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Building Regulations Part B (Fire Safety) for buildings other than dwelling houses

Building Regulations Part B (Fire Safety) for buildings other than dwelling houses

The Ministry for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has launched a consultation on Part B of the Building Regulations for Ireland and is seeking submissions, observations and comments on a proposed amendment.

Changes to the building control profession and the building control process for approved inspectors

Changes to the building control profession and the building control process for approved inspectors

This consultation relates to changes to be made to the regulation of the building control profession and amendments to the building control process for approved inspectors, who will in future be known as registered building control approvers and will be required to register with the new Building Safety Regulator.

Regulating the Building Control Profession

Regulating the Building Control Profession

At the end of last year the HSE/BSR consulted on the Building Control Competence Framework (BICoF) which will apply to all building control professionals in both the public and private sectors. CIBSE seeks input from members by 13 February 2023.

Join us in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023

Join us in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023

National Apprenticeship Week 2023 runs from 06 - 12 February. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Meets with MP Chris Skidmore

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Meets with MP Chris Skidmore

Leading UK building institutions representing the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) meet with MP Chris Skidmore, author of Mission Zero: independent review of Net Zero, to discuss the progress and future of net zero carbon buildings in the UK.

CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Awards 2023 Pre-Launch Sneak-Peek

CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Awards 2023 Pre-Launch Sneak-Peek

CIBSE ANZ is very excited to announce the 2023 Young Engineers Awards entries will open on Tuesday 7 February 2023. The Awards recognise outstanding students, graduates and emerging professionals within the building services industry.

HSE Consults on Code of Conduct for Registered Building Inspectors

HSE Consults on Code of Conduct for Registered Building Inspectors

Under the Building Safety Act building control professionals will in future have to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

Consultation on new Ecodesign Requirements for Lighting Products

Consultation on new Ecodesign Requirements for Lighting Products

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) are seeking views on a proposal to update the ecodesign requirements for lighting products from 2023 and 2027. It is proposing to require that lamps offered for sale in Great Britain have a minimum energy performance of 120 lm/W by 2023 and 140lm/W by 2027. The proposal also highlights some exemptions.

New SLL guide to office lighting considers hybrid working and circular economy

New SLL guide to office lighting considers hybrid working and circular economy

The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) have launched the latest Lighting Guide 07 (LG7): Offices. There have been considerable developments since the previous edition, which was published in 2015.

Two weeks left to enter prestigious engineering award

Two weeks left to enter prestigious engineering award

There are just two weeks left for UK-based engineering innovators to submit entries for this year’s MacRobert Award - the longest running and most prestigious award for UK engineering innovation.

Remembering Terry Wyatt FCIBSE

Remembering Terry Wyatt FCIBSE

CIBSE is saddened to hear of the death of Professor Terry Wyatt, CIBSE Past President (2003-4). An inspiration to many in the industry, Terry was at the forefront of sustainable engineering before it was fashionable and a pioneer of novel engineering approaches to reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions and the impact of engineering services, whilst always looking to deliver buildings that performed. His work was not just building related, as he was also involved in the ventilation systems for the Mersey tunnels.

Net Zero Review: UK could do more to reap economic benefits of green growth

Net Zero Review: UK could do more to reap economic benefits of green growth

Former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore publishes his Net Zero Review, outlining the opportunities offered by net zero.

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