The construction and HVAC industries have a central role to play in adopting a circular economy approach to ensure we meet our net zero obligations and manage F-gas refrigerant supply sustainably.
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Part L vs Part F – Battle of the regulations
With indoor air quality being of increasing concern, there are innovative solutions that can be deployed to reduce the amount of pollutants entering buildings without increasing energy consumption.
Healthy buildings standards: how to comply with them
What solutions you can deploy that are recommended by healthy building standards for improving indoor air quality.
Lighting the way for low energy illumination
Despite the prevalence of LEDs, lighting still makes up a substantial proportion of energy use in buildings. Guests at the latest CIBSE Journal roundtable discussed how operational and embodied energy use could be further reduced by smarter design and a circular approach to components
What regs revisions mean for zero carbon
New Approved Documents on energy use, ventilation and overheating are intended to be stepping stones towards zero carbon buildings. Julie Godefroy highlights their impact and where regulatory improvements can be made
How to make it as a female engineer in UAE
After taking up a senior sustainability post in Dubai, Farah Naz explains how the Emirate was open to female engineers in lead roles
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