Developed as part of CIC’s Climate Action Plan, the Competence Framework for Sustainability lays the foundation for industry-wide standards that embed sustainability into the roles of professionals. The Edge’s Simon Foxell explains
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The ties that bind: CIBSE and ASHRAE’s special relationship
Uncertainty over America’s international relationships may have been the backdrop to the ASHRAE Winter Conference, but CIBSE and its US counterparts continue to work together on key decarbonisation projects
Clarifying fire safety: understanding new standards
The updated BS 9991:2024 ushers in a new era of fire safety design for high-rise flats, with guidance on escape staircases, open-plan spaces, evacuation lifts, sprinklers, smoke control and care homes. Calum Smith explores the key updates
A safer future for NHS estates
The complexity of hospital estates makes it particularly challenging for NHS Trusts to meet the requirements of the Building Safety Act. The NHS has issued guidance in response, and published key resources around competency and the golden thread
International rescue: China’s route to decarbonisation
To share best practice on decarbonisation and climate resilience, CIBSE has just held knowledge-sharing face-to-face workshops organised by the Chinese government. Anastasia Mylona reports on learnings for both sides
Driving change: CIBSE at COP29
COP29 offered the opportunity for CIBSE to advance net zero and climate-resilient practices. Anastasia Mylona shares her experience in Baku, Azerbaijan, where she spoke about the importance of passive cooling in a warming world
The challenge ahead: CIBSE’s role in leading industry innovation
Climate change, building safety and the emergence of artificial intelligence are three huge issues defining the role of the engineer. Anastasia Mylona describes these and other technical challenges for 2025-30
Healthier cities: the importance of walkability
Urban design is shifting towards creating liveable, walkable cities that prioritise health and sustainability. Buro Happold’s Kathryn Woolley explains how biophilic design and active travel is creating healthier and more resilient urban spaces
How to beat the heat
As UK summer heatwaves bring prolonged extreme temperatures, managing home overheating has become a national priority. Dr Zoe De Grussa had the opportunity to share CIBSE’s advice on staying cool on national TV and radio
Building safety: why competence is key
The Building Safety Act introduces new requirements for engineers to demonstrate competence on the buildings on which they work. CIBSE President Elect Vince Arnold FCIBSE discusses the initiatives by CIBSE and others to raise standards
