CIBSE News

Article category: News
Published on: 16 Dec 24

Honouring Raymond Cousins: A lifelong champion of engineering

Raymond Cousins, was a dedicated engineer, mentor and leader who inspired generations, including his daughter and current CIBSE President, Fiona Cousins

Article category: News
Published on: 16 Dec 24

CIBSE Christchurch is back

CIBSE Christchurch is creating a buzz in the building services community with a Christmas networking event earlier this month.

Article category: News
Published on: 13 Dec 24

Ventilation vital as we boost energy efficiency with building retrofits, say top engineers

Indoor air quality crucial when improvements are made to existing homes and public buildings such as schools and hospitals to add insulation and low-carbon heating. Holistic approach and good planning essential to avoid the dangers of damp and mould caused by poor ventilation

Article category: News
Published on: 12 Dec 24

CIBSE launches TM65 UAE: A methodology for calculating embodied carbon in building services

CIBSE has launched TM65 UAE, a guide to assessing embodied carbon in building services for the UAE. This methodology supports the industry in designing sustainable systems and achieving net-zero carbon targets

Article category: News
Published on: 10 Dec 24

Have your say: Consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime

The government has opened a consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) regime, focusing on metrics, enforcement, data quality and air conditioning inspections. CIBSE invites responses to shape its submission ahead of the consultation's deadline.

Article category: News
Published on: 09 Dec 24

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) launches remediation acceleration plan to address building safety

The Government's Remediation Acceleration Plan targets the remediation of unsafe cladding in high-rise buildings by 2029, backed by enhanced enforcement, funding, and collaboration with developers. The plan also introduces a Building Safety Levy and measures to ensure accountability among responsible parties

Article category: News
Published on: 03 Dec 24

CIBSE launches new 2025 training brochure

CIBSE Training has launched its 2025 brochure, offering a diverse range of courses designed by industry experts to support professionals at every career stage

Article category: News
Published on: 27 Nov 24

CIBSE YEN Global Conference and Gala

“It was an intense but amazing few days where I had the pleasure of meeting other talented YEN chairs from all around the globe, present to Built Environment students at Ulster University, take a poke around the new Belfast Grand Central Station, and brainstorm how we can improve the experience of early career CIBSE members.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Nov 24

Mitsubishi Electric awarded CIBSE Certification’s Embodied Carbon Verification (ECV) for heat pumps and ventilation units

Mitsubishi Electric achieved CIBSE Certification’s Embodied Carbon Verification (ECV) for key products, enhancing sustainable specification confidence

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Nov 24

CIBSE Flush Challenge shortlisted for The Engineer’s 2024 Collaborate To Innovate (C2I) Awards

The innovative CIBSE STEM initiative inspiring the next generation of engineers, has been shortlisted for The Engineer’s 2024 Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) Awards under the STEM Initiative category

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Nov 24

The Obrart light

Alan Obrart was a bright light in our industry. Committed to doing ‘what was right’, he strived to raise standards through better and more accessible education. Whilst to many he will be known as a stalwart of AIRAH, he was also a mover and shaker with CIBSE and Engineers Australia (through SBSE).

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Nov 24

Scoping Workshop for NZS 4303:1990

MBIE is considering commissioning an update to NZS 4303:1990, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, and will hold a consultation workshop in February for invited subject matter experts. Ensure your views are heard through your CIBSE representative.