Now is the time to respond to four key consultations that will determine heat and energy efficiency rules for years to come. Julie Godefroy summarises CIBSE’s input
Author: mollytooherrudd
Will changes to the delivery of heat networks take us back to the future?
Heat network regulations are on their way, with a proposed move to a private – rather than public – sector delivery model. We’ve been here before, says the Carbon Trust’s Lucy Pemble MCIBSE, who explores the pros and cons
Retrofit reality: achieving a 5.5 Star NABERS UK rating
The star performer in the NABERS UK ratings scheme is not a gleaming new office scheme, but the 1960s office of consultant engineer Watkins Payne, which has a forensic approach to energy efficiency. Alex Smith highlights its approach
Setting the standard for social housing
Social housing retrofits can meet the upcoming UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, but the costs are high, says ECD Architects’ Loreana Padron, based on a 48-homes Cambridge City Council pilot delivered by the practice
The essential guide for domestic heating design
The new edition of the Domestic heating design guide is critical for designers of heating and hot-water systems in owner-occupied homes, says Andy Mathews
Hard truths behind the energy transition
Building services engineers are eager to decarbonise, but need upskilling if they are to move from fossil fuels to clean energy, according to a new survey by CIBSE Journal and Eaton. Andy Pearson reports on the findings
Stepping up: Hays Salary Survey 2026
Engineering talent is in high demand and salaries are rising, yet skills shortages remain a major challenge. Molly Tooher-Rudd speaks with industry leaders to uncover key insights from the Hays Salary Survey 2026
Bridging the heat pump efficiency divide
Real-world analysis of domestic heat pump installations has identified underlying reasons for system underperformance. Alex Smith looks at the study paper’s recommendations, which the authors say could reduce household’s annual energy costs by 26%
A critical year for building safety
UK government proposals for a single construction regulator raise questions over how professional institutions will need to adapt to a whole-system approach. Sam Baptist looks ahead at a key year for building safety
Sharper vision: CIBSE’s new brand identity
‘Inspiring people. Transforming places’ is the compelling strapline for CIBSE’s new brand identity, launched last month. To mark the refresh, we ask five CIBSE leading lights how they would inspire engineers and transform their environment