Building services engineers should be looking to be part of a genuinely circular construction industry that is fit for the future, says Max Fordham’s Kiru Balson
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Breaking the ice: a novel defrosting solution for heat pumps
Heat pump performance in sub-zero conditions is significantly challenged because of cumulative freezing. A new passive refrigerant flow control system aims to mitigate ice buildup, offering a simple yet effective approach to improving efficiency in extreme climates. Tim Dwyer reports
Take note: fire-safe façades
New Technical Notes from the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology are essential reading for anyone involved in the design and construction of modern façades. By David Metcalfe, director at CWCT
Breaking barriers: Women in Building Services Engineering
As we celebrate International Women’s Day this March, WiBSE North West representative Rachael Gilbert explains how starting a monthly Supper Club in Manchester has built a stronger, more inclusive industry
Countdown to regulation: new heat network standards
A new regulatory framework, due in January 2026, will require all heat networks to meet minimum technical standards. A recent CIBSE conference looked at the challenges and opportunities for operators and consumers. Alex Smith reports
Clarifying fire safety: understanding new standards
The updated BS 9991:2024 ushers in a new era of fire safety design for high-rise flats, with guidance on escape staircases, open-plan spaces, evacuation lifts, sprinklers, smoke control and care homes. Calum Smith explores the key updates
Elevating education: CIBSE academic accreditation
CIBSE’s academic accreditation is key to creating relevant and engaging programmes for developing engineers, says Mitesh Chauhan, CIBSE senior accreditation and approvals officer
Shaping a net zero future: CIBSE Technical Symposium
Fit for 2050 is the theme of the 2025 CIBSE Technical Symposium, which will be co-organised by CIBSE and IBPSA-England. Here are four topical papers that give a flavour of the event at UCL on 24-25 April
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 healing: the NHS National Rehabilitation Centre
The National Rehabilitation Centre near Loughborough is being designed to achieve the new NHS Net Zero Building Standard and be a template for a new generation of smart buildings in the NHS. Alex Smith reports