CIBSE NEWS Working together to build a better future CIBSE President Kevin Mitchell and his ASHRAE counterpart share a passion for developing engineers The Morpheus Hotel won the Innovation Award in 2019 Nine categories to enter in SFE Faade awards Entry is now open for the Faade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards. Held by the Society of Faade Engineering (SFE), the awards recognise and reward excellence and achievements in faade engineering, raising the profile of this discipline. There are nine award categories, covering UK and international projects, product, and young faade engineer. The full list is: UK Project of the Year New Build UK Project of the Year Innovation in Faade Design UK Project of the Year Sustainability Project of the Year Refurbishment Young Faade Engineer of the Year International Project of the Year New Build International Project of the Year Innovation in Faade Design International Project of the Year Sustainability Product of the Year The awards are being co-located with Zak at the Zak World of Faades London conference on 3 November, and the deadline for entries has been extended to 17 June. For more information and to enter, visit www.sfecompetition.org Kevin Mitchell FCIBSE, the CIBSE President, met with ASHRAE President Mick Schwedler in May, to discuss their goals for the year ahead, and how the two organisations can continue to work and support each other and their members internationally. CIBSE and ASHRAE have a long-standing relationship and are eager to explore avenues for collaboration and mutual support. The themes underpinning Schwedlers presidential year are Personal growth. Global impact. Feed the roots as outlined in his inaugural address. They focus on ASHRAEs role in helping people foster connections for personal and professional growth, and supporting the development of future industry professionals. Mitchell is also committed to inspiring and supporting the next generation in solving the technical and scientic challenges of today. He said: It was an absolute pleasure to welcome President Schwedler to London to discuss our numerous areas of common interest, our shared values, and our commitment to work together to further the art and science of building services engineering. Schwedler added: ASHRAEs theme of Feed the roots lines up directly with President Mitchells call to pay it forward. CIBSE and ASHRAE continue to build upon Nominations for officers, Board members and Council members New CIBSE ofcers, Board members and Council members take ofce from the AGM in May each year. The CIBSE Board is the governing body of the Institution. It is made up of the seven ofcers (President, president-elect, three vice-presidents, honorary treasurer and immediate past president) and ve elected members. The vice-presidents and honorary treasurer are appointed by the Board, but the president-elect and board member positions are subject to election if there are more candidates than vacancies. The Council of the Institution is a much larger consultative body, which advises the Board on CIBSE policy. It includes several elected members, in addition to representatives of all regions, societies, groups and standing committees. There are usually three vacancies for candidates each year as the elected members rotate through their three-year term. CIBSE members are invited to propose candidates for the positions of presidentelect, Board members and Council members to take ofce at the AGM in May 2023. All suggestions received will be considered by the CIBSE Nominations Panel, and the Board will consider the panels advice before deciding which candidates their strategic partnership, to create and deliver a collaborative roadmap that serves their respective memberships and the wider public in building a safer, more sustainable future. Joint initiatives include working to accelerate the progression of digital technologies, virtual design, and construction to improve the resilience of buildings and health of occupants. The two organisations uphold a reciprocal membership agreement, which has been in place since 2007. This recognises the similarities in competence and experience requirements outlined within the membership criteria of both organisations. Mick Schwedler (left) and Kevin Mitchell to recommend for the vacancies. Any candidates nominated to the panel but not recommended by the Board may also choose to go forward for election, subject to obtaining the support of 10 corporate members, in which case a ballot will be held. Members may put themselves forward for consideration or suggest colleagues who are willing to be considered and who meet the eligibility requirements. Further information on the process, role descriptions and eligibility requirements can be found on the CIBSE website at www.cibse.org/nominations, along with the nominations form that must be completed for all candidates who are put forward for consideration. To meet the timescales required, all suggestions must be received at the CIBSE ofces by 9 August. 10 June 2022 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE June 22 pp10-12 CIBSE News.indd 10 27/05/2022 18:06