CIBSE NEWS CIBSE updates Climate Action Plan to include net zero CPD CIBSE has updated its Climate Action Plan, mapping current and planned activities in areas where it deems it has a duty and the ability to act to make a difference. To translate this pledge into practice, CIBSE first produced its Climate Action Plan in 2019, to map current and planned activities, which included a commitment to review the plan regularly. This will be the fourth annual update. The 2023 updates include: mandatory CPD on sustainability and net zero, starting 1 January 2024 for all corporate members of CIBSE; continual development of guidance and training on net zero carbon buildings; active involvement with the Net Zero Carbon CIBSE receives HRB registration licence Institution approved to assess competence of engineers working on higher-risk buildings The Higher-Risk Buildings (HRB) Register, developed by the Engineering Council, provides clients, residents, employers and regulators with a higher degree of confidence that engineers are competent to work on higher-risk buildings. Those working on HRBs with dutyholding responsibilities must now demonstrate that they are competent to undertake their roles. Buildings Standard; introduction of a draft Mirror Climate Action Plan for individuals and organisations in the CIBSE community, to suggest actions and commitments; progressing the office move to a new London location, with net zero and sustainability an important part of the brief. CIBSE is inviting comments and feedback on its draft Mirror Climate Action Plan. The draft is available to view in the Climate Action Plan, and comments should be sent to: jgodefroy@cibse.org To read the updated Climate Action Plan visit: bit.ly/CIBSEClimateActionPlan Team Xavio Designs double delight at Ready Steady Light The Ready Steady Light competition welcomed 15 teams of lighting designers, manufacturers and students to Rose Bruford College, Sidcup, in October. There were three awards; Team Arup won the Technical Award, while Team Xavio Design won the Artistic Award and the Peer Award, judged by the contestants taking part. The annual Society of Light and Lighting event, which is run in association with Rose Bruford College and the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), challenges teams to design an external lighting installation using limited equipment in 180 minutes. The competition provides a space for creativity and a return to the basics of design and engineering. Congratulations to all who entered, and thanks to those who donated equipment, the judges, Rose Bruford College, and the IALD. For more information, see bit.ly/ ReadySteadyLight23 CIBSE worked closely with the Engineering Council to develop the competences required. The Institution has now been approved to offer assessment against the requirements of the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence and Commitment Contextualised for HigherRisk Buildings (UK-SPEC HRB) and the building services discipline annexe. UK-SPEC HRB sets out the competences and commitments expected of engineers and technicians. Being on the register provides assurance to building owners and occupants that engineers and technicians are competent to carry out work that complies with Building Regulations, and are committed to practising ethically and in accordance with their institutions code of conduct. For further information and to view the competence requirements for UK-SPEC HRB, visit the Engineering Councils HRB webpage. CIBSE will be running a pilot scheme for HRB assessment, with the aim of opening to general applicants in early 2024. To find out more and register your interest, visit www.cibse.org/hrb SLL transforms Leeds Minster Illumination part of Light Night Leeds In association with Light Night Leeds 23, members of the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) illuminated Leeds Minster on 12 and 13 October. Lighting design workshops were delivered to pupils at Alder Tree Primary, Leeds, and students at Leeds West Academy over the summer. Participants created designs on the themes of cultural diversity, religion, music, and the environment. From these submissions, five were selected to light up Leeds Minster. During the two evenings of the event, the display attracted more than 6,000 people, delighting the volunteers and the team at Leeds Minster. CIBSE extends a thank you to all the volunteers who supported this event and to all the companies that donated equipment. For more information about the event, visit bit.ly/LightNight23 10 December 2023 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Dec 23 pp10-11 CIBSE News.indd 10 24/11/2023 17:56