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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: 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.

Article category: News
Published on: 05 Dec 22

Society of Digital Engineering Awards recognise progress in digitisation across build environment industries

This year’s Society of Digital Engineering (SDE) Awards were held at CIBSE Build2Perform Live (29 - 30 November), at the Excel, London on 30 November 2022. The awards celebrate progress and excellence in digital engineering.

Article category: News
Published on: 30 Nov 22

Building on first principles, SLL publish a new Code for Lighting

The 2022 update of the SLL Code for Lighting reflects the rapid development in lighting technologies and research.

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Published on: 25 Nov 22

CIBSE and LETI submit joint response to National Calculation Methodology (NCM) Call for Evidence

CIBSE and the Low Energy Transfer Initiative (LETI) have submitted a joint response to the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) call for evidence, relating to the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) - the Government's method for calculating the energy performance of non-dwellings.

Article category: News
Published on: 24 Nov 22

Shortlist announced for the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2023

Following a record number of entries, CIBSE announce the shortlist for the 2023 Building Performance Awards. The Building Performance Awards recognise the people, practices and products that are pioneering a safer, more sustainable, and healthier built environment.

Article category: News
Published on: 23 Nov 22

CIBSE launches 2023 training programme

The 2023 CIBSE training programme is now available, including training and CPD content focused on building safety and energy efficiency.

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Published on: 22 Nov 22

New CPD requirements for Australian and New Zealand members

As your professional body CIBSE is committed to ensuring that all regional members are supported, and that qualifications meet local and international standards. As such, the CPD requirement for all corporate members in Australia and New Zealand is changing. This will ensure our members are aligned with government requirements for engineering registration in Australian states and in New Zealand.

Article category: News
Published on: 22 Nov 22

Amazing race at an amazing pace

CIBSE’s Young Engineers Network took to Sydney streets in an Amazing Race challenge, with teams being put through their paces to solve clues, identify iconic buildings and boogie like Beyonce.

Article category: News
Published on: 18 Nov 22

Department for Education seek engagement on proposals for off-site Energy Pods for Schools

The Department for Education (DfE) has commissioned a team of experts to deliver a research and innovation project known as Energy Pods and we need your help. Arcadis is leading the market engagement on behalf of the DfE.

Article category: News
Published on: 18 Nov 22

Pre-Project Planning Framework - Key to delivering successful project outcomes

The NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act introduces changes to the residential building design and construction process with the intent to restore consumer confidence. The pre-project planning process ensures the project is setup for success, prior to the detailed design and construction phase. So, what does the optimum approach to establishing a solid cost estimate and design business case look like?

Article category: News
Published on: 17 Nov 22

Safety and Zero Carbon headline at CIBSE Build2Perform 2022

Practical actions on building safety and accelerating the UK's progress to meeting its 2050 net zero emissions target are the focus subjects of this year's Build2Perform Live, the flagship event of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the premier event for built environment solutions.

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