The new TM39: Building metering and monitoring guide lays out the framework for developing a successful metering strategy. As well as case studies and analysis of real-life data, it includes key sections on validation, communications and cybersecurity. CIBSE’s Ellen Salazar provides an expert summary
Author: Cathy King
View from the summit: key lessons from decarbonisation and heat pump conferences
The CIBSE Heat Pump Summit provided insight and lessons learned at the Manly Trust Skills Hub. Alex Smith and Cathy King report
Roundtable: Liquid cooling in data centres
As demand for AI pushes data centre rack power from 20kW to 130kW, the industry is hitting the physical limits of air cooling. Experts at a recent CIBSE Journal roundtable, held in collaboration with Tate, discuss how Nvidia’s new Blackwell chips are forcing a rapid transition to liquid cooling – and why engineers must design for a high-density future
The race to research: CIBSE’s cutting-edge collaborations
CIBSE collaborations with research bodies are key to driving change in the built environment. The Institution’s Kate Turley looks at the key research topics and explains how proposals should be submitted to CIBSE
Skills for the future: CIBSE’s Manly Trust Skills Hub
The services design of CIBSE’s new Manly Trust Skills Hub demonstrates how smart engineering and consideration of end-user needs can fast-track decarbonisation. Alex Smith reports
Direct route to decarbonisation: Addenbrooke’s DC systems
Three innovative HVAC projects at Addenbrooke’s Hospital are demonstrating the benefits of integrating heat pump chillers, renewables and advanced controls using embedded DC microgrid principles. Andy Pearson talks to Arriba Technologies about how DC power can reduce energy waste and ease the burden on the Grid
Deep impact: decarbonising homes with mine-water
A pilot scheme connecting 16 homes to Gateshead’s mine-water heat network, using external heat interface units, proved that homes can be taken off gas with minimal disruption and without compromising comfort. FairHeat’s Nina Dungworth explains
Assuring fire safety competence: HRB Register
The first two engineers to pass through CIBSE’s higher-risk building registration share their experience with Ian Farrell, detailing the process and its impact on their daily practice
Future Homes Standards: the missing pieces of the jigsaw
The Future Homes and Buildings Standards are broadly welcome, but there are disappointing omissions around energy metrics, performance testing and weather modelling, says Julie Godefroy
Design case study: 2 Finsbury Avenue
Building services engineers at 2 Finsbury Avenue have taken a part-load approach to reflect the reality of flexible working. Andy Pearson finds out how Ramboll has engineered a system that aims to optimise efficiency whether the building is hosting a full house of 7,000 or a core team of 70