The rapidly growing Leeds Pipes heat network connects to diverse building types and is an industry exemplar, says Vital Energi Utilities’ Lee Moran
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From gas to green: heat pump installation at Greenpeace
By swapping a boiler for an air source heat pump at its North London HQ, Greenpeace UK is leading by example in saying no to gas. Andy Pearson reports on the challenges of converting the 1920s premises
Workplace trends: changing office design
Workplaces have undergone a radical transformation post-pandemic, prioritising flexibility, sustainability and wellbeing. Aecom’s Mike Burton looks at the latest trends
A disaster waiting to happen: the Grenfell tower Inquiry
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry highlighted widespread failures across government and industry in the lead-up to the tragedy of 14 June 2017. Alex Smith highlights the key findings and recommendations from the Phase 2 report
Smart thinking: AI-driven energy savings
Leveraging AI and data analysis, MTR Corporation has slashed energy use in two large Hong Kong properties. The MTR Corporation’s Ethan Poon describes how the digitisation projects are setting new benchmarks for building optimisation
Moving with the times: CIBSE’s new HQ
CIBSE is leaving Balham and relocating to a new head office in Farringdon. CEO Ruth Carter tells Alex Smith the flexible new space embodies CIBSE’s forward-thinking vision and will serve as a dynamic hub for members and staff
The Young Engineers Awards finalists vie for glory
Young engineers and the employers nurturing their talent will be recognised at the CIBSE Young Engineers Awards at BMA House, London, on 10 October
The challenge ahead: CIBSE’s role in leading industry innovation
Climate change, building safety and the emergence of artificial intelligence are three huge issues defining the role of the engineer. Anastasia Mylona describes these and other technical challenges for 2025-30
Made to engineer: Whitecode Consulting’s apprenticeships
Degree apprenticeships must be adopted more widely to solve the building services skills shortage, says Whitecode Consulting’s Alex Hill. He tells Alex Smith how his firm nurtures the talent of engineers while sponsoring them through university
Celebrating female engineers: International Women in Engineering Day
At an event to mark International Women in Engineering Day, CIBSE YEN London asked those taking part to name their role models