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Altecnic SATK32 Heat Interface Unit (HIU)
Intelligent heating and hot water control for modern buildings
Why generic CAD tools aren’t enough: the case for specialist MEP design solutions
Specialist MEP tools such as Stabicad integrate localised, UK-specific calculation engines directly into the design interface
Countdown to regulation: new heat network standards
A new regulatory framework, due in January 2026, will require all heat networks to meet minimum technical standards. A recent CIBSE conference looked at the…
Clarifying fire safety: understanding new standards
The updated BS 9991:2024 ushers in a new era of fire safety design for high-rise flats, with guidance on escape staircases, open-plan spaces, evacuation lifts,…
International rescue: China’s route to decarbonisation
To share best practice on decarbonisation and climate resilience, CIBSE has just held knowledge-sharing face-to-face workshops organised by the Chinese government. Anastasia Mylona reports on…
How ready are UK buildings for heat pumps?
How ready are UK buildings for heat pumps? A new study analysing the performance of existing boilers challenges assumptions about the need for radiator upgrades and…
Air of excitement: air quality award shortlist
Ahead of the 2025 CIBSE Building Performance Awards, we review the shortlist for the Product or Innovation – Air Quality Award
Beware double standards: pressurisation design and expansion vessel sizing
There are two standards for pressurisation design and expansion vessel sizing, which is causing confusion that threatens performance, says Spirotech’s Steve Simmonds
Driving for efficiency: analysing HVAC performance
By monitoring and analysing the performance of motor drives in HVAC equipment, ABB’s Richard Gee says building managers can identify opportunities for energy efficiency quick wins
British Land’s heat pump retrofit at York House
The adoption of energy management standards has been key to enabling British Land to target net zero carbon by 2030 and begin the energy transition…
CIBSE head office: first steps to decarbonisation
Providing value for staff and members while demonstrating an affordable path to net zero is at the heart of the strategy for CIBSE’s new office,…
Light2Perform: treading a circular path
As the lighting industry increasingly focuses on circularity and repair, an expert panel at Light2Perform discussed opportunities and challenges













