New-look modular mental health bedroom earns praise at industry conference
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Industry experts and service users have welcomed changes to Bedroom Evolved; a pioneering modular mental health bedroom built by healthcare construction firm Darwin Group. The firm recently showcased its new-look project at the Design in Mental Health Conference for a second year running and said feedback from visitors was very positive.
New surgical centre at Southmead Hospital takes shape
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The external structure of the new Elective Centre at Southmead Hospital has now been completed. More than 200 modules have been lifted into place by a crane over six weeks to create the building structure. The centre is a joint project between North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), supported by Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board.
Theatres Building Taking Shape at James Paget University Hospitals
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A new theatres building which will help reduce surgical waiting lists for patients is taking shape at the James Paget University Hospital.
14 years and counting – meet Head of Construction , Rich Owen
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From managing onsite construction to costing major projects, Rich Owen, head of construction for Darwin Group, holds a number of responsibilities.
‘Spaces are powerful’ – Creating spaces for greater staff and patient experiences
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Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach to improving the wellbeing of your workforce, the evidence base on the most effective initiatives and approaches is constantly evolving. This can provide a useful basis for reviewing the approach and making decisions as we know how important it is to retain our valued NHS workforce.
‘Working environments and break out spaces are key,’ says Raffaela Goodby, Chief People Officer at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Major work begins as Darwin Group construct new state of the art NHS building
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As part of the New Hospitals Programme, major work has begun at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in the delivery of a multi-million-pound hospital building that will increase patient ward capacity across the region.
Ground breaking ceremony marks exciting milestone for Hinckley’s Community Diagnostic Centre
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Pioneering construction firm Darwin Group joined key delivery partners to celebrate the ground breaking ceremony as construction commenced on the new community diagnostic centre in Hinckley.
Construction underway on new Diagnostic Centre at Yeovil District Hospital
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Pioneering construction firm Darwin Group and Prime invited key delivery partners to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony as construction commenced on the new diagnostic centre at Yeovil District Hospital.
14 years and counting – meet Senior Site Manager, Nik Davelis
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From liaising with clients and ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget, to running a safe site, no two days are the same for Darwin Group’s experienced senior site managers.
A dramatic yet thoughtful evolution for mental health treatment
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Darwin Group Principal Architect Louis Sullivan and his team have poured a lot into a very important project. The team first unveiled ‘Bedroom Evolved’ at last year’s Design in Mental Health Conference and it will be returning for this year’s event.
Could a new way of funding healthcare estates be the shot in the arm the NHS has been looking for
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With NHS repair backlogs reaching record levels, and the future of the new hospitals programme facing an uncertain future, leading modular construction firms Darwin Group and Portakabin bosses are calling for a rethink around how healthcare estates are planned and funded.
Darwin Group and Portakabin have combined their strengths to deliver excellence in modern healthcare environments.
Healthcare Focus: Misconceptions of modular construction
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We put the spotlight on Production Director Adrian Mitchell to talk about the misconceptions of modular construction and why more and more healthcare estates are choosing it over traditional building methods.
Stick-built or traditional construction has long been the standard within the industry. However, modular buildings have gained popularity in recent years as a flexible, sustainable and cost-effective option for various applications. But according to Adrian Mitchell, there are still some common misconceptions that can cause confusion or hesitation when considering modular as an option.