After taking up a senior sustainability post in Dubai, Farah Naz explains how the Emirate was open to female engineers in lead roles
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Regulations and guidance
Confusion is rife about what Building Regulations require and what government guidance suggests. Hywel Davies explores the role of Approved Documents and the responsibility for satisfying requirements of the Building Regulations
The big reveal
Disclosure of energy performance is coming. Julie Godefroy says now is the time to get ahead of the curve and contribute to CIBSE energy benchmarks and showcase developments and existing buildings
Power and the glory: Young Engineers Awards winners
Two female electrical engineers were the big winners at the Young Engineer Awards, with Aecom’s Jennifer Cox named CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year and Megan Whitbread winning the inaugural Apprentice of the Year Award. Alex Smith watched the winning presentations
Best practice for system maintenance
Scott James, Director at Viega, discusses the importance of ensuring building service systems are not only installed and commissioned correctly but also maintained appropriately to prevent contamination, corrosion and shortened lifespans of the pipework
Responding to an emergency: Building Performance Awards judging
The 2020 Building Performance Awards’ shortlist showcases the people and companies that are doing the most to head off a climate emergency by delivering safe and comfortable low-energy buildings. Alex Smith reports
Viega’s megapress provides ideal solution for the needs of the National Gallery
The Megapress connection technology has been chosen for a section of pipe relocation work at The National Gallery
Specialist solutions for demanding environments
The factors to consider when choosing pipe fittings and connectors
Roundtable: the importance and appropriateness of material selection when specifying pipework
Appropriate material selection for pipework is essential if HVAC systems are to be fully optimised. At a roundtable sponsored by Geberit, experts from across the supply chain discuss the current issues around pipework specification. Amanda Birch reports
Bucking the cistern: using condensate for flushing toilets
The Encore cistern diverts air con condensate from a waste pipe to the toilet flush – a brilliantly simple idea that’s won a CIBSE energy-saving product award. Amanda Birch reports