Gypsum-based systems may be wrongly specified for smoke shafts in high-rise buildings, as they are not tested for critical pressure and leakage conditions. Alex Smith summarises guidance issued by the smoke control industry
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Joining the conversation at the InstallerSHOW
CIBSE hosted its own platform at the event in Birmingham, curating the Build2Perform theatre. Molly Tooher-Rudd and Alex Smith report on the expert-led panels and powerful calls for higher standards from across the three days
Weathering the heat: CIBSE Weather Data
CIBSE’s latest Weather Data Set enables designers to much more accurately model potential overheating in their buildings, helping them to provide comfortable spaces with minimum mechanical cooling. Zoe De Grussa reports
The rise of the machines: 2025 CIBSE Technical Symposium
Artificial intelligence was among the topics that grabbed the attention of delegates on day two of the Technical Symposium, with speakers stressing the importance of human oversight as the sector balances innovation with real-world climate challenges. Molly Tooher-Rudd and Alex Smith report
Air levels: passing the embodied carbon test
A review of a hybrid and active ventilation system in a secondary school aims to highlight the embodied carbon impacts of choosing one ventilation strategy over another. Mat Naccarato, of Savills Earth, describes the method and key learnings
Living proof: regenerative design approaches
Regenerative design takes inspiration from nature to heat, cool and purify buildings. Aecom’s Dave Cheshire explores real-world examples where natural systems are replacing conventional HVAC practices
Heat in transition: decarbonisation of heating
Experts laid out the case for accelerating the move from gas boilers to heat pumps at the CIBSE Decarbonisation of Heating and Cooling conference last month. Molly Tooher-Rudd reports
Easing the gridlock with DC power
Power-grid congestion threatens the clean energy transition, but a shift to DC microgrids in buildings could help bypass bottlenecks, reduce waste and usher in the next chapter of electrification – one that’s decentralised, resilient and fit for purpose. Jacobs’ Adam Selvey reports
Community impact: celebrating CIBSE volunteers
During Volunteers’ Week, CIBSE highlights the role played by its volunteers in advancing the Institution’s work. Leon Markwell shares how volunteering has helped him give back to the profession while learning, connecting, and supporting the next generation
Keeping the bar high: CIBSE’s new competency framework
Under the Building Safety Act, building services engineers must demonstrate competence when working on higher-risk buildings. Dr Anastasia Mylona explains how CIBSE has created a competency framework for members working in the sector
