Heat network regulations are on their way, with a proposed move to a private – rather than public – sector delivery model. We’ve been here before, says the Carbon Trust’s Lucy Pemble MCIBSE, who explores the pros and cons
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Driving connections: chair of YEN Ireland
The chair of YEN Republic of Ireland brings nearly a decade of diverse engineering experience to his role, fostering connections and growth within the Irish building services community
Net zero, skills and safety dominate policy debates
The autumn political party conferences in the UK showed a commitment to skills and the built environment, says CIBSE’s Sam Baptist
Making sure homes are really decent: updates to the DHS
Proposed reforms to the Decent Homes Standard are broadly welcome, but CIBSE believes more attention must be paid to ventilation and air quality, electrical standards and overheating, says Julie Godefroy
The water in Mallorca: reducing water waste in the leisure sector
Water scarcity is one of the biggest challenges facing the Hotel sector. Anthony Hume, Director at Aecom, Hospitality Sector Lead explores how hotels can cut water use without compromising guest experience
A global challenge: decarbonising heating and cooling
International best practice can inform UK policy, technology and design for more sustainable, equitable and resilient heating and cooling systems, says CIBSE’s Anastasia Mylona
Making the future of the lighting industry brighter
The use of artificial intelligence in lighting is changing the industry rapidly. Darren Smith, specification leader at Signify UKI, explores how the technology is enhancing consumer experiences and professional workflows
Building on spending: investing in net zero
The government’s Spending Review committed £80bn to decarbonisation, but policy gaps remain around embodied carbon and skills, says CIBSE’S Anastasia Mylona
CIBSE Ireland’s role in sustainable engineering and decarbonisation
As Ireland accelerates its drive towards net zero, CIBSE Ireland chair Laura McMahon discusses key priorities, sector challenges, and her vision for a more inclusive and sustainable engineering future
Easing the gridlock with DC power
Power-grid congestion threatens the clean energy transition, but a shift to DC microgrids in buildings could help bypass bottlenecks, reduce waste and usher in the next chapter of electrification – one that’s decentralised, resilient and fit for purpose. Jacobs’ Adam Selvey reports