A China-UK forum shared knowledge on building climate resilience. Dr Anastasia Mylona reports
Category: Opinion
Means of escape: plans for second staircases in higher-risk buildings
In July last year, the government announced that it expected residential buildings higher than 18m to contain a second staircase. Further details were set out last month. Hywel Davies explores the latest statement
Join the movement: Women in Building Services Engineering
From addressing challenges to fostering inclusivity, Women in Building Services Engineering aims to shape a more equitable and diverse future for the industry. Jess Glynn sheds a light on the group’s plans as it looks to attract more volunteers
Awakening digital twins
Digital twins brought back to life in operational buildings could help minimise the performance gap for owners and occupants, says IES’s Don McLean
Grasp the thread
The final sections of Part 4 of the Building Safety Act have come into force, covering the golden thread and safety case requirements. Dr Hywel Davies explains the implications for building managers and accountable persons
A proactive approach in a warming climate
As global temperatures rise, CIBSE is looking to update its tools for calculating overheating risk in new homes. Dr Anastasia Mylona explains how work on TM59 and weather files aims to increase buildings’ resilience
A call for clarity: adopting a design-then-build approach
In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, the traditional single-stage tender process for design and build contracts faces scrutiny. calfordseaden’s Jonathan Harris delves into the practicality of a design-then-build approach
A secure new year? Keeping buildings safe from cyber attack
Cyber security is seen as a dark art but is essential in a virtual world says Hywel Davies
Reimagining education for building services engineering
University courses will have to evolve if they are to ensure the next generation of building services engineers have the skill sets to deliver healthy, net zero buildings. Dejan Mumovic FCIBSE summarises a recent REHVA Journal special that addressed the issue
Beyond boundaries: constructing the Discovery Building in Antarctica
What does it take to build a state-of-the-art science and operations facility during the Antarctic winter? David Brand delves into the challenges of construction in one of the world’s harshest climates