CIBSE NEWS Time to consult
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secretary@cibse.org President: Andy Ford CEng FCIBSE BSc Eng | Chief executive: Stephen Matthews
● A raft of consultations are launched by government
As the Journal went to press, it was understood that the consultation on the 2013 review of the Building Regulations is expected to be released early in the New Year. We also await a consultation on the implementation of the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Elsewhere, government consultation activity
seems unaffected by Christmas. Indeed, it appears to be seen as a good time to publish consultations. Consultation on implementation of the Green Deal ends on 18 January. There is a workshop at Balham at 5pm on 10 January to develop the CIBSE response; contact
cbreslin@cibse.org for details. The public health sector has a consultation and
a White Paper on the water industry. Water for Life describes a vision for future water management in
which the water sector is resilient, in which water companies are more effi cient and customer focused, and in which water is valued as the precious and fi nite resource it is. And it explains that we all have a part to play in the realisation of this vision. The White Paper sets out proposals for reform of
the water abstraction licensing system and demand management measures. It is notable that demand reduction is of greater priority in the water sector than it seems to be in the energy sector. For full details of the consultation, see
www.defra.gov.uk/ environment/quality/water/legislation/whitepaper The EU has issued a Stakeholder Consultation on
Water Performance of Buildings, seeking views on ways to reduce water use in buildings, in response to the growing pressure on water resources in parts of Europe, and concerns about water scarcity and droughts. For the background paper go to
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/consultations/pdf/ background_water_effi ciency.pdf
Plenty to look forward to in new year
As our diaries and calendars move to 2012, it is quite natural to review 2011, both highs and lows – and to ponder on what the new year has in store for us. Certainly, from a CIBSE perspective, 2011 was both demanding and rewarding. The Journal remains a key membership benefi t and, as I write this piece, I hope you will agree that, although not perfect, it tries to cover the broad spectrum of our members’ activities and their interests, while also being informative and educational. The Technical Symposium was re-launched in 2011 and, while being important in its own right, it is also a signpost to our future development: freely sharing information in order to raise the standards of the profession. Next year will not only see even more improvements in the Journal and further development of the Technical Symposium, but also the emergence of our Knowledge Portal, which has been reported in earlier editions of the Journal. Lest you be in any doubt, this project represents a step- change and considerable challenge to CIBSE. We are making all our publications available
online, free to search and download to our members. It remains to be seen how it will affect hard copy publication sales, but already we have seen 3,500 members in more than 89 countries access the Knowledge Portal to view or download CIBSE publications. Moreover, prospective affi liate members can join online and have almost immediate access to
Search for 2012 Young Engineers is ON!
Hays Construction & Property, in association with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers and CIBSE, is searching for two professionals to win the 2012 Young Engineer Award in the south west. There are two awards,
one within civil and structural engineering and another within building services engineering. Each winner will be recognised as one of the best young engineers in the south west and will also receive an Apple iPad as a prize. The judges are looking
for young professional civil, structural or building services engineers who can demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for the industry, and show how they have used innovation, creativity, safety and sustainability in their designs. Young engineers are encouraged to enter now if they think they have what it takes to win this title. They can also be entered into the competition by their employer or colleagues. Trish Johnson, regional director
of the Institution of Civil Engineers South West, commented: ‘This award will help recognise and celebrate the work of our young, talented professionals in the region who demonstrate passion for the industry and innovation and creativity in their work.’ The winners will be presented
the Knowledge Portal. Above all, we believe that the Knowledge Portal should encourage membership growth and be another strong argument that CIBSE is the Institution to be a member of – and hopefully an active one at that. So, over the new year, as we shall no doubt read
of further fi nancial and commercial uncertainty and pundits will be forecasting dark clouds, CIBSE believes in a strong future and taking risks in order to benefi t our members. When you are making your new year resolution,
please make two: one, to use the Knowledge Portal; and secondly, to introduce a new member to CIBSE. Wishing all CIBSE members a very happy and prosperous new year!
Stephen Matthews Chief executive
with their award on the 10 February, followed by a winners and runners-up lunch in Hotel du Vin, Bristol, on 24 February. The closing date for entries is 17 January. To enter the award, call Natassa
Vekris on 0117 929 7308 or email
natassa.vekris@
hays.com
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January 2012 CIBSE Journal
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