The challenges of electrification are surmountable by managing demand and optimising energy use. Chris Worboys, with help from Luke Osborne, explains how, ahead of their presentation at CIBSE Build2Peform Live
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Lighting the path: interview with SLL president Helen Loomes
Innovation, sustainability, and health and wellbeing will take centre stage during Helen Loomes’ term as President of the Society of Light and Lighting. Molly Tooher-Rudd hears about her plans for the year, which include two new lighting events
Who’s standing up to inequality?
As International Women’s Day again raises awareness of discrimination, Molly Tooher-Rudd looks at what companies and CIBSE Inclusivity Panels are doing to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
On a mission: interview with Mike Burton
CIBSE’s current Building Performance Engineer of the Year, Mike Burton, wants to ensure everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential as a building services engineer, whatever their background. By Alex Smith
Lethal presence: the scourge of asbestos
Asbestos was a common insulation material in building services until the 1970s, and is an acute risk for those involved in the demolition or refurbishment of plantrooms. Robert Dwyer works with Mesothelioma UK to raise awareness of its dangers in the building services industry
Alison Crompton: breaking down the barriers to zero carbon homes
The recent Building for 2050 report identifies key steps that need to be taken to overcome the challenges of developing low carbon homes. Co-author Alison Crompton answers questions about its findings
Why it’s time to talk about mental health
Understanding and addressing mental health within building services is essential. Three experienced professionals in the industry share their advice for integrating mental health support and policy in the workplace. Molly Tooher-Rudd reports
Measuring up for net zero: interview with David Partridge
As one of the most prominent figures in property, David Partridge is in an ideal position to oversee the governance of the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard and ensure a definition for net zero is embraced by those who develop, own and build real estate. Alex Smith reports
Derek Clements-Croome: an intelligent standpoint
The CIBSE Intelligent Buildings Group was founded in 2006 by Professor Derek Clements-Croome FCIBSE. He speaks to co-opted chair Dr Yangang Xing about how the group has evolved to meet the needs of building occupants and the wider environment
Interview with Raphael Amajuoyi: ‘Get involved and work hard’
The Presidential theme for CIBSE’s 125th anniversary year is ‘Inspire the next generation’. Erato Vasileiou talks to CIBSE Young Engineer of the Year Raphael Amajuoyi about his role models, and the importance of networking and hard work in his burgeoning career