BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE (Fabric)
Applying Project 13: New Arup guidance on value creation in capital projects
Published on 20th August 2019, ARUP
Arup announces practical guidance for infrastructure owners looking to apply the principles of Project 13 – the industry-led response launched by The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) to improve the delivery and management of high-performing infrastructure
BS 1924-1:2018. Hydraulically bound and stabilized materials for civil engineering purposes. Sampling, sample preparation and testing of materials before treatment
Published March 2018, British Standards.
This is Part 1 of a two-part British Standard that has been comprehensively revised and fully updated. This part deals with general requirements, sample preparation and preliminary testing of stabilization materials used in the construction sector.
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BUILDING SERVICES - BUILDING MAINTENANCE (facilities management)
Strategic FM Framework.
Published 18th April 2018, RICS
This guidance note is intended to set out current good practice in the strategic planning of FM to formulate the delivery of facilities services which achieve optimum value and contribution to the organisation that FM supports.
Knowledge Series KS21: Competency and competency management systems in facilities management.
Published December 2017, CIBSE
This guide provides an understanding of competence and competency, focusing on the management of building engineering systems in operational buildings.
Digital systems and technology in infrastructure
13th February 2018, RICS
This guidance note sets out how digital systems are commercially managed from the procurement and implementation phases through to their operational, maintenance and whole life cycle management within infrastructure assets.
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT (controls, BEMS, BAS and other technology)
Energy storage in buildings - a technology overview
Published February 2018, BSRIA
This guide provides an illustrated overview of the many options available for energy storage in buildings, including thermal and electrical energy storage. It discusses the attributes of these systems and their suitability in different applications.
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FIRE PROTECTION
RICS: Fire Safety for Landlords.
Published 30th September 2019
RICS releases guide clearly explaining landlords and tenants' fire safety responsibilities. The short, impartial guide covers houses, apartments, flats and maisonettes for both landlords and the general public. Written with homeowners and residential tenants in mind, the guidance offers basic, comprehensible advice. RICS believes having a basic understanding of fire safety is of the utmost importance for all, and the professional body have commissioned the guide to spread awareness of good fire safety practice.
CIBSE Guide E Fire Safety Engineering 2019
Published June 2019
The third edition has been updated throughout to include BS9999 and other recent developments. The editorial has been fully revised to take into account new knowledge and latest techniques.
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GAS
OFGEM consolidates ECO2t guidance
Published on 1st October 2018
Ofgem has published guidance specifying the documentation that applies to all Energy Company Obligation 2017–2018 (ECO2t) measures installed between 1 April 2017 and 30 September 2018.
OFGEM Renewables Obligation: Guidance for suppliers
Published on 23rd May 2018
This document update the 2015 version and provides guidance for all GB and NI licensed electricity suppliers under the Renewables Obligation. It explains what licensed electricity suppliers need to do in order to comply with the Renewables Obligation.
IGEM/GL/2 - Planning of transmission and storage systems
Published March 2018, IGEM
This Standard is designed to provide guidance on the planning of Natural Gas distribution systems so that continuity of gas supply is maintained to consumers at sufficient pressure.
IGEM/GL/4 - Gas system assets – risk management
Published March 2018, IGEM
This standard specifies requirements for risk management of assets associated with gas systems.
IGE/GM/4 - Flowmetering practices (> 38 bar and < 100 bar)
Published March 2018, IGEM
These procedures give guidance on the design and usage of high accuracy meter installations of piped Natural Gas in a specific pressure range, such as compressor stations.
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ELECTRICITY
Updated version of the Wiring Regulations "IET Wiring Regulations / BS 7671:2018, Requirements for Electrical Installations"
Published in July 2018, ECA and British Standards (BSI)
The Regulation came into force on 1st January 2019. An amendment, "Amendment One" was announced in January 2020, and will be published during the year. It will be a free-to-view document, and contain Section 722 of BS 7671 only. It follows advances in technology enabling a more practical solution for electric vehicle charging installations. Read more here
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HEATING
Financing heat networks
30th August 2018, UK Government (BEIS)
New guidance on the risks and opportunities relating to financing heat networks in the UK has been published. The publication focuses on the issues, risks and opportunities around financing heat networks in the UK, supporting the move to a self-sustaining heat network market.
Renewables Obligation: Guidance for suppliers
28th March 2018, OFGEM
This document provides guidance for all GB and NI licensed electricity suppliers under the Renewables Obligation. It explains what licensed electricity suppliers need to do in order to comply with the Renewables Obligation.
Residential Heat Recovery Ventilation
2018, REHVA / EUROVENT
REHVA and Eurovent have released their guidebook on heat recovery ventilation. It includes the latest ventilation technology and knowledge about the ventilation system performance, intended to be used by HVAC designers, consultants, contractors, and other practitioners.
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LIGHTING
Rediscovering Heritage Lighting
November 2019, ARUP
This new guidance contains an easy six-step framework to inform the internal and external lighting design of heritage buildings, from survey through to strategy. The Guide has been launched to help transform heritage buildings and landmarks through the medium of light. Read more here
LH2018 SLL Lighting Handbook
November 2018, CIBSE
The first edition of the SLL Lighting Handbook was produced in 2009 to celebrate the centenary of the Society of Light and Lighting. It was well received by our members and the wider international lighting community and so it was decided to create an expanded edition to build on its success.
CCL Commissioning Code L: Lighting
January 2018, CIBSE
The Code advises on the stages required to commission lighting installations, which may include luminaires, emergency luminaires, lighting controls and interfaces with other services.
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REFRIGERATION
Safety Code of Practice for Ammonia Refrigerant R717
Published in 2018, IOR
The publication provides essential industry guidance for owners, designers, installers and operators of vapour compression refrigerating systems that use ammonia refrigerant. It covers properties of refrigerants, decommissioning, testing and maintenance as well as design issues with useful appendices such as typical schedules for inspection and maintenance, system register details, machinery rooms, definitions and an updated list of relevant standards. The Code has been prepared by the IOR Technical Committee as a reference source and guide to interpretation of current safety standards such as BS EN378:2016 and legal requirements such as PED, PSSR and PUWER.
Stop installing R404A and R-507A
Published February 2018, BESA
Joint industry brochure on low GWP refrigerants - alerting RACHP contractors on the need to stop installing R-404A and R-507A to stay in business in the context of the HFC phase-down resulting from the F-Gas Regulation.
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WATER SUPPLY AND WATER TREATMENT
Control of legionella and other infectious agents in spa-pool systems.
Published January 2018 (printed 22nd March 2018.)
This guidance, which supersedes the joint HSE-HPA publication, Management of Spa Pools: Controlling the Risks of Infection, is primarily for those who manage or operate spa-pool systems and explains how to manage and control the risks from legionella and other infectious agents.
Urban water systems management: A data analytics approach
Published April 2018, BRE
This publication proposes an intelligent solution using the Internet of Things, AI, and the semantic web, to achieve an efficient and scaleable use of large scale data in urban water systems.
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PIPES AND DUCTWORK
BS EN ISO 11297-1:2018. Plastics piping systems for renovation of underground drainage and sewerage networks under pressure. There are four parts to this series.
Published February 2018, BSI
Plastics piping systems for renovation of underground drainage and sewerage networks under pressure. There are four parts: part 1: general; part 2: lining with continuous pipes; 3) lining with close fit pipes; and 4) lining with cured-in-place pipes.
BS EN ISO 11298-1:2018 Plastics piping systems for renovation of underground water supply networks. Parts 1-3
Published April 2018, BSI
Plastics piping systems for renovation of underground water supply networks. Part 1 : general; Part 2: covers lining with continuous pipes
BS EN ISO 11296-1:2018. Plastics piping systems for renovation of underground non-pressure drainage and sewerage networks. Parts 1 to 7
Published April 2018, BSI
Plastics piping systems for renovation of underground non-pressure drainage and sewerage networks.
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VENTILATION
National Statistics. Air quality statistics. An annual update on concentrations of major air pollutants in the UK.
Published 23rd Aprl 2020, DEFRA, UK Government
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its annual update (2020) on concentrations of major air pollutants in the UK for 2019. The publication outlines data relating to concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, particulates and ozone. Defra confirm that, on average, there were fewer hours of moderate or higher ozone pollution in 2019 compared with 2018, at both rural and urban sites. Additionally, on average there were also fewer hours of moderate or higher levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution in 2019 compared with 2018 at roadside sites. However, particulate pollution was recorded at an increase in 2019 compared with 2018, at both roadside and urban sites.
The REHVA and Eurovent Guidebook “No.25: Residential Heat Recovery Ventilation”
Published 31st May 2018, REHVA, EUROVENT
The authors of this guidebook have tried to include all information and calculation bases needed to design, size, install, commission and maintain heat recovery ventilation properly.
BS EN 14511-1:2018. (Parts 1-4) Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling and process chillers, with electrically driven compressors
Published March 2018. BSI
Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling and process chillers, with electrically driven compressors. Part 1: Terms and definitions; part 2: test conditions; part 3: test methods; part 4: requirements.
DW172 Specification for kitchen ventilation systems
Published January 2018. BESA
Specification for Kitchen Ventilation Systems reflects current legislations and the latest cooking techniques and design of catering equipment, by all sections of the catering industry
ASHRAE Guideline 16-2018 -- Selecting Outdoor, Return, and Relief Dampers for Air-Side Economizer Systems▹
Published 2018. ASHRAE
The guideline provides the basis for selecting and sizing control dampers (outdoor, return and relief) commonly found in constant-air-volume (CAV) and variable-air-volume (VAV) air-handling units (AHU) and systems with air-side economizers.
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BUILDING SERVICES - ENVIRONMENT
BREEAM UK New Construction
Published 7th March 2018. BRE
BREEAM is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for masterplanning projects, infrastructure and buildings. It recognises and reflects the value in higher performing assets across the built environment lifecycle, from new construction to in-use and refurbishment. BREEAM does this through third party certification of the assessment of an asset’s environmental, social and economic sustainability performance, using standards developed by BRE. This means BREEAM rated developments are more sustainable environments that enhance the well-being of the people who live and work in them, help protect natural resources and make for more attractive property investments.
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BUILDING SERVICES - CARBON
Whole life carbon assessment for architects.
Published 14th February 2018, RIBA
This paper introduces architects to carbon assessment in the built environment and its application through the RIBA work stages. It makes the case for architects’ role in reducing carbon emissions to mitigate climate change, explains the key concepts of embodied and whole life carbon and recommends the use of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) methodology for undertaking whole life carbon assessments (RICS Whole life carbon assessment for the built environment professional statement).
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BUILDING SERVICES - RENEWABLES
Solar shading of buildings: Second edition (BR 364)
5th January 2018. BRE
This report describes the commonly used shading devices and some new developments. It gives the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of shading device.
Renewables Obligation: Guidance for suppliers
28th March 2018, OFGEM
This document provides guidance for all GB and NI licensed electricity suppliers under the Renewables Obligation. It explains what licensed electricity suppliers need to do in order to comply with the Renewables Obligation.
Resources and waste strategy for England.
A new policy document for dealing with waste resources and recycling has been produced by the UK Government. This strategy sets out the UK Government's strategy to preserve material resources by minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency and moving towards a circular economy in England.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) offers guidance on site operating procedures during the coronavirus pandemic, aimed at protecting the workforce and minimising the spread of infection.
Published March 2020, CLC. Read more here
RICS publishes new guidance to improve health and safety reporting for commercial properties called "Technical due diligence of commercial property"
Due to be released in April 2020, RICS. Read more here
New guidance for chartered surveyors on building condition reports for commercial property aims to bring greater transparency to the purchase or sale of commercial assets.
HSE launches work at height guide for construction workers called "Safety Steps"
Published 18th November 2019, HSE: CONIAC. Read more here
‘Safety Steps’ is aimed primarily at five key work at height audiences: designers, clients, managers (those who manage work at height), supervisors and operatives. The document has been produced by the ‘Managing Risk Well’ Group, a leading safety group within CONIAC. Safety Steps can be used freely - in whole or part - to help produce any type of output for the five target audiences shown above.
HSE Health and Safety Essentials for owners and those responsible for workplace hazards.
Published 16th February 2018, HSE
Guidance for small businesses on managing the basics of health and safety in organisations.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY - DANGEROUS, HAZARDOUS OR RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Regulating the geological disposal of radioactive waste: environmental protection
The EA has published guidance on its role in the development and regulation of a geological disposal facility for radioactive waste.
Published 18th September 2018, HSE
L121 Working with ionising radiation. Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. Approved Code of Practice and guidance. (Second edition).
Published 1st January 2018, HSE
This Approved Code of Practice and guidance will help employers comply with their duties under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, which came into force on 1 January 2018.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY - FIRE ENGINEERING
CIBSE Guide E Fire Safety Engineering 2019
Published June 2019
The third edition has been updated throughout to include BS9999 and other recent developments. The editorial has been fully revised to take into account new knowledge and latest techniques.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY - GAS SAFETY
IGEM/GL/4 - Gas system assets – risk management
Published March 2018, IGEM
This standard specifies requirements for risk management of assets associated with gas systems.
HSE Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances: Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 approved code of practice and guidance 5th ed.
Amendment published 1st May 2018
L56 Legislation series L56 / L 56. This Approved Code of Practice and guidance gives practical advice on the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. It is for anyone who may have a duty under the Regulations, including those who install, service, maintain or repair gas appliances and other gas fittings.
HSE: Landlords. A guide to landlords’ duties: Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended.
Amendment published 18th April 2018.
This leaflet is aimed at landlords and explains some of the main requirements of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 as amended by the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2018.
BS ISO 20475:2018. Gas cylinders. Cylinder bundles. Periodic inspection and testing
Published February 2018. BSI
Gas cylinders. Cylinder bundles. Periodic inspection and testing
BS EN ISO 11363. Gas Cylinders. Series 1-2
Published January 2918. BSI
This document specifies dimensions and tolerances for taper screw threads of nominal diameter 17,4 mm (designated as 17E) and 25,8 mm (designated as 25E) used for the connection of valves to gas cylinders.
BS EN 12480:2018. Gas meters. Rotary displacement gas meters
Published January 2918. BSI
Gas meters. Rotary displacement gas meters
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HEALTH AND SAFETY - PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
PD 5500:2018. Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels
Published January 2018
PD 5500 is the UK’s unfired pressure vessels code. This new edition marks the start of a new three-year publishing cycle in which an amendment will be produced each September:
Amendment 1 is planned for September 2018
Amendment 2 will come out in September 2019
The final amendment, amendment 3, will be published in September 2020
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HEALTH AND SAFETY - Swimming Pools
Health and safety in swimming pools. Health and safety guidance HSG179 / HSG 179.
Published on 21st February 2018
This is the fourth edition of Managing health and safety in swimming pools (first published as Safety in swimming pools). The revision brings the guidance up to date with changes in health and safety law and new developments in relation to equipment and facilities. It has been co-written with stakeholders from across the leisure industry to set out the measures to take to reduce risks and comply with the law.
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TYPES OF BUILDING
TYPES OF BUILDING - CULTURAL HERITAGE (ancient monuments, old buildings, historic or listed assets)
BS EN 16893:2018. Conservation of Cultural Heritage. Specifications for location, construction and modification of buildings or rooms intended for the storage or use of heritage collections
February 2018, BSI
This Standard is about how best to construct buildings and spaces that are intended to conserve heritage collections.
BIM for Heritage - Developing the Asset Information Model
Published 4th December 2019, Historic England
The guide is the second in a series of documents on BIM for heritage and focuses on heritage asset management, in particular conservation repair and maintenance, and suggests that the first task when adopting a BIM information management approach is to develop an Asset Information Model (AIM). Read more here
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Digital systems and technology in infrastructure
13th February 2018
This guidance note sets out how digital systems are commercially managed from the procurement and implementation phases through to their operational, maintenance and whole life cycle management within infrastructure assets.
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
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HOUSING
Planning, renting, statistics
UK Government. Housing 'how to' guides
June 2018 - May 2019
Following on from its consultation last year on how to improve the home buying and selling process in England and Wales, the Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government has published ‘how to’ guides on buying and selling a home.