Using CO2 as a refrigerant in heat pumps is ideal for retrofits requiring higher-temperature heat. Daniel Clark, of Isentra, reports on the refurbishment of Wolfson College, which is using heat pumps for district heating and DHW
Author: Alex Smith
Next generation: Arup’s net zero office at 80 Charlotte Street
Arup’s all-electric office at 80 Charlotte Street London is developer Derwent London’s first net zero office scheme. Andy Pearson examines the heat and cooling strategy that combines heat pumps and chillers, and looks at how Covid affected the design and delivery of the project
Hays 2022 Salary Survey: holding all the cards
With salaries rising and plenty of jobs available, building services engineers are seeking good pay and a healthy work-life balance in 2022. David Blackman analyses the Hays Salary Survey and asks industry leaders how they attract the best talent
Cost model: Heating and cooling systems in industrial business parks
In the push to decarbonise, consultants are considering heat pumps and ambient loops to heat and cool business parks. Aecom’s Hannah Reynolds and Max Rattenbury examine the costs for an electric office and fulfilment centre just outside London
A full-scale test
The Grenfell Tower tragedy has prompted discussion about the practicality and usefulness of full-scale fire tests of building products and assemblies. Hywel Davies considers the testing of building services systems
Jo Harris: Why competency will be at core of Guide M update
With strict new rules governing building safety, facility managers will need to ensure they are competent to fulfil key new roles. Jo Harris previews the newly updated ‘maintenance bible’ Guide M
A framework for change?
The Construction Playbook triggered an independent review of public sector procurement that recommends adopting framework structures and features to deliver better, safer, faster and greener outcomes in the public sector. Hywel Davies reports
Fresh start: the transformation of Bow Street police station into a luxury hotel
Turning a Grade II-listed Victorian police station and magistrates’ court into a luxury London hotel required innovative services design, as Andy Pearson explains
Made to measure: using digital twins to calculate heating demand in a Sussex village
A digital twin of an East Sussex village is being created by Buro Happold to assess how demand for heating and electric vehicle charging will affect the electrification strategy for rural communities. Andy Pearson reports
2022 preview: the clock is ticking
Over the next 12 months, the building services sector will be focusing on net zero targets, while ensuring building occupants are safe from Covid and other risks. Alex Smith looks at the main trends for 2022 and previews the guidance that will ensure CIBSE Members have the competencies to meet the challenge
