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Hospital operations in Bradford are set to increase with input from Gilberts Blackpool contributing towards a new NHS surgical day case unit. The roof-top plant necessary to operate the unit at
St Lukes Hospital for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is being screened by over 500m² of Gilberts weather louvres (WGK75).
powder coated in matt signal black, runs the entire perimeter to provide an attractive ground-level aesthetic and a degree of protection from the elements for the plant behind. An additional L-shaped 44m louvre within includes insulation, doors and a cat ladder to minimise sound from and allow maintenance access to the equipment needed to power the two-storey unit and its two operating theatres. Once operational, the new unit will undertake high volume,
low complexity surgery which will increase the Trust’s operation capacity by more than 5000 a year.
https://gilbertsblackpool.com
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Nuaire is pleased to announce Passivhaus achieved on BPS Passivhaus air handling units (AHU) and XBC Passivhaus packaged heat recovery units. Passivhaus provides proven solutions to deliver net-zero-
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ready buildings that also provide a high level of occupant health and wellbeing. Rigorously independently tested under realistic conditions
thermal comfort, and indoor air quality criteria, Nuaire’s BPS Passivhaus AHUs in sizes 12,17, 22, 32 and 42, and XBC Passivhaus packaged heat recovery units in sizes 55 components. performing, compact solution for a multitude of applications. uses less energy than one single large compressor, a high 95%, XBC Passivhaus are high performance packaged heat recovery units designed to improve indoor air quality whilst saving energy.
www.nuaire.co.uk/commercial/passivhaus
as a high proportion of households are still suffering the effects of poor indoor air quality. Condensation and mould are symptoms of a home that has high humidity levels and lacks proper ventilation. However, mould is more than just an eyesore, it’s a potentially dangerous fungus that releases airborne spores that are an irritant and can exacerbate asthma and other respiratory conditions.”
Ventilation manufacturer, EnviroVent, has revealed the startling results of its national survey to mark Clean Air Day, which demonstrated that a staggering 66% of people had experienced mould in their homes. At a time when awareness of the
importance of indoor air quality is heightened and Government legislation to protect people from the impact of poor indoor air quality, Awaab’s Law, is due to be implemented in October 2025, ‘extremely worrying’. The study of 200 householders revealed that 29% of people were
asthma/allergy sufferers, with 16% of people stating that they felt poor indoor air quality negatively impacted their health. This includes allergies, asthma, chest infections and coughs, whilst 11% of those surveyed said they had trouble breathing at home. The survey also found that 59% of
those surveyed had taken steps to improve their home’s indoor air quality and 92% of people believed indoor air quality to be very important or fairly important. Ruth MacEachern, Product Manager
at EnviroVent, explained: “The results of the survey are extremely concerning,
Ruth added: “Good ventilation in the home is essential for maintaining a healthy and comfortable living environment, lowering humidity levels, Mechanical ventilation systems are becoming more popular in the home as they help to reduce condensation and mould growth and work autonomously in the background.” A range of ventilation products are
air into the home and remove stale, moist area or a combination of both. These include extractor fans, whole house solutions PIV (positive input ventilation), as well as MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) systems and de- centralised solutions.
www.envirovent.com
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