Special Installation Markets
Hospitals
Water sterilisation in hospitals Water sterilisation in hospitals
18 Nov 2009
Hospitals are by necessity significant water users. A new connection method for sterilising systems is set to save hospitals an average of 4,400L per day. Angela Tufvesson reports.
Flow control outlets for hospitals Flow control outlets for hospitals
31 Aug 2009
Consultants face the challenge of engineering more innovative ways to regulate the water use within buildings, while not impacting on the functionality of the system or providing any adverse health risk.
Clean pipes lead to better hospital care Clean pipes lead to better hospital care
15 Feb 2009
A community hospital facility relies on crucial standards being maintained around the clock.
Water and sewerage challenges for major hotels Water and sewerage challenges for major hotels
11 Feb 2009
Water supply and sewerage systems have presented challenges in a major city's landmark hotel building.
Curing pathogens in the pipes Curing pathogens in the pipes
10 Feb 2009
The deaths of six infants in a Canadian neo-natal ward reinforce the need for hospitals to be exceptionally vigilant about maintaining a healthy plumbing system to guard against waterborne pathogens.
Bariatric care in hospitals Bariatric care in hospitals
09 Feb 2009
The growing incidence of obesity in communities around the world raises the question of how to accomodate extremely overweight people who need health care.
Water piping systems in hospitals Water piping systems in hospitals
08 Feb 2009
Water piping systems in medical facilities must be of the highest quality, and installed with surgical precision.
Risk reduction around scalding water Risk reduction around scalding water
08 Feb 2009
Installation codes, product standards and technologies are constantly evolving to reduce the risk of hot water scalding in hospitals, aged care facilities and homes.
Cleanliness in public bathrooms Cleanliness in public bathrooms
08 Feb 2009
New strains of harmful bacteria, pathogens and viruses such as SARS-CoV have led many to question the cleanliness of public bathroom facilities – particularly those in hospitals and aged care facilities where immune systems are low and the risk of transmission is high.