CIBSE News

Article category: News
Published on: 28 Oct 26

New Warm Homes Loan Scheme aims to make low-carbon home upgrades more affordable

The UK Government’s new Warm Homes Loan Scheme offers eligible homeowners zero- and low-interest finance to install low-carbon technologies, including heat pumps, solar panels and battery storage, helping reduce upfront costs and support home decarbonisation

Article category: News
Published on: 27 Oct 26

CIBSE TM65 Verified data to be made available on eTool

CIBSE and Cerclos have partnered to integrate CIBSE TM65 Verified embodied carbon data into eTool’s whole-life carbon assessment software, making independently verified data for MEP products more accessible to building engineering professionals

Article category: News
Published on: 27 Oct 26

New Remediation Bill aims to speed up action on unsafe cladding and protect more leaseholders

The UK Government’s new Remediation Bill aims to accelerate the removal of unsafe cladding, strengthen enforcement and accountability, and extend financial protections to more leaseholders facing building safety costs

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Oct 26

HPA UK launches updated Closed Loop Vertical Borehole Standard, endorsed by CIBSE

HPA UK has published Version 5 of its Closed Loop Vertical Borehole Standard, updating industry guidance to reflect the growing role of ground source heat pumps in low-carbon heating. Endorsed by CIBSE, the updated standard provides engineers, installers and other professionals with a framework to support safe, efficient and reliable borehole system design, installation and maintenance

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Oct 26

Cutting the Capex: A case study on maximising a NABERS UK rating through optimisation

Aurora, a modern gas-heated office building in Bristol, improved its NABERS UK Energy for Offices Base Building rating from 3.32 to 4.42 stars through energy tracking, controls optimisation and collaborative building management, without major capital investment or replacing its heating system. The case study demonstrates how ongoing monitoring, targeted operational improvements and tenant engagement can deliver sustained energy performance gains and reduce emissions while maintaining occupant comfort

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Oct 26

CIBSE launches new guidance on health, wellbeing and net zero carbon in buildings

CIBSE has published new guidance, Health, wellbeing, and net-zero carbon in buildings, helping built environment professionals balance decarbonisation objectives with occupant health, comfort and wellbeing. The publication explores how measured building performance, occupant feedback and consideration of equity and inclusion can support healthier, more sustainable buildings while working towards net zero carbon

Article category: News
Published on: 22 Oct 26

CIBSE Climate Adaptation and Resilience Conference explores how the built environment can prepare for a changing climate

The CIBSE Climate Adaptation and Resilience Conference brought together built environment professionals to explore the risks posed by a changing climate and practical approaches to strengthening resilience. Held in London, the conference covered strategic policy, climate risk, resilient design and real-world adaptation through expert insights, case studies and cross-sector collaboration

Article category: News
Published on: 22 Oct 26

Industry celebrates its rising stars: 2026 CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Award winners revealed

Four winners crowned in Sydney as the next generation leads the charge on circular design.

Article category: News
Published on: 19 Oct 26

SLL Ready Steady Light 2026

On 15th October, The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) welcomed teams of lighting professionals for the annual SLL Ready Steady Light competition, in association with Rose Bruford College and IALD.

Article category: News
Published on: 19 Oct 26

S&P UK Ventilation sponsors training room at CIBSE’s Manly Trust Skills Hub

CIBSE thanks S&P UK Ventilation for its generous support of the Building for the Future campaign through the sponsorship of a training room at the Manly Trust Skills Hub. The partnership supports professional development, helping engineers build the skills needed to deliver a low-carbon, digital and sustainable built environment

Article category: News
Published on: 15 Oct 26

CIBSE members help shape government strategy for built environment professions

CIBSE has brought members together with policy officials from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to help inform a new government strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations in England

Article category: News
Published on: 13 Oct 26

CIBSE celebrates outstanding contributions at President’s Awards Dinner 2026

CIBSE has recognised 29 members at the 2026 President’s Awards Dinner in London, celebrating their outstanding contributions to building services engineering through Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals. The evening also honoured achievements in technical excellence, professional development and long-standing service to the Institution