CIBSE News

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Oct 26

Cutting the Capex: A case study on maximising a NABERS UK rating through optimisation

Aurora, a modern gas-heated office building in Bristol, improved its NABERS UK Energy for Offices Base Building rating from 3.32 to 4.42 stars through energy tracking, controls optimisation and collaborative building management, without major capital investment or replacing its heating system. The case study demonstrates how ongoing monitoring, targeted operational improvements and tenant engagement can deliver sustained energy performance gains and reduce emissions while maintaining occupant comfort

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Oct 26

HPA UK launches updated Closed Loop Vertical Borehole Standard, endorsed by CIBSE

HPA UK has published Version 5 of its Closed Loop Vertical Borehole Standard, updating industry guidance to reflect the growing role of ground source heat pumps in low-carbon heating. Endorsed by CIBSE, the updated standard provides engineers, installers and other professionals with a framework to support safe, efficient and reliable borehole system design, installation and maintenance

Article category: News
Published on: 26 Oct 26

CIBSE launches new guidance on health, wellbeing and net zero carbon in buildings

CIBSE has published new guidance, Health, wellbeing, and net-zero carbon in buildings, helping built environment professionals balance decarbonisation objectives with occupant health, comfort and wellbeing. The publication explores how measured building performance, occupant feedback and consideration of equity and inclusion can support healthier, more sustainable buildings while working towards net zero carbon

Article category: News
Published on: 22 Oct 26

CIBSE Climate Adaptation and Resilience Conference explores how the built environment can prepare for a changing climate

The CIBSE Climate Adaptation and Resilience Conference brought together built environment professionals to explore the risks posed by a changing climate and practical approaches to strengthening resilience. Held in London, the conference covered strategic policy, climate risk, resilient design and real-world adaptation through expert insights, case studies and cross-sector collaboration

Article category: News
Published on: 22 Oct 26

Industry celebrates its rising stars: 2026 CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Award winners revealed

Four winners crowned in Sydney as the next generation leads the charge on circular design.

Article category: News
Published on: 19 Oct 26

SLL Ready Steady Light 2026

On 15th October, The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) welcomed teams of lighting professionals for the annual SLL Ready Steady Light competition, in association with Rose Bruford College and IALD.

Article category: News
Published on: 19 Oct 26

S&P UK Ventilation sponsors training room at CIBSE’s Manly Trust Skills Hub

CIBSE thanks S&P UK Ventilation for its generous support of the Building for the Future campaign through the sponsorship of a training room at the Manly Trust Skills Hub. The partnership supports professional development, helping engineers build the skills needed to deliver a low-carbon, digital and sustainable built environment

Article category: News
Published on: 15 Oct 26

CIBSE members help shape government strategy for built environment professions

CIBSE has brought members together with policy officials from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to help inform a new government strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations in England

Article category: News
Published on: 13 Oct 26

CIBSE celebrates outstanding contributions at President’s Awards Dinner 2026

CIBSE has recognised 29 members at the 2026 President’s Awards Dinner in London, celebrating their outstanding contributions to building services engineering through Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals. The evening also honoured achievements in technical excellence, professional development and long-standing service to the Institution

Article category: News
Published on: 12 Oct 26

CIBSE and Heat Pump Association UK launch new Domestic Heat Pump Design and Installation Guide

New guide, developed jointly by CIBSE and the Heat Pump Association UK, provides practical, heat pump-specific guidance for the design and installation of domestic air-to-water heat pump systems

Article category: News
Published on: 09 Oct 26

CIBSE MENA expands regional presence with launch of Oman Subcommittee

CIBSE is continuing to expand its presence across the Middle East and North Africa with the launch of a new Oman Subcommittee. The new network will strengthen engagement with Oman’s engineering community and create new opportunities to connect with CIBSE MENA’s growing programme of activity

Article category: News
Published on: 09 Oct 26

CIBSE Young Engineers Awards celebrate emerging talent across the building engineering profession for 2026

The event celebrated the outstanding achievements of the next generation of building engineers and employers committed to developing future talent. Now in their 31st year, the awards recognised excellence across apprentices, undergraduates, graduates and employers shaping a resilient and sustainable built environment