Standardising energy data is essential to accurately assess relative building performance. Julie Godefroy compares data from previous CIBSE award winners with the latest energy use targets and introduces a new awards submission form that aims to maximise the value of data
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Leading the heat revolution: Interview with Karen Boswell
Karen Boswell OBE joined Baxi Heating as managing director during a time of significant change for the heating industry. She tells Alex Smith how the boiler manufacturer plans to lead the transition to low carbon heating and become carbon neutral by 2030
Buro Happold takes CIBSE Building Performance Champion crown
Engineer wins four CIBSE Building Performance Awards, including Public Use Building of the Year and Consultant of the Year (over 300 employees)
Out of the ordinary: Covid Achievement Awards
The Covid Achievement Awards recognise those who have responded to the challenge of making people and buildings safe during the pandemic
Hays 2021 salary survey
Despite the pandemic, salaries across the building services sector rose last year, according to the Hays Salary Survey. While engineers’ prime concern now is job security, two-thirds will look to move in the next 12 months. David Blackman reports
Welcome to the team: helping workers feel less remote
The Covid-19 pandemic has meant graduates and new starters no longer have the opportunity to learn from colleagues and mentors in the real world. Firms have adapted by instigating remote online sessions, but what is the best way to replicate real-life learning? Phil Lattimore reports
Tom Hopton interview: the new norm must be smarter
CIBSE Engineer of the Year Tom Hopton spent 2020 looking at how data could help building owners respond to the upheaval caused by Covid-19. He tells Alex Smith how analytics is boosting the performance of buildings while responding to the needs of occupants
Highlights from Build2Perform 2020
Achieving net-zero carbon was one of the key themes at the CIBSE Build2Perform online conference, alongside building safety, Brexit and minimising the risk of Covid-19. Alex Smith, Liza Young and Phil Lattimore hear how engineers are responding to a changing landscape
Engineers respond to the climate emergency
As more and more organisations signup to Building Services Engineers Declare Climate and Biodiversity Emergency, seven signatories explain the movement’s significance
Rising to the challenge: CIBSE Building Performance Awards shortlist revealed
Shortlist shows focus on designing and operating high-performing buildings that will help governments meet stringent carbon-reduction targets