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INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION, URGES NEW CIBSE PRESIDENT
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nspiring and supporting the next generation of engineers will help society solve the big technical and scientifi c challenges of today and tomorrow, Kevin Mitchell, incoming President of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) said in his Presidential Address. “Research shows that the most talented young people – those who have a choice of profession – are increasingly drawn to careers where they believe their work will have a positive impact on the world. I would argue that there are few careers that off er more opportunity to deliver real change than that of a Building Services Engineer,” he said. “If we can inspire people to join us – people from a
the next generation to challenge current thinking in order to produce buildings to support society and help communities develop, grow and thrive. “Healthy and resilient buildings have
never mattered more. And not just to deal with Covid, but to manage the next threat – whatever and whenever that might be,” he said. Mitchell said that underlying his
Kevin Mitchell
response to all the issues important to him is the need to inspire people more people to become engineers and work on fi nding solutions.
He said the theme was dear to him because
range of backgrounds who refl ect the communities we serve – if we can do that, our ability to problem solve and innovate will increase exponentially”. Mitchell highlighted climate change, which he described as a “looming disaster”, as one issue needing an urgent response. He said that the current generation of engineers must support, equip and inspire the next generation of engineers and be by their side every step of the way to respond to this impending threat. Designing buildings to deal with Covid-19 and other potential pandemics is another, requiring
throughout his career he had been lucky enough to be surrounded by “brilliantly supportive and inspiring people that make up the CIBSE community”. He described it as an eclectic community, which he said was a real bonus: “It meant I could learn from and be inspired by engineers of all kinds – from academics, researchers and manufacturers, and even a journalist or two’” he said.
Mitchell fi nished his address with a rallying cry.
“Make no mistake. There are mountains to climb and the journey ahead will not be easy. We need the next generation to lead the way, but our expectations can weigh heavily on young shoulders. That’s why we must be by their side to support and inspire them. Every step of the way”.
THE BESA AWARDS OPENS FOR ENTRIES T
he Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has relaunched its National Awards with nine new categories to choose from!
The 2022 Awards will be presented ‘in-person’ on October 20 at a gala dinner in the Novotel London West hotel on the evening of the Association’s annual National Conference, which is being held during the day at the same venue and supported by Headline sponsor Mitsubishi Electric. To celebrate the return of the in-person format, BESA has launched nine new categories which are open to both members and non-members including Net Zero Initiative, Product Innovation, Competence Compliance and Women in Building Services.
Its long-running management training award has
been relaunched as The Manly Trust Management Training Bursary and there is a new Diversity and Inclusion category. All of this comes on top of BESA’s regular categories covering the full range of industry apprenticeships awarded across the regions.
All the entries will be scrutinised by a newly appointed
expert panel of judges drawn from across the sector. The Awards, which are free to enter, will reward individuals, teams, and companies responsible for delivering projects, products, innovations, and initiatives that demonstrate excellence in building services engineering.
Entries close on July 8.
www.thebesa.com
Inbrief
Baxi Commercial Solutions is returning to face-to-face product training at its Warwick Commercial Training Academy, with the fi rst of the courses taking place this month.
www.baxi.co.uk
Over £250 million of funding has been awarded to heat network schemes under the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) since it opened its doors to applicants in 2018.
www.gov.uk
Professor Catherine Noakes, one of the leading experts in ventilation and the transmission of airborne infection, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.
www.cibse.org
Spirotech has invested in a new logistics partnership and distribution centre to provide faster delivery and enhanced service for customers across the UK.
www.spirotech.co.uk
Craig Dolan, European heat pump business development manager at Vaillant Group, has been appointed vice-chair of the Heat Pump Association (HPA).
www.heatpumps.org.uk
Heating appliance manufacturer Worcester Bosch welcomed the Minister for Business, Energy and Corporate Responsibility, Lord Callanan, to showcase recent developments in low- carbon heat.
www.worcester-bosch.co.uk
Boiler and heat pump manufacturer Ideal Heating has teamed up with Derby College Group (DCG) to launch its fi rst multi-faceted training facility that will support and upskill current and future installers.
https://idealheating.com
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has developed a training course focused on the Building Safety Bill to support building services professionals in preparing for and complying with new reforms.
www.cibse.org
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