Engineering talent is in high demand and salaries are rising, yet skills shortages remain a major challenge. Molly Tooher-Rudd speaks with industry leaders to uncover key insights from the Hays Salary Survey 2026
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Sharper vision: CIBSE’s new brand identity
‘Inspiring people. Transforming places’ is the compelling strapline for CIBSE’s new brand identity, launched last month. To mark the refresh, we ask five CIBSE leading lights how they would inspire engineers and transform their environment
Pilot feedback readies UK NZCBS for lift-off
In the build-up to the launch of Version 1 of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, Molly Tooher-Rudd talks to its CEO, Katie Clemence-Jackson, to see how feedback from pilot projects is influencing the standard’s carbon and energy limits
Inspired by nature: the influence of biophilic design
A paper measuring the psychological impacts of biophilic design says that nature has the potential to inspire creativity and motivation in building environments. Tim Dwyer looks at the evidence from Nottingham Trent University research
Building Performance Awards 2026 shortlist: standout performers
Judges reflect on the increased use of data and AI among entries for the 2026 CIBSE Building Performance Awards. Alex Smith highlights their comments at the recent shortlisting
Targeted protection: smoke control survey
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
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