CIBSE News

Article category: News
Published on: 29 Oct 26

Serra Ardor awarded second place in the 2026 REHVA Student Competition

CIBSE candidate Serra Ardor won second place in the 2026 REHVA Student Competition for her research into reducing overheating in epilepsy care homes. Her achievement showcases emerging talent and innovative approaches to thermal comfort and climate resilience

Article category: News
Published on: 29 Oct 26

CIBSE YEN London STEM & Careers Event inspires the next generation of building engineers

The CIBSE YEN London STEM & Careers Event brought students, graduates and aspiring engineers together with industry professionals to explore career pathways, gain practical CV and interview advice, and learn about CIBSE membership and professional registration

Article category: News
Published on: 29 Oct 26

UK Budget 2026: What it means for the building engineering sector

The UK Budget 2026 prioritises energy affordability, clean heating, housing delivery and data centre infrastructure, while reducing planned Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding and committing to greater stability in building regulations. CIBSE’s Director of Policy & External Affairs, Sam Baptist, examines the implications for building engineers, highlighting opportunities for decarbonisation and infrastructure investment alongside concerns about future building performance and heat pump targets

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: 28 Oct 26

Scrapping the gas standing charge: bill relief, not yet heat decarbonisation policy

Dr Jaydeep Bhadra, domestic sector technical manager at CIBSE, examines the potential implications of revisiting gas standing charges, exploring how changes to the way households pay for energy could affect the transition to low-carbon heating

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.