What is really limiting heat pump deployment? Tim Dwyer looks at barriers and opportunities after considering research and evidence presented at the government’s recent heat pump symposium
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Roundtable: overcoming barriers to building fire safety
Seven industry experts came together to discuss the challenges of the building fire safety regime in CIBSE Journal’s latest roundtable, sponsored by BSB Dampers. Phil Lattimore outlines the key areas of debate
New Hall Locomotion museum: On track for carbon savings
The award-winning Locomotion New Hall proves that protecting the world’s most significant railway heritage doesn’t require high-energy HVAC. Andy Pearson reports
Speaking as one: 2026 Technical Symposium
Researchers, industry leaders and policy-makers at the 2026 CIBSE Technical Symposium highlighted the urgent need for integrated building services, where air quality, safety and data-driven optimisation take centre stage alongside carbon reduction
Leading the charge: Ruth Carter’s CIBSE milestones
In five years, Ruth Carter has moved CIBSE from the suburbs to the heart of London, and turned the Institution into a dynamic, global force. As CIBSE’s new Skills Hub opens this month, Alex Smith talks to Carter about why she is so committed to driving professional excellence in the UK and beyond
Building Performance Award winners 2026
The projects, products and people setting the benchmarks for excellence in building services engineering
30 under 30: Engineering Hong Kong’s vertical cities
In Hong Kong’s humid, high-density environment, a new generation of engineers is pioneering integrated solutions for the region’s vertical cities. Three of CIBSE’s current 30 under 30 engineers answer questions on decarbonising the thriving metropolis
Designing with light: LG23, design, creativity and compliance
A new guide sets out to help practitioners navigate the evolving demands of architectural lighting design. Jeff Shaw FSLL, author of the guide, outlines its key aspects, which balance creativity, compliance and responsibility
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
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