Category: Opinion

Automation of simple M&E tasks will free up engineers to develop innovative zero carbon designs, argue CIBSE’s Carl Collins and Jagannatha Reddy

We will emerge from lockdown to a sense of déjà vu. Covid-19 has not changed targets to cut carbon emissions by 2050 or the need to improve building safety. Hywel Davies considers how these ambitions interact

After taking up a senior sustainability post in Dubai, Farah Naz explains how the Emirate was open to female engineers in lead roles

Confusion is rife about what Building Regulations require and what government guidance suggests. Hywel Davies explores the role of Approved Documents and the responsibility for satisfying requirements of the Building Regulations

Disclosure of energy performance is coming. Julie Godefroy says now is the time to get ahead of the curve and contribute to CIBSE energy benchmarks and showcase developments and existing buildings

The draft Building Safety Bill sets out new requirements for professional competence. Hywel Davies considers proposals in the draft framework

More environmental rigour is needed to support the government’s rhetoric on deregulating planning while ensuring standards, says Julie Godefroy

The UK has had a housing shortage for some time. Hywel Davies looks at proposals to increase provision and possible unintended consequences

The net zero challenge focuses on cutting energy and carbon, but buildings could have a positive impact on the environment, says Aecom’s Dave Cheshire

The Building Safety Bill sets the stage for the most fundamental reform of regulations relating to the construction and operation of buildings in two generations. Hywel Davies says it will lead to radical change for all