The rules around fire protection for fire and smoke dampers need to be interpreted accurately to ensure appropriate measures are taken. A survey by Advanced Air and CIBSE Journal reveals engineers’ real-life specifications. David Blackman reports
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Piloting the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
The highly anticipated UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is set to launch in early 2026, after a year of feedback from more than 200 pilot projects. At a recent CIBSE conference, engineers shared the lessons that have been instrumental to defining the Standard’s final version. Molly Tooher-Rudd reports
Engineering responsible AI: sustainable digital infrastructure
A landmark report by the National Engineering Policy Centre provides a blueprint for sustainable digital infrastructure. Anastasia Mylona explains why CIBSE engineers have a key role to play in minimising AI’s environmental impact
Building foundations: launching the UKNZCBS
The first version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is a clear, credible standard that will empower the industry to build better, smarter and greener, says AtkinsRéalis’ Tom Tang, who has been working on the initiative for the past two years
Avoiding the trap: embodied carbon and low-GWP heat pumps
Research by Max Fordham shows that air source heat pumps with low global warming potential refrigerant risk being penalised under current calculation methods for embodied carbon. The firm’s Lia Minty discusses how upfront carbon differs according to refrigerant type and proposes a fairer methodology
30 years of success and inspiration: CIBSE Young Engineers Awards
The triumphant 30th Young Engineers Awards was a fitting tribute to co-founders Tim Dwyer and Ewen Rose, who announced that they would be stepping down as host and head judge of the annual awards
Rethinking hospital ventilation
UK hospitals must take a hybrid approach to ventilation if they are to achieve infection resilience and net zero carbon goals while also minimising costs, according to Frank Mills at a recent CIBSE Healthcare Group event. Tim Dwyer reports
Driving connections: chair of YEN Ireland
The chair of YEN Republic of Ireland brings nearly a decade of diverse engineering experience to his role, fostering connections and growth within the Irish building services community
Making the grade: specifying ventilation systems
Filter selection can have a large impact on a building’s energy use and indoor air quality, so it’s essential that designers use the latest guidance when specifying ventilation systems, says ARM Environments’ Adam Taylor
Leeds office achieves 5-Star NABERS UK Energy Rating
The 11&12 Wellington Place office development in Leeds has made history by becoming the first new building in the UK to achieve a 5-star NABERS UK energy rating. For the engineering team, it’s just the beginning, as they push for even greater efficiencies to future-proof the investment