CIBSE has unveiled a five-year strategy that aims to empower its members to deliver outstanding outcomes for society and the planet.
CIBSE’s ambition is to grow and raise the profile of its global membership while promoting the highest standards of professionalism. The strategy aims to harness members’ expertise to drive collaboration and shape policy, said the institution.
CIBSE CEO Ruth Carter said: ‘We are entering the most progressive and important chapter in our history. Our strategy defines our direction in leading change, setting global standards and empowering our members to deliver world-class, sustainable and future-ready buildings.’
Lifelong learning is a key part of the strategy, according to CIBSE, which will provide training on decarbonisation, regenerative and regenerative design, focusing on the future health and resilience of buildings.
The strategy sets out clear, measurable targets to strengthen our existing global network, ensuring members have the tools, connections and influence they need to succeed.
The CIBSE 2025-2030 strategy has four themes: supporting the global community; championing the profession; delivering outstanding technical professionalism; and engineering the future (see below).
Carter said: ‘The strategy sets out clear, measurable targets to strengthen our existing global network, ensuring members have the tools, connections and influence they need to succeed.’
CIBSE Membership has reached a record high – with more than 23,000 professionals across 95 countries, making it the fastest-growing professional engineering institution (PEI) in the past six years. Every day on average, 1.3 technical or networking events are held by CIBSE Groups, Regions and Societies, somewhere in the world.
Carter explained: ‘Our vision is to be the most progressive, dynamic and trusted voice in building services engineering, championing excellence in delivering net zero, safety, health and wellbeing, and building performance.’
CIBSE has published a number of technical guides over the past 12 months including important new guidance on the rapidly evolving subject of embodied carbon.
TM65 was developed for the UK market but, because of international interest, it has now been adapted for Australia and New Zealand, North America and now UAE/MENA.
Carter said: ‘Global recognition of CIBSE’s knowledge is evidence of our technical expertise and international adaptation of the model will ensure that wherever our members work, they have access to trusted, regionally appropriate knowledge.
‘The strategy defines more than growth – it’s about shaping the future of our industry and the world it serves.’
In 2024, CIBSE accredited 28 academic programmes, nine universities in the UK and one in China, and approved seven training and development schemes, assessed 376 apprentices and delivered CPD to more than 2,700 learners worldwide.
Carter said: ‘Our strategy sets a clear commitment to continue to grow and support lifelong learning.’ She said CIBSE had taken a huge leap forward with its move to Farringdon at the end of 2024.
‘Our vision is to create a world-class skills centre for CIBSE Members and the wider built environment community in the heart of London.’ Opening its doors in early 2026, the skills centre will be a centre for innovation, collaboration and learning for CIBSE’s ‘global built environment community’.
Carter added: ‘We are seeking supporters to help bring this vision to life. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of something transformative, not just for CIBSE, but the entire industry.’
If you would like to support the campaign, contact Robert Astick at rastick@cibse.org.
To read the CIBSE Strategy visit: www.cibse.org/strategy
CIBSE Strategy 2025-30
Supporting the global community
Foster a global community, creating opportunities and promoting the highest
standards of professionalism. CIBSE aims to grow its membership and continue
to elevate the profile of members and the profession globally.
Championing the profession
Continue to shape policy, drive collaboration and shape the future of the built
environment. Elevating the reputation of members and their impact.
Delivering outstanding technical professionalism
Support lifelong competence and learning, embed circular economy principles,
lead on decarbonisation and regenerative design.
Engineering the future
Provide technical knowledge that embeds health, wellbeing and resilience in
buildings, while leading on technical requirements, standards and training.