Contents NEWS
6 News VAT confusion as Brussels proposes lower rates for green construction; many contractors now in financial distress; guaranteed funds boost Green Deal launch; solar industry facing boom and bust.
10 CIBSE News
President’s blog celebrates Higgs Boson; shortlist announced for Young Lighter of the Year.
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14 Winning numbers
Discover the stats and facts that building services contributed to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
OPINION 16 Letters
Simulations need to get real; sound physics; off the salary scale.
17 Manufacturer’s viewpoint Green investment could be the kickstart the economy needs to pull it out of recession.
19 Regulations
Don’t get caught out by new rules on exposure to asbestos.
20 Where now for building services contractors? Noble Francis looks at the state of the construction industry and finds a glimmer of hope.
22 A very bright idea
The incandescent lamp reaches the end of a well-lit road.
‘No one can doubt the elegance of the velodrome, yet the arena proved difficult
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www.cibsejournal.com Features 24 COVER FEATURE Lighting up the Games
Athletes were not the only stars of the Olympics – broadcast lighting shone brightly too.
30 Wet, wild and wonderful
The challenges and triumphs of building on a flood plain.
38 Green land
British Land reveals how energy management is cutting carbon across its estate.
45 How much ventilation does this room need?
Dr Chris Irwin argues SAP needs to be altered to include demand controlled ventilation.
51 Taking stock
Tim Dwyer reviews the merits of a new REHVA guidebook on air conditioning.
54 Light years ahead Beijing scheme secures LEED Platinum rating.
CLASSIFIED 69 Products
Latest from manufacturers. 75 Directory A guide to industry suppliers. PEOPLE AND JOBS
76 Appointments Jobs at
jobs.cibsejournal.com
78 Looking ahead
Society of Light and Lighting Masterclass series revealed.
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LEARNING 59 CPD
Assuring the performance of fire dampers in buildings.
63 A question of efficiency A new energy management standard.
Darren Chin
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