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Refurbishment: new CIBSE Knowledge Series publication
KS12: Refurbishment for improved energy efficiency: an overview, is a joint CIBSE/BSRIA guide for building services engineers who are upgrading services.
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Solar power hots up in China
China is setting the pace in solar power, with more than 35 million homes using solar hot water heaters.
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The key changes
PrefaceA new informative note in the preface advises that publication of the 2008 edition of BS7671 does not automatically mean installations complying with previous editions are unsafe for continued use or need to be upgraded.NumberingThe regulation numbers are changed to align with IEC numbers. This enables users to readily relate ...
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Cities sign up for low carbon
Three big conurbations follow London’s lead with action plans to reduce emissions
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WSP buys CEL
WSP Group has acquired pharmaceutical and healthcare engineering specialist CEL International.
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CIBSE membership and registration briefing sessions
Are you thinking of upgrading your membership? Would you like to learn more about the application and interview process?
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Giant biomass plant
Sustainably grown wood will fuel the UK’s largest renewables project.
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Institution’s high-level input on new bills continues
CIBSE’s policy and consultation committee is looking forward to a busy 2008.
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Don’t lag behind the times
John Garbutt of Kingspan Insulation kicks off this air-conditioning products special by listing the advantages of pre-insulated ductwork
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It’s been a busy, productive year
Rereading my column for January, I am struck once again by how fast time flies!
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Team effort is becoming reality
I was delighted to read your editorial in the November issue of BSj, highlighting the key role of facilities managers in the energy performance of buildings.
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Balfour Kilpatrick rationalises supply chain
Balfour Kilpatrick has reorganised its business structure to rationalise its supply chain and foster better relations with a consolidated group of subcontractors and suppliers.
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President’s Awards Dinner
Held this year on the HQS Wellington, this annual event is a chance for the CIBSE President to hand out awards and thank those who have contributed to the work of the institution.
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CIBSE low carbon awards
CIBSE will recognise low carbon professionals, green buildings and innovative projects at its annual dinner on 6 February 2008.
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Energy Efficiency loans available
The Carbon Trust has committed £27 million to its Energy Efficiency Loans scheme to help SMEs reduce carbon emissions and cut costs.
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More apprenticeships
Building Engineering Services Training (BEST) will increase the number of UK apprenticeship places by 50% next year.
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Austin-Smith:Lord create John Rylands Library from antique blueprint
Services that protect priceless works at Manchester’s John Rylands Library are the last word in modern design. But they’re based on a blueprint created 100 years ago
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One firm’s waste is another’s business opportunity
You are trying to make a scheme sustainable, using all the right technologies and construction methods, but it still has to be affordable. How can you cut costs and still maintain your green construction agenda?
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Analyst predicts tough year for contractors
Escalating economic worries, higher prices and tighter spending will combine to make 2008 a tough year for building contractors, according to business analyst Plimsoll Publishing.
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Zero ambition
The Renewables Advisory Board says on-site renewable energy generation is the way to make the government’s zero carbon new homes policy a reality in the year 2016.