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

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

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