Technical
Direct vs indirect HIUs: understanding the difference
Heat Interface Units are used in communal and district heating systems to transfer heat from a central…
July 2026
Work smarter, build better – how automation is transforming mechanical engineers
Brad Freeman, MEP Solutions Specialist at Trimble explores some of the digital tools available to help engineers…
July 2026
The power of three
New CIBSE President Nick Mead joins fellow presidents Andy Sneyd and Stephen Hodder to discuss how institutions can encourage the professions to break out of…
July 2015
Exposing the underground
The mass of underground services buried beneath our streets is a major hurdle to creating smart, resilient cities, say Nicole Metje and Dexter Hunt, who…
June 2015
Street smart
Local electrical power networks have the potential to slash household energy bills by half, but are being held in check by regulations on domestic energy…
June 2015
For those about to dock
The installation of PV panels means more UK homes are moving from AC to DC generation. This makes electrical distribution more efficient, says Ian Billington,…
June 2015
Urban reality
Passive design for new London homes is being thwarted by external noise and the desire for glazing. Ashley Bateson says MVHR and shading are the…
May 2015