The government is missing a golden opportunity to reduce carbon emissions by not making whole life carbon reporting mandatory, says Wranga Wardak
Author: Alex Smith
Speaking as one: 2026 Technical Symposium
Researchers, industry leaders and policy-makers at the 2026 CIBSE Technical Symposium highlighted the urgent need for integrated building services, where air quality, safety and data-driven optimisation take centre stage alongside carbon reduction
The growing power of electrical engineers
Electrical engineering is being transformed by the urgent need to decarbonise and the profession is now key to helping turn net zero ambition into operational reality, says Anastasia Mylona
A new chapter at Dulwich College
Designed by alma-nac, with engineering by Max Fordham, a striking three-storey junior library combines aesthetic elegance with a proven net zero carbon strategy. Alex Smith speaks to project engineer Hareth Pochee about the design principles and lessons learned after 12 months’ operation
The ATAL Tower: making smart retrofit work
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.
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