City smog fog

Opportunity NOx: Testing standards for air filters

There is now one global testing procedure and classification system for particle air filters – which should have a positive impact on urban air quality…

August 2017
Smoke in corridor

Preview: Smoke control, CIBSE Guide E Fire Safety Engineering

The latest version of CIBSE Guide E Fire Safety Engineering highlights the importance of smoke control in high-rise buildings. MKA Fire MD and Guide E chair…

July 2017
BIM model Wharfedale Hospital

Embedding BIM into the FM solution at Wharfedale Hospital

A retrofitted BIM model can transform the way maintenance is planned and undertaken. BAM’s Phil Palmer explains how the contractor used BIM at Wharfedale Hospital…

July 2017
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Using TM59 to assess overheating risk in homes

CIBSE’s new guidance to assess overheating risk in homes is timely, as UK summer temperatures soar. Liza Young finds out why TM59 is a must-read…

July 2017
Industrial fire control system.

Key issues: CIBSE Guide E Fire Safety Engineering (2017)

The latest version of CIBSE Guide E Fire Safety Engineering highlights key areas of responsibility for services engineers. MKA Fire MD and Guide E chair…

June 2017

Tiers for fears: How to ensure data centres keep companies flying

The meltdown of British Airway’s IT systems, after a power-supply failure, demonstrates how critical data centres are to business operations. Andy Pearson looks at levels…

June 2017
CIBSE Journal June 2017 Chicago chiller

A Chicago thriller – chiller replacement

Replacing a district cooling system with chillers required a helicopter to lift new plant into a tiny room 200 metres above Chicago. Cyclone Energy Group’s…

June 2017
CIBSE Journal June 2017 evaporative cooling

Making the case for evaporative cooling

Evaporative cooling can save energy when used in the right climate. AEI’s James Falconer looks at the technology in Hong Kong, Las Vegas and London,…

June 2017
CIBSE Journal June 2017 Beijing smog NOx

Beijing’s burning issue – reducing boiler NOx emissions

Tough limits on boiler NOx emissions have been introduced to tackle Beijing’s smog. Dr Gregory Zdaniuk, Joël Moreau and Lu Liu look at one retrofit’s…

June 2017
CIBSE Journal May 2017 Royal Academy

Academy reward – heating London’s Royal Academy

London’s Royal Academy has a masterplan to transform its historic estate. Andrew Brister reveals how new rooftop heating plant ensures services are fit for the…

May 2017
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