you can be anything you want to be.” She said it was important for the industry to present a more positive image: “We are not very good at shouting about the great stuff we do, the cool stuff . As a result, many women have a negative image of the sector – yet my career in engineering has allowed me to travel the world and get involved in some amazing, exciting projects.” Andi Connelly Horsley, mechanical engineer and technical publications lead


at BESA, said women were good at challenging the status quo and bringing a fresh perspective to engineering challenges. “Why do we engineer things? Why do we do it like that? Is it because we


have always done it that way? Why not try this instead?” she wrote. “The client is interested in the outcome so ‘why’ should always be the fi rst question – then you look at the how and the what. “It was an old boss of mine who taught me what equality actually was. It is not about treating everyone the same because we are not all the same. It is about treating everyone as an individual, so they can do the job to the best of their ability, including within certain constraints like being pregnant,” she added. Current CIBSE Graduate of the Year Lucy Sherburn also highlighted the importance of mentors who could help young women feel comfortable and reach their full potential. “I love the fact that I am constantly learning and discovering new things,”


the Fairheat consulting engineer wrote. “This means I am making a real diff erence and having an impact on the decarbonisation of heat, which is one of the biggest challenges we face as a country. “Women have so much to off er to this industry and often they don’t realise that their skills are just what we need,” added Sherburn. “There are amazing opportunities opening up thanks to the net zero agenda and the push to make buildings healthier and more sustainable. “It can be a bit daunting for a young woman to consider coming into this industry so, having mentors and role models is very important. I had great mentors through the Heat Exchanger Mentoring scheme and am lucky to have very supportive female colleagues. They provided an environment where I could thrive as a young female engineer.


Challenging


“They were especially helpful with strategies for dealing with ‘challenging’ work situations, especially construction sites where women are underrepresented and can sometimes be less accommodated. I do feel things are getting better on that front, but we are not quite there yet.” The week ended with a retrospective blog about how female inventors had been responsible for many of the innovations that had paved the way for renewables in buildings. Jarne Veronica wrote that people might be surprised that women were


so infl uential in this vital industry because they are so under-represented in careers linked to engineering and building services. However, she pointed out that many of the low carbon innovations we enjoy today would not have been possible without female pioneers. “This is further evidence that women have been playing a crucial (and often unsung) role in our sector for decades and, as representation improves, that infl uence will surely grow.”


For more information about the BESA National Awards and entry details go to: www.thebesa.com/national-conference-and-awards


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New requirements for heating installations – are you ready?


By Jonny Hancock, product manager at NIBE Energy Systems


fter 10 years, the Building Regulations have changed! It’s important that we all understand what this means for heating installations in new and existing homes.


With the introduction of the updated Conservation of Fuel and Power Part L Standard on the 15th of June 2022, all new homes must produce less CO2 emissions and some of the changes will extend to existing buildings too. This uplift will ease in heat pump specifi cations for zero


carbon ready buildings by ensuring that homes built today either have heat pumps installed or are future proofed to easily adopt them in the coming years. The regulations tackle performance through assessing the primary energy demand, carbon intensity and fabric energy effi ciency standard of the building. Key changes for heating engineers: To pave the way for heat pumps, the


Regulations now state that 55˚C is the maximum fl ow temperature for all new and replacement heating systems as they operate at lower fl ow temperatures compared to traditional heating systems. This will not only lower running costs for customers through optimising heating appliance effi ciency but will also minimise damage to the pipework through reducing corrosion. A win-win for everyone, even those with gas boilers. This might mean that you’ll need to consider replacing radiators. But it will make it cheaper to install a heat pump in the future if you’re not doing so today. In addition to the lower fl ow temperatures, new or replaced heating


systems must be combined with thermostatic room control in each room. This requirement is applicable to all heating systems including heat pumps. In certain circumstances this can be achieved via heat zoning, such as in open plan dwellings where the living area is more than 70% of the total dwelling fl oor area. For properties with over 150m2


fl oor area, a minimum of two independently


controlled heating circuits are also needed. This will provide your customers with better control and enhance indoor comfort. How our suite of products can help: Whilst these requirements are new, we


have been working hard to prepare for this change and NIBE has a range of products that can support compliance whilst delivering a great user experience. NIBE’s smart home accessories allow customers to sit back and relax while their heating system automatically adjusts the temperature, humidity and CO2 level inside their home – or they can adjust them manually through the myUplink app. Our smart controls have been designed with our heat pumps and customers at the centre which mean they integrate seamlessly into any installation. Our SRV 10 wireless radiator thermostats allow customers to obtain a


comfortable indoor temperature whilst reducing energy consumption by only heating rooms when needed. Being battery powered, it is easy to install too. By adding these to a system, you’ll also meet the new requirement for thermostatic room control. The wireless radiator thermostat has a M30x1.5 connection and a Danfoss RA adapter is included. The SRV works with all our NIBE S-Series heat pumps providing even more precise control. Our suite of accessories, including electronic, temperature and smart controls


are easy to install and can help achieve compliance by creating room or climate zones throughout the home without the need for third party products. With NIBE its easy to be smart! So, why not work with us? Visit our website to learn how to become a NIBE Pro Installer. Find out more about NIBE on Tour at www.nibe.eu/en-gb/installer/nibe-trailer-tour-2022 or our smart products at www.nibe.eu/en-gb/products/smart-home-accessories


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