The rules around fire protection for fire and smoke dampers need to be interpreted accurately to ensure appropriate measures are taken. A survey by Advanced Air and CIBSE Journal reveals engineers’ real-life specifications. David Blackman reports
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Piloting the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
The highly anticipated UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is set to launch in early 2026, after a year of feedback from more than 200 pilot projects. At a recent CIBSE conference, engineers shared the lessons that have been instrumental to defining the Standard’s final version. Molly Tooher-Rudd reports
30 years of success and inspiration: CIBSE Young Engineers Awards
The triumphant 30th Young Engineers Awards was a fitting tribute to co-founders Tim Dwyer and Ewen Rose, who announced that they would be stepping down as host and head judge of the annual awards
Rethinking hospital ventilation
UK hospitals must take a hybrid approach to ventilation if they are to achieve infection resilience and net zero carbon goals while also minimising costs, according to Frank Mills at a recent CIBSE Healthcare Group event. Tim Dwyer reports
Making the grade: specifying ventilation systems
Filter selection can have a large impact on a building’s energy use and indoor air quality, so it’s essential that designers use the latest guidance when specifying ventilation systems, says ARM Environments’ Adam Taylor
Rising to the challenge: young engineers design competition
Early career engineers gathered for the first CIBSE Journal IEQ Design Challenge, in partnership with Zehnder, exploring ways to design spaces for health, comfort and sustainability. Molly Tooher-Rudd reports
Moving with the times: CIBSE updates Guide D Transportation in Buildings
The latest update to Guide D Transportation in Buildings coincided with the launch of the Society of Vertical Transportation, which gives its members greater professional recognition for their work in the sector
Engineering a sustainable stay: how net zero impacts hotel design
With 24/7 operation, intensive energy demands and frequent refurbishments, hotels are among the toughest buildings to decarbonise. Given that the upcoming UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard has sector carbon limits, Molly Tooher-Rudd looks at the challenges of achieving net zero hotels
30 under 30 2025
CIBSE Global YEN introduces its 30 under 30 for 2025, showcasing the the best and brightest young engineers
Future focus: CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year 2024
Winner of the CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year 2024 Helen Meutermans reflects on her journey and shares advice for the next generation