To mark 125 years since the formation of the Institute of Heating and Ventilation, we are asking today’s CIBSE Societies what the future may hold for engineers. First in the series is Carl Collins, who writes on behalf of the Society of Digital Engineering
Category: Opinion
All change
New legislation governing the construction sector is passing through parliament and will have far-reaching implications. Hywel Davies explores the changes
Use waste energy to decarbonise energy grids
Using heat networks to share waste heat and store surplus renewable energy will take pressure off the Grid and offer the UK a cost-effective route to net zero, says SAV Systems’ Lars Fabricius
Reduce energy demand to secure power for the people
While the UK’s energy security strategy puts nuclear and fossil fuels back in the mix, Julie Godefroy laments a lack of ambition around energy efficiency
Significant revisions to Building Safety Bill
The government has introduced a package of amendments to the bill currently making its way through parliament. Hywel Davies looks at the changes
The importance of defining net zero
An agreed set of net zero definitions is essential if the construction and property industry is to design consistently high-performing buildings. Julie Godefroy says a new initiative will provide more clarity for members
A time to regulate?
With increasing attention being paid to cybersecurity across all areas of the economy, the government is consulting on the standards, structure and regulation of the cybersecurity profession. Hywel Davies considers the implications for Journal readers
To automate we must accommodate the ideas of others
Automation in building services will continue to thrive, says XCO2’s Aidan Kelly, but only if engineers collaborate and share knowledge through industry hackathons and bodies such as the Society of Digital Engineering
Live and kicking
CIBSE is planning an extensive schedule of events for 2022 – both in-person and online. Simon Parker focuses on some of the highlights and reveals plans for the industry’s first Building Services Week this autumn
What regs revisions mean for zero carbon
New Approved Documents on energy use, ventilation and overheating are intended to be stepping stones towards zero carbon buildings. Julie Godefroy highlights their impact and where regulatory improvements can be made