CIBSE News

Article category: News
Published on: 17 Feb 23

Opportunities that await 2023 Young Engineers Awards entrants

The 2023 CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Awards are open for entries and we are looking forward to hearing from our next round of up-and-coming engineers. Entering the awards can open up many doors, be it within your own organisation, making connections within the industry or just giving experience for pitching and putting yourself out there. You never know where it can lead you!

Article category: News
Published on: 16 Feb 23

Former CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year joins Building the Future Young Person's Advisory Panel

Lucy Sherburn, CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year 2021 is one of 14 people on the Building the Future Young Persons’ Advisory Panel. Building launched the panel to provide feedback from the perspective of construction’s next generation of leaders.

Article category: News
Published on: 06 Feb 23

Welsh government consultations

There are two open consultations, Carbon Monoxide Alarms and New build developments: delivering gigabit capable connections. CIBSE members are encouraged to submit comments to [email protected] by Monday 24th April.

Article category: News
Published on: 06 Feb 23

Building Regulations Part B (Fire Safety) for buildings other than dwelling houses

The Ministry for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has launched a consultation on Part B of the Building Regulations for Ireland and is seeking submissions, observations and comments on a proposed amendment.

Article category: News
Published on: 03 Feb 23

Changes to the building control profession and the building control process for approved inspectors

This consultation relates to changes to be made to the regulation of the building control profession and amendments to the building control process for approved inspectors, who will in future be known as registered building control approvers and will be required to register with the new Building Safety Regulator.

Article category: News
Published on: 03 Feb 23

Regulating the Building Control Profession

At the end of last year the HSE/BSR consulted on the Building Control Competence Framework (BICoF) which will apply to all building control professionals in both the public and private sectors. CIBSE seeks input from members by 13 February 2023.

Article category: News
Published on: 01 Feb 23

Join us in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023

National Apprenticeship Week 2023 runs from 06 - 12 February. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

Article category: News
Published on: 01 Feb 23

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Meets with MP Chris Skidmore

Leading UK building institutions representing the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) meet with MP Chris Skidmore, author of Mission Zero: independent review of Net Zero, to discuss the progress and future of net zero carbon buildings in the UK.

Article category: News
Published on: 23 Jan 23

CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Awards 2023 Pre-Launch Sneak-Peek

CIBSE ANZ is very excited to announce the 2023 Young Engineers Awards entries will open on Tuesday 7 February 2023. The Awards recognise outstanding students, graduates and emerging professionals within the building services industry.

Article category: News
Published on: 19 Jan 23

HSE Consults on Code of Conduct for Registered Building Inspectors

Under the Building Safety Act building control professionals will in future have to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

Article category: News
Published on: 19 Jan 23

Consultation on new Ecodesign Requirements for Lighting Products

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) are seeking views on a proposal to update the ecodesign requirements for lighting products from 2023 and 2027. It is proposing to require that lamps offered for sale in Great Britain have a minimum energy performance of 120 lm/W by 2023 and 140lm/W by 2027. The proposal also highlights some exemptions.

Article category: News
Published on: 18 Jan 23

New SLL guide to office lighting considers hybrid working and circular economy

The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) have launched the latest Lighting Guide 07 (LG7): Offices. There have been considerable developments since the previous edition, which was published in 2015.