CIBSE News

Article category: News
Published on: 18 Feb 26

Max Fordham engineers among the first to achieve CIBSE Higher-Risk Buildings Registration

James Byass and Luke Hadley of Max Fordham are the first two engineers to achieve Higher-Risk Buildings Registration through CIBSE, recognising their competence to work on complex, high-stakes projects. This milestone highlights the importance of HRB Registration in raising industry standards and safeguarding building users

Article category: News
Published on: 16 Feb 26

SLL Young Lighter - Applications Open for 2026

Applications are now open to apply to be the SLL's Young Lighter 2026.

Article category: News
Published on: 12 Feb 26

UK Heat Pump sales reach record high in 2025, but more must be done to meet Government targets

New data published by the Heat Pump Association UK shows that heat pump sales reached another record high in 2025, with over 125,000 units sold in the UK

Article category: News
Published on: 11 Feb 26

CIBSE delegation leads seminar and hosts reception at ASHRAE Winter Conference 2026

CIBSE recently participated in the ASHRAE Winter Conference 2026, leading a seminar on decarbonising MEP systems and hosting a reception for industry leaders. The session showcased CIBSE’s TM65 methodology, real-world case studies, and practical strategies for achieving net-zero buildings

Article category: News
Published on: 09 Feb 26

CIBSE and BRE partner to expand sustainability training

CIBSE has entered its first training-based contra agreement with the Building Research Establishment (BRE), expanding learning opportunities in whole life carbon and sustainable building design. The partnership also includes joint events in 2026 to support industry-wide Net Zero ambitions

Article category: News
Published on: 05 Feb 26

New report highlights urgent need for coordinated action on embodied carbon

The Embodied Carbon Summit evidence report captures insights from across the UK construction sector, highlighting technical, practical and economic challenges in reducing embodied carbon. It shows that while solutions exist, coordinated action and clear national policy are needed to drive change at scale

Article category: News
Published on: 03 Feb 26

New Lighting Guide - LG23, Design, Creativity and Compliance

The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) has launched Lighting Guide LG23: Design, Creativity and Compliance. This new guide is a departure from previous SLL publications because it focuses specifically on creative architectural lighting design rather than a narrow aspect of lighting or a specific space type.

Article category: News
Published on: 03 Feb 26

CIBSE SLL President highlights global engagement at LiGHT & Intelligent Building Middle East

SLL President Kristina Allison represented the Society at LiGHT & Intelligent Building Middle East in Dubai recently, delivering presentations and participating in panels on sustainable and responsible lighting design. The visit strengthened SLL’s international presence, fostered regional connections, and highlighted the Society’s leadership in lighting innovation and collaboration

Article category: News
Published on: 03 Feb 26

IOR and CIBSE sharing knowledge and events

CIBSE and the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) have announced a new collaboration to give members reciprocal access to selected technical events in 2026, supporting professional development and knowledge sharing

Article category: News
Published on: 02 Feb 26

CIBSE Research Manager Dr Zoe De Grussa discusses overheating, wellbeing and future-ready building design

The podcast interview explored building overheating, passive design and occupant wellbeing, highlighting how research and guidance can support practical, sustainable solutions for future-ready buildings

Article category: News
Published on: 29 Jan 26

The Jean Heap Bursary 2026 - Applications Open

Applications are now open to apply for the Society of Light and Lighting's Jean Heap Bursary.

Article category: News
Published on: 27 Jan 26

CIBSE launches new Domestic Heating Design Guide

The Domestic Heating Design Guide 2026 (11th edition) provides up-to-date, practical guidance for designing domestic heating and hot water systems. It strengthens technical accuracy, accountability and system performance while supporting modern best practice and regulatory compliance