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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: 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.

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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.

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Published on: 16 Jan 23

Two weeks left to enter prestigious engineering award

There are just two weeks left for UK-based engineering innovators to submit entries for this year’s MacRobert Award - the longest running and most prestigious award for UK engineering innovation.

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Published on: 13 Jan 23

Remembering Terry Wyatt FCIBSE

CIBSE is saddened to hear of the death of Professor Terry Wyatt, CIBSE Past President (2003-4). An inspiration to many in the industry, Terry was at the forefront of sustainable engineering before it was fashionable and a pioneer of novel engineering approaches to reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions and the impact of engineering services, whilst always looking to deliver buildings that performed. His work was not just building related, as he was also involved in the ventilation systems for the Mersey tunnels.

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Published on: 13 Jan 23

Net Zero Review: UK could do more to reap economic benefits of green growth

Former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore publishes his Net Zero Review, outlining the opportunities offered by net zero.

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Published on: 06 Jan 23

New regulations define higher-risk buildings in post-Grenfell safety act

The government has unveiled new regulations that will define the types of buildings to be included in its new and more stringent regulatory building safety regime.

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Published on: 03 Jan 23

Remembering Bryan Franklin

Bryan Franklin was one of the longest serving members of CIBSE and was in his seventh decade of membership at the time of his death in December.

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Published on: 22 Dec 22

The Building Advisory Committee: Inaugural Meeting

The first meeting of the Building Advisory Committee (BAC) took place on 20 December 2022. The BAC was established under the Building Safety Act, 2022 as part of the Government’s reforms of building safety. The reforms are designed to create lasting change and make it clear how buildings should be constructed, maintained, and made safe.

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Published on: 16 Dec 22

Scott Kluger named SLL Young Lighter 2022

Scott Kluger, Senior Daylight Designer at Hoare Lea was named SLL Young Lighter 2022 following the competition finals in December. Scott's winning project focuses on daylight harvesting to optimise lighting performance. Now in its 28th year, the SLL Young Lighter 2022 finals were held online on 15 December 2022.

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Published on: 09 Dec 22

Responsible Outdoor Lighting at Night (ROLAN) Manifesto for Lighting Professionals

The SLL along with the other ROLAN conference Founding Partners have signed the Responsible Outdoor Lighting at Night Manifesto for Lighting Professionals. The other Founding Partners include the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), illume, Institution of Lighting Professionals and the Lighting Industry Association (LIA).

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Published on: 09 Dec 22

Engineering UK publish new briefings on perceptions and knowledge of engineering

EngineeringUK has published a series of new research briefings exploring the perceptions, understanding, and knowledge of STEM and engineering among young people, their parents and secondary school teachers.

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Published on: 05 Dec 22

BESA awards Dr Hywel Davies, CIBSE technical director Gold Award for outstanding achievement

CIBSE technical director Dr Hywel Davies has received the Gold Award for outstanding achievement from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) as part of this year’s H&V News Awards.

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