcare starts with a strong, collaborative foundation to meet the needs of tomorrow. Swipe through for some key takeaways from the conversation 👇

This week, our Thomas Critchell, Harry Day, Teddy Petken and Sheldon May, proudly celebrated their graduation from London South Bank University having achieved a BEng in Building Services Engineering through their Degree Apprenticeship. 🎓   Their journeys have been different; Teddy, Sheldon and Thomas completed an Advanced Apprenticeship with us before progressing onto the degree, and Harry joined our apprenticeship scheme after completing a BSc in Maths as a full-time university student.   Looking back, one of our graduates, Teddy, said: “Since starting at TB+A at the age of 16, I have been waiting for this day to come. After attending my graduation, I can now say I have done it! It was great to see fellow colleagues achieve this same milestone, as we all now continue on our professional journeys!”   Please join us in congratulating them on this fantastic achievement as they continue to grow in their careers! 🎉

Our people are our greatest asset and creating an environment where they can grow and thrive is key to our success. That’s why we are delighted to be official supporters of this year’s National Apprenticeships and Skills Awards and join them in celebrating 21 years! 🥂   As previous winners of the SME Employer of the Year award, we’re excited to witness the talent on display this year and celebrate the dedicated apprentices, employers and skills champions who are setting the standard for all to follow.   On the night, we’ll be represented by some of our people who have achieved apprenticeship milestones this year and those that are instrumental to making our apprenticeship schemes the best they can be – because who better to showcase our true spirit of ‘Growing People’ than those who live it every day?   Best of luck to all finalists – we can’t wait to celebrate with you!   And as a little blast from the past, swipe through to relive some of our favourite moments from previous years. 📸

Higher-performing buildings don’t need complexity - they need effective engineering operations and close management to operate at their best. At CIBSE #Build2PerformLive, we’re here to show you how you can outperform your targets and drive continuous improvement in your facilities. Don’t miss James Campbell, Partner as he takes the stage in the brand-new Maintain2Perform zone to address these crucial topics:   🎙 CIBSE FM Group panel discussion With a focus on Fiona Cousin’s 2024 CIBSE presidential address, hear from the group as they explore the future of building performance including what changes need to be made to establish an approach that reflects our core societal values. 🌐 Is technology replacing the building services maintenance engineer? Reimaging the relationship between technology, controls and maintenance is vital for achieving and maintain building performance, so how do we get there and what are the challenges and opportunities? Tune in for wider insight from the panel.   Stop by Stand 522 to continue the conversation and discover how we can support you in your journey towards higher-performing buildings.   What challenges are you facing in facilities management today? Let us know in the comments and we look forward to connecting with you at Build2Perform!

Have you secured your spot for today’s Future HealthSpaces webinar, ‘Transforming Healthcare: Adapting Digital Infrastructure to Evolving NHS Priorities’? There’s still time to register! Our Alan Newman, Partner joins a leading industry panel to discuss how digital infrastructure can help the NHS overcome backlog maintenance challenges, improve operational performance and deliver better quality care. This discussion is one you will not want to miss. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4frXDQT and tune in from 1:00 - 2:00 PM for all the insights.

Every 45 seconds, a child reaches out to the NSPCC helpline. Thanks to the incredible work of the NSPCC Property Board, which unites our community in driving positive social action, we recently came together with industry leaders for an unforgettable evening of life-sized Monopoly – all in support of this vital cause 💚 Together, we raised an incredible £36,850 – funds that will make a life-changing difference for children in need of protection and support. A huge thank you to the NSPCC, the NSPCC Property Board and our client, Leslie Peter, Founder and Chair of the NSPCC Property Board for inviting us to be part of such a special event. It was great to engage in some friendly competition alongside key players in the sector, all while working toward a shared goal: building safer communities and protecting childhoods. Learn more about the NSPCC Property Board’s work and their mission 👉 http://bit.ly/48guYLX

As building services design engineers, our role transcends far beyond heat pumps and fan coil units. We actively guide our clients on their pathway to net zero, making mindful, sustainable choices for the greater good of the planet and those that live within it. That’s why we’re proud to achieve Climate Impact Partners’ CarbonNeutral® company certification – a reflection of our commitment to driving meaningful climate action. In 2024-2025, we will continue to support vital projects that reduce emissions and empower communities worldwide through our carbon offsetting portfolio. Inspired by our people and the UN Sustainable Development Goals that mean the most to them, these projects are not only reducing emissions, but improving livelihoods, providing clean water, and reducing harmful indoor air pollution: 🔥 Bondhu Chula Stoves, Bangladesh 💧 Ecofiltro Clean Water and Cooking, Guatemala 🌳 Kulera REDD+ and Cookstoves, Malawi 💡 Community Energy Solutions, India Learn more about this vital work and how we are reducing our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions at https://bit.ly/4fbg6AJ

As healthcare priorities shift and evolve, how can digital infrastructure keep pace? On 23 October, we’re excited to see our Alan Newman, Partner join a panel of industry leaders at the Future HealthSpaces webinar to explore how healthcare engineering services can adapt to meet the changing needs of the NHS. With over 34 years’ dedicated healthcare design and delivery experience, Alan is currently leading on over £500m of projects across a range of facilities. He’ll bring a wealth of insight on digital transformation, sustainable design and the smart management of healthcare assets to the conversation. Be part of the discussion as Alan and the panel share their perspectives on how digital infrastructure can help Trusts tackle backlog maintenance, improve operational efficiency and ultimately deliver better patient outcomes. 🗓️ 23 October | 1:00 - 2:00 PM Free to attend – Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4frXDQT.

As we reflect on our two Healthcare Futures roundtable events in Leeds and Manchester, our overwhelming feeling as professionals is that we all have an unwavering desire to deliver better health outcomes for all. Whether it be by large new hospitals through the New Hospital Programme, improving both physical and mental wellbeing across the population, bringing care into the community, retail, and leisure settings, or reducing backlog maintenance across the crumbling estate. We can only hope political parties join forces to provide the long-term support and vision to give Trusts and their advisors a chance to deliver real change. There is no one simple solution, so it is imperative everyone plays an active part in shaping a better future for healthcare. Thanks to all who attended and shared their thoughts on the far-reaching topics, your views were invaluable. AtkinsRéalis, Currie & Brown, DB3 Group, Dowds Group, Fulcrum Infrastructure Group, Gilling Dod Architects, Gleeds, Kier Group, Lambert Smith Hampton, Medical Architecture, Murphy Philipps LLP, P+HS Architects, Robertson Group, Russell Bolton Consulting, Rider Levett Bucknall RLB, Stride Treglown, Tilbury Douglas, TODD Architects Ltd., Turner & Townsend, WT (UK & Europe). A special thanks to Dakota Hotels Leeds and Manchester for their hospitality.

Some moments from last week’s British Council for Offices National Awards 📸   What a night and we’re still on a high from The Garment Factory Glasgow, Statkraft winning the award for 'Projects up to 2,500 m².' It was an incredible evening celebrating the very best in workplace innovation and design.   Congratulations again to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life – it’s an honour to be part of this journey. Check out the official shots from the night! 👇