HEALTHCARE ESTATES
Vacuum drainage is the new gold standard
There is growing concern in the UK, where over half of NHS hospitals have reported sewage leaks, according to Healthcare Estates exhibitor Otter Vacuum. The company says: “Vacuum
drainage is not a new untried solution; it doesn’t disrupt normal routine hospital functionality. Several vacuum drainage systems have been in service at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Oncology, MRI, and HOT waste units, where it improved hygiene, reduced installation disruption, and avoided extensive groundworks. “Vacuum drainage is equally well suited as a complementary modern technology, as noted in NETB 2024/3 for inclusion in the New Hospital Programme; fitting seamlessly into the RIBA project planning process.”
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An award-winning overcladding specialist
design build facades is a leading specialist in design and build overcladding, dedicated to delivering high- quality external refurbishment solutions using its insulated aluminium rainscreen system. It says: “Overcladding addresses the challenges of failing buildings which are expensive to repair and difficult to maintain. It arrests deterioration and extends the buildings’ ‘life expectancy’ to match that of a new build while delivering Net Zero for the NHS with energy and carbon savings of up to 80 per cent.
Andrew Hay, director at Otter Vacuum, says:
“This is more than a plumbing system upgrade – it’s a new way of thinking: stopping infections before they start.” Image reproduced courtesy of Tim Pestridge, BAM Construction.
Transforming water safety management
Designed specifically for healthcare environments, the DELABIE DVS INFORM system will ‘transform how estates teams manage water safety, compliance, and efficiency’. According to the company: “At the core of this innovation are INFORM Outlets – precision-engineered from high-grade 316
stainless steel to deliver exceptional durability and hygiene in clinical settings. “These intelligent outlets incorporate
antimicrobial properties and advanced technology to accurately monitor water temperatures at the point of discharge. This continuous data allows estates managers to identify potential risks instantly, enabling proactive, evidence-based decisions. “Whether managing an acute facility or a multi-site trust, INFORM delivers a smarter, more responsive way to control water systems in high-risk environments. “Revolutionise your water management with INFORM – where safety, compliance, and efficiency converge.”
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“Internal spaces are transformed with enhanced patient and staff comfort levels, improved natural ventilation from opening windows, reduced solar gain afforded by improved glazing specifications, and the elimination of drafts and external noise transmission from the outside. Close collaboration with the client team ensures that projects progress while the buildings remain fully operational without disrupting clinical and patient services. “With decades of experience, a proven
track record, and a design-build approach that ensures complete accountability from concept to completion, design build facades has completed some of the UK’s most technically challenging overcladding projects. Past performance is the only true indicator of future success – experience and accountability are everything. Visits to past projects can be arranged and are encouraged.” The image shows a tower block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, before and after overcladding works.
Sharing information and expertise for over eight decades
Health Estate Journal is the official monthly publication for the members of IHEEM (the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management) and is published 10 times a year, in all months apart from July and December. First published in 1943 as a resource for healthcare engineers tasked with keeping hospitals fully operational during World War II, the magazine has provided members with comprehensive information on the latest developments
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within healthcare engineering, estates administration, and facilities management for over 80 years. In-depth articles each month – many of them with a technical and engineering bias – are complemented by the latest industry news, features on exhibitions and conferences, coverage of the latest IHEEM news and events, and a monthly section dedicated to Training & Development. HEJ is published both in print and digital formats.
September 2026 Health Estate Journal 117
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