Focusing on the individual impact a person will have in building services is a sure-fire way of attracting young people to the industry, according to Graduate of the Year Francesca James, whose winning presentation was one of the highlights of the 2023 Young Engineers Awards
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Get ready for CIBSE Build2Perform Live 2023
The building services industry’s premier event includes, for the first time, the Light2Perform symposium and CABE’s Building Environment Live. Alex Smith picks out some highlights from the packed two days of discussions and learning
‘Design and build will have to change’: impact of the building safety regulations
The Building Safety Regulator tells CIBSE’s golden thread event that design and build contracts in their current state cannot be used for higher-risk buildings. Molly Tooher-Rudd looks at how the procurement route will have to evolve to comply with new regulations
Why a circular economy matters
The construction and HVAC industries have a central role to play in adopting a circular economy approach to ensure we meet our net zero obligations and manage F-gas refrigerant supply sustainably.
Maintaining performance: new CIBSE Guide M
A substantial update of Guide M with a focus on controls, competence and energy and wellbeing, among many other areas, has taken place. Lead author Joanna Harris offers an overview of this key document
Publicising the best of SoPHE
The Society of Public Health Engineers’ new e-newsletter is raising the profile of the industry and giving key insights into an increasingly vital sector
Top of the class: the Young Engineers Awards shortlist
The Undegraduate of the Year award is a new addition to the 2023 CIBSE Young Engineers Awards. Meet the shortlisted contenders, plus those who have made the cut for Graduate of the Year and Apprentice of the Year
Mutual benefit: the benefits of mentoring
Following the launch of the CIBSE Mentor platform earlier this year, Aecom’s Jennifer Cox and Mary-Ann Clarke share insights from their mentorship journey, and how it has fostered a culture of continuous learning and development
CIBSE Ireland: Collaboration, innovation and progress
The CIBSE Ireland Region is committed to inclusivity, professional development and collaborative growth. Chair Stephen Weir MCIBSE highlights the region’s successes, including the workshare initiative that allows engineers to switch between contractors and consultants
Pitching for equality: Lucy May interview
Cundall’s new global head of diversity, equity, inclusion and culture, Lucy May, answers questions about her journey from football to the construction industry