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Buildings to prove they are net zero carbon with UK’s first agreed methodology: UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard

A pilot version of the UK’s first cross-industry Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard has been launched, providing a free-to-access technical standard to verify buildings as net zero carbon aligned. As a leader in this collaboration with prominent organisations, CIBSE has helped develop a Standard that provides a unified approach to defining net zero carbon within the UK’s built environment

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Published on: 06 Mar 23

Engineers will provide net zero solutions say Chris Skidmore

Speaking at the 2023 CIBSE Building Performance Awards, MP and Chair of the Net Zero Review Chris Skidmore highlighted the essential role of engineers in the fight to reach net zero carbon emissions.

Article category: News
Published on: 02 Mar 23

CIBSE Building Performance Awards: Proving the Possible

This year’s Building Performance Awards demonstrate an inspiring range of solutions to the challenge of slowing climate change. Retrofitting existing homes to generate more power than they use; innovating to reduce embodied carbon in both products and buildings, and above all, collaborating, sharing and learning to accelerate the adoption of best practice.

Article category: News
Published on: 21 Feb 23

CIBSE announce gold sponsors for 2023 CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium

CIBSE announce sponsors for 2023 CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium Supporting the latest research on delivering sustainable, safe and healthy buildings for a net zero future. CIBSE are delighted to welcome ELCO Heating Solutions, Hamworthy Heating Ltd, and Swegon as gold sponsors for this year’s Technical Symposium.

Article category: News
Published on: 20 Feb 23

Chris Skidmore MP announced as guest speaker for the 2023 CIBSE Building Performance Awards

Chris Skidmore MP, who led the Independent Net Zero Review, and authored the resulting Mission Zero report, has been confirmed as guest speaker at this year’s CIBSE Building Performance Awards, taking place in London on 1 March 2023.

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.

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