Focusing on operation rather than technology alone, Tim Dwyer reports on the smart retrofit of a former industrial building in Hong Kong’s New Territories, drawing on a paper presented at the HKIE Building Services Division Joint Symposium.
Author: Alex Smith
What the Technical Standard TS1 means for heat network design and operation
The draft Heat Network Technical Standard (TS1) features new minimum technical requirements that will focus on water quality, pressure, resilience, insulation and equipment condition. FairHeat’s Charlie Davies looks at how the new formal standard will impact heat networks
How the LET Diploma ensures lighting competence
The LET Diploma is vital for lighting competence. It ensures professionals master first principles, navigate evolving technology, and meet competency demands around sustainability and building safety
Building Performance Awards 2026 shortlist: standout performers
Judges reflect on the increased use of data and AI among entries for the 2026 CIBSE Building Performance Awards. Alex Smith highlights their comments at the recent shortlisting
Double act: developing digital twins at the University of Liverpool
Too often discarded after planning approval, design models can power advanced digital twins that cut energy use, carbon emissions and costs. Alex Smith looks at a pioneering IES project that has created a powerful engine for operational efficiency
A safer future for NHS estates
The complexity of hospital estates makes it particularly challenging for NHS Trusts to meet the requirements of the Building Safety Act. The NHS has issued guidance in response, and published key resources around competency and the golden thread
Net Zero Council relaunched to accelerate transition from fossil fuels
Co-chaired by Ed Miliband the council will advise the government on the development of its net zero strategy
Labour pledges minimum energy standards for rental properties
Ed Miliband confirms that social housing as have to meet efficiency targets