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Do employers in the sector generally do a reasonable job in the monitoring, training and development of their young engineers?

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Features

Loxford School, in the London Borough of Redbridge, is a shining example of how natural ventilation can be used effectively in a learning environment.

Airing the task ahead

Why ventilating schools naturally may still be desirable, but is hard to achieve in practice.

On-site learning

A ‘living laboratory’ of sustainability for students studying engineering is examined.

Further dimensions

The first of a special focus on building information modelling: why Britain faces being left out of the BIM race – unless it can keep up to date with developments across the supply chain.

Knowledge sharers

The second in a special focus on building information modelling: Just how robust are BIM systems?

Amassing evidence

The flue arrangements for biomass boilers are key to their safety, efficiency and environmental impact.

News

News

Infrastructure cash in Autumn Statement; minister tries to reassure industry over cuts to FiTs; doubts over Green Deal cash; bioenergy still highly controversial; BIM adoption could boost prefabrication.

CIBSE news

Plenty to look forward to in the new year; time to consult; diversity on the curriculum.

Rewarding excellence

The shortlists for the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2012 are announced.

Opinion

Critical function

Why we need new engineering roles and standards in building maintenance.

Letters

Clients often to blame for poor performance; regs set tough solar test; FiTs attack hits resource.

Manufacturer’s viewpoint

Integrated thinking is key to meeting the UK’s energy challenges.

Regulations

Can comparisons be drawn between the school exam system and the operation of the building-inspection regime?

CPD

Air source heat pumps

This module focuses on air source heat pumps and considers some of the current requirements and trends in this technology.

January 2012  Digital edition

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