As the National Grid’s carbon intensity continues to fall, the future looks electric, says Nigel Banks
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Letters to editor – July 2016
Response to query over overheating shows that new CIBSE guidance will offer designers more flexibility when making assessments
Cost model – gyms and spas central London
In this cost model covering mechanical, electrical and public health services, Aecom’s Andrew Freeman and Garry Burdett examine the capital costs of the fit-out of a gym and spa in central London
Guide B essentials – air conditioning and refrigeration
CIBSE’s seminal guide to HVAC systems has had a major revision. Guide B covers best practice for heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration, and noise, and features a new online chapter that will be continually updated. Guy Hundy highlights the main changes in the air conditioning and refrigeration section
Clearing the smoke – legislation and guidance on smoke control
Smoke control is covered by a complex series of interrelated legislation and guidance. Colt’s Paul Compton explains the current regulatory landscape ahead of any changes that Brexit might bring
Construction – the last unreformed industry sector
Productivity in the global engineering and construction sector has stagnated over the past 40 years, prompting the World Economic Forum to investigate why. Hywel Davies summarises its findings
How data can help close the gender gap
Dawn Bonfield believes measuring female participation in membership bodies is a vital step towards inclusivity
Breaking BIM: Removing the stigma around BIM
If the advent of Level 2 BIM has left you scratching your head and wondering what digital technology has to offer building services, Ben Roberts explains
Law and order: Legal and contractual considerations for BIM
Phil King, of Hilson Moran, discusses the legal and contractual considerations associated with BIM
Queen’s Speech backs clean technology
The Queen’s Speech marks a new session of parliament, setting out the legislative programme for the coming year. Hywel Davies looks at what it holds and reviews other recent developments