Contents: Issue 9, October 2009

News

Top stories include: concerns over a surprise fall in air conditioning inspections; and, a review of the construction sector gets under way.

First survey of Low Carbon Energy Assessors shows positive feedback.

The role of building services engineers looks set to change under plans for a construction sector review.

Micro-renewables do make sense; ambiguities in solar thermal advice.

Why young engineers need to banish their bashfulness.

Part L of the Building Regulations is wrong; it is better to follow the SLL Code for lighters. (Bob Venning - pictured right)

British Standards and their use in specifications.

Chief executive of NG Bailey Mark Andrews explains why the construction sector has more pain yet to come.

What are the benefits of vocational diplomas to building services?

How the Tower of London broke free of its inefficient energy chains.

Small energy efficiencies add up to big savings at client Leisure Connection, a CIBSE Low Carbon Awards winner.

The commercial and industrial heating sector is pushing the boundaries of technology in pursuit of energy efficiency.