From grand entrances to modern hubs – a history of the reception desk
Believe it or not the reception desk, a seemingly ordinary fixture in today's hospitals, offices and hotels, has a rich…
From apprentice to estimator for Conor Boon
Twenty-one-year-old Conor Boon is not your typical student. Instead of lecture halls and exams, he opted instead for a hands-on…
AI’s Healing Touch: Hospital Construction Meets Technology
We are in an era marked by remarkable technological advancements, and a majority of our resources, research and discussions are…
The future of storage – a message from the Chief Executive
By Trevor Gillman, CEO, David Bailey Furniture Systems Ltd For over four decades, I've dedicated my career to crafting innovative…
The history of fitted furniture and storage units in healthcare
By Tony Huggins, MD, David Bailey Furniture Fitted furniture and storage units have been used in healthcare settings for centuries.…
Health on the high street: How could we bring healthcare to our city centres?
Recent years have seen a total shift in how people have had to access healthcare. Previously, a visit to a…
How inner city health could help our cities
The urban planning in our cities has been changing for some time. Brick and mortar retail is declining, and there…
Post-pandemic healthcare construction trends
Healthcare construction has been booming in response to the pandemic's increased demand for services and facilities. The pressure on healthcare…
Design trends for better healthcare environments
Healthcare design trends are always moving forward. With each passing year, this seems to happen even more rapidly. Especially in…
Why modular buildings are the future of healthcare construction
More hospitals are buying modular buildings; whole units that are manufactured offsite, complete with clinical equipment and/or furniture, fully kitted…
