The draft Heat Network Technical Standard (TS1) features new minimum technical requirements that will focus on water quality, pressure, resilience, insulation and equipment condition. FairHeat’s Charlie Davies looks at how the new formal standard will impact heat networks
Category: Opinion
Member support: the CIBSE Benevolent fund
Chair of the CIBSE Benevolent Fund committee Kevin Kelly FCIBSE highlights the essential role of the fund, and how you can do your bit to support fellow members
Building foundations: launching the UKNZCBS
The first version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is a clear, credible standard that will empower the industry to build better, smarter and greener, says AtkinsRéalis’ Tom Tang, who has been working on the initiative for the past two years
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