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Facilities management company, Thermatic, has announced the appointment of Joe Lyon as its new CEO. Formerly Operations Director, Joe will steer the organisation through its next phase of strategic transformation as the company continues to challenge the traditional FM market. He takes over from Paul Douglas-Fleet who is emigrating to take on a new role. Thermatic has also strengthened its Executive Team with
several key promotions. Jen Buckley becomes Director of People and Client Services, Ivan Morley moves into the role of Growth Director, Rachael Crozier has been appointed Director of Risk and Compliance and Dean Purcell is now Commercial Finance Director. Commenting on the changes Joe Lyon said: “I am honoured to
step into the role of CEO and grateful for the trust and support of our owners, my colleagues, and the wider Thermatic team. I would also like to personally thank Paul for his inspiring work as CEO. “As we move forward, I’m committed to leading with ownership,
integrity, clarity, and empathy. As a business Thermatic strives to make buildings and their environments better. We are bold in our approach; we do what’s right for our people and our clients and I’m excited to lead an organisation where colleagues are proud to be part of something special.” The leadership changes come
growth and investment for Thermatic as the business focuses on both cementing long-term partnerships and nurturing emerging relationships. Work is also underway to develop a new brand strategy and identity for the group.
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been named as an approved supplier on the University of Essex Flooring Supplies and Services Framework. It has also renewed its position as a preferred supplier with the established Procurement for Housing (PfH) purchasing consortium. The University of Essex framework has been developed for the education sector and any public sector organisation – including NHS bodies, local authorities, and emergency services PfH is a purchasing consortium open to all UK housing
associations, local authorities and other public bodies. It is one of the largest goods and services consortia based in the UK with an annualised spend in excess of £0.3bn and over 900 members. Both schemes aim to improve procurement practice for a range
of organisations throughout the UK, allowing them to choose suppliers that have been carefully vetted and appraised on ability to deliver. Designer Contracts commercial director Louise Walters said:
“We are delighted to have been accepted on to the University of Essex framework and to have renewed our status with PfH. As the UK’s largest supplier and installer of looking forward to further developing our relationship with housing associations, educational institutions and other public bodies looking for a value-driven, one-stop shop offer.”
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Construction has completed on a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Hereford, designed with a patient-focused approach to provide a reassuring environment for imaging and testing. Designed by Architype and Medical Architecture for Wye
Valley NHS Trust, and constructed by Speller Metcalfe via the NHS ProCure23 (P23) framework, the £18m centre is part of a national initiative to boost NHS diagnostic capacity by providing CDCs in local communities close to people’s homes, making services more convenient and accessible. The P23 framework enabled early engagement of the full project team, supporting a highly collaborative approach throughout design and construction.
of State (Department of Health and Social Care), Stephen Kinnock, and accommodates a range of services, from easily accessible blood testing facilities with more complex diagnostic imaging, including X-ray, CT, and MRI. Located adjacent to a well-connected retail park, and open
12 hours a day, the facility is easily accessible for local residents. This enables routine diagnostics to take place away from the local county hospital in an environment that feels more welcoming and less clinical. It also relieves capacity outpatient visits. The building’s internal spaces have been designed to meet diagnostic facility, whilst also supporting a positive patient experience. The double-height entrance and waiting foyer welcomes
visitors into a central space that acts as an internal landmark through the building. This supports the use of simple and and signage the interior spaces become more familiar, and less institutional in their character.
developed using universal design principles, with distinctive colours and graphic iconography employed to identify different space types. This approach improves legibility and accessibility for a broad range of users, including younger visitors, people with visual impairments, and those who do not speak English The clinical spaces vary from highly-tailored specialist
a wide range of more generic clinical activities in a highly cost-effective manner. Careful attention has been paid to their design, ensuring that they support ergonomic working conditions, as well as patient comfort and dignity. Dedicated changing facilities are located adjacently to the imaging rooms, providing convenient access and maintaining privacy. Spaces for patients to consult with clinicians are provided generous views and natural daylight promote wellbeing.
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