Focusing on the individual impact a person will have in building services is a sure-fire way of attracting young people to the industry, according to Graduate of the Year Francesca James, whose winning presentation was one of the highlights of the 2023 Young Engineers Awards
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Get ready for CIBSE Build2Perform Live 2023
The building services industry’s premier event includes, for the first time, the Light2Perform symposium and CABE’s Building Environment Live. Alex Smith picks out some highlights from the packed two days of discussions and learning
‘Design and build will have to change’: impact of the building safety regulations
The Building Safety Regulator tells CIBSE’s golden thread event that design and build contracts in their current state cannot be used for higher-risk buildings. Molly Tooher-Rudd looks at how the procurement route will have to evolve to comply with new regulations
Top of the class: the Young Engineers Awards shortlist
The Undegraduate of the Year award is a new addition to the 2023 CIBSE Young Engineers Awards. Meet the shortlisted contenders, plus those who have made the cut for Graduate of the Year and Apprentice of the Year
CIBSE Ireland: Collaboration, innovation and progress
The CIBSE Ireland Region is committed to inclusivity, professional development and collaborative growth. Chair Stephen Weir MCIBSE highlights the region’s successes, including the workshare initiative that allows engineers to switch between contractors and consultants
What the awards data reveals
The quality of data submitted alongside project entries for CIBSE’s Building Performance Awards improves each year. Julie Godefroy analyses the 2023 entries and signposts potential information requirements for the future
Lighting the path: interview with SLL president Helen Loomes
Innovation, sustainability, and health and wellbeing will take centre stage during Helen Loomes’ term as President of the Society of Light and Lighting. Molly Tooher-Rudd hears about her plans for the year, which include two new lighting events
Pipe dream or reality: true value engineering
Value engineering at an early stage will ensure the focus is not just on costs, but also on a better design outcome. This was the conclusion of an expert panel discussion sponsored by Geberit. Amanda Birch reports
Connecting to country: the Boola Katitjin building in Western Australia
The Boola Katitjin building breaks boundaries with its radical timber design and innovative engineering. Andy Pearson finds out how the project team achieved a 6-Star Green Star rating by working with the bush environment
Leading the line: interview with CIBSE President Adrian Catchpole
To ensure engineers can meet net zero challenges while adhering to the building safety regime, CIBSE President Adrian Catchpole FCIBSE is launching bold initiatives to increase competency, tackle poor procurement and attract talent to the industry. Alex Smith reports