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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: 14 Jun 23

Views sought to develop UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard

The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (“The Standard”) is calling for views from across the industry as part of their Technical Update & Consultation. The technical update describes the technical fundamentals behind the Standard, sharing information about the metrics that buildings will be assessed against to demonstrate that they are aligned with what is required for the UK built environment to achieve Net Zero Carbon.

Article category: News
Published on: 09 Jun 23

CIBSE Ken Dale Bursary winner secures funding to support research into the future of AI technology in buildings

Ibrahim Qadir, Building Services Engineering Apprentice at Vital Energi scooped this year’s CIBSE Ken Dale Bursary with his proposed research project, 'Technical Challenges and opportunities of future AI technology in buildings: A comparative study.'

Article category: News
Published on: 08 Jun 23

Entry Now Open for the Prestigious CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2024

Entry is now open for the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2024, celebrating excellence in building performance and recognising the organisations and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the industry. Attracting the most forward-thinking professionals and organisations, the awards not only recognise exemplar projects and individuals, but also inspire others to push boundaries and drive positive change within the built environment.

Article category: News
Published on: 05 Jun 23

Meet Crispin Rock, CIBSE ANZ Lighting Design trainer

Lighting Design is a very specialised area of Electrical Services Engineering in buildings. Crispin Rock, is a lighting control specialist, and one of CIBSE ANZ’s experienced facilitators who delivers the 1-day Lighting Design training that forms part of CIBSE ANZ’s 3-day Electrical Services Engineering Course.

Article category: News
Published on: 30 May 23

CIBSE to contribute to Climate Framework and Commonwealth Association of Architects upcoming CPD series

The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA)'s CPD Programme aims to provide a comprehensive body of knowledge, blending the latest theory based on international good practice, together with practical examples drawn from around the Commonwealth.

Article category: News
Published on: 30 May 23

CIBSE to deliver joint session at the 2nd International Conference on Moisture in Buildings (ICMB23)

As part of the 2nd International Conference on Moisture in Buildings (ICMB23), the UKCMB and the CIBSE Health and Wellbeing Working Group will be delivering a joint seminar addressing a critically important subject— the retrofit of existing buildings and moisture management.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 May 23

Supporting research to address key issues within the building services industry, CIBSE announce shortlist for the 2023 Ken Dale Bursary

With proposals addressing issues around light pollutions, homelessness, and the rapid development of AI, CIBSE announce three finalists for the 2023 Ken Dale Travel Bursary. The Ken Dale Bursary grants the winner up to £4000 to spend three to four weeks travelling the world and researching how different conditions impact the built environment.

Article category: News
Published on: 26 May 23

Julie Godefroy, CIBSE Head of Net Zero Policy to speak at this year's FOOTPRINT+

FOOTPRINT+ is at the forefront of the UK property industry's low-carbon future allowing professionals to discover the latest techniques whilst connecting with like-minded experts. Taking place on Brighton seafront with views of Rampion wind farm, the location of the event adds a dramatic sense of immediacy and relevance to the talks.

Article category: News
Published on: 25 May 23

Australian National Energy Performance Strategy - next steps

CIBSE ANZ provided one of 119 responses received by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to the National Energy Performance Strategy consultation earlier this year. Submissions into the consultation process have now been made public and can be accessed.

Article category: News
Published on: 25 May 23

Celebrating the Art and Science of Light, SLL welcome Helen Loomes as new President

Bridging the gap between the science and art of lighting, the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) welcomes Helen Loomes as new president. Helen delivered her presidential address and laid out plans for the year ahead at yesterdays, SLL AGM, held at the RIBA on 24 May 2023.

Article category: News
Published on: 24 May 23

Student Mentorship Pilot Takes Off

Recognising the need to cultivate a deeper understanding of the building services industry among university students, the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Young Engineers Network (CIBSE YEN) has launched a mentorship programme.

Article category: News
Published on: 24 May 23

ANZ YEN Chair reveals embodied carbon views, common entry mistakes and secrets to an outstanding entry

The next frontier of building services that demands attention is embodied carbon. To gain some valuable insights into the theme of the 2023 Young Engineers Awards, we reached out to Niro Siriwardena, Chair of CIBSE ANZ YEN and 2023 Awards judge.

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