The Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme aims to improve heat network performance, but Whitecode Consulting’s Jason Tramontano argues that it could lead to Gateway 2-style bottlenecks and project delays
Author: mollytooherrudd
Gateway to growth: the Greater Bay Area
As China’s Greater Bay Area evolves into an integrated metropolis of 87 million people, CIBSE is strengthening its regional Hong Kong ties to ensure chartered engineers are at the forefront of this economic expansion
Engineering leadership: YEN Hong Kong chair John Wong
Chair of YEN Hong Kong John Wong is committed to developing young engineers, strengthening industry collaboration and advancing professional growth through YEN
Spring statements: future of heat and energy efficiency
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
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