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PAST, PRESENT
AND FUTURE
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Contents
NEWS
7
News
Green light for Hinkley Point C; Britain
to ratify Paris Agreement; UK climate
change committee axed; mixed
reactions to post-Brexit business
climate; governments heat pump
plan under fire; solar-powered AC set
to halve energy use
46
16 CIBSE News
Society of Light and Lighting hits
the road with its Masterclasses on
human responses to light
OPINION
20 Broadband and security
Hywel Davies looks at the implications
of the new Building Regulations
22 Feedback
A reader ponders the title engineer
and CIBSEs LinkedIn group debates
whether its better to tighten up the
model or manage expectations
38 Engineering future cities
To mark CIBSEs 40th anniversary, six
industry figures reflect on how the
challenges of urbanisation will be met
over the next four decades
Features
24 Young engineers aim for jackpot
Meet this years CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the
Year contenders
26 COVER FEATURE
Building on the past
A look at how building services has evolved since
CIBSE was formed 40 years ago
34 Primary evidence
Comparing the energy consumption of primary
schools in 1976 and 2016
IES Colin Rees

models two
primary schools
from 1976 and
2016 to find out
46 Safe harbour
How HMS Namur came to dock in the middle of
an exhibition in a Grade I restoration
SPECIAL FEATURES
Pipework, pumps, valves
51 Taking the heat out of cold water design

Causes of overheating in cold water systems
56 Testing the water
H2O monitoring to maximise HVAC performance
Primary schools from

1976 and 2016 go
head-to-head on energy
consumption page 34
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60 Cold relief
The role of dry pipe valves in sprinkler systems
LEARNING
65 CPD
Delivering value engineered building
services solutions
CLASSIFIED
70 Products
A round-up of systems and services
for the industry
PEOPLE AND JOBS

75 Appointments
Jobs at jobs.cibsejournal.com
77 Q&A
Peter Anderson, of Troup Bywaters
+ Anders, on mentoring young
people and the firms award-winning
apprenticeship scheme
78 Looking ahead
Jonathan Speirs Memorial Lecture;
Young Engineers Awards; Building
Performance Conference and
Exhibition; CPD training; energy
assessor training; CIBSE Groups,
Regions and Societies
62 In the loop
Heating and cooling Scandinavias largest mall
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Cover image: Carole Verbyst
his year marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of the

Chartered Institution of Building Services, after the Institution
of Heating and Ventilating Engineers (IHVE) merged with the
Illuminating Engineering Society. (The E of CIBSE was not added
until 1985, hence fond nostalgia for the term CIBS among more
senior engineers.) The Institution was formed as building services
were becoming more complex and technical; a new professional
body was needed to take a more holistic view of the sector. Although
its hard to believe now, independent lighting engineers did not exist
at this point.
Over the past 40 years, the industry has changed beyond all
recognition. In 1976, engineers were still using slide rules and, if they
were lucky, big clunky LED calculators now, 3D thermal modelling
is the norm. Back then, it was perfectly allowable to smoke pipes and
Players No6 over the drawing board; now, building services design
follows the health and wellbeing mantra.
Our overview of the past 40 years looks at just how much else has
evolved from the move towards renewables to improvements in
lighting design and energy efficiency. It also uncovers at least one
lesson not yet learned; insight from former CIBSE presidents reveals
that back then there was closer collaboration
in the supply chain when designers followed
In 1976, engineers
the apprenticeship route. There is now a
were using slide rules
revival of this route into the industry, and
and, if they were lucky, our Q&A with Troup Bywaters + Anders,
on page 77, reveals how much the employer
big LED calculators
and its apprentices are benefiting from their
now 3D thermal
modelling is the norm apprenticeship scheme.
There is one major difference between
the news agenda of the CIBSE Journal in
2016 and its predecessor in 1976. The CIBSE Presidential address
by Alex Loten that appeared in the magazine 40 years ago focused
on the implications for the UK of voting to remain in the European
Economic Community. He spoke of the benefits of standardisation
and working with engineers from across Europe. Fast forward 40
years, and we are now having to come to terms with an EU exit and
the commercial and regulatory implications.
For this 40th anniversary issue, we have asked eminent engineers
including Patrick Bellew and Max Fordham to
identify the challenges of urbanisation in 2050
(page 38).Their insight gives us some optimism
that we can build liveable cities for the billions
more people who will inhabit Earth by then.
Alex Smith, editor
asmith@cibsejournal.com
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NEWS
All the latest news from around the building industry
WORK STARTS ON ENERGY CENTRE FOR LEND LEASES GIANT ELEPHANT
Piling has started on the energy
centre at the heart of Lend Leases
Elephant Park development in
Elephant & Castle, London. The CHP
plant at the Energy Hub will supply
heating and hot water to almost
3,000 homes, as well as to shops,
offices and community spaces.
Designed by Duggan Morris
Architects, the Energy Hub will be
run by E.ON and Lend Lease, and
will include a nursery and caf.
The 235-home Trafalgar Place,
designed by dRMM Architects,
is the first development on the
site to be completed, and has
been shortlisted for this years
Stirling Prize.
Elephant Park replaces the
brutalist Heygate Estate, which was
demolished in 2014.
May gives 18bn Hinkley Point C

nuclear power station green light
An artists impression of the

approved Hinkley Point C plant
Critics say investment in

renewables and energy
efficiency would meet UKs
needs more cheaply
Prime Minister Theresa May has
given the go-ahead to the 18bn
Hinkley Point C nuclear power
plant, after a six-week review.
May has been accused of
backing down from security
concerns about Chinese
involvement in the plant, but
she insisted the Somerset
development was approved
with significant new safeguards
to make sure China and other
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foreign investors could not own

stakes in British nuclear plants
without UK government approval.
Hinkley Point C will meet 7% of
Britains energy needs.
Ian Maclean, UK managing
director for energy and industry
at WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff,
said: After years of delays, we
can now look positively to the
future, prepare our business and
recruitment plans accordingly,
and start filling the growing gap in
our energy mix.
Despite this step towards
decarbonising the UK energy
supply, Maclean said future
energy sources should also
include renewables, and gas-fired

power stations as well as nuclear.
A report from the Energy and
Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU),
said increasing investment in
renewables and energy efficiency
would meet the UKs future
energy needs more cheaply than
Hinkley Point C.
Its research concluded that
the UK could cut its energy
costs by 1bn a year and still
maintain electricity capacity
by growing demand response
measures, increasing investment
in wind farms, and building new
gas-fired power stations. The
movement from centralised
power generation to distributed
networks, smart grids and
increased renewable capacity
undermined the economic
argument for a new generation of
nuclear power, it added.
The ECIU said Hinkley was not
essential and that the alternatives
were tried and tested.
In another report, energy
consultant Utilitywise claimed it
would be 12bn cheaper to invest
in energy efficiency measures as
an alternative to Hinkley, which it
labelled an unnecessary expense.
Bartle honoured
to be named top
apprentice
Morcambe-based Chris Bowkers
Harry Bartle has won the 2016
ECA Edmundson Apprentice of
the Year Award.
Bartle, aged 21, saw off fierce
competition from three other
finalists to be recognised as one
of the top electrical and building
services apprentices in the
country.Its an absolute honour
for me, he said.The training and
experience I have received
from Chris Bowker has been first
class and its been a pleasure to
represent the company.
As well as the award, Bartle
was presented with a cash prize
and a toolkit, and will take part
in a study tour, sponsored by
Schneider, during which he will
visit its facility in the French Alps.
He will also represent the
Electrical Contractors Association
(ECA) as an ambassador in
the coming months, helping to
encourage young people to join
the industry.
The three runners-up were:
Luke Towers (Eaton Electrical);
Joshua Lee (P & R Hurt Electrical
and Mechanical Services); and
Thomas Murray (Blackbourne
Integrated M&E).
l To read about Troup Bywaters +
Anders apprenticeship scheme,
see the Q&A on page 77
23/09/2016 16:03
NEWS
UK leads the way

in EU energy cuts
The UK cut its energy use by
more than 15% between 2000
and 2014, putting it ahead of all
other EU member states apart
from Greece, according to the
European Commissions Joint
Research Centre (JRC).
The EU as a whole cut energy
consumption by 6.35% and
has passed its interim energy
efficiency target six years early.
The JRC report also revealed
that EU members had cut energy
use from 1,133 million tonnes of
oil equivalent (mtoe) in 2000 to
1,061mtoe in 2014, putting it on
track to exceed its 2020 target.
The UK, which accounts for 12%
of total EU consumption, cut its
use by 15.3%, to 129.8mtoe.
Residential energy use in the
UK was down by just under 10%
during the period measured,
and private industries achieved
a 17.6% cut up to 2014. However,
energy use continued to rise in
transport and services, by 2.2%
and 16.5% respectively.
Britain to follow US and China

in ratifying Paris Agreement
Of the 180 nations that have
signed the accord, only 26
have actually ratified it
Prime Minister Theresa May
has promised to ratify the Paris
Agreement on climate change by
the end of the year.
The UK has been accused of
putting environmental issues on
the back burner as it deals with
the political fallout from the
Brexit vote. However, May used
her maiden speech at the United
Nations in New York to say the UK
remained determined to play our
part in the international effort
against climate change the UK
will start its domestic procedures
to enable ratification of the Paris
Agreement and complete these
before the end of the year.
US Secretary of State John Kerry

signed the Paris Climate Accord
at the United Nations General
Assembly in April
To come into force, the Paris

Agreement must be officially
ratified by at least 55 countries,
representing 55% of global carbon
emissions.
So far, 180 nations have signed
up to it, but only 24 accounting
for just over 1% of global emissions

had actually ratified it before
China and the US did so ahead
of last months G20 Summit in
Hangzhou.
France is the only major EU
nation so far to have ratified the
agreement, which was drawn up at
last Decembers COP21 in Paris.
History will judge todays effort
as pivotal, said President Barack
Obama when the US and China
jointly responsible for 40% of the
worlds carbon emissions ratified
the accord. Signatories commit to
keeping temperatures at less than
1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
China will have to cut its carbon
emissions by 60-65%, from
2005 levels, by 2030 and the US
has committed to reducing its
emissions by 26-28% below its
2005 levels by 2025.
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(ECC) select committee is to
be scrapped after the party
conference season, with the
Business, Innovation and Skills
(BIS) department taking on the
energy brief.
After the closure of the
Department of Energy and
Climate Change (DECC)
and the formation of the
Department for Business,
Energy and Industrial Strategy
(BEIS) the Solar Power
Portal reports that official
government documents show
that the scrutiny committees
will be changed to reflect the
new landscape.
According to the House of
Commons Future Business
papers for the week beginning
10 October, the standing order
relating to select committees
will be amended to remove
Innovation and Skills from
the BIS select committee and
replace it with Energy and

Industrial Strategy. This will
take effect on 17 October,
whenthe ECC committee will
be dissolved.
These changes also reflect
the removal of climate change
from a named government
department, with the new BEIS
committee presumably taking
over scrutiny of this area in
addition to the named briefs.
The ECC committee has been
critical of the governments
energy policy, after concluding
that the UK will miss its 2020
renewable energy targets
because of government
failureto cooperate effectively
across departments.
It is not yet clear what will
happen to the committees
ongoing inquiries, including
investigations into the
implications of the UK leaving
the EU for climate change and
energy policy.
23/09/2016 16:05
NEWS
Brexit to hit HVAC sales in 2016 In brief

Investment delays will wipe
95m off sales, says BSRIA
Brexit is hitting the growth of the
HVAC and smart energy market in
the UK, according to new research
by BSRIA. It has forecast growth
of 1.1% in the 4.5bn sector,
compared with 3.1% before the
EUreferendum representing a
95m loss in sales.
BSRIA said some markets were
being harder hit than others, with
air conditioning growth expected

to fall from 12.8% to 5.5%, partly
because of delays in construction
investment decisions.
The Office for National Statistics
(ONS), in an assessment of the
UKs post-referendum economy,
garnered further evidence that
some projects are being put on
hold. It revealed that there was
a fall in output in the private
commercial sector in July, which
is a possible sign that companies
are holding back on investments.
ALEKSANDAR TASEVSKI / SHUTTERSTOCK
However, although output growth

for the construction sector overall
was sluggish in July, the ONS said
it was broadly in line with growth
rates since the start of 2015.
ONS chief economist Joe Grice
said: The referendum result
appears, so far, not to have had a
major effect on the UK economy.
Brexit will have less impact on
the growth of variable refrigerant
flow (VRF) and central plant
products, according to BSRIA. It
said such products were linked
more to larger projects close
to completion, such as offices
and hotels, new-build and
refurbishment. Project delays
resulting from Brexit would have
a small effect in 2016, said BSRIA,
but would impact on the market
between 2017 and 2019. However,
data points to a big growth in
completed projects in 2017, which
will mask any impact until 2018.
In the heating sector, BSRIA
forecasted flat growth for 2016,
pre-Brexit, but expects a 1.2% drop
in the market as some consumers
delay projects.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
STILL BULLISH
Almost eight in 10 electrical and
building services specialists saw
their turnover increase or stay
steady in the second quarter of
2016, according to the Electrical
Contractors Association (ECA).
Its research showed that firms
remained confident in the face
of the uncertainty caused by the
UKs vote to leave the EU, with 82%
expecting turnover to increase
or stay the same in the third
quarter of this year.
Our business survey for Q2
indicates that electrical and
building services firms have been
doing more business, despite
potential challenges in the
wider economy, said ECA chief
executive Steve Bratt.
KEEPING COOL ON MARS

A team of scientists has designed
a cooling system for spacecraft
taking part in future missions
to Mars. Researchers from the
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Nearly half of contractors think EU

exit will be positive for business
Many building services contractors believe they will
weather any economic fallout from the Brexit vote
successfully, according to a survey of members of the
Electrical Contractors Association (ECA), the Building
Engineering Services Association (BESA) and SELECT,
the Scottish electrical trade body.
Fewer than one in five (19%) respondents believe
the UK leaving the European Union would have a
negative impact on their business in five years time,
with 46% claiming it would have a positive impact
and 23% saying it would have no discernible impact.
The largest contractors (20m turnover and
above) are slightly less optimistic: 42% said they had a
positive outlook, while 29% believed Brexit would be
negative for business. While 18% of respondents said
they were feeling very positive about prospects for
business, only 4% of the largest firms felt this way.
Smaller contractors (turnover below 200k) said
more control of employment law should be the
top priority for the government as it negotiates the
UKs exit from the EU. The very largest companies
highlighted both access to the Single Market and
negotiating non-EU trade deals as their main issues.
Most companies are not overly concerned about
freedom of movement, with 92% saying they did
not rely on EU migrant workers, and only 25% agree

that Brexit will worsen the shortage of qualified
workers. BESA chief executive Paul McLaughlin said
the survey clearly shows that many contractors are
conditionally optimistic in the wake of the Brexit vote.
However, BSRIA says freedom of movement of
people and resources is a significant business factor
for its members. It predicts a short-term downturn
until Article 50 is implemented, and a general
slowdown in investment until there are some clearly
defined plans for trade tariffs.
A catalyst for collaboration

Dorte Rich Jrgensen, sustainability manager,
Atkins Global
If industry is to benefit from a Brexit deal, our sectors
must collaborate. We have a great opportunity,
as 38 professions through the Royal Academy of
Engineering are advising the government on what
the sector needs from Brexit. Our leaders must focus
on common values, such as technical excellence,
fairness and a more sustainable future. If we work
together to ensure the best deal from Brexit, we can
set a new standard of leadership for our industry and
secure a more cohesive construction sector.
and Kisarazu Colleges National

Institute of Technology, in Japan,
have developed a technique
that passes coolant gas through
a porous wall to absorb the heat.
Spacecraft are expected
to enter Mars atmosphere at
speeds of between 9,000mph
and 20,000mph, creating severe
aerodynamic heating. The
coolant gas will form a film on
the outer surface of the craft and
then be left in its wake.
SUNNY TOWER UP
A solar-powered skyscraper is to
be built in Melbourne, Australia.
Covered in PV cells and using
energy-storage batteries, the
60-storey Sol Invictus Tower will
be designed to store off-grid
power for the residents of its 520
apartments. There will also be
wind turbines on the roof, the
windows will be double-glazed,
and LED lighting will be fitted
throughout. Construction on the
project is expected to begin in
two years time.
23/09/2016 16:06
NEWS
Johnson and
Tyco join forces
Balfour brings
back Kilpatrick
Balfour Beatty has merged
its engineering services and
construction businesses to create
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick. The
Kilpatrick name was dropped
seven years ago, when the
business merged with Haden
Young to create Balfour Beatty
Engineering Services.
The newly formed M&E
business, led by managing
director Simon Lafferty, will have
a turnover of almost 300m and
employ more than 2,000 people.
It is already scheduled to
work on the proposed Hinkley
Point C nuclear power station,
the new Queen Elizabeth
Class aircraft carriers project,
Crossrail, Gatwick Airport, and
the nuclear decommissioning
project at Sellafield.
Breathing easy
10
government heating strategy

A leading think tank has called into
question the governments Future
of Heating strategy, which focuses
on shifting homes to electric heat
pumps. In its report Too hot to
handle? How to decarbonise the
way we heat our homes, Policy
Exchange said the strategy looks
expensive and difficult to achieve.
The centre-right think tank said
heat pumps have high upfront
and running costs because of the
increasing gap between electricity
and gas prices. It also warned that
shifting 80% of homes to heat
pumps would require an extra
105 gigawatts of peak generation
capacity, plus about 40bn to
upgrade the power network.
Converting homes too

costly, says Policy Exchange
The report estimates that the

strategy could cost around 300bn
or 12,000 per household. It
suggested an alternative approach,
which includes tightening
standards for new-build homes,
greater use of greener gases and
rolling out heat networks.
At last months CIBSE Homes for
the Future Group debate hosted

by Hoare Lea Phil Jones, chair of
the CIBSE CHP/District Heating
Group, said: There is no single
magic bullet I see a mixed-energy
economy with different solutions,
part of which is CHP.
However, Barny Evans, of
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, called
for an all-electric future for
heating homes. As the National
Grid is decarbonised, he said,
generating electricity by burning
gas in a CHP will become a
higher-carbon alternative.
Huw Blackwell, of the London
Borough of Islington, said CHP
had a future with renewable fuels,
and added: District heating is
likely to be key to moving heat
around, managing the thermal
swings and the electrical supply
and demand variations.
Underfloor heating guidance

The NHBC Foundation has issued new guidance
Underfloor heating: a guide for housebuilders in a
bid to make sure the growing amount of underfloor
heating is installed correctly. It includes advice on how
to plan pipework distribution properly to maintain an
even temperature across each room. The guidance
also recommends that installation takes place after
external windows and doors have been fitted and
once the home is watertight to mitigate the risk of

frost damage.
Neil Smith, head of research and innovation at NHBC,
said the guidance was produced with the support of
BSRIA and is aimed at helping smaller companies, in
particular, to get things right and ensure that systems
deliver all of their advantages in practice while avoiding
potential problems.
GETTING THE HOUSE IN ORDER

The Palace of Westminster risks
crisis and a catastrophic event
without a 4bn restoration, the
Joint Committee on the Palace
of Westminster has warned. It has
recommended that MPs and
peers vacate both Houses of
Parliament for six years so urgent
repairs can be carried out.
The committee, which CIBSE
gave evidence to, found that
complete and sudden failure of
M&E services is a real possibility.
This could be a devastating fire,
extensive flooding, or a gas leak.
Steam and electrical systems
adjacent to each other present
an unacceptably high risk to
safety and of failure. See the
report at http://bit.ly/2cq6FO4
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Breathing Buildings has been

included in The Sunday
Times Hiscox Tech Track 100,
which ranks Britains private
technology companies with the
fastest-growing sales over the
past three years. It is compiled
by Fast Track and published
in the newspaper each
September.
The company manufactures
hybrid ventilation systems and,
according to the league table,
it increased annual sales by
52.25% to 7.8m.
Also in the list was BBOXX a
manufacturer of solar-powered
battery packs which aims to
provide reliable electricity to
20m people living off grid in the
developing world by 2020.
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have merged to create one
of the largest building controls
businesses in the world.
The new company named
Johnson Controls International
includes building management
systems and controls, fire, security
and HVAC equipment, plus
energy storage systems.
The combined business has
a turnover of US$30bn and
employs 117,000 people in 150
countries. It also claims to have
one million customers.
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19/09/2016 11:35
NEWS
Movers and
makers
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Night of Heritage Light

triumphs at Darc Awards
SLL-organised event beats
Andrew
Marks
has been
appointed
director of
Cundalls
Hong Kong
office. He joins the company
from CSA Building Services
Consulting Engineers, where he
was responsible for overseeing
the technical team and
deliverables in Southeast Asia.
With 16 years experience
of working in Asia Pacific and
the UK as a chartered electrical
engineer, Marks will work
to expand the mechanical,
electrical and public health,
specialist lighting and
sustainability services in the
Hong Kong office.
Stan Smith
has celebrated
50 years
with the
engineering
services
business of
Interserve, the international
support services and
construction group.
Martin Trentham, head of
national design at Interserve
Engineering Services, said:
Stan is a highly respected
mechanical design engineer
and a valued member of the
team, known for his dedication
and can-do attitude.
Steve
Richmond
has been
promoted
to head of
marketing
and technical
in Rehaus Building Solutions
division, which includes district
heating, renewable energy,
underfloor heating, and cable
management products
Richmond has many years
experience within the company
and, in his new role, will help it
become even more customerfocused, with the marketing
and technical teams working
closely together.
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global opposition to carry

off creative accolade
The Night of Heritage Light (NoHL),
organised by the Society of Light
and Lighting (SLL), has been named
the Best Creative Lighting Event
at the Darc Awards 2016, on 15
September. It received 1,300 votes
from international professional
design agencies.
To celebrate the International
Year of Light, the SLL lit nine
Unesco World Heritage sites
including Fountains Abbey in
Yorkshire, Blenheim Palace, the
Tower of London and Ironbridge
Gorge on 1 October 2015.
Each site was allocated a design
team, led by a recognised lighting
professional and SLL member. The
event was also supported by more
than 100 lighting professionals.
SLL past-president Liz Peck
accepted the award on behalf
of the society, accompanied by
some members of the NoHL
organisational team: Simon Fisher,
SLL secretary Brendan Keely, and
SLL coordinator Juliet Rennie.
Rhiannon West and Dan Lister were
unable to attend.
Jeff Shaw, president of the
The Giant's Causeway
SLL, said: It is very exciting to

receive an award that is given by
our peers in the lighting industry,
and a tremendous honour to be
recognised by leading designers
from around the world.
The Night of Heritage Light
represents all that is exciting and
challenging in our industry, and its
tremendously inspiring to existing
lighters and those just joining the
profession to see what can be
done. Lighting is an art as well as a
science, and both these elements

were on top form to bring this
extraordinary event together.
Supported by CIBSE, of which
the SLL is a division, NoHL was up
against similar installations around
the world, including Lumiere 2016,
Romes Colosseum Light Messages,
San Francisco City Hall Centennial
Celebration and the Manchester
Festival of Light and Sound Art.
The awards are organised by
mondo*arc and darc magazines.
Homebuyers could cash in on energy

efficiency with new-style mortgage
EU homebuyers could be offered better borrowing
rates on mortgages in return for buying more
energy-efficient homes, or committing to energysaving works, under a project pioneered by a
partnership of banks, property valuers, energy
efficiency businesses and utility providers.
The European Energy Efficiency Mortgage
initiative, led by the European Mortgage Federation
European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC), aims
to create a standardised energy efficient mortgage
based on preferential interest rates for energy
efficient homes and/or funds for retrofitting homes
at the time of purchase. Partners include the Ca
Foscari University of Venice, RICS, European Regional
Network of Green Building Councils, E.ON, and
research centre at SAFE Goethe University Frankfurt.
The proposed mortgage could be key to the EU
meeting its energy saving target of 20% by 2020,

and delivering on the Paris Agreement, which was
reached at COP21 last December. It will explore
the link between energy efficiency and borrowers
reduced probability of default and the increase in
value of energy efficient properties. For banks and
investors, this could lead to loans representing a
lower risk on the balance sheet, and so qualifying for
better capital treatment. It could also ensure that
banks recognise energy efficient assets in their risk
profiling, which could help the market to price-in the
added value of energy efficient real estate.
James Drinkwater, Europe regional director, World
Green Building Council, said: We need innovative
ways of financing energy efficiency in Europes
homes if we are to stand any chance of meeting the
[Paris Agreement] goal.
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19/09/2016 11:37
NEWS
Graduates stake
their claim to Vegas
Annual event celebrates
young engineers
Eight young engineers have been
shortlisted for this years CIBSE
ASHRAE Graduate of the Year
Award, with its first prize of a trip
to the ASHRAE Winter Conference
in Las Vegas in January.
The finalists are: Samantha
Carlsson, Cardiff University/
Hoare Lea; Katie Ewing,
University of Bath/Atkins; Richard
Garthwaite, Royal School of
Military Engineering; Antoni
Sapina Grau, Brunel University/
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff;
Monica Madrigal, Universidad
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They will each give a short
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panel at IMechEs headquarters
in London on 13 October, when
the annual ASHRAE Presidential
Lecture will also be given by the
Societys president, Tim Wentz.
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Solar-powered AC could
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The University of Nottingham and
Shanghai Jiao Tong University,
China, are working on a solar
air conditioning system that
they claim could cut electricity
consumption by up to 50%
compared with conventional
vapour compression (VC) systems.
Their work is supported by the
Royal Society and involves the
use of a sorption thermal battery
for temperature and humidity
independent control (THIC),
powered by solar energy. It will
allow conditioned air temperature
and humidity to be controlled
independently, and its thermal
battery combines heat and cold
energy storage in one unit.
Dr Jie Zhu, from Nottinghams
Department of Architecture
and Built Environment, said a
VC cooling system adopts a
condensation dehumidification
method to handle both sensible
and latent heat loads.
This means the system has to
operate under lower evaporation
temperatures, resulting in
lower cooling capacity, lower
coefficient of performance
(CoP) and sometimes a reheating
process is required to meet
supply air requirements. We are
proposing a temperature and
humidity independent control
technology to solve this problem.
This system can save 25-50%
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19/09/2016 11:38
CIBSE NEWS
Tel: 020 8675 5211 | Fax: 020 8675 5449 | Email: info@cibse.org
President: John Field CEng FCIBSE | Chief executive: Stephen Matthews
Faade contest
open for entries
The Society of Faade
Engineerings international
competition, FAADE2016, is
designed to recognise, reward
and promote excellence in
faade design, engineering
and application.
Entries are welcomed
from individuals, companies
and project teams, for any
contract completed between
31 December 2014 and 31
December 2015 that has not
previously been entered.
There are three awards for
Faade of the Year in 2016
in the categories New Build,
Refurbishment and Innovation.
The winners will be
announced to an audience of
leading architects and building
engineers at the Glass Supper,
on 1 December at Gibson Hall
in the City of London. For more
information and to enter, visit
www.cibse.org/sfe
2015 winner Bombay
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New chair of ILEVE urges

members to raise its profile
Growing Institute must
demonstrate how a better
qualified industry can
create a healthier society
Jane Bastow has been sworn
in as the new chair of the
Institute of Local Exhaust
Ventilation Engineers (ILEVE),
the first woman to hold
the post.
A ventilation engineer
with more than 30 years
experience, Bastow is
managing director of P&J Dust
Extraction, and a founder
member of ILEVE, having
served as vice-chair of its
steering committee for more
than four years.
Addressing the AGM in her
first engagement as chair,
Bastow stressed that there is
an enormous amount to be
done to raise local exhaust
ventilation as a public health
issue. Noting the alarming
number of health problems
in the UK caused by poor
ventilation in the workplace,
she set out key areas that
the industry must work on
to increase its effectiveness
and save lives. These include
a clearer career path for
engineers, better cooperation

with other engineering fields
and a higher profile for the
ventilation industry.
Bastow (left) said: More
than 150 bus-loads of people
in this country die every year
from industrial diseases. It is
in our power to make a lasting
dent in those numbers. By
working with other institutions
and professions, we can
spread the message about
the importance of proper
ventilation as a critical health
and safety issue.
We have a growing Institute,
packed with the most talented
professionals in their fields.
What we need to do now is to
demonstrate that expertise,
and show people how a better
qualified ventilation industry
creates a healthier society.
President blogs about user feedback

The latest entry in the Presidents Blog covers
occupant feedback, and how this can be used to
improve the performance and design of buildings,
as well as user satisfaction.
And dont forget to listen to the CIBSE
#Build2Perform podcasts. In the most recent entry,
building information modelling (BIM) consultant

Carl Collins talks about the past, present and future
of BIM, and there are details from a recent CIBSE
West Midlands briefing on BIM in Action.
Read the Presidents blog and listen to the
podcasts at www.cibseblog.co.uk
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23/09/2016 17:43
CIBSE NEWS
Innovative employers in
running for CIBSE award
Firms go head-to-head for
large, medium and small
employer categories
Six companies have made the
shortlist for the 2016 CIBSE
Employer of the Year Award.
Atkins, Hoare Lea, TUV SUD
Wallace Whittle, Max Fordham,
Method and QODA Consulting
have been recognised for their
commitment to supporting
young engineers.
The winners of the awards
for large, medium and small
employers plus an overall
champion, will be announced
at the CIBSE Young Engineers
Awards at the Institution of
Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
on 13 October.
Tim Dwyer, chair of the CIBSE
ASHRAE Group and the judging
panel, said: It is heartening
to see firms of all sizes
continuing to invest in young
engineering talent, and the
Double take: Services Design Solution (SDS) won in the small category, and
were also the overall winners in 2015
calibre of graduate engineers

on show at our awards remains
consistently high. We hope
these young engineers and
innovative employers will act as
an inspiration to the sector.
The Employer of the Year
awards recognise employers
that have shown excellence
and innovation in developing
the engineers of the future.
Contenders for SLL

Young Lighter named
The shortlist for the 2016 Young
Lighter of the Year award has
been announced.
Seven entries have made
it to the second stage of the
competition. They are: Aisha
Robinson, A visible light
communication scheme for
use in accent lighting; Aliz
Sanduj, Chaotic order, ordered
chaos; Cashel Brown, Lighting
festivals and their role in urban
economies and design; Eleonora
Brembilla, Applicability
of climate-based daylight
modelling; James Duff, A journey
towards change; Rebecca
Hodge, Human-centric lighting;
and Sofia Tolia, Variable lighting
levels for highways a different
approach. View their video blogs
at www.cibse.org.uk/sll
The shortlisted entrants

submit a written paper in early
September, from which four
finalists will be chosen to give
a 15-minute presentation at
LuxLive 2016, in November. A
judging panel will announce
the winner at the event. All the
finalists receive a cash prize, plus
a years free membership of the
Society of Light and Lighting.
Last years winner
Youmna Abdallah
Together with the Graduate of

the Year award, they form part
of the CIBSE Young Engineers
Awards, and are supported by
engineering institutions, CIBSE,
ASHRAE and the IMechE.
Sponsored by Andrews
Water Heaters, Ruskin Air
Management and Waterloo Air
Products, the awards are also
supported by the CIBSE Patrons.
Seek out SoPHE for

resilient buildings
In a world facing the problem of
increasingly scarce resources, the
Society of Public Health Engineers
(SoPHE) is perfectly positioned to
help resolve water and energy
related challenges.
The design of sustainable water
management systems helps save
water and the energy associated
with its use. From pumping and
heating to sustainable drainage
systems (SuDS) and water reuse,
SoPHEs expertise in public health
engineering helps clients to make
their buildings more resilient.
The Society aims to raise the
profile of public health engineers
within CIBSE and the building
services industry. It promotes best
practice to other professional
disciplines and the public, and
offers a route to professional
recognition for its members.
Regular technical meetings
and networking opportunities
are organised, and there is a
growing young engineers group.
Membership also offers unlimited
and free access to CIBSE
published guidance. For more
information and to join SoPHE, go
to www.cibse.org/Society-ofPublic-Health-Engineers-SoPHE
BIM Roadshows aim to

demystify digital tech
Despite the government
requirement for the use of
BIM Level 2 on its contracts,
many firms working across the
construction supply chain still
lack understanding of building
information modelling
(BIM), competence in the
processes, and knowledge of
its application to their business
structures and processes.
CIBSEs BIM Roadshows,
being held across the UK
and Ireland, are designed to
address these requirements
and to help delegates
identify the shortfalls in
theirknowledge and skills,
aswell as plan how to
incorporate and implement
BIM in their business.
Presenters will use a project
case study to demonstrate
the real-world application

of digital technologies and
workflows, from pre-concept
to completion.
CIBSE members can book
their place at a 30% discounted
rate. To discover more and to
find a BIM Roadshow event
near you, visit www.cibse.org/
BIMRoadshow
To complement the
BIM Roadshows, CIBSE has
published the first chapter in
its new Digital Engineering
Series: DE1 Pre-Qualifications
Questionnaires (PQQ).
It is also offering a free
PQQ template for those who
generate, complete or review
PQQs using PAS 91:2013.
To download your copy and
find out more information,
visit www.cibse.org/DES
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23/09/2016 16:10
CIBSE NEWS
SLL announces Masterclasses

on human responses to light
LIGHTING DESIGN BY SUTTON VANE ASSOCIATES
application, offering an opportunity to

stay ahead of the game while gaining
valuable CPD hours.
The Society of Light and Lighting
Masterclasses were introduced in
2004 in response to the demand for
lighting knowledge regionally in the UK.
Each series comprises seven one-day
seminars, plus a shortened schedule
held at the LuxLive exhibition every
November.
For more information visit
www.cibse.org/SLL
Dates
Experts from the Society of

Light and Lighting will tour the
UK and Ireland from October to
May 2017 as part of the Lighting
Knowledge Series
The Society of Light and Lighting
Masterclasses aim to deliver the latest
information on important topics.
Currently, there is a wealth of new
research relating to human responses
to light, with particular reference to LED
lighting solutions, as well as circadian
rhythms and light in relation to health
and wellbeing.
In the new Masterclass series, the
Society aims to deliver a full day of
presentations, covering a variety of
topics including physical, psychological,
emotional, visual and cultural responses
to light. Each presentation will be
peer reviewed and based on the latest
information and case studies. They will
cover areas such as potential benefits of
dynamic lighting on circadian rhythms;
and the latest research into the effects
of shift work on performance, safety and
prevention of fatigue.
There will be case studies, which
focus on the control and application
of light within cultural spaces such as
art galleries, also touching on accurate
colour portrayal, location-based
information services and conservation
management to ensure a positive
visitor experience.
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Exterior lighting case studies will

relate to the effects of outdoor lighting
technologies on their surrounding
environments and wildlife. Additionally,
the perceived versus the measured
effects of sky glow will be discussed.
The speakers will be looking at how
lighting may affect the customer
experience within a retail environment,
along with studies into the effects of
lighting within healthcare, among a
number of other topics.
During his inaugural address, SLL
President Jeff Shaw outlined the
Societys role in relation to lighting
education and being at the forefront
of topical issues and research. The aim
of the Masterclasses is to present new
information to delegates, putting them
ahead of others within their industry.
The Masterclasses will be touring the
UK and will visit seven locations from
October 2016 to May 2017 including,
Dublin, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester,
Bristol, Glasgow and finally London.
Speakers will include Helen Loomes
(Trilux), Chris Wilkes (Holophane), Roger
Sexton (Xicato) and Iain Macrae (Thorn).
Guest speakers for each Masterclass will
be announced shortly. This series will
also see the continuation of Lighters
Question Time, giving delegates the
chance to interact with the speakers on
current issues within the industry.
The Masterclass is a must-attend event
for all those wanting to be informed
and updated on lighting technology and
20 October 2016
30 November 2016
26 January 2017
23 February 2017
30 March 2017
27 April 2017
18 May 2017
Dublin
Leeds
Birmingham
Manchester
Bristol
Glasgow
London
Speakers
Iain Macrae FSLL, head of global lighting applications
management, Thorn Lighting, has more than 22
years of design and technical experience at Thorn.
He and his team offer customers product application
advice and he tutors in the Thorn Academy of Light.
He is a director of ICEL and past president of the SLL.
Roger Sexton MSLL, vice-president specifier service,
Xicato, worked for Philips Lighting for 20 years mostly
in the field of new product explorations. In 2008 he
joined intelligent LED module manufacturer Xicato,
where he works in a global product specification
development and lighting designer support role.
Helen Loomes FSLL, business development director,
Trilux, has more than 30 years experience in lighting.
Since her early years in a photometric laboratory,
she has worked in a number of different sales and
marketing roles at various architectural lighting
firms. She now works with an international focus for
Trilux Lighting as business development director.
Chris Wilkes MSLL, technical manager, Holophane,
is a physics graduate. He has been in the lighting
industry for 14 years working predominately in
technical development and testing of luminaires;
he currently manages the optical, photometric, and
laboratory side of the business. He has contributed to
the recent updated publication of LG6, and sits on the
LIA LEDAC and ICEL committees.
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19/09/2016 11:52
OPINION: REGULATIONS
WHAT NEW REGULATIONS MEAN

FOR BROADBAND AND SECURITY
New Building Regulations came into force in England last October covering
security in new dwellings, while new provisions for broadband delivery will
take effect in January 2017. Hywel Davies looks at the implications
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A new Approved Document

covering security of windows
and doors came into force on 1
October 2015 part of the coalition
governments review of the Building
Regulations and standards relevant
to housebuilding. Existing projects,
and those already approved, enjoyed
a transitional period during which
they did not have to meet the new
requirements. With this period
ending on 1 October 2016, those
involved in specification of homes
including flats and apartments will
need to ensure that their designs
satisfy the new requirements.
Part Q of Schedule 1 of the
Building Regulations, Security,
addresses unauthorised access to new
dwellings. The specific requirement
is set out in requirement Q1, which
states reasonable provision must be
made to resist unauthorised access
to either (a) any dwelling; or (b)
any part of a building from which
access can be gained to a flat within
the building.
The guidance in the Approved
Document goes on to explain
the functional requirements
and relevant technical standards
relating to windows and doors.
It is worth reminding readers
that the requirement, Q1, is what
must be achieved. Guidance in an
Approved Document sets out ways
of complying that in the opinion
of the Secretary of State satisfy the
functional requirement. However,
alternative solutions that can be
shown to satisfy the requirement are
also acceptable. The key test here is to
satisfy the Building Control Officer.
Readers who are working on
residential schemes will want to be
familiar with the details of AD Q.
Another aspect of the review
of Building Regulations is the
This might
prove to
be one
requirement
stimulated
by the EU
that should
not be lost as
we leave
introduction of new provisions

for broadband in homes. This
is covered by the snappily titled
Approved Document R Physical
infrastructure for high speed
electronic communications
networks.
This has been introduced in
response to Article 8 of the 2014
Broadband Cost Reduction Directive,
which sets specific infrastructure
requirements aiming to reduce
the cost of extending superfast
broadband provision across the
European Union.
Article 8 requires that all new
buildings, and major renovations,
have the necessary in-building
physical infrastructure to enable
them to be connected to superfast
broadband. This infrastructure must
also be technologically neutral to
maintain effective competition.
Following a consultation, the

government concluded that the
introduction of Part R and the
associated Approved Document
is the most appropriate way to
implement the requirements of the
Directive in England.
Part R requirement R1 states that
building work must be carried out
so as to ensure that the building is
equipped with a high-speed-ready
in-building physical infrastructure,
up to a network termination
point for high-speed electronic
communications networks. It
also requires that where the work
concerns a building containing
more than one dwelling, the work
must be carried out so as to ensure
that the building is equipped in
addition with a common access
point for high-speed electronic
communications networks.
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Communities Act. Part R is therefore
enshrined in UK law.
It is a good example of legislation
that originally met an EU
requirement, but makes a provision
that is beneficial to the vast majority.
If all those building new dwellings
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provision, then there would not
have been a Directive or a new
Regulation. The fact that it was
needed shows that the market was
not meeting this customer demand,
making regulation essential. This
might prove to be one requirement
stimulated by the EU that should not
be lost as we leave.
It is notable that former O2 CEO
Ronan Dunne, now heading Verizon
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since taking the new job that the UK
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While he was referring primarily
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23/09/2016 16:11
OPINION
Feedback
A reader ponders the job title engineer, and CIBSE LinkedIn Group
asks if its better to tighten up the model or to manage expectations
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Coming to terms
I frequently read comments on your
opinion pages about the use of the term
engineer (Feedback, CIBSE Journal,
September 2016, page 16).
I dont think we can swim upstream;
children are going to school and
learning in centigrade and kilograms
and, in adulthood, reverting back to
Fahrenheit and stone, so regulating the
word engineer no chance!
Personally, I have no problem with
the term; if someone asks me what
I do, I say consulting engineer and
that is pretty well understood. If you
are not a consultant, prefixes such as
professional, chartered, incorporated,
structural and so on seem to work in
conveying the meaning.
Geoff Carter, MCIBSE
Barriers to sharing data need to be lowered
Simon Owen
Its a shame that there is a commercial
boundary between companies that can
make it hard to share best practice at risk
of losing a technical advantage.
Nicholas Darling
CIBSE LinkedIn Group

talk models
Nicholas Darling
Greater clarity on modelling input
data and the sharing of information on
projects would assist in the industry
identifying the best way forward in
addressing the performance gap.
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CIBSE Oct16 pp22 Letters.indd 22
True, but when companies are working

on the same project, the commercial
boundary for sharing modelling
input data should not exist because of
intellectual property, as both parties are
trying to deliver for the end client.
Ken Dooley
Standard design assumptions versus
how a building will be used are very
Personally,
I have no
problem
with the
term if
someone
asks me
what I
do, I say
consulting
engineer
different things. Models typically

assume general occupancy rates, such
as: The building will be occupied from
0800-1800 at 66% occupancy. Standard
design assumptions are important
when comparing two buildings from
a benchmarking point of view. But it
shouldnt be assumed that these will
happen. If the building is speculative, an
occupant-focused model should be done
when the occupant is known.
Dan Widdon
Developer clients need technical
expertise they value in-house to do
three essential things: make timely and
detailed appointments of project team
members; require soft landings-type
seasonal commissioning of building
services; require the production of a
dual-purpose building user guide and
effective handover at each surrender of
the premises to the client/tenant.
Barriers to commercial collaboration
go deeper than superficial manipulation
of model inputs and algorithms.
To manage expectations as part of a
strategy to close the performance gap,
responsibility for the above lies with the
property developer client.
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YOUNG
ENGINEERS
AIM FOR
JACKPOT
The CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year will be flown
to Las Vegas to attend the 2017 ASHRAE Winter Meeting.
Ewen Rose presents the talented young engineers who are
candidates for the prize
ome of the worlds biggest sustainable

urban projects await the winner of
the 2016 CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate
of the Year award when he or she
attends the winter ASHRAE Conference in
Las Vegas next year.
The resort city may feature some of the
brashest architecture in America, but thanks
to generous tax breaks from the state of
Nevada it has enjoyed a sharp rise in the
number of sustainable buildings.
Hotel operators such as MGM Resorts
International and Las Vegas Sands Corp
are turning the desert city green as they
pursue Leed certification in a new generation
of mega-resorts, including MGMs
CityCenter, and the Venetian, Palazzo and
Sands Expo development.
One of eight young engineers will be in the
running to visit Las Vegas and the ASHRAE
Conference when they make their award
presentations to an industry audience at the
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
headquarters in London on 13 October.
The theme this year is how digital
technology is changing the industry, and the
title of the presentation is: Computers and
digital technologies are transforming the way
engineers work. What impact do you think this
is having on innovation, professionalism, and
traditional engineering skills? The winner will
be judged on the content of their talk and
their delivery of it.
As well as the winners trip to the ASHRAE
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CIBSE Oct16 pp24-25 Yen.indd 24
Winter Meeting, cash bursaries from the

Rumford Club will be given to two runnersup, while the Manly Trust will present cheques
of 100 to the other finalists.
Under the banner of the CIBSE Young
Engineer Awards, the CIBSE ASHRAE
Graduate of the Year now in its 21st year
takes place alongside the CIBSE Employer of
the Year award, which has been running for
eight years. See page 17 for shortlist.
CIBSE, ASHRAE and IMechE support the
CIBSE Young Engineers Awards 2016, which
are sponsored by Andrews Water Heaters,
Ruskin Air Management and Waterloo Air
Products. The awards also receive support
from the CIBSE Patrons.
Visit www.cibse.org/yea for more
information and to book. CJ
new-build residential projects, Breeam

assessments, and energy and sustainability
strategies for planning applications.
More recently, Sam has broadened her
knowledge in health and wellbeing in
commercial buildings and the home. Her
multidisciplinary background provides
her with a holistic outlook to infusing
sustainability measures into all projects.
Born in South Africa, Sam grew up in the
Middle East before settling in the UK.
Katie Ewing
CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the
Year shortlist
Samantha
Carlsson
Cardiff University/
Hoare Lea
A graduate
sustainability
consultant at Hoare
Lea, Sam has an MSc
in sustainable energy and the environment.
She is a Breeam Domestic Refurbishment
assessor and has written firm-wide technical
SAP procedures. Her focus has been on
University of Bath
and Atkins
Katie graduated with

a Masters degree
in mechanical
engineering with
German. During her
degree, she completed a year-long placement
with Centrax Gas Turbines, providing
technical German translations and on-site
interpretations in Germany.
She joined Atkins in 2014 as a graduate
building services engineer and, recently, was
bid manager for Atkins competition entry to
illuminate 17 bridges on the River Thames.
23/09/2016 16:14
YEN GLOBAL CONFERENCE
Scott Mason
University of
Northampton/
Lochinvar
Scott started at
Lochinvar as a
technical support
apprentice in 2009,
having left school at 17. The company
sponsored him through a three-year advanced
apprenticeship, then put him forward for a
Higher National Certificate in engineering,
and then a Higher National Diploma which
eventually led to Scott taking a degree in
mechanical engineering.
He was recently appointed Lochinvars UK
senior technical sales engineer for integrated
renewable solutions. This post is key to
the firms strategy for promoting solutions
that integrate renewable technologies with
traditional heating and hot water products.
Farai Mwashita
A STEM ambassador, Katie helped to
organise a webinar explaining how girls think
differently and how teaching can be tailored to
engage them in STEM activities.
She has recently become RACE2
coordinator for Atkins in London and the
South East. This is an Atkins initiative
encouraging offices to improve their energy
consumption, water and material use, and
STEM and community outreach initiatives.
Richard
Garthwaite
University of
Durham/Royal
School of Military
Engineering
Having gained a
degree in physics
in 2004, Richard joined the British Army as
an officer in the Royal Engineers and was
deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
In June 2014, he started an MSc in military
construction engineering (mechanical and
electrical) and was seconded to civilian
industry, spending eight months working for
Carillion at Battersea Power Station Phase
One as a building services manager.
CIBSE Oct16 pp24-25 Yen.indd 25
Loughborough
University/Hilson
Moran
Farai joined Hilson

Morans graduate
programme
and has since
completed a Masters in low energy building
services engineering. She was promoted to
mechanical design engineer in one of the
firms multidisciplinary teams and is now
contributing to some of the most prestigious
and challenging projects in the business.
Farai is working towards her chartered
engineer registration via the IMechE, but
also finds time to be a STEM Ambassador;
regularly visiting schools and colleges to
promote building services engineering as a
potential career to the next generation.
Antoni J
Sapina Grau
Brunel WSP Parsons
Brinckerhoff
Antoni joined WSP

Parsons Brinckerhoff
as a graduate engineer,
having obtained
an MSc in building services engineering

with sustainable energy. He gained building
services experience by working in Spain,
Mexico and the UK before joining WSP/
PB. He qualified as a Breeam Associate, Low
Carbon Consultant and LCIBSE, and was also
part of the team that won this years Teambuild
Construction Competition UK.
Antoni designs the services for major
commercial developments and critical banking
facilities. He also organises CPD training
for WSP/PBs building services engineering
department in the South East and is part of the
Mechanical Forum Team.
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Richard then spent seven months working

as a consultant mechanical engineer for
Bryden Wood, where his main responsibility
was the replacement of a steam system at
the London School of Hygiene & Tropical
Medicine. He passed his MSc in July 2016 and
is returning to the army to provide engineer
support to the Royal Air Force.
Samima Saqib
Heriot Watt (Dubai)
Samima recently
completed her BEng
in architectural
engineering with
first-class honours.
As a student, Samima
took part in international competitions and
internships with international companies.
She entered the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014
and was awarded a Token of Appreciation by
the British University for organising an EcoHouse Development Workshop. She is project
manager for the Heriot Watt team participated
in the Solar Decathlon Middle East 2018.
Samimas final-year research on sand
mitigation in natural ventilation systems
looked at improving indoor air quality for
building occupants in the Middle East and
making spaces comfortable. She is also a
student member of ASHRAE Falcon Chapter.
Monica Mondelo
Madrigal
Universidad
Politecnica Madrid/
Foster + Partners
Monica secured a
Masters degree
in building
engineering at the Universidad Politecnica
of Madrid; and a degree in architecture
technology and construction management
at KEA Copenhagen School of Design
and Technology.
She has been working in the environmental
engineering team at Foster + Partners for the
last 17 months, initially as a BIM technician
working up to a lead coordination role before
moving on to work as a mechanical engineer.
She is interested in mechanical engineering,
sustainable design, and BIM. She is working
towards becoming a chartered engineer
through CIBSE and earning Leed AP status.
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23/09/2016 16:14
BUILDING
ON THE PAST
From the miners strikes and oil crises of the 1970s, to the boom
and bust of the 1980s and technological advances in the 2000s,
the UKs industrial landscape has evolved radically over the past
four decades. Liza Young asks former CIBSE presidents how
building services has changed since the Institution began in 1976
A selection of regulations introduced

in the UK from 1976 to 2016
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1976 Energy Act

1978 Nuclear Safeguards and Electricity
(Finance) Act and Energy Conservation
Demonstration Projects Scheme
1981 Energy Conservation Act
1983 Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations
1984 Building Act incl functional performance
standards (Approved Documents)
1985 Initial Approved Docs to Building Regs,
Rio Earth Convention Article 21
1987 Montreal Protocol banned
chlorofluorocarbons in aerosols and fridges
1987 Brundtland report Our common future
1988 Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health (COSHH) Regulations
1989 Noise at Work Regulations
1989 Electricity at Work Regulations
90s & 00s
RULES
BRITANNIA
70s & 80s
his year marks the 40th anniversary

of the creation of CIBSE, when the
Institution of Heating and Ventilating
Engineers (IHVE) amalgamated with
the Illuminating Engineering Society.
As now, one of the most pressing
issues facing the new institution was the
UKs relationship with Europe. However,
unlike today, the debate was around the
challenges and opportunities of Britains
closer ties with Europe Brenter rather
than Brexit following the 1975 referendum
decision to remain in the European
Economic Community.
In his 1976 presidential address, Alec Loten,
IHVE President, spoke of the standardisation
of construction benchmarks across Europe,
and of the benefits of working with engineers
from overseas. He said: In many ways, we
can learn from the expertise, knowledge and
work of foreign engineers and we should do
so readily, without shame and to our ultimate
1992 Earth Summit in Rio (Agenda 21)
1992 Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations suite of regulations
1994 Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations 1
1995 Sizewell B nuclear power station goes critical
1996 Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations
1997 Kyoto Protocol (came into effect in 2005)
1998 Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
2000 UK Emissions Trading Scheme (until 2006)
2002 Building Regulations update (Part L
Domestic and Non-Domestic)
2003 EPBD adopted
2003 Building (Scotland) Act
2006 Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act
2006 Building Regulations major update SBEM
and SAP inclusion
23/09/2016 16:15
40TH ANNIVERSARY OVERVIEW
BY D. MEYER CC-BY-SA-3.0
advantage. How times have changed.

Britain in 1976 was a time of miners strikes,
oil shortages and severe drought. Punk not
Bieber was in the music charts, and Charlies
Angels graced the TV screens. Despite the
huge social, economic and environmental
shifts since, some things havent changed.
Hinkley Point B came online four decades ago
and, last month, Prime Minister Theresa May
announced its replacement Hinkley Point C.
Although nuclear power had been
established by the 1970s, the UK still relied on
oil and coal as its main fuel sources, followed
later by gas after the discoveries in the North
Sea (see fuel mix graph on page 29).
In 1976, the current CIBSE President, John
Field, was designing the nuclear power reactor
for Sizewell B, which was only connected to
the grid 20 years later. The nuclear industry
was not looking very promising, and thats
part of the reason I left to work in renewables,
says Field. The main problem at the time was
scarcity of supply, in terms of fuel, and where it
was going to come from.
This feature will explore the changes to
the UKs energy landscape since 1976 as
coal and oil gave way to gas as well as
developments to the way in which we heat and
power our buildings. It will also discuss the
socio-economic factors that led to the role of
the building services engineer evolving.
Tim Dwyer says the TI-30, with an LED display, was

the real beast of the time, which was craved by all
Uncertain times
In the 1970s, Lotens words were set against a
backdrop of significant economic and political
changes in the UK. The oil-price shock of
1973 caused by Arab oil producers imposing
an embargo as a punishment for the Wests
Technology in 1976
CIBSE Journal technical editor, Tim Dwyer,
reflects on technology in 1976:
2006 F-Gas Regulation 22

2006 Code for Sustainable Homes
2007 Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations 2007 version
2008 UK Climate Change Act (put Kyoto
agreement into law 80% reduction in CO2
by 2050 compared with 1990)
2009 UK Low Carbon Transition Plan
2010 Building Regulations update
2011 Energy Act, basis for Minimum Energy
Efficiency Standards
2012 SAP
2013 Green Deal
2013 Building Regulations update (England)
2014 Building Regulations update (Wales)
2015 Building Regulations update (Scotland)
2015 Paris COP 21 Agreement
2016 Fifth Carbon Budget 2028-2032 adopted
The kit of the advanced tech 1976 building

services design consultant was based around
the mini-computer probably operated by an
enthusiastic CIBSE member in a cupboard fitted
with a simple wall-mounted fan to help maintain
a moderately reasonable room temperature.
Geeky early adopters, confined to the often
unpleasantly warm computer room or
connected through a very limited, and probably
proprietary, network used dedicated terminals.
Text-based, green-screened cathode ray tube
interfaces, with expensive purpose-made
keyboards or punch cards, fed information into
calculation software packages such as ENDSOP
in coding languages such as Fortran.
Modelling was still a physical art, confined to

architects offices and research centres keen to
explore practical fluid dynamics. Output was
printed on dot-matrix printers, with the gifted
users able to coax technical symbols and crude
graphics from the clattering devices. The
mouse was confined to the few pioneering users
of the Xerox Alto computer, while the Arpanet
was limited to specialist users and the now
universal @ sign was a wasted typewriter key to
most engineers. The personal computer was
just appearing as the microprocessor became
a mass-market commodity, and the first
commercially successful operating system for
microcomputers, CP/M, also appeared, soon to
be eclipsed by Microsofts MS-DOS. It was also
in 1976 that the Apple computer was born .
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23/09/2016 16:15
support of Israel in the Yom Kippur war

against Egypt and subsequent coal miners
strikes in 1974, led to blackouts across Britain.
To conserve electricity, the Conservative
government introduced a three-day week
from 1 January until 7 March 1974, during
which commercial users of electricity were
limited to three specified consecutive days
consumption each week. There was a high
degree of uncertainty about what the future
held not just for the construction industry,
Progress in lighting
Global application lead at Philips Lighting,
Mike Simpson, explains the developments in
lighting over the past 40 years:
When I joined the lighting profession, the
Illuminating Engineering Society was merging
with IHVE to form CIBSE, and the role of the
independent lighting designer hardly existed.
The 1974 energy crisis focused minds on
creating low-energy light sources and, in 1979,
the first compact fluorescent lamp emerged
to replace the tungsten one. However, it
would take another 30 years and changes
in legislation for it to become the lamp of

choice. Throughout the 80s and 90s, new light
sources would shave small percentages off
energy use. However, the big step forward
came in the 2000s, with the introduction of the
LED, which has revolutionised lighting.
With the current focus on climate change,
lighting can make a big contribution to
reducing emissions and, with low-power LED,
we can bring electric light to those who have
had to rely on kerosene lamps.
The lighting designer is now a recognised
professional and part of many design teams.
but for society as a whole, says Doug Oughton,

who was an engineer at Oscar Faber &
Partners (now Aecom).
The three-day working week threw a
spotlight on energy consumption and use.
At that time, it became quite a resonant
feature in our approach to design and
operation of buildings. It probably also started
the coming together of architects and building
services engineers, who were beginning to
think of buildings as an entity, and combined
their designs so they could perform in terms
of comfort and energy use.
Ant Wilson, who was working on a water
interceptor on the River Avon in 1976, agrees:
In parallel with today, one of our biggest
concerns was security of supply and making
sure the power didnt go out.
After the so-called winter of discontent in
1978-79, the then Prime Minister Margaret
Thatcher took on the mining unions. This
plus the deregulation of the energy industry
and discovery of gas in the North Sea
brought an end to the widespread blackouts
that had plagued Britain.
Water conservation was also high on the
agenda in the 1970s, because in the summer
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leaving West Drayton National
Coal Board Depot at the
height of the miners strike
contracting background, so had no practical

experience and their designs just werent
up to it. Many projects ended up in the courts
because jobs didnt get finished on time or
within budget.
Another industry pressure came in the form
of a supply and demand imbalance. Unlike in
the 70s, when half of all construction projects
were publicly funded, the 1980s brought an
onslaught of government cutbacks to capital
investment. The situation was compounded
by the 1983 recession, which forced firms
to lay off staff. Oughton says: People took
up completely different jobs, so when the
industry picked up again in 1985 the pool we
were drawing from had significantly reduced.
The skills shortage was a recurring theme
throughout the decades, adds Oughton, who
served on the CIBSE careers panel for more
than 10 years. One of the biggest challenges
for the Institution has always been promoting
building services as a career to young people.
But, as the 1990s approached, Londons
Final energy consumption in primary

energy equivalents by fuel type
Thousand tonnes of oil equivalent (ktoe)
Industry changes
In the mid-1950s, nearly all the work in the
building services industry was carried out by
design and build contractors, who undertook
both project design and installation.
Graham Manly, who was contracts director
at family firm A G Manly and Co, says
consultants started to come on the scene in the
1960s. But the majority of these consulting
engineers had come from and been trained
by contractor apprenticeships.
Oughton, who was also contractorapprenticed, adds: It was a very good way
of training people; contractors had access to
sites and workshops, and carried out both
installation and commissioning.
By the 1970s, however, consulting engineers
were becoming dominant, with almost the
entire membership of the institution coming
from the design fraternity.
Manly says: The way in which people
worked together attracted me to the industry.
Because many consultants had been trained
by contractors, the relationship between the
two was very good and, if problems arose,
they were sorted by mutual agreement.
This cohesive environment only started to
deteriorate during the next decade, he adds.
The 1980s was a period of a major uplift in
construction, especially in the commercial
sector. But with this boom, Manly says, came
confrontation within the industry between
engineers and contractors: There was a new
breed of designers who had not come from a
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of 1976 Britain experienced an extreme

heatwave and severe drought. Heathrow
recorded 16 consecutive days from 23 June
to 8 July when the temperature exceeded
30C and, for 15 consecutive days, it reached
32.2C somewhere in England.
Anglian Water Authority, among others,
announced a hosepipe ban in an effort to
conserve the water in its reservoirs, which
were losing nearly six million gallons a day
through evaporation.
Air conditioning was still in its
infancy. According to newspaper reports,
only Debenhams department store in
Southampton had had it installed at
considerable cost, eight months earlier but
it was too expensive to switch on. An hours
use would exert the same strain on the
electricity tariff as maximum demand for an
entire month, costing the then unimaginably
extravagant sum of 2,500.
So prolonged was the hot spell in 1976
that CIBSEs TM49 Design Summer Years for
London uses the year as one of its extreme
weather files.
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1980
1990
2000
2010 2015
Solid fuels Electricity Gas

Bio-energy, waste, heat, sold Petroleum
The changing mix of fuel sources on a primary

energy basis, and total consumption
Source: BEIS ECUK table 1.10
CIBSE: What next?

CIBSE is committed to continue developing,
maintaining and sharing knowledge about
building engineering to support its members
and to champion building performance.
This commitment is set out in its 2020 vision
statement, soon to be published.
CIBSE will continue to champion the
contribution to building performance that its
members make, promoting their high standards
and professionalism. The vision also recognises
the value of strengthening partnerships and
growing membership worldwide, particularly
while the UK is redefining its links and business
relationships globally.
Building performance continues to be a
priority, with CIBSE leading the drive to improve
the performance of our built environment

through a whole life-cycle building approach.
Knowledge remains key to CIBSEs work as we
continue to provide best practice guidance to
improve building performance. We will also
further develop our Knowledge Portal, aiming to
launch an update within the next three years.
Digital processes will be a key area of CIBSEs
work, in terms of looking at how it runs its own
operations, as well as supporting industry and
member adoption of digital processes and
technologies.
CIBSE looks to support the property and built
environment sectors and its members by
developing resources that deliver comfortable,
valuable and sustainable buildings.
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FRANK BARRATT / KEYSTONE / GETTY IMAGES
supply so, quite often, dual fuel boilers that ran

on gas with oil as backup were installed.
Over time, the need for reserve oil was
reduced, and gas became the primary supply
fuel because it was seen to be a reliable source.
Between the late 1950s and mid-1970s,
district heating was a popular system for many
projects. Hot water was piped from boiler
houses running on heavy fuel oil to each
block of flats. But a lack of monitoring and
control, as well as pipe corrosion and leaks,
moved the focus away from district heating.
With the advent of gas came a shift from
central generation of heat to individual gas
boilers for every flat, says Manly.
Total industrial consumption by fuel mix
Thousand tonnes of oil

equivalent (ktoe)
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2015
Other Solid fuels Petroleum Electricity Gas
The general fall in consumption reflects the shift away

from heavy industry to more energy-light industries
Source: BEIS ECUK table 4.01
skyline was again peppered with towering

cranes. People couldnt turn out the work fast
enough; jobs got behind and corners were cut,
says Manly. This led to client dissatisfaction,
complaints and contract clauses being
invoked. The reduced workforce meant
organisations were employing anybody, so
compliance and professionalism suffered.
After a second recession in 1993 which
levelled off the supply/demand imbalance
the next decade was stable. Most people could
plan for next year, says Manly.
Energy mix
In the early 1970s, most major projects used
heavy fuel oil a thick, tar-like substance that
was cheap and unrefined, and which replaced
the 1920s coal-fired boilers. Coal was dirty, and
required a lot of manual labour to shift and
stoke it day and night, so it was being replaced
with heavy oil in the 60s, says Manly.
After the coal miners strikes, North Sea gas
was discovered. The 70s saw the growth of
gas, says Manly. Plant including the boiler
I was working on for the 20,000-bed Epsom
Hospital, serving five mental health clinics
was being converted from heavy fuel oil to dual
fuel [light oil and gas]. (See graph, above).
Oughton adds: Gas had considerable
advantages in terms of lower emissions,
flexibility, and less stringent requirements for
chimney design. But it didnt provide a reserve
Evolution of engineering jobs

IT and technology, and a focus on sustainability, have transformed the roles available to building
services engineers, says Richard Gelder, Hays building services director.
Typical building services roles in 1976:
Drawing office manager
Draughtsman
M&E superintendent/chargehand
Borough engineer
Design technician
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Typical building services roles in 2016:

Digital engineer
Energy manager
IES modeller
Revit/BIM technician
Efficiency
In the 70s, no-one was thinking about energy
efficiency across the board. Fuel choice was
mostly based on cost that is, whats cheapest
and how easy it was to manage, says
Manly, who adds that there was a tendency to
over design. You designed by working out
what the demand was and added 10-20% to it
just to be sure. You never wanted anything to
be too small.
In the era of property indemnity insurance,
you covered yourself by adding on, says
Manly. No-one considered the effect on
equipment performance or energy use, even
though throughout most of its life plant
was working at half speed.
However, there has been a gradual shift
towards energy efficiency, which took off
during the early part of the new millennium
and in the 2006 revision of the Building
Regulations. It has taken 15 years for it to
become the norm, says Manly.
The merger
By Royal Charter, the Institution of
Heating and Ventilating Engineers and
the Illuminating Engineering Society were
amalgamated in 1976, to form the Chartered
Institution of Building Services (the word
Engineers was added in 1985). This was the
first use of the term building services, after a
realisation that the industry was doing more
than just heating and ventilating.
According to Mike Simpson, global
application lead at Philips Lighting, a strong
driver for the merger was the Property Services
Agency, which looked after government
property. There was a big push for the building
services profession to become chartered and
gain a level of professional recognition but its
scope was not wide enough. So the IHVE and
IES merged, he says.
At that time, independent lighting
designers did not exist, Simpson adds. There
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were manufacturers who did a lot of the

design and electrical engineers, who did
the calculations. Architect Derek Phillips
pioneered the discipline of independent
lighting consultancy in the UK when he
started his own lighting design practice in
1958. Now, there are many hundreds of people
in the UK and around the world solely
from a lighting background, says Simpson.
Somewhere down the line, the attitude
towards lighting changed and it became
important enough to become a specialised
sector. With the advent of LED technology,
we are getting a crossover between the
engineering, entertainment and architecture
sectors, sharing knowledge and experience.
After the merger, Oughton says the
institution became more welcoming towards
its members. The Young Engineers Network
is a good example of how it has become less
elitist and more open to the young members
and those who have come through the
associate grade.
Other CIBSE societies such as Faade
Engineering have got a wide membership
and are not dominated by building services
engineers. The fact that CIBSE has opened up
the work of the Institution to a wider group

only benefits its members.
Oughten adds: There has been recognition
across the board of the importance of having
a good environment for people not just in
terms of temperature and humidity, but also by
taking into account the whole building design
and its facilities to provide comfort and good
air quality.
Engineers now need to have a broader
skill set drawing on knowledge from many
different sectors to look at projects holistically
and deliver great places for people.
Despite the UKs vote to leave the European
Union, engineers still need the international
skills pool, says Field, who believes much of
what Loten said in 1976 still rings true today.
We must engage with Europe, the Middle
East and America, and streamline our way of
working with other nations because, if we do
not, the industry will be generalised it will
become Uberised and Amazonised, he says.
We need to be a part of the social media and
blog-related way of working, and do it globally.
Its a fantastic opportunity to make real
changes to the industry, but we have to do that
cooperatively with international colleagues. CJ
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School design has changed

fundamentally over the past 40
years, but have results improved in terms of
energy use? IES Colin Rees models two primary schools from
1976 and 2016 to find out what impact advances in materials,
systems and IT have had on energy consumption
PRIMARY EVIDENCE
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With its protruding wings

containing classrooms, the
2016 schools form has been
optimised to meet shading
and ventilation needs
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Figure 2: The IES model of a

typical 1976 school design
n terms of schools design, perhaps one

of the most significant events to have
taken place was the formation of the
Apple Computer company by Steve Jobs
and Steve Wozniak. It was a sign of things to
come, but in 1976 few people foresaw the
massive impact IT would have on everyones
lives, least of all those concerned with the
design of schools. Now, IT is an essential
teaching aid and a key part of the classroom
environment for teachers and pupils alike.
The pervasiveness of computers is just one
of the factors to have changed the design of
schools over the past 40 years. In that time,
regulations have also become more rigorous;
there has been a revolution in lighting
technology, and advances in computer
modelling have helped our understanding of
energy use and effective ventilation.
To see how primary schools of the past and
present compare, 3D performance analysis
software company IES modelled the energy
use in a 1976 school and measured it against
a 2016 scheme. This is what its study found
Energy
Energy consumption has dropped overall by
50%-60%. This is the result of a significant
reduction in heat losses. There has also been
a drop in auxiliary energy consumption
such as that used by fans and pumps as
the use of variable speed drives has become
more common. Alongside a reduction in
fabric heat losses, lighting electrical loads
have fallen significantly too, as a result of
advances in lamp technologies. However,
this reduction in lighting loads is offset by an
increase in electrical loads, particularly from
computer equipment, which did not feature
in the school of 1976.
Building form
Compared with the 1976 school which
was, effectively, a two-storey box the
design of the 2016 school is a much more
considered form and response to the
buildings orientation. With its protruding
wings containing classrooms, its form
has been optimised to meet shading and
ventilation needs, to ensure a comfortable,
low-energy facility.
The window-to-wall area ratio is also
marginally reduced to limit solar gains, but
the openable window area is now treble
and, in some cases, quadruple that of a
1976 school to meet air quality standards.
Rooms are now generally smaller, but
there are more of them and they include
the specialist teaching spaces, such as
computing. There is also more office and
admin space allocated.
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SCHOOL DESIGN 1976 V 2016
Figure 1: IES model of a

typical 2016 school design
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Building fabric
Energy performance gains have been
substantial, with some U values improved
by up to 80%. This has resulted in a 65%
reduction in heating demand. Solar gain is
also managed more effectively. In the past,
large, single-glazed windows dominated;
now window areas are smaller, double-glazed
and often contain solar-performance glass.
As a result, there is up to 66% less solar gain,
which reduces the possibility of classrooms
overheating in summer, while ensuring
sufficient solar gain to compensate for winter
heat loss in these highly insulated buildings.
Lighting
There has been a revolution in lighting
technology, first with low-energy bulbs and
now with LEDs. Luminaires are also more
efficient at distributing light, helped by a
trend towards brighter internal finishes.
Lighting schemes are now designed to
maximise the use of daylight, and include
daylight sensors and dimmers to control
levels of artificial light, and to ensure lights
are turned off when conditions allow.
Presence detectors also prevent lights from
Classroom wings maximise daylight in 2016 school
Section views of 2016 school design
remaining on when rooms are unoccupied.

These advances have resulted in a reduction
of 40% to 50% in the energy used for
lighting.
Equipment
IT equipment did not feature in the school
of 1976. Now computers are ubiquitous.
Interestingly, IT loads appear to have
reached a peak several years ago and are
starting to decrease because equipment
efficiencies have improved and smaller, flatscreen, laptop and tablet technologies have
become the norm.
1976 V 2016 HOW SCHOOL DESIGN HAS EVOLVED

Key to 2016 primary school (Figure 1)
1 Stack (wind catcher) ventilation
2 Low-level ventilation through louvred unit below the window; sometimes these can be
integrated with the classroom heating system
3 High-level and middle-level windows for temperature control. High-level open first
4 Middle-level windows are used when maximum window-opening area is required at peak times
5 Window areas are smaller, double-glazed and with solar-control glass
6 External shading canopy provides solar protection and minimises glare potential
7 Glass area is optimised with shading unit to allow good daylight levels, to benefit the internal
environment for occupant comfort and enable electric-light dimming to reduce energy
8 Highly insulated, airtight faades to prevent heat losses and minimise air infiltration
9 Classrooms arranged in wings to maximise daylight and ventilation
Key to 1976 primary school (Figure 2)
10 High-level opening windows deliver single-sided, wind-driven ventilation
11 Large areas of single glazing without shading and a high window-to-wall ratio
12 Lighting has no daylight controls/dimmers
13 U-value and airtightness of faades poor compared with todays Building Regulations
14 No attention paid to orientation all the faades are treated identically
15 Classrooms are generally larger and identical ; very few specialist teaching spaces
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SCHOOL DESIGN 1976 V 2016
Ventilation
Uncontrolled ventilation through fabric
leakage has decreased significantly, from 0.7
air changes per hour to less than 0.2, as a
result of airtightness testing.
The approach to providing fresh air has
also undergone a transformation. The
governments Priority School Building
Programme includes baseline designs
and Performance in Use requirements for
things such as maximum levels of CO2 in
classrooms, and minimum and maximum
temperatures. In 1976, classrooms were
reliant on wind-driven ventilation to supply
fresh air usually from windows on a
single elevation, which was not always
effective. The focus now is on ensuring
comfortable environments through the use
of crossflow ventilation using ducted stacks
or wind catchers positioned on the side of
the classroom opposite to the windows, to
increase the airflow rate.
The opening area of windows and lowlevel louvres has also been optimised to suit
the size of the space. Under the control of the
building management system (BMS), lowlevel louvres are designed to open to manage
background CO2 levels, while top-lights open
to help control temperatures.
For this exercise, natural ventilation is the
selected comparator; however, a mechanical
ventilation system with heat recovery could
also have been modelled. These are popular
in schools close to roads or airports, where
noise control and acoustics can be an issue.
Future of modelling
Modelling techniques have come on in leaps
and bounds. In the past, the focus was on
assessment for compliance; now it is on in use
operation matching design intent.
Parametric modelling and design

optimisation techniques
The big change over the next few years will be
quicker simulations using a central cloud server.
Simulation tools will, through the concept and
design stages, test a models performance to
find optimal settings before developing the
design further. This will produce more data, but
it will be efficiently handled so important results
are filtered through to the design team.
Future weather scenarios

Buildings need to be resilient to adapt to future
climate trends. Models will need to demonstrate
how future retrofit options will meet energy and
comfort needs, if warmer decades arrive.
Technology integration
Systems
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have undergone significant technological
change, alongside better insulation and
improved controls. Systems that were 60%
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Being able to model new technologies and

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Expanded HVAC modelling

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Over-estimation of plant size will no longer

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ENGINEERING
To mark CIBSEs 40th anniversary, industry figures reflect on how
the challenges of urbanisation will be met in the next four decades
We need leaders
with vision and
tenacity to direct
this transformation
Patrick Bellew
The age of great men is going; the epoch of the

anthill, of life in multiplicity, is beginning, wrote
the Swiss moral philosopher Henri-Frdric Amiel
in the mid-19th century. His words somehow
anticipate the global population explosion and the
shift of people to the city in the 20th century. Might
they also reflect the lack of greatness in global
leadership in the 21st century? That is, perhaps, a
different train of thought, but a lack of strong,
consistent leadership of our nations as well as of
our cities is, no doubt, one of the causes of the
current environmental problems we face.
Intensification of the city in terms of more
people per hectare, rather than our urban areas
necessarily just getting bigger will continue
all over the world. This phenomenon is already
evident in the great cities, perhaps no more so than
in London, where increases in building height and
population density, usually around transport nodes,
have been witnessed in recent decades.
For the most part, these developments tend to
be piecemeal, and there are relatively few global
cities where joined-up thinking about structure and
infrastructure with planned urbanisation, is more
than half-hearted. Singapore may be the only one
that comes anywhere close to working to a plan.
As a designer, it is all too easy to project a future
in which the big energy and transport problems
have been solved by technology; in which microfusion reactors generate our power, and dynamic
energy storage and smart driverless electric cars
have relegated pollution and CO2 emissions to nonissues. In this world where our new buildings
are intelligently and passively designed around
virtuous cycles we integrate into their skins the
ability to produce food and more fuel through algae
and sunlight. Our all-electric buildings and cars are
joined through a distributed network of domestic
battery storage systems, which allow supply and
demand to be regulated and controlled to ensure
that the fusion power plant is sized correctly.
These smart environmental systems are tuned
to our lifestyle and demands, through a global
network that is geared to meet our comfort and
physiological needs in the most efficient way
possible. The circular systems that manage water
and rainwater ensure that no citizen goes thirsty

and our social structures, while still hierarchical,
ensure access to a healthy and pleasant life for all.
Its all very straightforward really
A more dystopian version of the same future
has us scrambling for ownership of increasingly
scarce resources energy, water and materials in
cities that are choking on emissions and baking
under the heat-island effect. Social divisions are
rife between the haves and have-nots and it takes a
heavy hand from national security forces to prevent
civic unrest and a breakdown of society.
In practice, I believe the future will sit
somewhere between these extremes, and that
we will forge a slightly inefficient and no
doubt circuitous path to a future that is mostly
environmentally better than today. It will have got
better through a continuation of the incremental
improvements of the past 35 years, rather than by
conforming to some grand plan or design. Grand
plans usually require great people to inspire and
deliver. Was Amiel right? Recent governments in
the UK have done nothing to make us believe that
the future will be any better than the past, retreating
as they have from delivering leadership and vision
in the environment and energy space.
Most cities are already too big to superimpose
some of the utopian visions of a future world
within the next half-lifetime. So the application
and evolution of technology will bring the biggest
changes and it will be down to our ingenuity
as designers to find the new norm that is better,
stronger and more resilient to climate change.
Regulations and standards have been vital to
improving sustainability in built environments,
and UK standards have come a long way since the
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. PostBrexit, it is going to need leadership at local and
national level to reinvigorate our ambitions.
The past decade has shown us we need
leaders with vision and tenacity to direct this
transformation. We need to set a course and
stick with it. Moreover, we must build capacity to
implement the things we know make better cities.
Not so straightforward, but certainly not beyond us.
l PATRICK BELLEW FCIBSE MASHRAE is the principal

and founding director of Atelier Ten
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FUTURE CITIES
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By the late 1950s, engineers were

comparing the viability of the coal industry
with that of the oil industry, and realising that coal
was in decline. The politicians did not react for
nearly 30 years, until 1984. By 1973, the limit on
the global supply of carbon fuel was brought
firmly to our attention; we have been living with
that reality ever since.
In 1995, about one billion people were burning
carbon fuels, at about 600 tons per second.
The population of the world is expected to
stabilise at about 10 billion people, leading to a
commensurate increase in demand for energy.
Increasing urbanisation will present challenges
that we must confront with fortitude. Engineers
can must play a leading role. Many lessons
learned over the past 40 years can illuminate our
way forward.
In 2016, it is clear where we should be looking
to initiate and propagate change for the future.
Carbon fuels enabled the industrialisation of our
society towards the end of the 18th century, but
these fuels are becoming exhausted and will need
to be replaced. It appears we have not yet grasped
fully the seriousness of that proposition.
The clear conclusion is that, to meet these
challenges, the carbon demand for energy should
be reduced to zero by 2050. Currently, politically
agreed targets are unrealistic. The consensus of
opinion is that this drastic change is not feasible,
but design thinking has to start with a proposition
and then figure out what it implies.
So how do we reduce the carbon demand for
energy to zero? This is a science fiction question
of course, but we should think of the implications
in its asking. Where do we begin? All viable
renewable energy is going to be expensive,
but the cost has to be judged in the context of
the problem. It will reduce once we take the
technology and the problem seriously.
Most zero carbon renewable energy
comes as work/power (rather than heat). It is
generated from PV electricity, wind turbines,
hydroelectricity and tidal energy. We could
generate more by following the French example
of building barrages and create one on the Avon
and Humber. Of course, nuclear is also being

considered, but is it sustainable enough? All these
options are realistic by 2050; the financial viability
has been demonstrated in other parts of Europe.
The other aspect of the solution is the reduction
of heat demand. We have to realise that heat
and work are not the same kind of energy. The
demand for winter heat can be reduced almost to
zero by thermal insulation, control of ventilation
such as employing Passivhaus airtightness
principles heat from human respiration, the
consumption of food, the electrical work we use
that is passed on as heat, and natural light.
The industrial revolution brought work energy
to help benefit our society and effect changes to
our environment that we tolerated. Now the new
energy supplies will bring adjustments to our
environment that we will surely have to accept
whether it be onshore wind turbines, or saltwater
estuaries being replaced by freshwater inlets
as we build tidal barrages (opponents of these
might consider that Minsmere, the renowned
freshwater nature reserve in Suffolk, was a
saltwater estuary until a 14th century storm cut it
off from the sea).
Our rational European neighbours have
accepted changes to their townscapes
and landscapes, and so must we. Climate
change is more important than the aesthetics of
the landscape.
Society does accept major changes when
the urgency is made apparent, but as
engineers we should not sit idly by when
the thermodynamics of the planet are being
disrupted by uninformed attitudes. Our
intellectual and technical abilities will be crucial
in dealing with the challenges of urbanisation, of
a scale imagined 40 years hence. What we must
do is have greater prominence in the conversation
about this future, so the political inertia that has
brought us to this point doesnt outweigh our
capacity to deal with it.
The generation of electricity by burning
carbon fuels will not be a sustainable process
when 10 billion people are alive. This prediction is
a certainty for 2050.
We should not sit

idly by when the
thermodynamics
of the planet are
being disrupted
by uninformed
attitudes
Max Fordham
MAX FORDHAM FCIBSE is the founder of Max Fordham
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23/09/2016 16:18
ESSAY: JOHN FIELD
The major roles of

the designer will
be the strategic
parts that cannot
be automated
John Field
Looking at how the engineering of buildings

and cities will develop a fair way into the
future helps us prepare for and deal with the
inevitable changes. One could study engineering
for the extreme future of a Mad Max world this
holds plenty of morbid interest, but is not very
helpful. So we avoid post-apocalyptic scenarios
resulting from environmental catastrophes,
wide-scale conflict or, say, runaway development of
artificial super intelligence.
The built environment will be characterised by
super-conurbations, some on multiple levels
and, with a reduced need to work in an office
or factory, there will be extensive residential
communities covering large land areas. Ambient
temperatures and sea levels will be significantly
higher, with the ice caps going or gone and
more extreme weather.
Much longer active and total lifespans will
accelerate the increase in population. Shortages of
energy supply and the globes ability to handle the
energy waste may have been resolved technically,
to some extent, but will have been followed by
more serious shortages of water, natural food and
materials of all types. These will drive the circular
economy, with extremely high application of the
reduce, reuse, recycle principles.
The march of information technology will
have continued so that permanent, widespread
connectivity is taken for granted; lifestyles and
work practices will be changed entirely with the
universal application of augmented reality to
provide context-sensitive information. Commerce
will be unrecognisable after the logical extension of
business models exemplified by Amazon, Ocado,
TripAdvisor and Uber. Likewise, leisure and social
interaction will have progressed radically from
Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and dating websites,
not to mention Pokmon Go.
Societys view and use of the professions will be
changed greatly, with professionals expertise and
contribution largely available from the cloud. Work,
travel and leisure will converge, and there will be a
blurring of buildings and communities, which will
affect both urban and building design.
In a circular economy, buildings will be highly
efficient in operation, taking to extreme limits the
design requirements for efficiency trends of the
past decades. Increased ambient temperatures and
extreme weather will place further emphasis on
effective design and efficient operation. Buildings

will combine materials efficiency with designed-in
flexibility, long life and recyclability, to reduce the
mine-and-dump fraction to a few per cent of the
process, or less.
Incorporation of plant life into community
spaces and buildings will be highly valuable and
may be the preserve of the wealthy elite but
hopefully, with enough design attention, it will be
widespread or nearly universal.
Permanent connectivity will offer huge
potential for feedback from building occupants
and community members integrated fully
and automatically into buildings and services
with what might be called adaptive ergonomics.
Similarly, building operators will have customised
and analysed feedback from plant. This will all be
needed to achieve the required levels of efficiency
and lack of resource use.
As the professions become shaped by the online
availability of customised information, advice
and guidance, they will need to consolidate into
fewer bodies and increase cooperation. Automated
plug-and-play design will predominate and will
extend into the operational phase and all parts
of the life-cycle. At the design stage, products,
equipment and plant will have data files that allow
the great majority of design to be automated. Basic
implementation work stages will be progressed by
machine. This will include not just modelling of
performance and behaviour, but the initial creation
of the fully specified and serviced design.
The major roles of the designer will be the
strategic parts that cannot be automated, and the
generation of the product data interaction protocols
and the data files themselves.
Then there is the possibility of cutting out the
middleman that is, one of us, as independent
professionals from the briefing-designconstruction-operation cycle. In principle, the
steps between the briefing stage and occupancy
could be short-circuited, and an owner or developer
could simply specify that a building must provide
accommodation for so many occupants who give,
say, 90% positive feedback, with the building using
no more than a specified amount of energy.
Looking at future developments identifies big
opportunities or threats, depending on how you
look at them. It is up to us to prepare for these
changes in a fearless, creative and collaborative way.
JOHN FIELD FCIBSE is founding director of

Native-Hue and CIBSE President
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23/09/2016 16:18
ESSAY: SASHA KRSTANOVIC
The worlds population is set to rise from

7.3 billion to 9.7 billion by 2050, according to
UN projections, with Africa accounting for more
than half of the growth. An additional 2.5 billion
people are expected to live in towns and cities by the
middle of the century, and 90% of this urban
increase will be in Africa and Asia.
The figures are stark and it can be worrying to
contemplate the implications. Countries where
sanitation, water treatment, waste disposal,
pollution controls, energy efficiency and recycling
are now neglected will experience huge rates of
expansion, with some poised for a doubling of their
populations over the next 35 years. Many seem illequipped to cope.
There is, however, equal potential for optimism.
Cities and city regions can be planned, controlled
and influenced much more effectively than
dispersed settlements, particularly when they are
governed by strong, city-wide authorities. In some
European cities, for example, car use is in decline as
a result of improved alternatives and initiatives such
as congestion charging.
By extension, one can imagine city authorities
using their power to transform conurbations into
models of urban efficiency. Over the next 40 years,
they could drive the installation of infrastructure
that creates a more flexible backdrop for commerce
from transport networks and information superhighways to energy distribution hubs.
Urbanisation in the developing world also offers
the potential for leapfrogging that is, skipping
stages already supplanted in the developed world.
For example, some countries missed out landline
phone networks and moved straight to the mobile
internet. In a similar fashion, emerging cities
and districts wont be hampered by the need to
redevelop legacy buildings and infrastructure,
instead benefiting from more modern thinking in
urban planning and building engineering.
In the western world, we face the problem of how
to layer smart environments over existing 18th-,
19th- and 20th-century infrastructure. As building
engineers, we will have to focus on how to upgrade
the performance of existing stock with minimum
intervention, and how to plan future interventions
in an optimal way.
What is unarguable is that tomorrows cities
must manage available resources more effectively.
This will take many forms, including the harvesting
of solar energy from every suitable surface and the

efficient organisation of spaces within buildings.
This philosophy can be extrapolated to
neighbourhoods and cities, where there is huge
scope for improving efficiency if a city and its
suburbs can be managed as a whole, using smart
networks. To take one example, energy harvested
from solar panels on a domestic roof peaks at
midday, whereas home energy use peaks in the
evening. With a smarter grid, this mismatch
becomes an asset; excess energy could be
channelled to businesses, where demand is highest
during the day, or stored in batteries that allow
generated energy to be held locally until its needed.
Improved transport and data infrastructure will
encourage more agile working. Businesses stand
to benefit if they can empower a more widely
distributed workforce to collaborate effectively and
focus on what they do best. However, it is vital to
take a broad, system-wide view. Increased home
working may reduce pressure on an overstretched
transport network, but it could have negative
consequences for efficiency if homes need to be
heated for more of the day. Flexible arrangements
may encourage staff to live further afield, increasing
transport demands on the days they commute.
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, data
collection and the Internet of Things will loom
large over the coming decades, and provide the
tools for creating smarter buildings. These trends
are fuelling the emergence of autonomous vehicles
and other concepts that once seemed pure science
fiction and are now becoming mainstream.
Technology will learn more about human
behaviour than we may understand ourselves,
helping us to design and produce incredibly
efficient systems. As individuals, we will need
to learn to rely on each other and work more
collaboratively, as teams become increasingly global
and the learning process is accelerated.
Today, it is hard to believe what was once
accomplished with little more than pens, pencils
and fax machines. Tomorrows tools will make
CAD systems seem equally antiquated. Our ability
to conceive and deliver in the built environment
will be magnified immeasurably. Most importantly,
as the worlds population grows, we will learn to
use our resources more efficiently. That may be the
hardest change to deliver, but it will also be the most
effective one.
Emerging cities
and districts wont
be hampered
by the need to
redevelop legacy
buildings and
infrastructure
Sasha Krstanovic
SASHA KRSTANOVI FCIBSE is a director,

building engineering, at Aecom
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23/09/2016 16:18
ESSAY: TOMS NEESON
While the world

may be more
polluted, our cities
could actually be
less so
Toms Neeson
Experts cannot predict what will happen at

the next election, so being asked to fix the
future, 40 years hence, is a big task. But here I will
look at some of the developments, opportunities
and threats around the future of building services
There will be an increasing focus, in the
developed and developing worlds, on health
over and above the accumulation of wealth. The
wellbeing of people at work, developments in
medicine and medical treatment, and tackling
disease particularly issues, such as obesity
and diabetes, linked to sedentary lifestyles will
become more important. This will impact upon
the built environment in the creation of indoor
and outdoor spaces designed to promote physical
and mental wellbeing, as well as in the facilities for
prevention and treatment that we build.
Even assuming the growth of a circular
economy and a move away from the use-anddispose world of today production and use
of already overstretched resources will require
technological changes, to match them with
predicted population growth. The engineer is
already heavily involved in such aspects as water
efficiency and re-use, but their role will become
more important in such developments, to make
more from the finite resources that we have.
Solar and renewables will win. Growth in
nuclear capacity, globally, has slowed since the
Chernobyl disaster and now started to decline
(Source: World Nuclear Association). While
countries such as China and Russia have plans
for large nuclear expansion, this is being offset
by more countries decommissioning existing
plants and stalling development plans. Apart from
the environmental and safety considerations, a
growing issue is the operating cost of nuclear in a
market of low oil (energy) prices and competition
from alternative sources renewables, tar sands
and the like.1 The growth in PV solar, when
combined with emerging developments in
battery storage and output efficiency gains, will
lead to widespread off-grid electrical use, with
implications for how we engineer buildings.
Population flow to urban areas will continue
across the globe and, with it, the continued growth
of mega cities.2 Cities of 40 million people will
exist, with adjoining sub-cities of five to 10 million.
Global warming will probably have increased
temperatures by three degrees by 2050,3 but this
could be balanced by cleaner cities. The current

clampdown on vehicles, more cyclists and electric
cars, and more efficient buildings mean that, while
the world may be more polluted, our cities could
actually be less so. In the past 10 years, the number
of cars entering London has dropped from 120,000
per day to 60,000 per day, whereas the number of
cyclists has gone from 15,000 to 30,000 per day.
Predictions are that, in the next 10-20 years, there
will be more cyclists than cars in the city (Source:
Transport for London).
The need to provide habitable accommodation
in the face of increasing global temperatures
and competition for resources will require the
development of more efficient construction
methods, giving many opportunities for innovative
engineering solutions.
Some say global warming is not happening
but, year on year, the highest temperatures ever
recorded are being logged and global sea levels
are rising.4 The environment in which we live is
changing and our buildings will have to adapt to
this. For example, we need to find better ways to
control internal temperatures and air quality in
everything from private residences to hospitals
to cope with increased summer heatwaves. Well
also need to enhance green landscaping and urban
drainage to improve heat and flood resilience.
A lot of this we already know, but engineers will
have to be more innovative, more forward-thinking
and braver to meet the increased demands.
Our work needs to respect the health and
wellbeing of humans and the natural world, in a
future where there will be ever-more competition
for space and resources. There is a pressing
demand for the public to understand that how
they live now, as consumers, will have major
implications for those who follow.
There is an even greater need for us to inspire
a generation of engineers who can make the
most effective and efficient use of the decreasing
resources. Our buildings need to lead by example
through clever engineering solutions and longterm thinking.
References:
1
The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2016
UNDESA, 2014
NASA/GISS
National Ocean Service
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19/09/2016 12:03
ESSAY: TIM CHAPMAN
Many developing
cities have energy
strategies that
condemn them to
a relatively high
carbon future
Tim Chapman
Urbanisation is an unprecedented challenge.

By 2050, it is predicted that the worlds
population will reach more than nine billion, with
75% of the Earths inhabitants living in cities. The
first cities emerged around 4,500 years ago, but all
that remains of these ancient settlements are piles
of stones being picked over by archaeologists. Many
of our modern great cities were founded
comparatively recently, so how will the cities of
tomorrow thrive?
Cities are valued for the quality of life and
opportunities they offer, not just for the economic
benefits. Services can be provided more efficiently
and, increasingly, in a lower carbon way. So what
makes a city that people want to live in?
Professor Brian Collins, of University College
London, recently summarised the five key
characteristics necessary for a city to thrive: it must
be courteous; it must be active and inclusive; there
must be much public space; it should be healthy;
and it must be evolving. Behind these, there needs
to be supporting soft and hard infrastructure to
connect places, services and critically people.
We, as engineers, must facilitate that great system
of systems to accomplish all of these things.
These infrastructure structures must be resilient,
with very low levels of outage, because so many
people depend on them to function effectively.
A total failure of infrastructure can create severe
problems for urban dwellers within 24 hours;
people will have no water to drink or to wash away
waste, and food in warm fridges will start to decay.
In addition, the hugely complex logistics chains will
quickly grind to a halt when transport is curtailed.
A recent UK example of a total infrastructure
failure occurred in Lancaster in December 2015.1
Fluvial flooding submerged a key transformer
just outside the city, leaving 61,000 homes and
surrounding businesses without power and
all supporting infrastructure failed. It was six
days before the city returned to normal, thanks
to huge pumps airlifted into position by the RAF
and massive standby diesel generators. In the
meantime, the population faced a very worrying
time, deprived of all the usual information sources
TV, radio, the internet that would have provided
reassurance. Many cities in the developing world
face far worse, such as earthquakes, mudflows,
sinkholes and extreme flooding hazards, and need
to be made to withstand these comfortably.
An even bigger challenge for humanity is how

to cope with resource scarcity and the effects of
our profligate carbon pollution. This threatens to
change our climate significantly, and only the rich
world will be able to adapt adequately. Engineers
have addressed similar pestilences before think
the great stink of the 19th century and the peasoupers of the 20th, when better infrastructure
and regulation led to respite. We are leading the
way in devising efficient solutions to these carbon
problems, so the key question is whether they will
be implemented in time.
In the developing world, many cities are growing
out of control, with rudimentary infrastructure
that cannot keep pace with ballooning population
growth. In the developed world where, generally,
we are coping with established cities growing
relatively slowly there is an obligation to help.
Initiatives such as the C40 network of global
megacities2 and the Rockefeller 100 Resilient Cities3
show how knowledge can be shared productively
for the good of all of humanity.
The choice of power sources is key, since many
developing cities have energy strategies that
condemn them to a relatively high carbon future.
The dominant transport mode is also important; it
needs to connect peoples homes to jobs, education,
health, culture and their social lives. Other hard
networks water, waste, data and urban protection
complete the big infrastructure tableau.
Urban masterplanning is reaching maturity, with
the key ingredients for urban vitality much better
understood. However, creators of infrastructure
systems are only sometimes seizing the chance to
produce cities that are successful, resilient and low
carbon. Engineers need to contribute far more to
the overall approach. We have a vital role to play in
how cities develop over the next 35 years, but we
need to be more assertive with planners, politicians
and the media in advancing the urbanism agenda.
We need to make sure that society recognises the
huge role that those systems have in turning our
great cities into even better places to live.
References:
1
Living without electricity, Royal Academy of

Engineering, May 2016 http://bit.ly/2cJoQEM
C40 Cities Global Leadership on Climate Change

www.c40.org/
100 Resilient Cities http://bit.ly/2clDZ9f
TIM CHAPMAN is director and leader of

Arups Infrastructure London Group
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19/09/2016 12:04
PHOTOS: HLNE BINET
For 200 years the historic HMS Namur lay

forgotten under a wheelwrights shop at The
Chatham Historic Dockyard. Now its the star
of an exhibition on the age of sail in a Grade I
restoration. Alex Smith reports
SAFE HARBOUR
T
PROJECT TEAM
Client: The Chatham Historic
Dockyard Trust
Building environment and
services engineer: Skelly &

Couch
Architect: Baynes and Mitchell
Architects
Project manager: Artelia UK
Exhibition designer: Land
Design Studio
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CIBSE Oct16 pp46-48 Chatham Maritine.indd 46
he HMS Namur was a remarkable

ship. It was in the service of the Royal
Navy for 47 years during the 18th
century when the British Empire was
establishing its furthest frontiers.
Launched at Chatham naval dockyard on
3 March 1756, the 90-gun, two-deck sailing
ship fought in nine battles across the Seven
Years War, American War of Independence
and the Great French Wars. It fought at close
quarters in numerous engagements such
as the Battle of Lagos in 1759, where it was
badly damaged, though not so stricken that it
could not put to sail in time for the Battle of
Quiberon three months later, which saw the
French fleet vanquished.
The ship touched the lives of major literary
figures including Jane Austen, whose brother
Sir Charles John Austen was captain from
1811-1814, and Olaudah Equiano, a slave on
the ship whose searing memoir made him
a sensation in literary circles and helped
promote the cause of the abolitionists.
Despite its service to the Crown, the Namur
had an ignoble end broken up without
ceremony at Chatham, its timbers used as
floor joists under a shipwrights building.

There it would have remained undisturbed,
if not for its discovery in 1995 during routine
conservation work.
Maritime experts quickly realised the
importance of the find, hailing it the most
significant naval archaeological discovery
since that of the Mary Rose, and the The
Historic Dockyard Chatham Trust pledged to
make the Namurs timbers the centrepiece of
a major 9m conservation project.
The Command of the Oceans project,
designed by Baynes and Mitchell Architects,
is the result. The remains of the Namur can
now be accessed by visitors via a new steep
pitched-roofed building that connects the
wheelwrights shop with another Scheduled
Ancient Monument building the mast
house and mould loft. [see diagram right]. The
buildings now feature exhibition galleries and
retail and catering facilities, and form the main
entrance to the dockyard.
The preservation of the 260-year old Namur
timbers was the priority for the building
services consultant Skelly & Couch. They
were involved in the project from the start,
23/09/2016 16:19
CASE STUDY THE CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD
The drama of the ships

history is brilliantly evoked
through the lighting design
every cut, notch, nail and
ropemark is vividly displayed
and worked with specialists to ensure that

the environmental conditions necessary for
the preservation of the ships timbers were
embedded in the design.
That was difficult in itself, but the client was
also committed to reducing energy bills in
the restored buildings, which was a challenge
considering that the mast house and mould
loft are constructed from timber, have large, illfitting external doors, and are Grade I-listed.
To determine the Namurs environmental
requirements, the project team consulted a
timber specialist, who told them they should
replicate the conditions the ship had been
Project section view
Bay E
subjected to for more than 200 years. This

meant the undercroft that housed the timbers
had to be unheated and thermally separated
from the heated wheelwrights ship above, and
from the new linking building.
Some ventilation in the undercroft was
necessary to account for heat and moisture
generated by visitors. Skelly & Couch
calculated that a gap of 50mm to the underside
of the old timber doors would allow crossventilation and supply adequate fresh air
for occupants the historic fabric made the
specification of a louvre unacceptable.
To account for future fluctuations in
temperature and moisture, allowances have
been made for a fan to be installed in the store
under the link bridge next to the undercroft.
The client is monitoring moisture and
temperature levels in the undercroft closely to
PV Array
Bay D
check whether ventilation plant is required.

Couch says that the British Standard for the
storage and exhibition of archival materials
BS5454 was not adhered to, as the cost of
equipment required to meet the standard
was prohibitive and there would have been
nowhere to put it.
To enable public access to the Namur, the
architect has raised the wheelwrights floor
above the timbers and dug out a circulation
route, which enables visitors to view the relics
from a waist-high vantage point.
The drama of the ships history is brilliantly
evoked through the lighting design, which
casts great contrasts of dark and light across
the timbers, so that every cut, notch, nail
and ropemark is vividly displayed. Low-level
lighting creates the shadows that help make
the texture of the wood visible.
For longer views along the timbers, linear
lenses have been used to emphasise the
length. This type of lighting really accentuates
the timber. We didnt want flat light. We
wanted to create crypt-like lighting, says
lighting designer Jono Kenyan at ZNA.
For the services designer, the challenge was
to hide the containment routes and to ensure
that future access to services did not put the
timbers at risk. For example, where smoke
detectors had to be positioned above the
timbers, the services designer had to consider
how they were to be maintained without
disturbing the exhibit.
The containment routes, discussed with the
project team at an early stage of design, meant
holes and notches could be preformed in the
steel columns used to jack up the floor above
the ships timbers.
Although the bays above and adjacent to
Namurs undercroft are heated, many of the
other bays in the mast house and mould
loft are not. Of the 11 bays, five had heating
decommissioned, while two bays in the
mast house and three in the wheelwrights
shop had heating installed and their thermal
performance upgraded. These bays, heated
primarily for the staff, include the caf and
shop, which are important revenue generators.
Thermal line to bay L
Bay C
Bay F
(not shown)
Bay H-L
(not shown)
Bay X
Bay B
Thermal line
Bay A
Undercroft unheated.
Naturally ventilated
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23/09/2016 16:19
CASE STUDY THE CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD
Boiler room heating schematic
DC isolator
Boiler
AC isolator
PV modules
Boiler
Boiler
Inverter
20kWp PV array
To radiator
circuit and
underfloor
heating
45oC flow
(55oC boost)
40oC return
(50oC boost)
Pump
Heat
meter
PHOTO: RICHARD PERRET
HMS Namur at the Battle of Lagos
Ventilation for HMS Namur undercroft

Openings have been made in the original timber
doors to cut heat and moisture generated by visitors
Before
Skelly & Couch director Tristan Couch

says Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust had a
sensible attitude towards energy efficiency. It
had a heating system that was very inefficient,
and there was no insulation, so it took the
pragmatic view and removed heating from a
number of the bays.
Further reductions in energy use have
been achieved by reducing the setpoint to
16C in the refurbished bays. As a result, the
flow and return is 45/40C, which makes the
condensing boilers very efficient. Having
low setpoints allowed for low temperature
radiators to be used in visitor areas, which the
Trust wanted for safety reasons. A proportion
of existing cast iron radiators were refurbished
and reused to minimise waste.
In the new bay, underfloor heating was
specified because the architect wanted an
uncluttered space that did not compete
aesthetically with the adjoining historic bays.
In the wheelwrights bays, rooflights
After
Oak column
Existing
ledged and
braced door
Intermediate column (door stop)
50mm
trimmed from
bottom of
existing door
New steel column

supporting floor above
Brick wall
Existing brick
wall lowered
Existing ground
level (concrete)
Cobbles
Gainite threshold
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New upstand above

granite threshold
are openable to provide ventilation. This is

required because the raised floor that created
the viewing area for the Namur reduced
the volume of the space, and because of the
higher occupancy rates in the shop and caf.
Rooflights are not openable in the large gallery
bays as the existing air gaps under doors
ensure ample ventilation.
Insulation and a vapour barrier were fitted
between the original rafters, and the barrier
was faced with timber boarding to match
original weatherboarding. Insulation was
added between heated and non-heated bays.
Rooflights were either double glazed or
had secondary glazing fitted. Not all the
improvements were passive; on the southfacing pitched roof of the new bay there is a
20kWp PV array.
The original boiler house to the north of the
shipwrights buildings has three Remeha Gas
110 Eco condensing boilers. These supply upto
195kW of heat to the bays and the boiler house
kiosk, which serves food to the playground at
the east of the boiler house. (See schematic
above). The boiler house also contains CCTV
equipment, the building management system,
pumps for the car park drainage, and a
switchpanel for car park lighting.
Converting lighting in the traditional fittings
to LEDs in the shipwrights buildings was
harder than expected. Light levels are lower
than CIBSE recommendations, partly because
we found it really hard to get high output LED
lamps, says Couch.
Originally we had 55W compact flourescent
lighting, but of course they werent historic,
he says. We could not find visually acceptable
compact fluorescent nor LED lamps to achieve
the 200 lux light level with a sensible number
of fittings. If you had a shade covering the
lamp it would have been fine, but with the
coolie light fitting you can see the lamp. We
settled on an 18W LED and agreed a lower
light level with the client.
The attention to detail extends to the
containment trays for the lighting and
controls. As they were visually exposed Skelly
& Couch worked closely with the architect to
ensure they were in visual harmony with the
historic fabric of the buildings.
The restoration of the dockyard buildings is
an exemplar museum restoration. The Trust
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This month: Design guidance on cold water

systems, condition monitoring of water quality,
dry pipe sprinklers and pumps in Stockholm
TAKING THE HEAT OUT

OF COLD WATER DESIGN
Overheating in cold water systems is increasingly
becoming widespread. Aecoms Richard Beattie,
Damien Kane and Steve Vaughan, all MCIBSE,
look at the causes and offer design and operational
guidance based on their experiences
LEARN FROM SoPHE

The Society of Public Health
Engineers (SoPHE) has a wealth
of expertise in the design of
sustainable water management
sytems. The society aims to raise
the profile of public heatlh
engineers within CIBSE and the
building services industry. For more
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CIBSE Oct16 pp51-52, 54 Domestic cold water.indd 51
aintaining water movement

within a cold water system
prevents overheating and helps
to maintain a healthy, hygienic
system. Stagnation exacerbates overheating
and may contribute to contamination by
micro-organisms. Recent sustainability
initiatives aimed at reducing water usage
by encouraging devices such as flow limiters,
spray and percussion taps, and low flow
appliances have reduced peak water
demands in buildings, and so cut flow rates.
To promote movement of cold water within
systems, there has been a recent move towards
adopting strategies that were not traditionally

incorporated into cold water pipework design,
such as a secondary cold water return circuit
and end-of-line solenoid flush (dump) valves.
These are an added expense and
contribute to wasted water and/or energy,
so should be considered carefully when
incorporating them into domestic cold water
systems (DCWS), taking into account other
contributory factors such as: the building
water usage and turnover; higher building
airtightness standards coupled with smaller
service voids, meaning more potential for
overheating; and sanitaryware specification.
These mitigation measures include:
Introducing a cold water return circuit,
combined with automatic balancing
valves, to maintain water movement within
the system
Installing automatic dump valves at the
system extremities/sentinel points
Installing a refrigeration system with pumps
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23/09/2016 16:21
DOMESTIC COLD WATER SYSTEMS OVERHEATING
and a plate heat exchanger to chill water

within the cold water storage tanks, to ensure
that the water is stored at an appropriate
temperature or connect to a building
chilled water circuit if one is available.
Flexible pipes are

easier to install
but could potentially
harbour bacteria
Reasons for overheating

From the mains water supply network
A rural location of a building on a radial
service; water temperatures can increase
because of the distribution routes from the
reservoir/pumping station and potential low
rates of water draw-offs
In older buildings, the incoming mains
water pipeline from the site boundary to the
coldwater tank room can be at a shallower
burial depth
Water storage tanks located above ground or
in semi-buried configurations.
From water conservation measures
The introduction of rainwater/greywater/
blackwater recycling for water conservation
Use of percussion taps and low-flow fittings
A lack of regular flushing of the system as a
management procedure.
From higher void temperatures
Increase in the amount of building insulation
and a higher level of airtightness raises the
temperature around the pipework
Centralised plant can introduce additional
heat-emitting mechanical/public healthrelated services in the voids that are common
with the DCWS pipework
Reduced periods of occupancy.
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From design and management

A lack of temperature monitoring within the
cold water tank, incoming mains and at the

extremities of cold water pipe distribution
Oversizing the cold water storage volume
Reduced periods of occupancy and demand,
such as at weekends and holidays
Heat-generating plant and equipment within
ceiling voids
Overheating
Increasingly, temperatures greater than 20C
are being recorded, thereby exceeding the
maximum temperature for cold water systems,
as recommended by HSE L81. In several
instances it has proven difficult to achieve
temperatures of less than 20C because of the
temperature of the incoming mains water
supply and absorbed ambient heat.
Several potential factors may contribute
to overheating of DCWS (see panel, left).
Relatively straightforward measures can
alleviate the risk of overheating or at least
indicate where further investigation could be
beneficial. As well as design recommendations
(see panel, page 54), effective commissioning,
monitoring and maintenance is needed.
DCWS pipelines should be kept a minimum
distance/orientation from any hot water and

LTHW heating pipelines within void spaces
If the plantroom where the cold water
storage tanks are located is unventilated,
there may be the potential for cold water
storage temperatures to increase when there
are periods of low usage
A lack of quality control or legislation,
particularly with thermal insulation of plant
and equipment
Insufficient separation between the heatgenerating plant and equipment
If occupancy levels after handover is less than
envisaged at design stage, a lack of domestic
water draw-off, and infrequently used
outlets, may raise temperatures
The end user not implementing risk
assessments and procedures to control the
risk of legionella.
Potential alleviation measures

DCWS and low temperature hot water
(LTHW) systems must be commissioned
appropriately and then monitored, to ensure
heating set points and time schedules are
set properly, and DCWS are maintained at
safe temperatures. Seasonal commissioning
should be included in the contract to allow
systems to be adapted to seasonal variations
and changes in user need. Site supervision
and quality control procedures must include
thermal insulation of pipes, valves, flexible
pipe connections and relevant heat-emitting
equipment, such as LTHW radiant panels.
A soft landings approach should ideally
be in place to help users and operators
understand the building and the associated
systems design intent and operation.
Appropriate controls and sensors should
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be installed to monitor domestic cold water

consumption and cold water temperatures
in the system. Clients should be encouraged
to carry out post-occupancy evaluation to
learn how systems are performing. Building
operators should log data, which can be used
to inform standards and guidance updates.
Once the system is operational, implement
an appropriate management strategy, which
includes manual flushing of mains and coldwater pipework to all remote outlets on a daily
routine, and identifying infrequently used
outlets to be included in the flushing regime.
The facilities management team needs
to be provided with sufficient training and
background information relating to the
running and operation of the DCWS systems.
The benefits of seasonal commissioning and
soft landings should also be explained.
Developing standards
Promoting a culture of collaboration and
knowledge sharing should be an objective
for all. As such, industry experience and
academic research should be harmonised.
There should also be a review of standards
relating to the design and sizing of cold water
systems, drawing on the experience of industry

professionals and available live data across a
range of buildings and sectors. CJ
References:
1
l The issues raised in this article have accumulated

through several resources and do not reflect any
specific project or Aecom design. The issues and
mitigation measures have been compiled from
the experiences of multiple engineers, from many
consultancies, over several years.
UK Health and Safety Executives L8: 2013,

Approved Code of Practice and Guidance, The
Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems
l RICHARD BEATTIE MCIBSE MSoPHE is a senior
mechanical engineer at Aecom Edinburgh
DAMIEN KANE MCIBSE is an associate director at
Aecom Glasgow STEVE VAUGHAN MSoPHE MCIBSE
is a public health regional director of Aecom London
DESIGN BEST PRACTICE

Ensure pipe sizing is carried out as close as
possible to the expected demand to ensure
good flow and to minimise stagnation and
potential heat gain
External MWS pipework between the site
boundary and plantroom should be at a
depth of 750mm
To improve water turnover to demand, isolate
and drain down one cold water storage tank
section if provided with centraldivision if the
total turnover is not as designed
Increase the thickness of insulation on the
cold water system pipework
Provide a delayed-action, adjustable-height
ball valve in water storage tanks to allow
stored volumes to be adjusted
Consider reducing cold water storage levels

within buildings appropriate to the building
type, and anticipate demand (reduce from
24hr to 12hr storage)
The addition of a water treatment
system, as described as an alternative to
temperature regime in L8 Approved Code of
Practice and Guidance, The control of
Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems, to the
domestic water services systems. This
solution will assist in eliminating legionella
within systems, but will not address the issue
of water temperature
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RON ELLIS / SHUTTERSTOCK
TESTING
THE WATER
Unseen corrosion in pipework can have a huge effect on

the efficiency of heating and cooling systems. Continual
monitoring of water quality helps identify issues at an
early stage and helps maximise HVAC performance, says
Hevasures Steve Munn
hen corrosion occurs in

heating and chilled water
systems, there are many
damaging consequences, not
all of which are immediately obvious. Yes, a
leak because of wall perforation of pipework
is normally spotted fairly quickly although
even this can be missed when it happens
overnight or at weekends, resulting in
considerable water damage.
Even when leaks do not occur, unseen
corrosion on the inside of pipes and HVAC
components may produce large amounts of
corrosion products especially magnetite
sludge, which can have a serious impact
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on the efficiency of heat exchangers and

pumps, while contributing to the wear of
valves and other components.
Occupants of buildings are often seriously
inconvenienced and may have to move out
while the problem is fixed. Either way, costs
are considerable and, recently, there have
been several high-profile cases in which the
total bill for system replacement, collateral
damage, investigation charges and legal
charges have exceeded 1m.
Despite the efforts of organisations
such as CIBSE and BSRIA, there remains
considerable misunderstanding of the
causes of corrosion in HVAC systems and of
the best way to prevent it from happening.
The primary cause of corrosion in closed
water-based heating and cooling systems is
dissolved oxygen. Without it, the cathodic
half-cell reaction of oxygen reduction cannot
drive the anodic part (the dissolution of
metals). The use of chemical inhibitors
has its place, but should be considered a
23/09/2016 16:23
CONDITION MONITORING WATER QUALITY
RON ELLIS / SHUTTERSTOCK
secondary line of defence, not a substitution

for resolving oxygenation problems.
An example of the corrosion of a steel
pipe brought about by excessive dissolved
oxygen (DO) can be seen in Figure 1. If
we accept that dissolved oxygen is the
primary issue, what causes this and how can
it be prevented?
There are three main ways oxygen
can enter a closed heating or chilled
water system:
l From aerated water initial water
fill, flushing or fresh make-up water
during operation
l From pressurisation problems negative
pressures at the top of systems results in
air being drawn in through air admittance
valves (AAVs) or seals
l From oxygen diffusion through the use
of non-barrier plastic pipework.
Aerated water from the initial fill cannot be
avoided but, providing there is carbon steel
in the system, the high levels of dissolved
oxygen around 10ppm depending on
temperature and pressure are quickly
consumed, resulting in a superficial flash
rusting. Some installers are tempted to use
stainless steel pipework, but this can make
the problem worse by allowing the DO to
remain high, and focusing corrosion on
other components with little surface area,
such as brass valves.
Also, although flushing with water is
usually necessary to clean the inner surfaces
of debris, repeated flushing should be
avoided because each flush introduces yet
more oxygen into the system.
Systems need to be pressurised properly
throughout the 24/7 cycle. Expansion
capacity needs to be specified correctly,
alongside system pressures, and these need
to be maintained over the system lifetime.
If they arent, system pressures may exceed
the pressure relief valve (PRV) settings,
resulting in water losses and the need to
top up with fresh, aerated water. However,
if system pressures are too low, this could
result in air being sucked into the system.
Microbial influenced corrosion (MIC)
primarily caused by the presence of sulphitereducing bacteria (SRB) is also responsible
for a lot of pipework degradation. Although
treatment with biocides is common
practice, what is probably not appreciated
is that oxygen-induced corrosion is often
a prerequisite because this leads to sites
rough textures and nodules where
colonisation of bacteria can occur.
Figure 2 shows the cleaned surface of a
steel pipe with a high density of tiny pits
so-called pepper-pot corrosion which is

typical of MIC.
Solutions
In the UK especially, water treatment
(pre-commission cleaning and dosing
with biocides and inhibitors) has been the
preferred approach. BSRIA guidelines
require water samples to be taken at regular
intervals during commissioning and, after
handover, use of the analysis to judge the
condition of the system and the water
treatment required. Although this approach
has merit, and BSRIA guidance should be
followed, water sampling alone has several
significant deficiencies:
l It is prone to misinterpretation
l It is only a snap-shot view, which can miss
sudden and catastrophic changes
l It only highlights a potential problem and
not its root cause especially mechanical
integrity issues
l It requires semi-skilled operatives to visit
site at regular intervals.
During 16 years of failure investigation,
The use of chemical

inhibitors has its place,
but this should be
considered a secondary
line of defence, not a
substitution for resolving
oxygenation problems
Data captured
remotely from a
monitoring station
Figure 1: Steel pipe corrosion caused by high DO levels
Figure 2: Microbial-influenced corrosion on steel
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CONDITION MONITORING WATER QUALITY
Midland Corrosion Services has come

across many cases where the water analysis
suggested all was well, but severe corrosion
to pipework and components had occurred.
One of the main reasons for
misinterpretation is that low readings for
dissolved solids particularly iron is taken
as evidence that corrosion is not occurring.
However, because it is insoluble, magnetite
does not get detected by water analysis when
it forms in HVAC systems.
What is needed is an approach that
determines the condition of an HVAC
system accurately, while overcoming the
deficiencies of water analysis. This is where
continual and remote monitoring of system
parameters comes in. Such an approach
will not only inform commissioning and
maintenance companies of the condition
of their clients HVAC systems but if
implemented properly will identify the
root cause of any problems.
Ideally, monitoring equipment should be
fully integrated and easy to install. It should
provide regular measurement of all key
parameters of a system, and send out alerts
if critical levels are exceeded before any
damage occurs. A monitoring system can
check continuously on engineering aspects,
water characteristics and corrosion rates
(see tables 1, 2 and 3).
Clearly, there are several benefits to
continuous monitoring of HVAC systems.
Risk of failure and the associated costs
are substantially reduced, while recording
key parameters produces hard evidence to
support organisations facing unfair claims
of incompetence, if anything does go wrong
after their involvement.
Finally, the significant efficiency losses
that occur if systems degrade is avoided,
benefiting the environment and the
companys finances. Water sampling and
treatment has its place, but condition
monitoring is surely the way forward. CJ
l STEVE MUMM is managing director at Hevasure
System parameter
Importance of monitoring
Dissolved oxygen
Need to maintain very low levels
Pressure
Positive pressures must be maintained throughout the system at all times to

prevent air being drawn in, but should never exceed the PRV setting
Make-up water
The intake of fresh make-up water into a system indicates a planned

maintenance activity (such as a flushing operation) or an unplanned event,
such as a leak. Either way, it contributes to increased dissolved oxygen levels
Temperature
This is a key parameter of any HVAC system and needs to be checked

constantly to ensure it is operating at the intended level
Flow
The correct flow through different parts of the system is vital for efficiency.
Changes to flow rates may indicate blockages or wear of control valve seats
Table 1: Engineering aspects of an HVAC system that require monitoring
System parameter
Conductivity
For systems dosed with an inhibitor or glycol, conductivity is directly related

to concentration. Measuring this parameter is essential to ensure that
minimum thresholds are maintained, otherwise inhibitors are ineffective
and glycols offer insufficient freeze protection. Conversely, over-dosing is
environmentally unacceptable and an expensive waste
pH
For most systems, pH should be above nine but, if they contain aluminium
(for example, heat exchangers), it is important that the pH of the system
water does not exceed 8.5, otherwise corrosion will occur because of
passivity breakdown
Biofilm risk
Biofilms forming on pipework can lead to oxygen concentration cells,

encourage the growth of sulphite-reducing bacteria (SRB) and reduce the
effectiveness of biocides and inhibitors. Left untreated, SRB can lead to
microbial influenced corrosion (MIC)
Table 2: Water characteristics that require monitoring
System parameter
Galvanic currents
The galvanic current flows between different metals within a system (for
example, steel and copper). Maintaining low galvanic currents is indicative of
low oxygen levels and/or good inhibition of metallic corrosion
Crevice corrosion
Crevice corrosion can happen even if general corrosion rates are low.
It occurs in localised regions (weld seams or under debris) because of
differential aeration effects, and is often a cause of pitting and pin-holing
Corrosion rates
General corrosion rates of specific metals (usually steel) can be measured by

use of LPR devices and probes. These normally give a reading of corrosion
rates in mpy or (mm y-1), but are not usually set up for measuring remotely
Table 3: Corrosion aspects of an HVAC system that require monitoring
The primary cause of

corrosion in closed waterbased heating and cooling
systems is dissolved oxygen
Scientists back tests

The Francis Crick Institute has recently taken
possession of a 650m biomedical research
facility atSt Pancras, London.
In April 2015, Laing ORourke employed
Hevasure to monitor the LTHW and CHW
during the commissioning phase of the
building. This gave all parties confidence that
there were no significant issues and provided
hard data on all parameters at handover.
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Now that the building is operational,

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commissioned Hevasure to continue the
monitoring for a further year.
The Institute is a partnership between six of
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19/09/2016 12:11
VALVES DRY PIPE SPRINKLERS
COLD RELIEF
Dry pipe sprinkler systems are recommended where pipes

are exposed to freezing temperatures such as loading bays
and cold-storage warehouses. Tycos Gijsbert van Rooyen
explains the role of dry pipe valves in such systems
Dry pipe sprinkler systems are generally used in areas

exposed to freezing temperatures, where water-filled
pipes cannot be used
ne of the most significant

challenges facing fire
protection engineers is how to
design and specify a risk-based
fire safety strategy that protects life, assets
and the environment, while also being costeffective.
Protecting extreme environments and
in particular cold and unheated spaces
poses further challenges when designing an
effective fire suppression solution based on
the specific needs of the hazard. Cold spaces
cover a wide range of applications, including
cold-storage and unheated warehouses, multistorey car parks and loading docks, each with
distinct design complexities for both fixed and
manual fire protection.
Refrigerated warehouses can contain
a wide variety of hazards, including
flammable products and combustible
packaging materials, which pose a significant
fire risk. The construction materials of these
cold storage areas also typically feature
insulation, such as polyurethane and
expanded polystyrene foam, to ensure the cold

air remains within the required area.
While newer buildings will include much
safer materials with a fire-safe insulation
core including mineral fibres, treated
polyurethane or polyisocyanurate (PIR) the
problem remains that older buildings may
still use more combustible materials. From
an insurance perspective, although these
building products tend not to be the cause
of fires, they can contribute to a fire event
becoming a total loss.
Cold and unheated spaces present a
unique challenge for fixed fire suppression
systems. These areas are particularly subject
to intense and rapidly developing fires, with
the added complexity of requiring a fire
protection solution robust enough for cold
environments.
Storage configuration and building layout
within warehouses are conducive to fire
spread, and can limit the effectiveness of fire
suppression systems that are not designed for
the appropriate hazards.
Dry pipe sprinkler systems are generally
used in unheated warehouses, parking
garages, loading docks and other areas
exposed to freezing temperatures, where
water-filled pipes cannot be used.
When commissioned for service, the dry
pipe sprinkler system is filled with air (or
nitrogen), which prevents damage to the
piping system by avoiding the freeze/thaw
cycle. The subsequent loss of pressure, when a
sprinkler is exposed to heat from a fire, causes
a dry pipe valve to open and allows a flow of
water to be discharged into sprinkler systems.
The dry pipe valve is a differential type
valve that uses a substantially lower system
(air or nitrogen) pressure than the supply
pressure to maintain the set position. Used
automatically to control the flow of water into
dry pipe fire protection sprinkler systems, it
also provides actuation of fire alarms upon
system operation.
Dry pipe valves are designed with a variety
of inlet and outlet connections, and can be
supplied pre-trimmed and semi-assembled
for ease of installation.
These products are a critical part of an
effective fire sprinkler system. By placing
greater emphasis on these systems, design
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19/09/2016 12:12
PUMPS APPLICATION
IN THE LOOP
To connect the largest shopping mall in Scandinavia to the

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200 pumps had to be installed. Paul Jones reports
he Mall of Scandinavia in Stockholm

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which opened in November 2015.
The mall is heated and cooled using district
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circulated into the primary loop by pumps.
The 200 Xylem pumps included main
pumps for heating, cooling and domestic hot
water, and the smaller circulation pumps in all
mixing modules throughout the building.
Dry running rather than wet rotor
circulation pumps were selected because
of their superior efficiency and greater
operational reliability. Pumps with dry motors
can be more expensive to purchase, but
their efficiency and in particular greater
operational reliability in systems make their
use more profitable in the long term.
The main pump groups on both hot and
cold systems consist of three pumps: two
larger models that run alternately, and one
smaller pump to cover low load periods. The
largest pumps on the cooling side are 37 kW
in-line models, says Ralf Lundqvist at installer

Sandbckens Rr AB.
He says: The primary loops feature mixing
modules that supply the ventilation batteries
with water at the ideal temperature ensuring
that the air supplied into the building is
at the optimum temperature for the mall
environment. There are around 150 mixing
modules in the entire building, and each
module is fitted with an in-line pump.
A mixing module is the link between a
primary and secondary loop in a hydronic
heating and cooling system. In the mall, they
constitute the link between district heating/
cooling and the circuits supplying the
ventilation system heating/cooling coils. The
secondary loop often operates with different
temperatures and flows to those of the primary
loop. The mixing module is fitted between
the two loops, to ensure that the correct
temperature is achieved in the secondary loop.
All pumps are controlled via the buildings
control and monitoring system and the main
pumps are revolution-managed to ensure the
most economical operation. CJ
Pump systems training
Two of 150 mixing modules with in-line

pumps feeding the ventilation battery with hot
and cold water
The British Pump Manufacturers Association

(BPMA) is running a one day training course on
pump systems.
The course examines factors that need to
be considered in desiging pump systems. The
course features:
Common types of pump systems
Determination of system head
Interation of pump and systems
Pump operating limitations
System design and operation
The next course is on October 11 at the BPMA
offices in West Bromwich. Contact Steve Smith
on 0121 601 6691.
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The CIBSE Journal CPD Programme
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Continuing professional development (CPD) means the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening
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Delivering value-engineered building services solutions

This module focuses on some of the drivers for value in building services engineering, and
considers the application of the comparative net present value technique
When designing and installing building
services, there is always a case for seeking
out best value. Value is, of course, a term that
can be interpreted in many ways. This CPD
will explore some of drivers for value and,
as an example of one of the available tools,
explain and apply the comparative net present
value technique.
In many a time-constrained design-andbuild process, there might be greater value to
the project in reducing the time of assessment,
design and implementation so that the works
are completed earlier possibly to a standard
that just meets the essential elements of the
clients brief, but which, in other ways, may
still be considered less than ideal. At the other
extreme, the (possibly unachievable) perfect
solution is practically useless if it is delivered
so late that it is impossible to implement
for the clients proper benefit or is just so
expensive that it could never be constructed.
To deliver holistic value is undoubtedly
challenging and as with many engineering
processes should come down to informed
and suitably analytical solutions, based on
good practice and innovative thinking and
application. Value management techniques
have been developed to provide a systematic
approach to delivering value.
The formalisation of the techniques of
CIBSE Oct16 pp65-68 CPD v3.indd 65
value analysis and value engineering at

General Electric in the USA, in the mid-20th
century are widely attributed to Lawrence
D Miles. His concepts recognised as
an approach to problem-solving through
function-based techniques found their
way to many parts of the world and into
many environments including industry,
healthcare, and government services.1 Miles
approach was outlined in his book Techniques
of Value Analysis and Engineering: Created
for one specific purpose the identification
of unnecessary costs value analysis is a
system, a complete set of techniques, properly
arranged, for the sole purpose of efficiently
identifying unnecessary cost before, during,
or after the fact.2 His book still offers a
wonderful set of examples many focused
on manufacturing rather than building
services engineering specifically, but is useful
reading nonetheless.
In building services engineering, it is
particularly important that Miles quest to
root out unnecessary costs should go beyond
simple financial expenditures, and would
include issues of performance such as
comfort, productivity, health and wellbeing
that are influenced by the many parameters
defining the building environmental system.
In her recently published book, CIBSE
fellow Jackie Portman3 highlights that

building services engineers should have
the mentality to make value engineering
judgements as part of the design and
development process. However, due to the
fragmented nature and complex interactions
characteristic of the design process, value may
get lost. Importantly, as well as commending
the early adoption of a value engineering
process, Portman offers a reminder that the
resulting decisions from the process may
result in changes to the original design.
BSRIAs Getting value from function4
emphasises the need for value engineering
to be a continuous process throughout
the project, and highlights that true value
engineering is not cost-cutting, but continued
application of cost-effective engineered
solutions. And to ensure that the innovative
practices are properly rewarded, BSRIA goes
on to recommend that policies should be
adopted whereby the contractors keep their
ideas and benefit from them by securing the
project. It would be prudent to extend this to
suppliers and manufacturers.
A precautionary note in CIBSEs AM11
stresses the need properly to account
for design changes, including any value
engineering during construction of buildings
that may have a significant impact on
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Year
10
PV
100
97
93
90
87
84
81
79
76
73
71
....
20
30
50
36
Table 1: The present value of a single 100 expenditure projected some years into the future
energy efficiency. An update to the predicted

energy demands based on the constructed
and commissioned building should also be
provided, which can then be inserted into the
appropriate section of the building log book.5
This whole process will probably resonate
with the advocates of building information
modelling (BIM), who will be able to identify
that many of the attributes inherent in
integrated BIM vastly extend the reach of
value assessment. Through parametric
modelling enabled by BIM and associated
software, there are likely to be far more
extensive opportunities for undertaking value
engineering and sensitivity analyses.
There are many publications that provide
a complete value-management process
applicable to projects associated with building
services engineering. Although 20 years old,
BSRIAs Value Engineering of Building Services6
creates a solid starting point.
As an integral part of the value-management
process, there is inevitably a need to compare
the relative costs of solutions.
Net present value (NPV) technique
It can be misleading to compare the real
impact of costs by using simple payback (the
sum of all the capital expenditure [capex]
and operating expenditure [opex] costs over
a projects life), as this does not take account
of the benefit of those costs if, for example,
that same money had been invested from day
one. The basis of an NPV comparison is that
money paid out now (capex) is more valuable
than the same amount expended later in the
life of the project (typically opex). A discount
rate is used to convert future expenditure to
present values, so that different scenarios can
be compared on an equal basis. The discount
rate, r, is an estimate of what annual benefit
the money could gain, so can be used to
produce a figure to compare how much money
would be invested in the present time, to cover
the cost over the specified life of a particular
variant of a project.
Heat input per
day (kWh)
Delivered
Continuous-flow
Indirect-fired storage
Storage Pipe
losses losses
188.10
Direct-fired storage
3.46
11.43
0.48
Boilers
Cylinders
Continuous-flow
5,010
3,827
3,368
Pipework
Total capex
5,260
7,445
250
7,600
7,850
Table 2: Estimated capital costs for the three systems
The present value, Dn, at the middle of year 0,

of a payment of 1 made at the middle of year n
is given by:
1
Dn =
(1 + r)n
The UK government recommends a
discount rate of 3.5%7 (for projects up to
30 years).
For example, if 10 was paid out in five
years time, the present value of that 10
would be:
10
= 8.42
(1 + 0.035)5
The same calculation can be applied for all
expenditures over the life of the project. The
diminishing present value of, for example, a
single expenditure of 100 spent in a particular
year is shown in Table 1. So, to spend 100 in
20 years time, would mean that there was a
(theoretical) investment of 50 today.
The significance of the method is
highlighted by the statement on the UK
Cabinet Offices web page that NPV is the
primary criterion for deciding whether
government action can be justified.7 The
NPV provides a summation of the present
values of the capex and opex over the chosen
project life.
The method is only useful as a comparative
tool as, for example, if a 10-year life project had
two options:
Option one capex 200 and opex 7 per
year, plus a 72 cost (for example, a new filter)
in years four and eight.
Option two capex 210 and opex 20 per
year with a long life no-change filter.
By using the multipliers (as established
previously for Table 1), the NPV of the two
options can be calculated:
Gross
thermal
efficiency
Gas per day

3.115p per kWh
NPV option one = capex + opex PV + filter

replacement PV = 200+(6.76+6.53+6.31+6.10+
5.89+5.69+5.50+5.32+5.14+4.96)+(62.7+54.7) =
376
NPV option two = capex + opex PV =
210+(19.32+18.67+18.04+17.43+16.84+16.27+1
5.72+15.19+14.67+14.18) = 376
In this case, the NPV of both options have
the same value, so the decision would have to be
made on the other qualitative assessments. The
NPV model can be enhanced if, for example,
opex costs were thought to increase yearly.
Then, in place of using a constant opex for each
year, the sum (before being brought to a PV)
would be increased accordingly (for example, by
3% per year).
The final result is sensitive to the chosen
discount rate in this case, a higher discount
rate would have favoured option one,
since the impact of the present value of the
future expenditures (the filters) would have
been lessened.
Applying NPV
To illustrate how that NPV can be applied
in the comparison of alternative hot water
heating systems, consider a (simplified)
system for a shower block in a holiday
camp, operating 150 days a year, with six
showers and four basin taps. Figure 1
shows a traditional indirect-fired storage
hot-water system, Figure 2 a direct-fired
storage system, and Figure 3 a system with
a continuous-flow water heater. (As the
pipework is short, there was no need for a
recirculating return pipe). These provide the
basis of a comparison to determine the lowest
NPV over 20 years (based on the calculation
Electricity per day

11.8p per kWh
Fans and
Primary pump
(kWh)
controls (kWh)
Total
Total
Initial
energy energy cost
annual
cost per per year maintenance
cost
day
(150 days)
kWh
Cost
95%
198.51
6.18
1.56
0.18
6.36
955
325
89%
215.77
6.71
0.34
0.89
0.15
6.86
1,030
240
96%
208.35
6.48
0.83
0.10
6.58
988
240
Cost
Table 3: Estimated operational costs for the three systems
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Continuous-flow
28,706
30,874
30,499
NPV
Table 4: Net present value comparison of the three systems
Boilers x2
Indirect storage cylinders x2

60C
60C
Showers x6
80C
Basin taps x4
80C
60C
Mains water
in an independent report produced by a

consultant for a manufacturer8).
From an analysis of the loading units of
the appliances, an overall design flow rate
of 0.5 Ls-1 was determined that, if mixed to
40C, would equate to an instantaneous heat
input of approximately 63kW (from mass
flow rate x specific heat capacity x temperature
rise, assuming the mains water entered at
10C). An hourly usage profile for a typical
day was assumed, with a total daily usage of
5,400 litres of water at 40C and a peak hourly
usage of 1,800 litres. The boilers electrical
load was taken as 15W in standby and 60W
when operating (that is, to cover controls and
combustion fans). For the energy required to
deal with the instantaneous hot-water demand,
the analysis assumed that the bulk of the hotwater demand would come from the showers.
Each shower would typically have a flow rate
of around nine litres per minute, which at
an outlet temperature of 40C would equate
to a load of around 19kW each.
For the indirect-fired storage option, the
analysis was based on a pair of 40kW natural
gas boilers heating a pair of 400-litre cylinders.
The factory-insulated cylinders have a standing
heat loss of 72W with water stored at 60C. The
boilers were assumed to have a gross efficiency
of 89%, based on flow of 80C and return of
60C. The specific pump power of the primary
pump was assumed as 75W per Ls-1.
For the direct-fired storage option, the
analysis was based on a pair of 230-litre
cylinders with integral burners, each with
around 37kW output, and standing losses are
240W per cylinder, based on water being stored
at 60C. The gross thermal efficiency was
assumed to be 96%.
For the continuous-flow option, the analysis
was based on four modular water heaters
that each have a nominal output of 48kW. For
this particular application, because there is a
Figure 1: Indirect-fired
storage hot-water system
10C
Direct storage cylinders x2

Burner
Burner
60C
60C
10C
To showers
x6 and
basin
taps x4
Mains water in
Figure 2: Direct-fired storage hot-water system
Further reading:
Continuous-flow water heaters x4
40C
10C
Mains water in
40C
40C
estimated annual servicing costs. End-of-life

costs have been ignored, as the residual scrap
value of the equipment would typically be offset
by the cost of removal and disposal.
The capital costs were taken from standard
pricing tables and manufacturers literature,
and are shown in Table 2.
The annual fuel cost assumes the daily fuel
consumption occurs for 150 days each year (the
summer holiday season). The servicing costs
are based on 130 a year per boiler, and 160 a
year for a boiler and cylinder, and where there
are multiple units, the service cost is discounted
by 50% for each subsequent unit. The servicing
costs were assumed to increase by 2% each year.
The annual operating costs are shown in
Table 3.
The usage profile for this case study is
particularly suited to continuous-flow systems
that is, high but infrequent demand over the
day which is why there is an advantage in fuel
consumption over the storage systems.
The resulting NPVs were calculated in the
same way as the earlier example, applying a
discount rate of 3.5%. The comparative NPV
of the three systems is summarised in Table 4,
which shows the NPV of the continuous-flow
system is around 6% to 7% lower than those
of the two storage systems, based on a 20-year
analysis period for this particular installation.
Tim Dwyer, 2016.
40C
To
showers
x6 and
basin
taps x4
For some wonderful historical perspective on

the overall approach and techniques, the e-book
version of Lawrence D Miles Techniques of Value
Analysis and Engineering: 3rd Edition is full of great
examples. Beyond that, there is no shortage of
texts available via the web. A great place to learn
about parametric analysis is the PhD thesis and
subsequent writings at www.danieldavis.com
References:
1
minds.wisconsin.edu/handle/1793/301
accessed 24 August 2016.
Miles, L D, Techniques of Value Analysis and

Engineering: 3rd Edition, Lawrence D Miles Value
Figure 3: Continuous-flow hot-water system
Foundation (Kindle Edition 2015).
very short run of pipework between the water

heaters and the fixtures, it was deemed possible8
for the water heaters to generate water at 40C,
and the risk of Legionella would be dealt with
by regular flushing of the system. For the load
of one shower (19kW), a single continuousflow water heater would operate with an
efficiency of 95% based on the manufacturers
performance curve and, as the hot water
demand increases, it was assumed that the
modular nature of this particular configuration
would allow 95% efficiency to be maintained for
the bulk of the demand.
The NPV analysis included the initial
capital costs, projected annual fuel costs, and
Portman, J, Building services engineering: after

design, during construction, Wiley, 2016.
See gov.uk/guidance/f-gas-in-refrigerationair-conditioning-and-fire-
CIBSE AM11 Building performance modelling.
Hayden, G W and Parsloe C J, BSRIA AG 15/96

Value Engineering of Building Services,
BSRIA1996.
data.gov.uk/sib_knowledge_box/discountrates-and-net-present-value accessed 24
August 2016.
Life-cycle study of continuous flow water

heating report for Rinnai by Aecom, 2016
(available by request from Rinnai).
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Module 100
October 2016
1. What or who is the source of the quote that due to the

fragmented nature and complex interactions characteristic of
the design process, value may get lost?
A BSRIAs Getting value from function

B BSRIAs Value engineering of building services
Name (please print) ..................................................................................

Job title .......................................................................................................
Organisation ..............................................................................................
Address .......................................................................................................
C CIBSEs AM11
D Jackie Portman
E Lawrence D Miles
2. What is the NPV discount rate currently recommended by
the UK government for a project of 25 years life?
A 0.5%
B 1.5%
.....................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................
Postcode ....................................................................................................
Email ..........................................................................................................
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C 2.5%
D 3.5%
E 5.5%
3. Applying the NPV method, approximately how much would
CIBSE
If so, please state your membership number
(if available) ...............................................................................................
notionally be required to be invested today to be able to spend

150 in 10 years time, if the discount rate was 5%?
A 87
Other institution
(please state) .............................................................................................
B 92
C 97
D 102
E 107
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4. In the example of the shower block, which of the following
Mechanical engineer
were not included in the model?
Electrical engineer
A End-of-life costs
Commissioning engineer
Energy manager
B Estimated annual servicing costs
Facilities manager
C Gross thermal efficiency of the systems
Other (please give details) .................................................................
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Dunham-Bush trench heating system

installed at Amp Technology Centre
Dunham-Bush trench heating systems offer a
successful solution for keeping heat in and
coldout of commercial buildings. They
combat the effects of down draughts on cold
surfaces such as large glazed areas and outside
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Park Technology Centre in Rotherham.
Dunham-Bush HTA trench heaters were
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Email phil.bell@dunham-bush.co.uk or
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Advanced Air completes package for project Nova Victoria

Fan coils, valve sets, diffusers, fire smoke dampers and control
panels worth a total of 2.5m, have been supplied by Advanced
Air to Mace for the Nova project in Londons Victoria.
The urban campus features 5.5 acres of mixed development,
and commercial and residential buildings are air conditioned by
four-pipe cooling and heating fan coils from Advanced Air.
Overall, 1,350 horizontal chassis units, type ECO255, were used
for the commercial building and approximately 1,000 vertical
units, EPIC280 and ECO255, for residential application.
The fan coils were subjected to extensive independent testing
at BSRIA and SRL test centres. The residential fan coils had a
complete downstream package comprising a specially designed plenum/attenuator, which connects
directly to the architecturally designed flowline diffuser. These deliver air to a shadow gap/slot, so
just a simple slot in the ceiling is seen creating the aesthetics essential for these luxury apartments.
Call 07767 776 843 or email tchambers@advancedair.co.uk
FDS appointed to first phase of 1bn

regeneration scheme
Aquatech Pressmain says update your

water supply system to save money
By installing up-to-date water supply
equipment, you can increase efficiency, benefit
from an improved system and save money.
For flats at Hammond & Dickson houses in
Stoke-on-Trent, Aquatech Pressmain visited
the site and produced an in-depth proposal,
including bespoke solutions for JPR Engineering,
a local mechanical and electrical company.
JPR Engineering installed pressurisation
units, two water boosters and three circulating
pumps all designed and built for the project by
Aquatech Pressmain.
Call 01206 215 121,
email sales@aquatechpressmain.co.uk or
visit www.aquatechpressmain.co.uk
Smoke ventilation contractor Fire Design

Solutions (FDS) will supply fire safety systems
to the Morello development the first phase
of a 1bn regeneration project in Croydon,
south London.
Appointed by Menta Redrow, FDS will
design, install and commission a number
of itssystems to ensure the development
meets all of the required fire safety
BuildingRegulations.
Mechanical smoke ventilation systems
(MSVS) will be installed in all four of the developments blocks. Each 0.5m2 shaft will protect the
common areas by removing smoke in the event of a fire, providing a clear escape route for residents
and assisting the fire services. To maintain comfortable temperatures during everyday use, FDS will
install a chiller system connected to the MSVS, which delivers chilled air into the common areas via
the MSVSs smoke shafts.
Visit www.firedesignsolutions.com
How can we make adiabatic systems more

energy efficient?
Achieving clean indoor air means using clean water in your adiabatic
humidifier. To eliminate the risks from hard water, a water purifying
system used in conjunction with a humidifier is ideal.
HygroMatiks products have been developed to be used
autonomously or in harmony with one another. By combining the HPS/
LPS and WaterLine RO systems, users can combat mineral deposits
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HygroMatiks adiabatic humidifiers offer hygiene, high
humidification and very low energy consumption.
Call 02380 443 127, email info@hygromatik.co.uk
or visit www.hygromatik.com
Condair at HVAC 2016, UK construction week

Condair will be previewing the worlds first condensing gas-fired
steam humidifier at UK Construction Week, which takes place at
the NEC Birmingham on 18-20 October. It will be on stand 502 in
the HVAC hall.
The new Condair GS recovers heat from exhaust gases to
pre-heat its incoming water supply, saving energy and making it a
highly efficient gas-fired humidifier.
It is the latest in a series of product developments by Condair,
formerly JS Humidifiers, over the past two years and these will
also be showcased at the exhibition.
Visit www.condair.co.uk
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AET adds energy-saving heat meters to its range

Underfloor air conditioning systems provider AET has
announced an exclusive distribution deal with Italy-based
DAEEnergia and introduced its latest energy-saving product
range. This features heat-metering solutions for residential and
commercial applications.
With demand for heat interface units growing significantly
because of the requirements for low carbon energy solutions,
the AET range consists of single-plate and twin-plate, wall- or
floor-mounted units, with associated controls.
Email steve@aetenergy.co.uk
or visit www.aetenergy.co.uk
BIM (Revit) files now available from

Luceco website
Elcos Nexus units receive

WRAS approval
The Nexus Futura Bitherm heat interface units
(HIUs) from Elco have received WRAS approval,
making them suitable for a wide range of
residential applications.
Nexus Futura Bitherm units are indirect
wall-mounted modules, which provide central
heating transfer up to 19kW and instantaneous
hot water services (HWS) up to 70kW. The
approval was granted after rigorous mechanical
and water-quality testing, during which the
Nexus Futura Bitherm HIUs demonstrated
compliance with the relevant regulations.
Visit www.elco.co.uk
EcoMESH adiabatic air inlet cooling

EcoMESH is a unique wet mesh concept that
intermittently sprays water directly from the
mains to reduce energy consumption and
eliminate high ambient problems for any
make/model of air-cooled chillers, dry coolers,
condensers and refrigeration plants.
EcoMESHs patented water-spray technology
has solved problems in units worldwide. Once
fitted, it is virtually maintenance-free and has
been found to pay back in one cooling season.
Call 017332 44224
or visit www.ecomesh.eu
Luceco has recently launched a suite of BIM

files created in Revit, covering its range of
commercial LED luminaires. This enables clients
to download the information they need to aid
the design process and create building models.
Building information modelling (BIM) is a
collaborative way of working that is intended to
increase the speed of the construction industry
using digital technologies. BIM uses product data
and a 3D computer model that can be applied
throughout a project life-cycle.
Call 07890 320 152
or email Zoe.nh@luceco.com
DRU Fires strengthens team

with key appointments
DRU Fires has made two new appointments in its
UK subsidiary company, Drugasar.
Andy Phelps has become area sales manager
for the South, South West and central areas of
England, and Wales. Phelps has spent his entire
career in the UK gas appliance industry, and
previously worked for British Gas.
Gerard Parker has been promoted to
customer services manager. He has been with
DRU since 2012, having originally worked as a
customer services assistant.
Visit www.drufire.co.uk
Crick sticks its neck out to pioneer

biomedical research
The new Francis Crick Institute has a
commanding position within a cluster of
science-based organisations near St Pancras in
central London. Named after Sir Francis Crick
famed for his contribution to the identification
of the structure of DNA the interdisciplinary
medical research institute will conduct studies
on why disease develops and look at ways of
preventing and treating illnesses such as cancer,
heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases.
A wide range of pumps from Grundfos will be
supporting this development. These solutions
form an integral part of this precision building
application approach, and include various
Grundfos products that will help to support the
heating, cooling, water supply, pressure boosting
and pressurisation requirements.
The Francis Crick Institute is a consortium
of six of the UKs most successful scientific and
academic organisations, which invested 700m
to establish the institute.
Call 01525 850 000, email grundfosuk@
grundfos.com or visit www.grundfos.co.uk
Air quality gold

for Kingspan pipe
insulation
Kingspan Industrial
Insulation has
again displayed a
commitment to
manufacturing
excellence, after
products in its
Kingspan Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation range
were awarded a best-in-class Eurofins Indoor Air
Comfort Gold certificate.
The certification recognises Kingspan
Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation as an outstanding
material, according to the VOC Indoor Air
Quality emissions regulations.
It has achieved an A+ under the French VOC
Regulations, a pass under AgBB, and compliance
for Breeam and Leed V4 on European projects,
including the UK.
Call +44 (0) 1544 388 601,
email info@kingspaninsulation.co.uk or
visit www.kingspanindustrialinsulation.com
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Double CHP arrival at Imperial College London

The 32m in energy savings set to be made by Imperial
College London moved a step closer recently, when
the project team led by Vital Energi took delivery of
two 4.5MWe combined heat and power (CHP) engines,
which will be installed at the heart of the new energy
centre.
The 44 tonne CHP engines completed their journey
from Innsbruck, in Austria, to London where they were
carefully manoeuvred into the colleges basement
energy centre.
Mike Cooke, regional director for Vital Energi, said:
Imperial College London wanted to reduce its carbon
emissions and save energy costs, and we are delighted to have worked in partnership with the
college to realise theseambitions. It will now receive guaranteed savings of 32m and carbon
reductions of 100,000 tonnes over the next decade.
All savings are being guaranteed under an energy-performance contract provided by Vital
Energi.
l Visit www.vitalenergi.co.uk
Mikrofill helps fuel savings

at Old Stocks Inn
The Old Stocks Inn is a Grade II listed hotel in
the picturesque town of Stow-on-the-Wold,
inGloucestershire.
During a full condition survey, Ridge &
Partners concluded that the existing low
pressure hot water (LPHW) and the hot water
system (HWS) needed upgrading.
Ridge designed new circuits to incorporate
two Mikrofill Ethos 90kW condensing boilers
complete with frames, Mikrovent low loss
header and a Mikrofill 150 pressurisation
package. The LPHW and HWS strategy has
contributed to the hotels significant savings on
its gas consumption.
Call 03452 606 020
or visit www.mikrofill.com
Luceco lights up Central Mall at Khalifa

City, Abu Dhabi
Central Mall is one of the major shopping
destinations in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.
Luceco supplied a full LED lighting solution
for the project, the main product for which
was theLEDIndus linkable high-output
linear luminaire. This offers 50,000 hours of
maintenance-free operation.
The contract confirms Lucecos position as a
LED lighting solutions supplier in the United Arab
Emirates, and represents a milestone as the first
shopping mall in Abu Dhabi to be fully equipped
with LED lighting technology.
Call 07890 320 152
or email Zoe.nh@luceco.com
Plate heat exchangers perfect for palace

Atlantic Boilers has reduced the heating plant distribution costs for
the seven satellite plantrooms at Buckingham Palace, London.
The project uses Atlantic RS Turboflow plate heat exchangers,
which substantially increase economic heat transfer, allowing the
boiler flow temperature to reduce to 85C for space heating and
65C for domestic hot water.
As a result, the palaces energy bill has been reduced by 10-15%.
The installation will also allow the introduction of carbon-neutral
fuels to the boiler house.
Call 0161 621 5960,
email technicalsales@atlanticboilers.com
or visit www.atlanticboilers.com
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Ruskin extends slot diffuser options

Ruskin Air Management has extended and
enhanced the options available with its FlowBar
range of high-capacity linear slot diffusers.
Manufactured by Ruskin brand Air Diffusion,
FlowBar diffusers are designed to combine
very high air handling capacity with maximum
flexibility. They are suitable for ceiling and
sidewall applications.
The company has increased the slot width
options available by adding 63.5mm and 76mm
widths (FL25 and FL30) to cater for applications
requiring higher air volumes where the diffuser
length is limited.
Air Diffusion has also added two more border
styles (55 and 11) across the entire range and
new flange profiles to suit ever expanding
installation requirements.
The discrete and stylish look of these
diffusersallows them to blend into a design,
becoming almost invisible, if required, or even
part of the interior design because of their
sleek lines. As a result, they are popular with
architects, interior designers and their clients.
Email sales@air-diffusion.co.uk
or visit www.ruskinuk.co.uk
Oventrop delivers Passivhaus standard

Oventrop UK has supplied 18 Solcos
solar thermal systems to a Teign Housing
development in Layne Fields, Christow, within
Dartmoor National Park. The development,
comprising 18 homes, will be built to the
Passivhaus standard, one of the highest in
environmental building.
Oventrop UK worked tirelessly with
the architect, Passivhaus consultants and
mechanical contractors, Radiate Plumbing
andHeating, to develop and deliver highefficiency systems to meet the rigorous
Passivhaus criteria.
Call 01256 330 441,
email info@oventrop.co.uk
or visit www.oventrop.co.uk
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Trilux Akademie UK releases new

training programme
Trilux Akademie is set to start its 2016 autumn
training season with a new programme. Running
from September to December, the programme
includes seminars, webinars and theme days
dedicated to the latest lighting trends and
branch topics, ranging from light management
to human-centric lighting.
Highlights of the programme include
a DIALux for Beginners one-day course
designedfor graduates and those new to light
planning. Participants will become familiar
withthe fundamental functions of DIALux,
including creating projects, selecting and
implementing luminaires, and calculating
planning results.
At the Lighting & the Digital Revolution
event,on 27 October in Manchester, Trilux
Akademie will provide a fascinating insight
into the future of light and look at its role inthe
digital revolution.
Renowned experts and Trilux specialists will
discuss future lighting technologies.
For full details of all the training modules, go
to our website or download the programme.
Visit www.trilux.com/uk
or www.trilux-akademie.com/uk
Wieland offers a wide range of

solutions for lighting technology
Wieland Electric offers a comprehensive
portfolio of products, designed to provide
intelligent and efficient lighting solutions.
They range from simple system connectors
to lighting connection systems and a variety of
pluggable installation options for indoor and
outdoor applications.
The products are supported by Wielands
flexible busbar system, the award-winning gesis
NRG, for energy supply and lighting control, plus
gesis Flex, the modular and pluggable system for
room and building automation.
Call 01483 531 213
or visit www.wieland.co.uk
Open protocol control solution takes

centre stage at theatre
Pegler Yorkshire completes

static valve offering
An open protocol control solution from

global energy and building controls specialist
ResourceData Management (RDM) is helping
Edinburgh Playhouse to deliver optimal
environmental conditions and comfort for its
visitors, while reducing its energy consumption
and carbon footprint.
Controlling multiple aspects of the heating
and ventilation system, the solution uses the
RDM range of intuitive controllers and free
license PLC software, TDB. The installation was
completed by J Fletcher Engineers.
Call 0141 810 2812
or email rebecca@resourcedm.com
To ensure heating and

ventilation systems
work to their
optimum
efficiency,
valves are a
key element.
Pegler Yorkshire
with its foundations
in valve development
and manufacturing
is increasing its
static valve offering, which
incorporates ultra-low and mediumflow static products to complement all
flowvariables.
Within the Ballorex Commercial Valves
range, the Pegler 1260 fixed-commissioning,
double-regulating valves incorporate a fixed
plate orifice for accurate flow measurement
and regulation. The design includes an oblique
pattern body and easily accessible test points.
Call 01302 560 560,
email brochures@pegleryorkshire.co.uk
or visit www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk
Industry expert appointed as a non-executive director

Titon Holdings manufacturer and supplier of ventilation systems and
window and door hardware has appointed Kevin Sargeant as nonexecutive director, with effect from 1 September 2016.
Sargeant (right) is a well-known and respected figure in the ventilation
industry.In 1990, he joined Vent-Axia a subsidiary of Smith Industries
where he was instrumental in its growth until 2002, when Volution
Holdings was created. He has held many senior strategic-development
roles with major players.
Visit www.titon.co.uk
Sanha fits in with renewable company

Sanha press-fit technology has been used by woodchip-drying
machines manufacturer Woodtek Energy in its biomass
heatingsystems.
The Sanha Nirosan press system has performed consistently
for Woodtek Energy, saving time and unnecessary labour
thanksto the simplicity of its installation, while providing a highquality finish.
The renewable company has been using the Sanha press
system for many years, starting on large commercial heating
installations in chicken sheds.
Visit www.sanha.com
Evomax 150 packs power into a small package

When a high-output wall-hung condensing boiler is needed for a
commercial installation, look no further than Evomax 150 from Ideal
Commercial Boilers.
Offering a condensing output of 158kW, Evomax 150 is among the
most powerful wall-hung boilers available. It combines this power
with aseasonal efficiency of 96.7% and a low NOx measurement of just
38.1mg/kWh, offering installers and specifiers a boiler that delivers on a
number of fronts.
Call 01482 492 251, email commercial@idealboilers.com
or visit www.idealcommercialboilers.com
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Thermal energy storage (TES)

TES is the temporary storage of thermal energy
for later use, bridging the gap between energy
availability and energy use.
TES can reduce chiller size by 50% simply
by spreading the load over a 24-hour period.
It also reduces the running cost by using
overnight lower ambient temperature (possible
free cooling) and lower electricity costs.
It also offers smaller roof space and full
standby capability using +8~15C phase change
material (PCM) containers for conventional
chilled water applications.
Call 01733 245 511
or visit www.pcmproducts.net
S&P product news

S&Ps RHE high-efficiency heat recovery
ventilation range is now available in horizontal
and vertical configurations, and features:
thermal wheel heat exchangers; EC plug fans;
plug & play controls; integrated bypass; and
a variety of heating options with balanced
airflows up to 10,000m/h.
The company also offers a remotemonitoring option on all its commercial heat
recovery ranges. This automatically sends
an email or text message when filters or fans
require maintenance or attention. Revit files
are available on request.
Call 08454 700 074
Myson LST radiators quality

from top to bottom
Not all LST radiator manufacturers offer a 10year warranty on the casing and the product.
However, Myson is so confident of the quality of
its product that it offers a 10-year guarantee on
its LST radiator and the casing, giving it full cover
against faulty materials or manufacturing.
The Myson LST radiator is perfect for
commercial projects where safety is key and,
with the quality guarantee, you get the peace of
mind you need for your project.
Call 0845 402 3434
or visit www.myson.co.uk
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CHANGE AGENT PETER ANDERSON
MENTORING THE
NEXT GENERATION
Troup Bywaters + Anders award-winning
apprentice scheme is benefiting the firm and
young people. Peter Anderson explains how
the programme is changing company culture
Building services consultant
Troup Bywaters + Anders (TB+A)
has been attracting plaudits for its
apprenticeship scheme, which offers onthe-job education and chartership for
school-leavers. The firm was crowned
winner of the Excellence in Social
Responsibility (up to 249 employees)
category at the Investors in People
Awards this year and, in 2015, building
services design technician apprentice
Caitlin Stuart was named Apprentice of
the Year at the Women in Science,
Technology and Engineering (WISE)
Awards. Apprenticeships are now the
main route into TB+A and they are
helping the company work towards its
target of making 30% of its starters
female. Now in its fifth year, the scheme
has employed 27 young people (with a
further 12 apprentices starting this year),
which represents 20% of the workforce.
Why did TB+A start an
apprentice scheme?
TB+A has always been about nurturing
and developing people and has
organically grown to be a national
practice. In 2009, two things happened
that made things difficult for young
people; higher university course fees
discouraged those from disadvantaged
backgrounds from starting degrees,
and the recession meant firms were
not recruiting. The press were talking
about a lost generation and we wanted
to make a difference. Thats part of
our partnership ethos. We didnt start
apprenticeships because we needed
people; there was a recruitment freeze at
the time we were looking longer term.
How did you establish
the scheme?
Over a number of years the colleges
were not offering courses suitable for
the building services industry needs.
CIBSE Oct16 pp77 Q&A.indd 77
Our focus
on growing
people
is about
investing in
the future
generation
We partnered with them to develop and

tailor the content of the qualifications,
and worked with the Technician
Apprenticeship Consortium and CIBSE
to get a structure in place. Our first
intake was in 2012 and these young
people have excelled in their NVQs and
gone on to study at degree level as part
of our apprenticeship scheme. Their
achievements have been impressive.
What are the benefits for
apprentices?
We offer a route into a profession. Many
firms take apprentices on but only ever
train them to EngTech and leave them
as technicians they then get graduates
from elsewhere. Our commitment has
always been to support apprentices
through their industry training to fully
qualified engineer status. They begin
studying for a BTech and NVQ at one
of the national colleges we partner with
on day-release basis, and then go on to a
degree or HND at university.
We will then support them through
chartership. We want them to be part of
our business and, potentially, become
partners. From 16, we can instill in
them the culture and ethos, and get
them thinking how they can influence
the business. We have an apprentice
academy, enabling them to have a say
in their education, training and have an
input in management decisions.
They learn fast and have shown
great skill and aptitude which means
they are able to run their own projects
gaining experience as they go. A lot
of our established engineers want to
give something back. Its not all about
money. When they mentor apprentices
they find it fulfilling.
Why is diversity so important?
As a policy, we try to get a diverse mix
of apprentice engineers. We realise that
men are predominant in our industry

and we want to make a difference; our
female intake is now close to 30%.
The more we employ, the easier it is to
recruit women. If you have people with
broader socioeconomic backgrounds it
promotes a better workplace. I would
like to take someone who may not have
achieved at school. You see so many
kids who have desire but have not had
chances in life. Our apprentices are
really keen to be involved in mentoring
such a person.
How are apprentices helping
Troup Bywaters + Anders?
Were a people business we sell people
not widgets. We put a lot of time and
effort into helping them to be the best
they can be and, by training them, they
will be imbued with our partnership
ethos. I believe our staff retention rates
for apprenticeships will be far higher
than through any graduate scheme.
At 22/23 , the apprentices have so
much experience under their belts
and, with the mentoring and guidance,
understand the different contractual
relationships; they are much more
rounded because they have worked for
such a long time. Their presentation
skills are amazing. They are so confident
yet measured, without being cocky. Its
life skills you build into them from the
age of 16 and they never lose them.
We were very pleased when Caitlin
Stuart was asked about her ambition
after winning the WISE award; she said
she wanted to be the first female partner.
She sees her future at TB+A.
Our focus on growing people through
our unique apprenticeship scheme is
about investing in the future generation
and therefore our business.
PETER ANDERSON is managing partner
at Troup Bywaters + Anders
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LOOKING AHEAD
Events & training

NATIONAL
EVENTS AND
CONFERENCES
CIBSE Young Engineers
Awards 2016
13 October, London
Comprising the Graduate
of the Year and Employer
of the Year prizes.
www.cibse.org/yea
CIBSE Building
Performance Conference
and Exhibition
17-18 November, London
The annual conference
returns to the QEII
Conference Centre, with
a programme that again
promises to inform and
inspire. Speakers include
Max Fordham and Patrick
Bellew. Visit the website
for details of the full
programme and to book.
www.cibse.org/
conference
CPD TRAINING
For more information, visit

www.cibse.org/mcc or
call 020 8772 3640
Sanitary and rainwater
design
5 October, London
Practical HVAC controls
5 October, London
Energy building
regulations: Part L
6 October, Manchester
Emergency lighting to
comply with fire safety
7 October, London
Lighting design: principles
and application
12 October, London
Electrical distribution design
13 October, London
Energy strategy reports
18 October, London
Mechanical services
explained
19-21 October,
Manchester
Building drainage
explained
20 October, London
Electrical services
explained
25-27 October, London
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explained
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ENERGY
ASSESSOR
TRAINING
For more information visit
www.cibse.org/events or
call 020 8772 3616
Air conditioning inspector
training
4 October, London
LCC design and EPC
4-5 October, Sheffield
LCC building operations
and DEC
Heat networks
12-13 October,
Birmingham
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CIBSE GROUPS,
REGIONS AND
SOCIETIES
For more information, visit
www.cibse.org/events
FM Group: Electrical
safety and arc flash for
data centres and critical
environments
5 October, London
Andrew Hogan will
present an overview of
modern electrical safety
and a structured analysis
to arc flash.
www.cibse.org/fm
HCNW: Debate
6 October, London
Annual Home Counties
North West debate, with
expert panel.
North West and SLL: Dialux
evo lighting software
11 October, Manchester
Seminar explaining
how DIALux evo, the
BIM-orientated design
software, supports the
designer in producing an
integrated lighting layout.
CIBSE ASHRAE 40th
anniversary seminar
12 October, London
Anniversary seminar,
titled: Defining, delivering
and assuring building
environments that are
truly fit for use.
www.cibse.org/ashrae
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West Midlands: Technical

seminar on new Lift
Standards EN81-20 and
EN81-50
12 October, Birmingham
CPD seminar on new lift
standards.
HCNW: Building physics
and optimised design
design by algorithm?
18 October, High
Wycombe
Debate on current
technologies and
developments in BIM,
looking at the possible
trajectory where deep
learning and quantum
computing may have the
potential to automate
building services design.
CPD event Energy,
economy, environment:
The Event Horizon
19 October, Dublin
Presentation by Chris
Jones, MCIBSE, CIBSE
Home Counties North
West chair.
Daylight Group: Temporal
influences on glare
response
19 October, London
Presentations by Sergio
Altomonte and Michael
Kent from the University of
Nottingham.
www.cibse.org/daylight
West Midlands: Breathe
easy engineering air
quality solutions now
Event looking at the

problems and practical
engineering and policy
solutions to address UK air
quality challenges.
Young Engineers
Network ball
22 October, London
www.cibse.org/yen
Society of Faade
Engineering technical
evening
25 October, London
www.cibse.org/sfe
West Midlands: Dialux evo
lighting software
Seminar explaining
how DIALux evo the
BIM-orientated design
software supports the
designer in producing an
integrated lighting layout.
Energy Performance
Group AGM
27 October, London
www.cibse.org/epg
Joint HCNW, SLL and CIBSE
Heritage Group event: By
gaslight tour
1 November, London
A guided walking tour
by Rebecca Hatch, with
commentary on gas
lighting in Westminster.
West Midlands: ISO 50001
implementation and
benefits
2 November, Birmingham
Technical seminar.
FM Group: Power over

Ethernet (PoE)
2 November, London
Powered ethernet
is a technology that
continues to push
accepted limits. This
presentation covers
the extensive research
undertaken with De
Montfort University.
CIBSE membership and
registration briefing session
3 November, London
Focusing on applications
for the Associate and
Member grades and
Registration with the
Engineering Council
at the Incorporated
Engineer and Chartered
Engineer levels.
SoPHE 13th anniversary
dinner
3 November, London
Society of Public Health
Engineers anniversary
dinner.
Scotland Region
annual dinner
4 November, Glasgow
The evening will also
celebrate the region's
80th anniversary.
FM Group: Building
legislation and
compliance
8 November, London
Event hosted by Clyde
& Co, with speakers Rod
Hunt and Jo Harris.
www.cibse.org/fm
Jonathan Speirs Memorial Lecture

6 October, Edinburgh
The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) will be holding
the third annual Jonathan Speirs Memorial Lecture on
6 October, in Edinburgh.
This years speakers will include Malcolm Innes
(pictured), senior lecturer at Edinburghs Napier University
and author of Lighting for Interior Design, as well as
Cashel Brown, lighting designer for Nulty + and 2014
recipient of the Jonathan Speirs Scholarship fund.
During his time as a director of Speirs + Major, Jonathan
Speirs earned a reputation for creating lighting schemes
that exuded the power of the creative and controlled use
of light to transform structures and spaces.
Over the years, Speirs also received many personal awards, including the Royal
Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Lifetime Achievement Award, an honorary
membership of the IALD and, in 2011, was given the Professional Lighting Designers Lifetime
Achievement Award. In 2009, Speirs was given Honorary Fellowship of the Society of Light
and Lighting and delivered its centenary lecture. Along with Mark Major, he was also made a
Royal Designer for Industry in 2012.
In 2014, SLL established an annual lecture to mark the life and work of Jonathan Speirs.
The lecture will be held at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh. Refreshments will be provided
following the talk, when there will be an opportunity to network.
For more information, visit www.cibse.org/sll
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