A safer future for NHS estates

The complexity of hospital estates makes it particularly challenging for NHS Trusts to meet the requirements of the Building Safety Act. The NHS has issued guidance in response, and published key resources around competency and the golden thread

International rescue: China’s route to decarbonisation

To share best practice on decarbonisation and climate resilience, CIBSE has just held knowledge-sharing face-to-face workshops organised by the Chinese government. Anastasia Mylona reports on learnings for both sides

Driving change: CIBSE at COP29

COP29 offered the opportunity for CIBSE to advance net zero and climate-resilient practices. Anastasia Mylona shares her experience in Baku, Azerbaijan, where she spoke about the importance of passive cooling in a warming world

Healthier cities: the importance of walkability

Urban design is shifting towards creating liveable, walkable cities that prioritise health and sustainability. Buro Happold’s Kathryn Woolley explains how biophilic design and active travel is creating healthier and more resilient urban spaces

How to beat the heat

As UK summer heatwaves bring prolonged extreme temperatures, managing home overheating has become a national priority. Dr Zoe De Grussa had the opportunity to share CIBSE’s advice on staying cool on national TV and radio

Building safety: why competence is key

The Building Safety Act introduces new requirements for engineers to demonstrate competence on the buildings on which they work. CIBSE President Elect Vince Arnold FCIBSE discusses the initiatives by CIBSE and others to raise standards

Optimising performance with smarter ventilation

Partnerships between FMs, digital consultants and ventilation suppliers have the potential to achieve smarter systems that increase energy efficiency, while ensuring a safe and healthy indoor environment, says Breathing Buildings’ Louise McHugh