- Intelligent tech leads the development of China’s bathroom market
BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence has been tracking the development of the China’s Bbathroom market for more than 10 years. In 2021, China's economy recovered from the pandemic and grew by 8.1% from the previous year
- Heating market: District heating expansion leads to steady heat interface unit (HIU) growth
District Heating is one of the three pathways for the decarbonisation of heating, together with electrification and green gas. In other words, and looking at the prospects of residential heating, the two types of potential substitutes for domestic fossil fuel boilers are centralised district heating and heat pumps.
- Exceptional growth overall despite supply chain bottlenecks and price increases in the US
The US economy continues to record robust growth driven by high consumer consumption, low unemployment, and affordable credit. The residential and non-residential construction market also continues to grow.
- Structured cabling market: a year of recovery
In 2021 the global market increased by 13% to USD 6.98 billion for the 38 countries covered in BSRIA’s world study for structured cabling . That equates to a marginal increase compared to the market value in 2019.
- HVAC market trends: UK heat pumps, heat interface units, and boilers
The dynamic in the UK has changed significantly since the pandemic, where it was still considered a commercially driven market, now the majority of multi-splits are sold into domestic. Single-splits remain mostly commercially driven, but here too the share of domestic has increased significantly.
- Actuate UK: Understanding the barriers to delivering high-quality Net Zero buildings
Net Zero targets will have a huge impact on how buildings are designed, built, operated and maintained. Energy Systems Catapult is conducting research on behalf of Actuate UK to understand the current barriers to delivering high quality Net Zero buildings and how these might be overcome.
- BSRIA publishes Soft Landings for Fit-Outs (BG 81/2022)
The new guide is intended for use by all parties of a fit-out project, from the client to the consultant team. It establishes the methodologies which can be adopted by the project team to promote better understanding, engagement, and contribution by all.
- BSRIA launches air quality initiative to raise awareness of contaminants in homes, schools, and workplaces.
BSRIA launches air quality initiative to raise awareness of contaminants in homes, schools, and workplaces.
- Changes to the Building Regulations coming into effect in England, June 15th, 2022
Watch BSRIA Publications Manager, David Bleicher, discuss changes to the Building Regulations coming into effect in England on June 15th, 2022.
- BSRIA extends scope of UKAS accreditation for fan coil unit testing
BSRIA is delighted to announce it has extended its scope of UKAS accreditation to include fan coil unit testing in accordance with BS EN 1397:2021 Heat exchangers. Hydronic room fan coil units. Test procedures for establishing the performance, which supersedes the 2015 version of the standard.
- Domestic and commercial boilers markets show an increasingly volatile global heating market
There is no doubt that the heating industry is at a crossroads. Domestic and commercial boilers markets bounced back in 2021 in most countries, but they face growing pressure as governments strive to hit their net zero targets and offer incentives to switch to renewables
- BSRIA publishes new insight into the world cabling market
In the world cabling market, the LAN markets were recovering in 2021 but struggled with supply issues, while the data centre market continued to grow driven by demand from data centre operators.
- Booming heat pump demand hampered by global shortage of supply
The end of the Covid restrictions gave a sharp momentum to the HVAC and Building industry. New construction projects restarted and pushed for more carbon-neutral buildings. Renovation works flourished, supported by rising energy prices and financial incentives.
- Rapid growth in the South Korea window air conditioning market
South Korea's air conditioning market offers a unique vertical type of window unit. After three years of rapid growth from 2019, the market reached sales of more than 200,000 units in 2021. In the domestic air conditioning market, window air conditioning took nearly 10% of sales in 2021.
- World air conditioning market sees 8.4% growth in volume despite challenges by raw material shortage and increasing prices
Research by BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence suggests that, as economies worldwide have been recovering after contraction, strict restrictions and lockdowns, the air conditioning market continues to stabilise, and global growth has been recorded for most segments in 2021.
- Spring Statement: Cut in VAT welcome but it is a drop in the ocean
BSRIA welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement of a cut in VAT on renewables and energy efficiency improvements – including insulation for homeowners – but it feels like a drop in the ocean compared with what is needed today.
- Practical application of BSRIA’s BG 80/2020 Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist for Facilities Managers
Designed to help facilities managers navigate the many regulations that govern their buildings, BSRIA's guide explains the various requirements that apply to them.
- BSRIA publishes Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist for Facilities Managers
BSRIA is delighted to publish its Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist (BG 80/2020) which will help facilities managers negotiate the many regulations that apply to their buildings.
- BSRIA appoints Nicola Fallowfield-Smith as Business Manager for Worldwide Market Intelligence
BSRIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicola Fallowfield-Smith as Business Manager for its leading Worldwide Market Intelligence (WMI) division.
- World HAC&R Compressors
BSRIA has completed its study on the Global market for compressors used in applications for Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, and Refrigeration. The set of six reports covers Americas, China, EMEA, India, Japan /rest of Asia – South Korea, ASEAN, Oceania, and a combined World overview.
- World HAC&R Compressors
The global compressor market has recovered forcefully and is estimated at 486 million units in 2021, and a value of USD 42.4 billion. This includes compressors for air conditioning (200 million units), heat pumps (5 million), and refrigeration (281 million).
- BSRIA showcases insight into the latest global HVAC trends
BSRIA held a market intelligence webinar on 9th February to showcase insight into the latest global heating, ventilation, and air conditioning market trends, in lieu of its usual attendance at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas.
- Data Centers Evolving towards Green and Low Carbon in China
Since the Chinese government pushes towards the carbon neutrality by 2060 and with the continuous development of China’s digital economy, the data traffic is exploding. Resulting in the data centre market to maintain its rapidly growth
- Building Automation Controls: 2021, a year of recovery
The global BACS market is recovering with growth around 4-5% in 2021. Moderate growth was seen in Scandinavia and North America, while countries such as Mexico, India, Netherlands, Germany and South East Asia experienced double digital growth rates.
- UK water heater market bounced back in 2021
Sales of all types of water heating units sold in the UK posted positive results compared to 2020 but supply issues are still hampering the demand.
- HVAC 2030: China
BSRIA has been working on a strategic study exploring scenarios on what is likely to happen by the end of this decade, based on the current status of the residential HVAC market and known future enablers for change. The Chinese HVAC market is the biggest in the world while heating has a share of 42% of HVAC sales.
- China’s Energy Transformation Outlook 2030/60
China's direct carbon emission from energy consumption reached some 5.5 billion tons in 2020 and is expected to reach a peak around 2030 before declining. Construction carbon emissions will peak at 580 million tons around 2025-2030 (2.2 billion tons of indirect carbon emissions are considered), and then plateau
- HVAC 2030 – The Future of Residential Markets in the US, Europe and China
BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence’s latest strategic study explores future scenarios of the residential heating market. HVAC 2030 looks at heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in the decade to come, offering a long-term view of the winning and losing products in residential heating in the US, Europe and China.
- BSRIA World Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) 2022
Most BACS markets experienced an increase in demand in 2021, but also problems in the supply chain and a surge in material prices. Recovery varies across countries, depending on the fall experienced in 2020, vaccination uptake rates, the economic recovery, and technical, social, and geographic factors.
- China’s bathroom market remained strong despite the pandemic in 2020
In 2020, China’s bathroom market performed well in the context of the spread of the pandemic and market value increased by more than 5%. Although the growth rate slowed year-on-year, it was better than the negative growth forecasted last year.
- Big Energy Saving Week comes to BSRIA Instrument Solutions
Running 17th – 22nd January, Big Energy Saving week is a national campaign organised by Citizens Advice, the Energy Saving Trust, and the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, focused on helping people reduce their energy bills. Read on to find out how BSRIA is supporting the occasion.
- Smoothing the path to Net Zero
With many hurdles to clear on the UK’s path to carbon net-zero, Steve McConnell, Director of the Industrial & Commercial Heating Equipment Association, ICOM and, the Manufacturers of Equipment for Heat Networks Association, MEHNA, discusses the issues and potential solutions that contribute to low carbon heating.
- BSRIA publishes Illustrated Guide to Renewable Technologies
BSRIA is delighted to announce the publication of The Illustrated Guide to Renewable Technologies (BG 34/2021). The guide will benefit construction professionals who do not need to be experts on the topic but need to communicate with those who are.
- Water Heating Market Update 2021
In 2021, despite the continued impact of the pandemic, sales increased from 2020 in each of the residential gas storage, electric storage and heat pump water heater market. Replacement continues to be the main driver as units fitted in the early 2000s are due for refurbishment.
- HVAC 2030 – BSRIA puts opportunities and challenges to the industry
BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence (WMI) will launch a study to investigate what is likely to happen by the end of this decade, based on the current status of the HVAC market and known future enablers for change.
- US HVAC Market: Digitalization accelerating in the US HVAC-R Sector
Digitalization, defined here as the use of digital information and technologies to transform business processes, affects all industries.
- China industrial refrigeration compressor market will retain buoyant in 2021
As part of BSRIA China’s regular research into monitoring of the Chinese refrigeration market, the study gave insight into the industrial compressor market.
- BSRIA launches a New European HVAC Field Device study
BSRIA is pleased to announce the latest publication of a series of HVAC Field Device reports covering commercial buildings in 4 European countries: Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
- BSRIA Briefing 2021 — Net Zero Carbon Future: Necessity not Choice
The BSRIA Briefing 2021 will take place Friday 19th November, at the Brewery, London.
- BSRIA launches update to Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems
BSRIA is delighted to announce an update to its seminal water treatment guide, Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems (BG 50/2021). Water treatment is essential in closed heating and cooling systems. Without it, there is far greater risk of biological fouling, corrosion and scale.
- BSRIA, Actuate UK, and the Construction Leadership Council at COP26
Just a few days left now at COP 26 in Glasgow and today the construction industry gets a slot with not only the launch of the CIC Climate Change action plan but BSRIA’s own young engineer Michelle Agha-Hossein discussing the role of soft landings in carbon reduction.
- The role of onsite renewables in tackling climate change
Renewable technologies have an important part to play in reducing CO2 emissions from buildings. BSRIA Publications Manager, David Bleicher, discusses this in light of BSRIA's new guide: The Illustrated Guide to Renewable Technologies, due for release in December 2021.
- COP26: The latest developments and an introduction to the Net Zero Building Centre
Julia Evans OBE, BSRIA CEO, discusses the latest developments at COP26 and introduces Aaron Gillich, Director of the Net Zero Building Centre - a joint venture between BSRIA and London South Bank University.
- China Reversible Cooling & Heating units Market Overview
With the improvement of people's living standards, the increase in market consumption, and the rapid growth of residential heating market demand in southern China, sales of reversible units have been growing rapidly thanks to their advantages in terms of energy saving, comfort and environmental aspect.
- BSRIA at COP26 in Glasgow
The 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) has just started in Glasgow and BSRIA is very excited to engage with this politically and socially important event.
- HVAC Industry to 2030 and beyond; slow but steady changes in the US expected
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry is reeling with a year like no other
- Global HVAC&R compressor market resuming growth
In December 2021 BSRIA will finish updating its reports on the Global market for compressors used in applications for Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, and Refrigeration. The set of reports covers data for individual world regions: Americas, EMEA, China, India, and Japan/rest of Asia combined.
- COP26: A BSRIA introduction
Julia Evans OBE, discusses COP26, taking place in Glasgow 31st Oct – 12th Nov 2021.
- Fabric First will safeguard heat decarbonisation
BSRIA discusses a 'fabric first' approach in promoting the holistic view necessary to achieve Net Zero in buildings, following the release of the UK Government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy.
- Young Construction Industry professionals urged to share their views on the future of the sector
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) 2050 Group is calling for young professionals, within the Construction Industry, to share what they would like the industry to look like in 2050 by taking a short survey.
- BSRIA launches updated Pre-Commissioning Cleaning of Pipework Systems training course
BSRIA has updated its popular Pre-Commissioning Cleaning of Pipework Systems training course to reflect the new guidance provided in the amended 6th edition of seminal BSRIA guide, BG 29/2021 Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems.
- The rise of 5G in buildings
Experts predict a slow uptake of 5G in buildings as LAN and Wi-Fi, particularly Wi-Fi 6 with its support of multi-protocols such as LoRa, BLE, Zigbee and Enocean, provide a cost-effective and reliable solution in buildings for the transmission of large amounts of data.
- BSRIA publishes new study: South Korea Air Conditioning Market 2020
New BSRIA study provides insight on the South Korean Air Conditioning Market.
- BSRIA evaluates the IAQ Market in North America & Europe
BSRIA’s study on IAQ in North America puts numbers on products and solutions in key commercial segments, plus a forecast by product segment for the next five years. It focuses on filtration, DOAS, UV-C, MERV-13+, BPI and IAQ controls for education, healthcare, hospitality & Leisure, offices, and other applications.
- New BSRIA study: The market for European Field Devices
BSRIA has recognised the need for more in-depth coverage of non-residential field devices. Available in October 2021, our new study will provide detailed segmentation by product application, technical design, and connectivity type so clients can track progression in each market segment.
- US among the major VRF markets in the World
The global success of VRF products can be attributed to several factors such as its energy efficiency – especially at part-load compared to conventional HVAC systems – its flexibility in zonal control, delivery of simultaneous heating and cooling, heat recovery, and ease of installation with no duct work required.
- BSRIA publishes new whitepaper: Artificial Intelligence in Buildings
This paper is concerned with the practical changes that artificial intelligence is already bringing to building services and what it is likely to make possible within the next few years.
- CIC launches a Carbon Zero climate action plan for Professional Institutions
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has today launched ‘Carbon Zero: the professional institutions’ climate action plan’ which was spearheaded by CIC’s Climate Change Panel, chaired by CIC’s Deputy Chairman Stephen Hodder MBE.
- Actuate UK have issued a press release asking for the UKCA Mark transition for construction products to be extended
Actuate UK have just released a press release that outlines a warning about serious consequences for businesses, public and commercial projects as well as domestic customers in only six months if a major issue regarding product compliance and standard marking is not resolved.
- China Condensing Unit Market Development in 2020
BSRIA and the Chinese Association of Refrigeration released the "2020 China Refrigeration Industry Development Report" at the Shanghai Refrigeration Exhibition on April 8, 2021. The report analyses development and changes in the condensing unit (CDU) market in 2020 and summarizes challenges faced by the industry.
- Decarbonisation is gathering pace as heating technologies compete in the main European markets
2020-2021 was a decisive point for the heating industry, not only because of the pandemic but also the push for Green Economic Recovery. Here, BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence explores scenarios for transition in the European heating industry in the decade ahead.
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) technologies pushed by the pandemic
The latest BSRIA World Air Conditioning and BACS studies published in March 2021, revealed that there has been a significant number of new products launched especially in the splits air conditioning market and DX coil air handling units (AHUs)
- World HAC&R Compressors – Japan and APAC
BSRIA is publishing the fifth and final report in its series on the Global market for compressors used in applications for Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, and Refrigeration. The reports cover world regions: Americas, EMEA, China, India, Japan and rest of Asia. One global overview report will also be issued.
- Residential and commercial boilers in USA: latest trends and prospects
Covid is only one challenge the US heating industry faces, alongside the climate crisis, urbanisation, adoption of greener gas solutions, increasing demand for electricity and integration of heating solutions, which create challenges and opportunities and will certainly make the landscape quite different by 2030.
- UK HVAC trends: Winners and Losers
The long-term trend is for VRF is unclear but industry experts expect a rise in chiller heat pump sales pushing the chiller market higher. Hydronic heat pumps less than 50kW will grow towards 2025 but sales will be limited by dwelling completions each year and the government budget from the successor to the RHI scheme
- COVID impact on world structured cabling market
BSRIA has published 16 reports on global structured cabling markets for 2020. The reports focus on USA, Brazil, Mexico, China, HK & Macao, Japan, India, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, UAE, Saudi Arabia and South Africa cabling markets, for local area networks and data centre applications.
- Calls for post-Covid 'revolution' in building air quality
Dozens of the world's top experts in how diseases spread have called for big improvements to the air in buildings. They say current rules on ventilation are failing to stop infections, including Covid-19.
- Hydrogen for heating: The fuel of the future?
Hydrogen production at a commercial scale poses challenges, and more work needs to be done to ensure its viability from both a cost and environmental perspective.
- The future of UK standards post-Brexit
As of January 2021, the UKCA mark replaced CE marking in the UK, except in Northern Ireland. Products placed on the UK market can be sold with a CE mark until 1 January 2022 to give businesses time to adjust, at which point they will need to comply with the requirements of the UKCA mark.
- China Refrigeration Market Development in 2020
BSRIA and the Chinese Association of Refrigeration jointly released the "2020 China Refrigeration Industry Development Report" at the Shanghai Refrigeration Exhibition. The report reviews the refrigeration compressor market in 2020 and predicts future market development.
- US Building Automation Controls (BACS) Market Hit by Covid-19. No Major Recovery until 2022
BSRIA forecasts US BACS market decline in 2021 before recovery in 2022, with “normal” growth from 2023 onwards. It is possible that Biden’s stimulus measures, if agreed and implemented in full, might filter through to the BACS market, boosting growth. But the nature of project timescales means this will take time.
- World Air Conditioning Markets during 2020 global pandemic
The pandemic created a large economic downturn worldwide, felt at every level of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. The commercial sector was hit in every part of the world, customer demand has changed, and operation and planning among HVAC manufacturers and distributors has changed.
- 2020 paves the way for greener heating across Europe
For the last decade we have seen increasing demand for energy-efficient HVAC systems from building industry stakeholders and the public, driven by the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
- Artificial Intelligence: A Game Changer for Smarter, Safer Buildings?
AI has vast potential in solving key building challenges faced today. With buildings accounting for some 40% of energy consumed, they face a twin challenge of both improving energy efficient and of maximising use of green and renewal energy.
- 30% of workers claim they may refuse to go back to work unless employers provide assurance on air quality
More than one in four (26 per cent) Britons are worried about airborne transmission, according to research by services group, Rentokil Initial.
- New Testo smart probes now available from BSRIA Instrument Solutions
Testo 5 years ago revolutionised the portable hand-held instrument market by launching their compact smart probe range and they have now added to this portfolio with two more products. The Testo 915i a wireless Type K thermometer with plug-in temperature probes, and the Testo 552i a wireless vacuum probe.
- China’s air conditioning market expected to recover from pandemic in 2021.
China saw the early impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the air conditioning market. However, the market has been in recovery since the second quarter of 2020, driven by measures to weather the pandemic.
- Global Building Automation Controls in the Age of Covid: An Industry facing significant challenges and opportunities in a changing landscape.
The global Building Automation Controls market was hit hard by the Covid 19 pandemic. BSRIA’s newly released market study in March 2021, covering 21 countries, confirmed that the value of BACS products sold fell considerably.
- Global challenges and opportunities in heating markets in 2020
When looking back at the domestic and commercial boiler market in 2020, we can see how the overall heating industry – worth some €40 Bill – fell sharply due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, markets have been impacted in different ways.
- BSRIA World Heat Pump Study 2020
As part of BSRIA’s Global Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning overviews, the market report on the Global Heat Pumps Market will be released in March 2021. Indications are that the hydronic heat pumps market has been holding up in 2020, despite the impact of the Covid-19 crisis.
- BSRIA completes World Air Conditioning market studies
BSRIA has completed its World Air Conditioning (WWAC 2021) project, focusing on key market trends for 21 countries.
- Net Zero for existing buildings - Fabric First Investigation
Net Zero refers to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated and the amount removed from the atmosphere. To achieve Net Zero, emissions produced need to be fully neutralised via natural carbon sinks and existing carbon capture technologies.
- Actuate UK welcomes Construction Leadership Council's Zero Carbon plan
Actuate UK, the engineering services alliance, has welcomed the Construction Leadership’s Council’s CO2nstruct Zero Programme and its focus on measuring and delivering substantial low carbon performance across the industry.
- Construction Leadership Council seeks industry support to drive delivery of Net Zero in the Built Environment
BSRIA welcomes and supports the CLC invitation for the industry to drive the delivery of Net Zero carbon targets in the built environment.
- BSRIA publishes amended version of BG29/2021: Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems
The amended sixth edition (BG 29/2021) takes into account feedback received from users of the sixth edition (BG 29/2020) since it was published in April 2020.
- BSRIA comments on the Chancellor's Budget
BSRIA is disappointed that protests about the loss of a large part of the Green Home Grant scheme have not been heeded, so reducing the impact this useful policy could have had on the pace of energy efficient renovation of UK homes.
- BSRIA presents latest HVAC&R trends and impact of COVID
The AHR show was cancelled this year due to the global pandemic. So instead, the BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence (WMI) team hosted a webinar on February 24th, 2021, to present preliminary data from its forthcoming world studies in the HVAC & BACS markets.
- BSRIA world HVAC and BACS studies provide latest insight into Covid-19 impact in 2020 and beyond
BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence is due to publish its annual Global market size and trend studies in the key building services markets.
- Chinese commercial boiler market expected to recover quickly
BSRIA will shortly release its latest multi-client report on the Chinese commercial boiler market in 2020. The report will reveal how the coronavirus outbreak in 2020 influenced China’s commercial boiler market and where the market is expected to go in subsequent years.
- EMEA Compressor market set to recover in line with OEM markets despite Covid-19 setback
In March 2021 BSRIA will publish the fourth report in its series on the Global market for compressors used in applications for Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, and Refrigeration.
- UK Brexit transition and uncertainty for the heating industry
The UK is a significant heating market, the biggest in Europe as a continent – not just the European Union.
- Building Services Validation: Is my building the one I thought it was?
Validation of building services should be held in higher regard than it often is by a lot of people in the construction industry. Whether managing a building and its services or designing and installing systems into an existing building, knowledge is power.
- BSRIA appoints Tom Garrigan as new Technical Director
BSRIA chairman Tom Smith is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Garrigan BSc (Hons) as the new BSRIA Technical Director.
- BSRIA publishes new guidance on Project Information Process (BG 78/2021)
BSRIA is pleased to announce the publication of a new guide: Project Information Process (BG 78/2021), detailing the process of identifying the client information needs, and demonstrating how this links to the provision of various information at the appropriate time in the project process.
- BSRIA joins Actuate UK – a new Engineering Services Alliance
BSRIA has joined Actuate UK, a new alliance that will act as the umbrella body for UK engineering services. Formed of the leading trade, technology and professional bodies within the multi-billion-pound sector, will speak with a single, shared and authoritative voice to affect positive change in the built environment.
- New engineering services alliance to champion change
The £multi‐billion UK engineering services sector is launching a major new industry alliance of eight organisations on 10 February. The new alliance will be an agent for positive change and support the delivery of a safer, more productive and sustainable UK built environment.
- Covid Update: The Department of Health & Social Care widens scope for asymptomatic testing for Construction businesses
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) is widening the scope of the support it provides for asymptomatic testing to include businesses in construction and other priority sectors with over 50 employees.
- Good outlook for China Field device market, says new BSRIA study
New China HVAC field device study covers the market for valves, dampers, actuators, and sensors installed in commercial buildings, worth an estimated USD 730 billion.
- “New Infrastructure Construction” policy will keep the Data Centre market buoyant in China
"New infrastructure Construction" has become an important notion in China. It summarises the government’s focus on development in seven key areas: 5G, Ultra High Voltage, data centres, artificial intelligence, electric vehicle charging points, industrial Internet and rail transport, with lots of sub-sectors involved.
- Global pandemic has intensified underlying trends in the European air conditioning market
The European air conditioning market has faced several challenges in recent months following economic fluctuations provoked by waves of Covid-19 pandemic.
- Refrigeration and compressor markets in the US and Americas maintain their dynamic despite pandemic
Demand for industrial refrigeration systems in the USA is fuelled by market drivers such as tax cuts, increasing population and increase in industrial construction, particularly in cold storage and warehouse segments.
- Construction Leadership Council Letter to Industry
To ensure the construction industry operates safely, the CLC has developed guidance on social distancing, use of PPE and face coverings, the safe operation of site canteens, the safe operation of builders’ merchants, the use of public and private transport to work, and the use of temporary accommodation for workers.
- Insulation of flues and chimneys needs to match the increasing air tightness of buildings
Legislation and market demand for low carbon solutions are driving the adoption of higher levels of insulation in new build properties and an increasing number of passive house projects.
- US Commercial Refrigeration Market
BSRIA has just published its latest study on the market for Commercial Refrigeration in USA. The study provides a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the current and future market trends for refrigeration products in non-residential systems, excluding industrial applications.
- Indian HAC&R compressor market expects to see fast recovery from 2021
BSRIA is publishing a new report on the compressor market covering India. The third Regional Report of the global series of studies on the Compressor Market. The different compressor types covered in this study include rotary, scroll, reciprocating, screw and centrifugal products.
- New Opportunities in the Middle East following the COVID-19 pandemic
2019 was a good year in Middle East countries with many large projects delivered, but the beginning of 2020 saw a reduction in projects mainly due to economic uncertainties related to the decreasing oil revenue. In addition, COVID-19 massively reduced income from tourism and transit trade as well as local consumption.
- Building Automation Controls: Market hit by COVID-19 but Set to Bounce Back
BSRIA has updated its forecasts for Building Automation Controls (BACS) based on research into the major global markets. According to the findings the short- term impact of COVID-19 has been significant, with the global BACS market now expected to decline in 2020 instead of growth forecasted in March.
- COVID-19 Update: Is the Green Recovery threatening the boiler markets?
COVID-19 has caused lockdowns, impacted on the construction sector, and triggered redundancies which in turn diminished consumers’ purchasing power. Heating manufacturers try to conserve cash, wholesalers reduce their inventories, installers stay away from work, and supply chains are interrupted.
- COVID-19 Update: Heat Pump markets expected to recover in the short term
In order to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the heat pump sector, BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence carried out further market research in Europe, China and the U.S.
- Information for today’s “buildings of tomorrow”
Nick Blake, BSRIA Principal FM Consultant, elaborates on the latest building services technology advances that bring benefits and challenges to Facilities Management teams, including digital O&M, virtual reality, building information modelling and robotics.
- Alok Sharma Covid-19 lockdown message to the Construction sector
From 5 November, people may only leave home for specific reasons, including for work, if you cannot work from home. The Prime Minister explained that workplaces should stay open where people cannot work from home, for example in the construction or manufacturing sectors.
- Ventilation and control of COVID-19 transmission
BSRIA has launched the independent Ventilation Verification Service for buildings to help facilities management in the fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic
- US residential Air Conditioning and Close Control Data Centre market show greater resistance to COVID-19 challenges than the commercial market
After a positive start to the beginning of 2020, the US economy has been hit hard by the rapid spread of Covid-19, initially limited to the North East and West and then extending to most of the States.
- Global structured cabling market expected to decline by 12% in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Updated BSRIA research indicates that the global market for structured cabling is set to decline by 12% from USD 6.6 billion in 2019 to 5.8 billion in 2020. A return to the 2019 sales level is not expected before 2022.
- Indoor Air Quality developments accelerated by Covid-19 pandemic
We spend over 80% of our time indoors and perhaps a little more since national and local lockdowns were introduced across the world due to the pandemic. There is increasing pressure on employers to address the issue of providing good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in workplace in order to get staff back to work.
- BSRIA HVAC&R Industry Presentation brings insight to the 2020 markets performance
In the past 6 months BSRIA has been monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on the HVAC&R sector, and released updated market trends in September 2020. Based on this latest insight, BSRIA’s market experts delivered insightful presentations about the current and future trend on the global HVAC&R industry.
- China air conditioning market set for good recovery in 2021
The market is expected to see a healthy rebound in 2021. New energy efficiency standards, officially implemented on the 1st July 2020, are among key factors that will keep boosting the market for domestic air conditionings.
- COVID-19 creates new technological and end user opportunities despite financial challenges
As part of BSRIA’s quarterly Business COVID-19 Impact survey, in September we focused on an update of business expectations for 2020-21, technological changes and the pandemic’s impact on Business Models, as well as on specific vertical applications.
- Growing focus on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) challenges specifiers and HVAC manufacturers
The concept of Indoor Air Quality has gained increased attention of HVAC specifiers in the commercial space. Designers, especially in Europe and the US, have striven to specify fully featured ventilation solutions to keep pace with regulatory compliance and the increasing sophistication of end user requirements.
- A Decade for Heat Pumps
BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence has released updated forecasts for key HVAC products that take into consideration the impact current pandemic has had on the markets.
- World Air Conditioning Market reveals mixed picture after the first wave of pandemic
BSRIA has interviewed key HVAC manufacturers and distributors in 20 major world markets to report on the effects of Covid-19 in the first half of the year.
- BSRIA and Chinese Refrigeration Association press conference held on "2019 China Refrigeration Market Study Report" at China Refrigeration 2020 expo
The BSRIA China Refrigeration Market Study Report is a regular feature at the annual International Exhibition for Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, Heating and ventilation, Frozen Food Processing, Packaging and Storage.
- Trend towards decarbonised heating accelerated by COVID-19 pandemic
BSRIA’s latest studies, published in September 2020, provide the most up-to-date assessment of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on global demand of HVAC and Building Automation and Controls products.
- How does the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the US HVAC sector?
BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence suggest that verticals served by the HVAC&R sector have been hit at various levels of degree by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hotels, hospitality, restaurants and venues, have been struggling due to concerns over contracting the virus, even after they could reopen.
- New BSRIA Global Compressor Study available from September 2020
BSRIA has published the first of its series of regional reports on the Compressor market for Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. The report focuses on detailed product sales, with indications of production levels.
- BSRIA publishes updated guidance on Handover and O&M Manuals
BSRIA is delighted to announce the publication of a new guide on the important topic of Handover and O&M Manuals.
- Update on the US HVAC&R sector performance under the impact of COVID-19 pandemic
After its longest expansion period on record, the US economy achieved its peak in February 2020 and subsequently has fallen into a downturn, as announced by the the National Bureau of Economic Research’s Business Cycle Dating Committee.
- Latest on European Heat Interface Units market
Heat Interface Units first appeared on the UK market around 2008, It took quite a few years for these products to overcome various installation and performance challenges but once testing and installation standards have been established the market has set on a dynamic rise.
- Review of 2019 Commercial Boilers market
According to the latest market research by BSRIA, the global market of commercial boilers, covering outputs from 50kW to 3.7MW, was around 460 thousand units in 2019.
- A new detailed US Field device study is released
This new US HVAC field device study covers valves, dampers, actuators, and sensors in commercial buildings worth an estimated USD 1.2 billion in 2019.
- Maximising maintenance budgets as we return from lockdown
BSRIA Business Focused Maintenance (BFM) is a framework to help organisations make sure that maintenance of buildings ensures safe and healthy environments for workers while at the same time managing cost in a most effective way.
- BSRIA and The Better Buildings Partnership Publish Soft Landings Report for Owners
BSRIA (Building Services Research and Information Association) together with the Better Buildings Partnership, has today published the joint report: “Soft Landings: The Benefits to Commercial Property Owners.”
- Uptake of Convergence: IoT in Commercial buildings
BSRIA believe there is a need for reliable numbers for connected devices in commercial buildings as the majority of connected devices today are audio streaming, data transfer such as fitness trackers and keyboards, home security and automation and utility metering.
- Building services have a key role to play in delivering health risk resilient buildings
Properly operating and well-maintained building services will be crucial to building operators in providing workplaces that minimise aspects of COVID-19 related health and safety hazards.
- Construction Leadership Council People Survey
The Roadmap to Recovery will be published by the Construction Leadership Council next week and everyone in the industry can have a role to play in shaping it.
- US Air Conditioning grew to exceed USD 20 Billion in 2018
US Packaged air conditioning market leapt to over USD 20 billion in 2018 while US Central Plant Air Conditioning Market shows four consecutive years of growth.
- Building for Wellbeing
What is the importance of facilities management on the health and wellbeing of a workforce?
- Empowering the Construction Industry to take Action on Mental Health
It is no secret that mental health is an issue in construction. Transient working patterns, long hours, working away from home and a macho, stiff upper lip culture can combine to create a challenging environment for employees – not least for men.
- Revised British Standard on Legionella Risk Assessment
Nine years since the first standard on Legionella Risk Assessment, BS 8580, was published, a significantly revised version has just been released
- World Heat Pump Market Study 2019
The Global Heat Pumps Market recorded sales in units of slightly over 3 million units which was a slight decline from 2017
- Policies and Standards Drive Changes in Global Heating Markets
The Asia and the Pacific region remain the largest heating market in the world, in volume terms, despite a decline in sales volume in 2018 by 8%
- French Air Conditioning Market Due to Soar to New Levels
BSRIA’s 2018 estimate that the market for ducted and un ducted single splits, multi splits, and VRF had increased to 589,000 units, while 532,000 condensing boilers were sold
- BSRIA speaking at & supporting ISK-SODEX Exhibition in Istanbul - 2019
BSRIA is proud to be speaking at and supporting ISK-SODEX 2019 taking place at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey, between Wednesday 2nd – Saturday 5th October 2019.
- Supporting members and clients across the north of the UK
BSRIA opened its North of England office at Preston in 2017 to initially provide instrument, test, training and membership services
- Building legislation and guidance update
A summary of the key recent and forthcoming legislation and guidance affecting buildings
- Designing for Employee Wellbeing
How strengthening the relationship between people and place through workplace transformation can influence employee and organisational performance
- BSRIA's new Soft Landings Awards - winners announced!
The winners have been announced at Friday’s BSRIA’s inaugural Soft Landings Awards. The winners were announced to wrap up BSRIA’s Soft Landings Conference 2019: quality and performance – two sides of the same coin staged at ARUP in London.
- BSRIA welcomes government zero net carbon commitment
BSRIA has welcomed today’s Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement to commit the UK to net zero target for greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. On behalf of BSRIA members, and the wider built environment industry, we now call on government to turn words into deeds and deliver such action.
- BSRIA signs up NACE to membership
In a blaze of glory – NACE – the National association of Chimney Engineers has joined BSRIA membership this month.
- Louvres - to combat & complement the effects of climate change
When it comes to the efficient operation of a building, even the seemingly small decisions can have a big consequence, for example, what elements do you need to consider when specifying a weather louvre? BSRIA North’s expert, louvre testing facilities offer a solution.
- Outstanding installation and servicing requires outstanding products
BSRIA Instrument Solutions supplies Testo 440 humidity, temperature and air velocity kits to Condair plc's service & installation teams
- BSRIA staging new Soft Landings Awards - shortlist announced!
The shortlist has been selected for BSRIA’s inaugural Soft Landings Awards, which were unveiled in March. The winners will be announced at BSRIA’s Soft Landings Conference 2019: quality and performance – two sides of the same coin on Friday 14th June at ARUP in London.
- The Blockchain in the built environment
BSRIA introduces the concept of Blockchain and how it can be employed in the construction industry to keep accurate records of payments
- Circular economy in the built environment
BSRIA takes an enlightening account extolling the virtues of the circular economy and the need to move away from a linear structure
- Member questions: Closed water systems, chemical store ventilation and circular economy
BSRIA answers some of the interesting building services engineering questions posed by its members
- BSRIA Annual Global Air Conditioning Study shows growth
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study on the global air conditioning (AC) market continued to show growth in 2018. Economic and population growth, urbanization and rising temperatures in countries such as Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya and Vietnam: main drivers.
- BSRIA successfully extends the scope of its UKAS accreditation for sampling Formaldehyde & TVOCs
BSRIA has successfully extended the scope of its UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation for sampling Formaldehyde and Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) in accordance with BS EN 16000-3:2011 and BS EN 16000-6:2011 respectively.
- Guidance launched on commissioning services in new homes
At your services – What to expect during commissioning – was launched this week by The NHBC Foundation in collaboration with BSRIA. Published in answer to the ever-escalating cluster of services – from solar-technologies to whole-house ventilation systems.
- Catapulting new companies into the world of smart heating & cooling
The Energy Systems Catapult’s Smart Heating & Cooling event staged in Birmingham last week confirmed that in the UK there are a wide range of companies offering innovative heating and cooling solutions, including solar thermal generation, energy storage (including thermal storage).
- BSRIA extends scope of its UKAS accreditation for domestic hot water heat pump testing
BSRIA has successfully extended the scope of its UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation to include testing of domestic hot water heat pump in accordance with BS EN 16147:2017.
- Framework for net zero carbon buildings launched in Parliament
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has delivered a framework for the UK construction and property industry to transition new and existing buildings to becoming net zero carbon by 2050, to meet the ambitions of the Paris Climate Agreement.
- BACS Building Automation Controls - the information revolution
The industry is in the early stages of what could become a revolution in which data, the Cloud, analytics, IP connectivity and system convergence all “come together” to create the genuinely ‘smart’ building.
- BSRIA confirms speakers for prestigious industry event
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing society now. It is “high on the agenda” of personal and public issues. Only last week – the Extinction Rebellion protested in central London to highlight its climate change concerns with the decision makers.
- Global growth in 2018 for structured cabling
Findings show that the global structured cabling market had “a very good year”, increasing by 4.2 per cent to USD 6.7 billion in 2018, “a much better performance than 2017” when the market increased by 1.8 per cent. The global estimate is based on data from 39 countries.
- BSRIA Residential Network Event: Building Better Homes Faster 4 - holistic approach an answer
BSRIA’s Building Better Homes Faster 4 event took place on Friday 7th December 2018. The key messages were: a holistic approach to house building is a recipe for success; and green spaces and healthy living is the new sustainable.
- BSRIA launches Soft Landings and Business-Focused Maintenance Topic Guide
BSRIA has launched its highly-anticipated new free to download topic guide on Soft Landings and Business-Focused Maintenance. As ever, the guide is an ‘at a glance publication’ to give readers a glimpse of the subject and recommends further reading.
- BSRIA Briefing 2019 - Dame Kelly Holmes, DBE - after lunch speaker
BSRIA is delighted to announce that the guest speaker at its flagship event – the annual Briefing and lunch – is Dame Kelly Holmes, DBE and will be held at the Brewery, in London, on Friday 15th November 2019.
- Call to educate the end user: BSRIA stages sustainable clean combustion event
To ensure industry complies with the Clean Air Strategy, launched by DEFRA in January, a Sustainable Clean Combustion event was staged by BSRIA on Wednesday where BSRIA’s Test House facilities were showcased. Presentations on the strategy and reducing emissions were given.
- Demographics - how a changing population is transforming the built environment
BSRIA has launched its White Paper on Megatrends: Demographics. Given that demographics look at the size, structure, movement and rates of change of human populations, this topic is likely to have impact on almost all industries and disciplines, nowhere more so than for Building Services.
- ISH 2019 Frankfurt - BSRIA highlights importance of connectivity in the HVAC&R sector
The importance of connectivity in the HVAC&R sector was highlighted by BSRIA experts at the recent BSRIA global HVAC trends presentations given at ISH 2019 in Frankfurt. The presentation session on the evening of Tuesday 12th March was attended by over 100 delegates from all industry segments.
- BSRIA staging new Soft Landings Awards
BSRIA is calling on industry to submit entries for its new Soft Landings Awards! Soft Landings project of the year – smaller projects (total value: up to £20m). Soft Landings project of the year – larger projects (total value: more than £20m). Soft Landings practitioner of the year.
- BSRIA's Mike Smith wins ACR News Alan Moor Award
Hot-on-the-heels of BSRIA’s Engineering Director, Mike Smith, being made an Honorary Member of BSRIA, he has added to this accolade by being awarded the ACR News Alan Moor Award at a ceremony held on Thursday 21st March in London.
- Big growth in District Heating markets: now & on the horizon
The market of district energy (DE), including district heating and district cooling, has witnessed large growth in many countries in Europe in the last five years – and also a significant growth in China.
- Mike Smith made Honorary Member of BSRIA
BSRIA is pleased to announce that Mike Smith, Engineering Director, BSRIA, has been made an Honorary Membership of BSRIA. This is only the 11th time this honour has been awarded in the 64-year history of the Association.
- BSRIA Instrument Solutions now supplies the Testo 300 flue gas analyser range
Now available to Hire or Buy from BSRIA Instrument Solutions is the Testo 300 flue gas analyser range, which is available in several different kit configurations, including the capability to have an NO sensor fitted for calculating NOx in compliance with the Energy Related Products Directive (ErP).
- Introducing Colin Goodwin - BSRIA Technical Director
Q&A with Colin Goodwin, newly appointed Technical Director at BSRIA
- Well-made buildings: why a wellbeing strategy is vital for property managers
Factors and considerations that property managers need to consider in the optimisation of their buildings for health and wellbeing
- BSRIA gives reaction to Chancellor's Spring Statement - 2019
BSRIA has responded to yesterday’s Chancellor’s Spring Statement. Key points to industry: Housing: • Planning reform to release land in areas where the pressure is greatest.
- Europe set for rapid growth in Smart Connected HVAC market
Europe is seeing a rapid growth in the market for Smart Connected HVAC, which refers to a heating, cooling or air conditioning system which is connected to a network – usually the internet – enabling its performance to be monitored and analysed.
- BSRIA sponsored MEP & POD Technology Award at Offsite Construction Awards - March 2019
BSRIA is delighted to have sponsored the best use of MEP (mechanical electrical plumbing) and POD Technology Award at the recent Offsite Construction Awards which celebrate the best in precision building design and delivery. The winners were: SES Engineering Services (SES).
- BSRIA staging Wellbeing Event in Manchester
BSRIA is staging an event on Wellbeing, as part of its Wellbeing Network, which will examine the issues around “happy and healthy staff” on Friday 29th March in Manchester.
- BSRIA Instrument Solutions gets personal for worker safety in hazardous environments
Now available to buy or hire from BSRIA Instrument Solutions is the TSI SidePak AM520i personal aerosol monitor, a small, lightweight, single-channel, portable, battery operated, datalogging, light-scattering laser photometer that provides real-time aerosol mass concentration readings of dusts.
- National Apprenticeship Week 2019 : BSRIA calls on industry to get involved
BSRIA is calling for the emphasis to shift from one of being a ‘construction industry’ to one dedicated to the ‘built environment’
- International Women's Day - 8th March: BSRIA says more diversity needed
BSRIA is challenging industry to bring diversity to the top of the agenda in light of International Women's Day 2019 on Friday 8th March. Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, questions whether we doing enough to specifically foster and cultivate the excellence of female engineers – into engineering.
- BSRIA launches Offsite Construction for Building Services topic guide
BSRIA has launched its highly-anticipated new free to download topic guide on Offsite Construction for Building Services. It is an ‘at a glance publication’ to give readers a glimpse of the subject and suggests further reading.
- BSRIA responds to worrying Asthma levels among young people report
BSRIA has responded to a report published last week, which states that young people in the UK are more likely to die from asthma than those in “other wealthy countries”. The study says that death rates for asthma in 10 to 24 year olds was highest in the UK among all 14 European nations.
- A Vision for Digital Highways
Could digital design shape a better future for road networks? “It’s possible,” says Adrian Malone, “if we realise the potential of technology that already exists.”
- Meet the new BSRIA Membership Manager
Against the backdrop of changing technology and with industry facing fresh challenges, the need to access knowledge has never been greater. BSRIA membership can make your business more robust and will furnish you with industry best practice, practical guidance and a selection of tools.
- Africa tops world AC growth forecasts
Hot-off-the-press: in 2018, the total African AC market for the continent grew by 4 per cent in volume from 2017. The market is forecast to grow at around 5.5 per cent CAGR between 2017-2023, by volume, which exceeds the global forecast of 4.9 per cent for the same period.
- BSRIA to announce global HVAC trends at ISH 2019, Germany
BSRIA will be presenting global HVAC trends at ISH 2019 covering the latest market trends on Tuesday 12th March. The trade fair for HVAC + Water takes place from Monday 11th to Friday 15th March in Frankfurt, Germany. BSRIA industry experts will be available for one-to-one meetings from 11th–14th.
- Red, amber, green: Business Brexit Risk Register
January was a full month of Brexit votes and presentations of the ‘Deal’ to Parliament. The British Chambers of Commerce has created this helpful Business Brexit Risk Register, with a red, amber and green colour coding system highlights 24 business-critical issues.
- BSRIA responds to latest Brexit Parliamentary votes: is this Groundhog Day?
After the recent Brexit vote and last week’s presentation of the ‘Deal’ to Parliament, commenting on the latest Parliamentary vote, Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said: rejecting a ‘no deal’ doesn’t automatically guarantee a deal.
- BSRIA staging Smart Network event - Changing Buildings for a Changing Population
BSRIA is staging an event on Changing Buildings for a Changing Population event, as part of its Smart Network, which will examine the issues around “fast changing demographics” on Friday 1st February in London.
- BSRIA staging 2019 Soft Landings Conference: Quality & Performance - two sides of the same coin
Hot-on-the-heels of 2018’s successful conference, and that of the previous two years, BSRIA is staging its fourth flagship Soft Landings Conference 2019: quality and performance – two sides of the same coin. It will take place on Friday 14th June at ARUP in London.
- Member questions: Energy calculations, commissioning of pipework and extract system design
BSRIA experts answer some of the interesting building services questions posed by its members
- Soft Landings and Design for Performance
This article explains what Design for Performance (DfP) is and its objective to close the energy gap in buildings
- BSRIA comments on government's Clean Air Strategy - stoves
BSRIA has responded to government’s Clean Air Strategy, published today, in which wood burning stoves and open fires face new restrictions in a world leading plan to combat air pollution in England. Government pledges to set a bold new goal to reduce particulates across much of the country by 2030.
- BSRIA presenting at & attending BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando - 2019
BSRIA is proud to be presenting at and attending the BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando, Florida, running from Sunday 20th – Thursday 24th January 2019 and urges members and industry alike to attend to meet BSRIA experts.
- BSRIA launches its famous Blue Book 2019
BSRIA is delighted to announce that the launch of the BSRIA Blue Book for 2019. Once again, the famous Blue Book contains invaluable industry information.
- BSRIA launches White Paper on 'Megatrends: Smart Building Technology'
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its White Paper on ‘Megatrends: Smart Building Technology’. As a leading international industry body concerned with building services, BSRIA has always taken a keen interest in “new and emerging technologies” and their potential impact on the built environment.
- BSRIA launches Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers publication - 2018
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its 4th Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers publication which was written by workplace student: Abigail Teekaram. This insightful report looks at the careers of some successful engineers at BSRIA, among its membership and in the industry.
- New Industry task group on net zero carbon buildings launched by UKGBC
BSRIA is delighted to be part of a new task group spearheaded by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) being launched today which will develop an industry-led definition for net zero carbon buildings.
- BSRIA Briefing 2018 - presentations & review
On Friday 16th November BSRIA welcomed almost 400 industry professionals to The Brewery in London for its annual Briefing. This flagship event was opened by BSRIA Chief Executive Julia Evans. Julia set the scene: disruption in construction – driving technologies and processes for the future.
- BSRIA presents key HVAC trends at the BIG 5 HVAC R Expo
A final call for industry to meet BSRIA experts at the new HVAC R Expo at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the UAE – Monday 26th – Thursday 29th November 2018. As part of The Big 5 construction exhibition, BSRIA will be showcasing its knowledge with a market presentation.
- BSRIA Briefing 2018 - final speaker confirmed
BSRIA is delighted to confirm a new speaker at its flagship event – the annual Briefing and lunch: Will Squires, Digital Lead for Cities and Development and Aviation in SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business. Members and industry are urged to book on!
- BSRIA supporting 'construction knowledge' survey
BSRIA is supporting the Construction Knowledge Task Group (CKTG) who is keen to know what you think about the state of industry knowledge and is asking industry to complete a quick online survey that will create “invaluable insights” and help influence “the knowledge of the future”.
- BSRIA gives reaction to Chancellor's Autumn Statement - 2018
BSRIA has responded to Monday’s Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. Key points to industry: stamp duty and housing £500m for the Housing Infrastructure Fund, designed to enable a further 650,000 homes to be built.
- BSRIA Briefing 2018 - new speaker confirmed
BSRIA is delighted to confirm a new speaker at its flagship event – the annual Briefing and lunch: Adrian Malone, Head of Digital Project Delivery & BIM Transport & Infrastructure, WSP. Members and industry are urged to book on!
- New Management of Water Systems Course being launched by BSRIA
BSRIA is delighted to be launching a new and exciting one day industry course: Management of Water Systems which will ensure you are up to speed with all current legislation and guidelines to guarantee good codes of practice.
- BSRIA delighted to announce BESA approval for Heat Interface Unit Testing
BSRIA is delighted to announce it has become a BESA approved laboratory for Heat Interface Units (HIUs) testing in accordance with Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Technical Standard: UK HIU Test Regime – October 2018.
- New Disability Access Course being staged by BSRIA - 2018 & 2019
BSRIA is delighted to be staging a new and exciting three day industry course: Disability Access Legislation & Surveys which will ensure you are up to speed with all current legislation and guidelines to gurantee your building fully conforms with the DAA (Disability Access Audit).
- BSRIA launches White Paper on wearables & wellbeing in buildings - the story so far
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its White Paper on ‘Wearables & wellbeing in buildings – the story so far’. BSRIA has always taken a keen interest in “new & emerging technologies” and their potential impact on the built environment.
- The Big 5 2018 Exhibition in Dubai - come & meet BSRIA at the HVAC R Expo
Golden opportunity for industry to meet BSRIA experts at the new HVAC R Expo @ the Dubai World Trade Centre in the UAE: 26–29 Nov. As part of The Big 5 construction exhibition, BSRIA is showcasing its knowledge with a market presentation & introducing its membership services with a briefing session.
- BSRIA North appoints new Business Development Executive
BSRIA North is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Nash as its new Business Development Executive, effective from Monday 1st October 2018, in a newly-created role.
- BSRIA launching new Africa Air Conditioning reports
Hot-off-the-press: BSRIA is conducting an air conditioning study in Africa where currently “very little reliable and comparable data is available for the industry”.
- BSRIA celebrates 10th birthday of Women into Construction
BSRIA is pleased to support this week's 10th anniversary of Women into Construction. Its aim is to be the construction industry’s organisation of choice for women and contractors and to change the face of construction.
- Sustainability at University College London
The implementation of Soft Landings for the UCL (University College London) Estates: case study of a great success
- New and upcoming building legislation and guidance
BSRIA's top ten of the latest building legislation and guidance including wiring regulations, BREEAM UK New Construction Scheme and Design Framework for Building Services
- Global Air Conditioning Market: unpredictable
Saziye Dickson, Project Manager, Worldwide Market Intelligence, BSRIA, has summarised this year’s air conditioning market as “unpredictable”.
- BSRIA comments on IPCC Climate Change report
BSRIA has commented today’s announcement by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which has issued a “dramatic report” on the impact of global warming of keeping the rise under 1.5C.
- Conservative Party Conference 2018: BSRIA response
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s Theresa May’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, gave her response.
- Conservative Party Conference: Housing speech: BSRIA response
Commenting on the speech by Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Tassos Kougionis, Principal Consultant – Residential, at BSRIA’s Sustainable Construction Group, gave his response.
- BSRIA Instrument Solutions receives the 2018 award for achievement in Testo Ventilation Product Sales
BSRIA Instrument Solutions was delighted this week to receive the 2018 award for achievement in Testo Ventilation Product Sales.
- BSRIA appoints new Technical Director - 2018
BSRIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Colin Goodwin CEng, as its new Technical Director at BSRIA, effective from Monday 1st October 2018.
- BSRIA appoints new Worldwide Market Intelligence Business Manager - 2018
BSRIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Anette Meyer-Holley as its new Business Manager of Worldwide Market Intelligence (WMI) at BSRIA, effective from Monday 1st October 2018.
- BSRIA proud to be attending & supporting HVAC-R Expo at The Big 5 2018 Exhibition in Dubai
BSRIA is proud to be attending and supporting the new HVAC R Expo at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the UAE – Monday 26th – Thursday 29th November 2018. Part of The Big 5 construction exhibition, BSRIA will be showcasing its market knowledge with a presentation on global HVAC trends.
- BSRIA expert speaking at Future Resource exhibition in September
BSRIA is delighted to be fielding a speaker at the Future Resource exhibition being staged on Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th October at the NEC in Birmingham. Henry Lawson, BSRIA’s Senior Market Research Analyst, will speak on: how smart connected HVAC is key to smarter buildings.
- BSRIA Instrument Solutions adds the TSI Quest range of products to their Sales and Hire portfolio
With the demand for the measurement and monitoring of plant, process and people increasing across the globe BSRIA Instrument Solutions is pleased to announce that it has added the TSI Quest range of sound level meters and noise dosimeters to its Sales and Hire portfolio.
- BSRIA launches Soft Landings Framework
BSRIA has launched its Soft Landings Framework – BG 54/2018 Soft Landings Framework 2018 – six phases for better buildings – written and compiled by BSRIA’s Dr Michelle Agha-Hossein.
- Brexit White Paper: The Future Relationship between the UK & the EU - nuggets - part II
Brexit White Paper: The Future Relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union: BSRIA has digested government's recent White Brexit Paper - highlighting the issues important to industry. Part II.
- Building Energy Efficiency - is building automation the answer?
BSRIA’s Senior Market Intelligence Analyst Henry Lawson joins the dots on building energy efficiency. Improving the energy performance of commercial buildings has been seen as a “significant goal” for many organisations at least since the “energy crisis” of the 1970s, when BACs came into being.
- BSRIA comments on A Level results - 2018
BSRIA has commented on the country’s A Level results.Skilled engineering graduates are crucial to BSRIA and its members and the wider industry workforce of tomorrow aka making the future a reality. With the recent release of the government-industry Construction Sector Deal.
- Europe AC Service & Maintenance Market 2017 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain & UK) - shows growth
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study on AC Service & Maintenance 2017 for the five main AC European markets for VRF, rooftops and chillers has revealed has shown steady growth and activity on a year-on-year basis. Status and trends are analysed.
- BSRIA Briefing 2018 - full suite of speakers announced
BSRIA is delighted to announce the full suite of speakers at its flagship event – the annual Briefing and lunch. Members and industry are urged to book on!
- Buildings as power stations. A case study: The Active Classroom
An innovative case study of a newly constructed building that generates more energy than it consumes
- Member questions: Underfloor heating and carpets, rebalancing air flows and weather louvre air flow
BSRIA answers some of the interesting building services questions posed by its members
- Smarter systems' role in predicting failure
This article examines the crucial role of smarter systems predicting failure in buildings
- Smart buildings: Wearing your heart on your HVAC
How long before your building “knows” more about you than you do yourself? This article explains the progress in smart building technologies
- BSRIA Residential Network Event: Building Better Homes Faster 3 - offsite an answer
BSRIA’s Building Better Homes Faster 3 event took place on Friday 13th July 2018. The key messages were: when it came to quality – prevention is better than cure; upskilling and innovation are needed; attracting new entrants – including women into the industry and new and offsite build.
- BSRIA's industry Bible - BG 6/2018 launched
BSRIA is delighted to have launched the “major update” of the go-to design framework guide for building services – BG 6 – A Design Framework for Building Services (5th edition) – at an industry launch event in London in June.
- Soft Landings Conference 2018: Soft Landings - a culture for all projects - findings
BSRIA recently staged its third flagship Soft Landings Conference 2018: Soft Landings – a culture for all projects – on Friday 15th June at RICS in London. The key message was that continual reality checking resulted in successful Soft Landings projects.
- Seven steps for survival to stay cool in buildings in the heatwave
With the current 2018 record-breaking summer heatwave stretching on into August, BSRIA has created a seven steps to surviving in buildings, factory, office and workplace alike guide.
- Brexit White Paper: The Future Relationship between the UK & the EU - nuggets
BSRIA has digested government's recent White Brexit Paper - highlighting the issues important to industry.
- BSRIA Smart Building Consultant to address major conference in China in September 2018
BSRIA’s Senior Market Intelligence Analyst Henry Lawson is to be a guest speaker at BIT’s 5th Annual Global Congress of Knowledge Economy-2018, which will be held from Friday 7th – Sunday 9th September 2018 in Qingdao, China.
- BSRIA delighted to be member of Institut International Du Froid (IIF)
BSRIA is delighted to have become a member of the Institut International du Froid (IIR) (or the International Institute of Refrigeration).
- BSRIA exhibiting & presenting at Chillventa International Exhibition 2018
BSRIA is delighted to be exhibiting and presenting at the Chillventa International Exhibition, being held from Tuesday 16th – Thursday 18th October in Nurnberg Convention Center Ost.
- BSRIA announces winner of the Consultants Survey
BSRIA is delighted to announce the winner of the Consultants Survey Draw was Anna Archer, Performance and Client Relationship Manager, MITIE – based in Chelmsford, Essex. For participating in the survey Anna has won a £50 John Lewis voucher.
- BSRIA stages Built2Spec Workshop at Sustainable Places Conference 2018
BSRIA was delighted to have recently co-ordinated and staged the Built2Spec Workshop at the Sustainable Places Conference 2018 held in Aix-Les-Bains, France, from Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th June 2018.
- BSRIA World Heat Pump Study 2018 - fast growth
The recently published BSRIA study on Global Heat Pumps published in May 2018 indicates sales of hydronic heat pumps progressed at a fast rate in 2017. Year-on-year, sales of hydronic heat pumps had a sustained growth of 32 per cent to a global value of EU5.7 billion.
- Watts in store?
BSRIA has published a guide to energy storage in buildings and campuses, which provides an illustrated overview of the many technology options including thermal and electrical energy storage systems.
- Electromagnetic fields: Interference and compatibility
BSRIA Expert Colin Pearson leads a fascinating article on the effects of electromagnetic fields in the workplace
- Building Services Analytics
Has the time now come for construction professionals to take advantage of utilising big data?
- Change in dynamics for domestic & commercial global boilers
Driven by environmental policies uptake and increasing gasification in Asia Pacific, the domestic boiler market grew in 2017 to 15 million units, with China recording the most “dynamic market uptake”.
- BSRIA welcomes new housing minister - July 2018
BSRIA has welcomed the announcement of Kit Malthouse as the new housing minister as part of the Prime Minister’s reshuffle to her cabinet.
- BSRIA appoints new Commercial Director
BSRIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Krystyna Dawson B.Sc (Hons), MBA, MA as its Commercial Director at BSRIA, effective from Monday 3rd September 2018, in a newly-created role.
- BSRIA welcomes government Construction Sector Deal
BSRIA welcomes today’s announcement of a new joint government-industry Sector Deal worth £420 million to transform construction through innovative technologies to increase productivity and “build new homes quicker” with “less disruption” with a highly skilled workforce.
- BSRIA appoints new Principal Consultant - Facilities Management
BSRIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Blake as its new Principal Consultant – Facilities Management in its Sustainable Construction Group, effective from Tuesday 19th June 2018.
- Triumphant fanfare for Royal College of Music & BSRIA collaborative project
BSRIA was delighted to be tasked with undertaking a condition survey of M&E services by the Royal College of Music. This action plan highlighted the condition of the plant, life cycle in remaining years of use of the services, budget cost estimates for replacement plant and systems.
- BSRIA Smart Engineering Network Event: education key to digitisation of the built environment
BSRIA’s Smart Engineering event took place on Friday 23rd February 2018 in London which focused on ways to build up smart skills. How to shape the future of building services was highlighted.
- BSRIA & ECA staging the Circular Economy event - inventiveness mother of necessity
BSRIA jointly hosted an event with ECA – Engaging the Circular Economy. This event showcased the potential of an innovative regenerative system that will change the way construction and building services currently operates regarding refurbishments, new build and maintenance of buildings.
- BSRIA says: prevention better than cure: New Homes Ombudsman
In its report, published today, the APPGEBE calls on the government to make it mandatory for all housebuilders to belong to an independent ombudsman scheme. But BSRIA’s concerns can be summarised in the phrase “prevention is better than a cure".
- BSRIA calls for industry action - International Women in Engineering Day on Saturday 23rd June
BSRIA is recognising this Saturday’s International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) in an attempt to promote the subject to students in schools & universities & encourage more women into engineering. The day is dedicated to raising the profile & celebrating the "outstanding" achievements of females.
- Building Better Homes Faster 2 - event review
This Building Better Homes Faster residential network event covered the key messages of culture, challenges and clarity (3Cs).
- Legal implications on ownership of data
Organisations need to be fully aware as to whether the new General Data Protection Regulation, which came into force on 25 May 2018, affects them and what they need to do
- Innovation and future forum
BSRIA's Innovation and Future forum is helping us to shape our construction research direction over the next couple of years
- BSRIA stages 'Routes into STEM' event
To promote EDT’s Routes into STEM scheme which gives students invaluable and tangible experience for a career path in STEM after GCSEs, BSRIA was delighted to recently welcome a group of year 9 & 10 students from schools in Reading to its world-renowned test facilities.
- BSRIA Chief Executive Awarded OBE in Queen's Birthday Honours List
Julia Evans, BSRIA’s Chief Executive has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s birthday honours June 2018
- BSRIA staging BG6/2018 launch breakfast event
BSRIA is delighted to be launching the fifth edition of its popular Design Framework guide, BG6/2018 at a breakfast event on Thursday 14th June in London.
- BSRIA Instrument Solutions - TSI MCERTS approved Environmental DustTrak Trade-In / Trade-Up promotion
Trade In any old environmental aerosol monitor from TSI or any competitive brands, in working or non-working condition and benefit from an allowance of up to the value of £1000 towards an MCERTS approved environmental DustTrak monitor.
- New Building Services Course being staged by BSRIA
BSRIA is delighted to be staging a new and exciting one day industry course: Building Services Explained – aimed at people who manage, operate, or maintain buildings. The focus is on delegate participation and will be “interactive”!
- BSRIA welcomes T-Levels announcement
BSRIA has welcomed the government announcement that the first 52 schools and colleges, across England, to teach new technical qualifications called T-levels have been announced. Farnborough College of Technology, Hampshire, is included.
- Hanham Hall - BSRIA survey - occupant levels of satisfaction - "high"
BSRIA is delighted to have successfully completed assessments on Hanham Hall – including assessment of the performance of the properties in-use for energy and water consumption, construction quality, indoor environment and collected occupants’ opinions on their new homes.
- BSRIA comments on wood burners - education needed
BSRIA has responded to today’s government announcement, as part of its clean air strategy, to “clamp down” on “all sources” of pollution, including coal-burning and wood-burning stoves. Ministers want to halve the number of people exposed to “high levels of pollution” from fine particulates, by 2025
- BSRIA Global Air Conditioning Study shows recovery in 2017
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study shows the global air conditioning (AC) market is in recovery. The large markets, such as the US, are growing “well above the global average”, while the Chinese market is “picking up”. However, the European markets continue to be in recovery.
- BSRIA says culture change needed: Dame Judith Hackitt's Review of Building Regulations & Fire Safety - Grenfell
BSRIA welcomes Thursday’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety – ‘Building a Safer Future’, by Dame Judith Hackitt.
- ILAC mark for BSRIA SARL
BSRIA SARL is pleased to announce that it has become one of the first COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratories in France to display the ILAC mark alongside the well recognised COFRAC symbol.
- BSRIA delighted to announce UKAS accreditation for fan coil unit testing
BSRIA is delighted to announce it has extended its scope of UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation to include fan coil unit testing in accordance with BS EN 1397:2015.
- BSRIA sponsoring & attending Smart Buildings 2018 Conference
BSRIA is delighted to be sponsoring, attending and supporting the Smart Buildings 2018 Conference on Wednesday 9th May at UBS, 5 Broadgate, London, EC2M 2QS.
- Current Brexit antennae!
The political temperature was presented at a recent Brexit academic, industry and business meeting. Held in London – there was ample chance for the audience to participate the proceedings with questions, case studies and issues from their respective organisations and members therein.
- Global Building Automation being driven by the three "I"s: information, integration & IP connectivity
BSRIA research shows that growth in software and the Internet of Things (IoT) are key drivers of growth in the global building automation market.
- BSRIA welcomes fair & prompt payment government announcement
BSRIA has welcomed the recent announcement by the Cabinet Office Minister for Implementation, Oliver Dowden MP, to launch a package of “tough” new measures to “level the playing field” for smaller businesses bidding to win government contracts aka issues around fair and prompt payment.
- BSRIA's Dr Michelle Agha-Hossein & Socrates Christidis interviewed by podcast by MBS
Watch BSRIA experts, Dr Michelle Agha-Hossein, Sustainability Engineer & Socrates Christidis, Senior Market Intelligence Analyst, WMI, give their skillful and specialist knowledge and know-how on wellbeing in the modern workplace and RHI (Renewable Heat Incentives) respectively.
- BSRIA & ECA staging Engaging the Circular Economy event
BSRIA is delighted to be jointly hosting an event with ECA – Engaging the circular economy. This event will showcase the potential of an innovative regenerative system that will change the way construction and building services currently operates regarding refurbishments, new build and maintenance.
- Growth in European Hydronic Controls market set to sprint
Connected thermostats, connected thermostatic radiator valves and pressure independent control valves will be the biggest growth drivers in a generally rather “patchy” European market according to BSRIA’s latest study of the hydronic controls market in five major European Markets.
- BSRIA Briefing 2018 - Andrew Strauss OBE - after lunch speaker
BSRIA is delighted to announce that the guest speaker at its flagship event – the annual Briefing & lunch – is Andrew Strauss OBE & will be held at the Brewery, London, on Fri 16th Nov 2018.The theme of the event is the issue of Disruption in Construction – driving technologies & processes.
- New product line - Testo 440 available from BSRIA Instrument Solutions
BSRIA Instrument Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of the new Testo 440 system designed for ventilation, climate, and IAQ (indoor air quality) engineers.
- Mostra 2018 - Milan: BSRIA sees encouraging growth in global ac splits & VRF sales
The recent BSRIA global HVAC trends presentations given at the 2018 Mostra Convegno Expo (MCE) in Milan (Italy) have been hailed a “great success” by wide range of delegates from all industry segments attending.
- BSRIA sponsored MEP & POD Technology Award at Offsite Construction Awards
BSRIA is delighted to have sponsored the best use of MEP (mechanical electrical plumbing) and POD Technology award at the recent Offsite Construction Awards which celebrate the best in precision building design and delivery. The winners were: SES for the Quadram Institute in Norwich.
- BSRIA staging new course for spring: Introduction to Acoustics
BSRIA is delighted to be launching a new course for spring – Introduction to Building Services Acoustics – being held on Thursday 22nd March at Bracknell. The course will explain common noise sources, paths of noise transmission and how noise can be controlled.
- BSRIA gives reaction to Chancellor's Spring Statement
In response to today’s Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Clair Prosser, BSRIA Press Officer, said: “BSRIA members will be reassured by the Chancellor’s statement on the state of the UK’s fiscal health and future prosperity where ‘easing the squeeze’ was key.
- BSRIA Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week - case studies
BSRIA highlights some of its key initiatives to engage with young people and promote engineering careers as part of National Apprenticeship Week
- BSRIA celebrating International Women's Day 2018 on 8th March
BSRIA is celebrating International Women’s Day on Thursday 8th March but as an industry – Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA – asks: are we doing enough to nurture and inspire the excellence of female engineers – both into the construction industry and beyond the ‘glass ceiling’?
- BSRIA celebrates National Apprenticeship Week - 2018
BSRIA is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2018) – running from Monday 5th to Friday 9th March 2018 – which brings together employers and apprentices from across England to celebrate the success of apprenticeships.
- BSRIA Residential Network event: Building Better Homes Faster 2 - snippets
BSRIA’s Building Better Homes Faster 2 event took place on Friday 12th January 2018. Key messages included: culture, challenges and clarity (3Cs).
- Game-changing ideas for products & services: apply for funding
Innovate UK has up to £15 million to invest in great ideas for new innovations in a range of technology and business areas. Projects must work on disruptive ideas that could lead to new products, processes or services that are significantly ahead of others in the field.
- Takeaway success: BSRIA tests pizza oven for government approval
BSRIA has successfully completed full smoke emissions testing of a pizza oven for submission to DEFRA for exemption from the Clean Air Act. Following an approach from a manufacturer to carry out smoke emissions testing for submission, a bespoke pizza oven test methodology was developed by BSRIA.
- BSRIA appoints new Business Manager - Sustainable Construction Group
BSRIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Tse as Business Manager, Sustainable Construction Group, BSRIA, effective from today. Peter will be well known within the industry as he was previously Principal Consultant within BSRIA’s Sustainable Construction Group for eight years.
- BSRIA provides expert evidence to All Party Parliamentary Group Inquiry about a New Homes Ombudsman
BSRIA was pleased to be invited to discuss our written response to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Excellence in the Built Environment at an Inquiry at the House of Commons. The subject of the discussion was one of the recommendations in APPGEBE’s 2016 report ‘More homes, fewer complaints'.
- BSRIA advertising at Wigan Athletic & Manchester City FA Cup clash
BSRIA is proud to have taken an advertising board for the Wigan Athletic v Manchester City FA cup 5th round match to will be screened live on BCC1 next Monday evening, 19th February, at 19:55 hrs, at the DW Stadium, home to Wigan Athletic.
- Member questions: pump energy, air balancing and de-stratification pumps
BSRIA answers some of the interesting building services questions posed by its members
- Building MOTs
BSRIA discusses its new initiaive, Building MOTs, which will assess how to control and manage buildings efficiently and sustainably while providing the occupants with the necessary level of safety, health, and comfort
- Air permeability in isolation rooms
BSRIA collaborated with department of Health of England on a standard to validate air permeability levels in isolation facilities
- BSRIA in support of Renewable Heat Incentive: reformed & refocused scheme
BSRIA is in support of the “reformed and refocused scheme” for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) issued by government on Friday following an industry-wide consultation.
- Flurry of industry skills-based training courses being staged by BSRIA North
BSRIA North has an exciting line-up of imminent go-to industry training courses from its Preston premises. Since BSRIA’s northern base officially opened for business last summer – members & wider industry based in the north of England – have embraced opportunities created by the northern powerhouse.
- BSRIA supporting Data Centre World Conference & Exhibition: a decade of data centre excellence!
BSRIA is proud to support Data Centre World 2018 taking place at ExCel London on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd March 2018. BSRIA will be on hand to answer your burning data centre design and build questions at the exhibition on stand D1275.
- BSRIA delivering global HVAC trends presentations at MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2018
BSRIA will be showcasing global HVAC trends presentations, exhibiting and supporting the MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2018 – taking place on Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th March at Fieramilanocity, Milan.
- DurabRoads paper to be presented at 7th Transport Research Arena 2018 in Vienna
BSRIA is delighted to announce that a paper under the DurabRoads EU Research Project has been selected to be presented and published at the Proceedings of the 7th Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2018, Vienna from Monday 16th – Thursday 19th April 2018.
- Managing Construction Risk - Soft Landings Seminar - BSRIA expert speaking
BSRIA is delighted to announce that Dr Michelle Agha-Hossein, Building Sustainability Engineer, is speaking at the double breakfast seminar on ‘Managing Construction Risk – Strategies and Soft Landings’ – hosted by Clarkslegal and BSRIA, at the Reading and London offices.
- BSRIA Instrument Solutions expands its product portfolio
BSRIA Instrument Solutions has recently added the new TSI PortaCount respirator fit tester to its hire and sales portfolio, providing users with the ability to easily undertake the testing of full & half face masks, SCBA's, and disposables
- New standard for indoor environmental quality
A new Standard aims to bring together the key requirements for Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) covering temperature, indoor air quality, lighting and acoustics
- Greenery beats the workplace blues
This article discusses the benefits of connecting nature within our workspaces is key to supporting employee's wellbeing
- BSRIA expert speaking at Ecobuild 2018 Conference
BSRIA is delighted to announce that Henry Lawson, Senior Market Research Consultant in BSRIA’s World Market Intelligence, is speaking at the ecobuild 2018 conference to be held on Tuesday 6th March at Excel in London. The seminar is called: the smart, connected & automated home & energy.
- BSRIA sponsoring MEP Award at Offsite Construction Awards
BSRIA is delighted to again be supporting the Offsite Construction Awards which celebrate the best in precision building design and delivery. The winners will be announced on Tuesday 6th March 2018 at ExCel – London. BSRIA is sponsoring the best use of MEP Technology category.
- BSRIA welcomes new housing minister
BSRIA has welcomed the announcement of Dominic Raab as the new housing minister as part of the Prime Minister’s reshuffle to her cabinet.
- BSRIA responds to the APPGEBE New Homes Ombudsman Inquiry
BSRIA has prepared its response to the APPGEBE for Excellence in the Built Environment announcement of a sixth inquiry, looking into the potential & detail for a New Homes Ombudsman which BSRIA welcomes as a redress process to safeguard the consumer by protecting their interests.
- BSRIA Residential Network event: Building Better Homes Faster - snippets
Following up from the success of our first Building Better Homes Faster event that took place in July 2017 - BSRIA has issued the second part of our journey into the world of increased new homes delivery. Improving the image of the industry & being resilient in an uncertain future were key messages.
- BSRIA launches its famous Blue Book 2018
BSRIA is delighted to announce that the launch of The BSRIA Blue Book for 2018. The famous Blue Book contains invaluable industry information. This includes: key contacts (including BSRIA North); conversion data; key performance indicators; market statistics; legislation and financial information.
- BSRIA launches report on Megatrends - Urbanisation - double-edged sword?
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its report on ‘Megatrends – Urbanisation’ where it is important to look at the major forces that are shaping the world in which we live and do business. In 2015 McKinsey published “No Ordinary Disruption”.
- BSRIA submitted an entry in prestigious RIBA President's Award for Research
BSRIA is delighted to announce that it submitted an entry in the 2017 RIBA President’s Awards for Research. BSRIA’s entry was for Long Term Performance Evaluation of a Zero Carbon Residential Development, namely Hanham Hall, resulting in being published in the final Book of Abstracts.
- BSRIA calls for more social housing to be built to combat homelessness
BSRIA has commented on today’s announcement by a committee of MPs that have said that homelessness in England is a "national crisis" and the government's attitude to tackling it is "unacceptably complacent".
- BSRIA calls on members & industry to support interim Report of Dame Judith Hackitt's Review of the Building Regulations & Fire Safety - Grenfell
In response to today’s Interim Report of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, Julia Evans, BSRIA Chief Executive, said: “BSRIA gives full and unqualified support to this interim report and sees this the time to make recommendations as a catalyst for change."
- A Technical Tour of Kew Gardens
Laura Nolan of Cudd Bentley writes about BSRIA's Young Engineers Network technical tour of Kew Gardens, London
- Overheating in Residential Properties
This article is focuses on the issue of overheating in homes, providing a description of the problem, information on existing guidance and guidelines
- BSRIA expert speaking at the Smart Buildings Conference 2018 in Amsterdam
BSRIA is delighted to be fielding an expert speaker at the Smart Buildings Conference taking place on Monday 5th February in Amsterdam. Henry Lawson, Senior Market Research Consultant in BSRIA’s World Market Intelligence division, will take to the stage. Henry specialises in smart building solutions
- BSRIA staging Residential Network Event: Building Better Homes Faster 2
BSRIA is delighted to be staging the ‘Building Better Homes Faster 2’ event, part of its Residential Network events programme, on Friday 12th January, from 9:30 – 14:00 hrs in London. This follows on from the success of our first Building Better Homes Faster event, held in July 2017.
- New from BSRIA Instrument Solutions, the Wöhler VIS 350 PLUS visual inspection system
Leaders in providing answers to customers’ needs, BSRIA Instrument Solutions is pleased to announce that it has expanded its portfolio of products with addition of the Wöhler VIS 350 PLUS visual inspection system. Now available to both Hire and Buy this advanced yet simple to use camera system.
- BSRIA launches Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers publication
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers publication which was written by workplace student: Emma Hardacre. This perceptive report considers engineering careers over a wide selection of industries and how to choose the appropriate career path and entry route.
- £20 million tech funding available for retrofit and innovation for the built environment
BSRIA is urging members to register for a slice of £20 million of investment available in the government's Innovation Funding for the Built Environment aka Investing in Low Carbon Heating Technology Innovation recently launched by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
- BSRIA responds to government's Industrial Strategy White Paper
BSRIA has welcomed government’s Industrial Strategy which has set out four “Grand Challenges” to put the UK at the forefront of the industries of the future: AI & Data Economy; Future of Mobility; Ageing Society and Clean Growth: “we will maximise the advantages for UK industry".
- BSRIA gets set for 2018 Year of Engineering
BSRIA is delighted to be celebrating the 2018 Year of Engineering announced on Thursday 16th November and will be running a series of events and careers days with local schools and colleges.
- USA air conditioning markets grow in central plant & in packaged air conditioning
A growing trend in both the central plant air conditioning market (CPAC) as well as the packaged air conditioning market (room, packaged, unitary and furnaces) has been highlighted in recently published BSRIA market intelligence in-depth studies on USA Air Conditioning.
- Radical proposal to create world's "first growing architecture" wins BSRIA competition
A radical proposal to create the “world’s first growing architecture”, involving tree-like buildings that absorb CO2, has won the BSRIA and Designing Buildings Wiki tomorrow’s challenges in today’s buildings competition.
- Meet BSRIA at the Building Services Forum, London
BSRIA is delighted to support the inaugural Building Services Forum at the Building Centre, London and will present on ‘Building for wellbeing’ as part of the seminar programme.
- BSRIA gives reaction to Chancellor's Autumn Statement 2017
In response to today’s Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Clair Prosser, BSRIA Press Officer, said: “It is refreshing to see that The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has delivered a comprehensive raft of policies that will boost house building which will support both members and the construction industry".
- Member questions: cold water storage tanks, failure modes and energy usage estimates
BSRIA answers some of the interesting building services questions posed by members including about cold water storage tank roof supports, failure modes and energy estimates
- BSRIA Briefing 2017 - presentations and review
Presentations and review from the BSRIA Briefing 2017 'Tomorrow's Challenges in Today's Buildings'
- BSRIA responds to recent Greg Clark lecture to Institute of Energy Economics
BSRIA responds to a recent speech given by Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy to the Institute of Energy Economics highlighting how the UK can cut the cost of energy; cut how much carbon the country generates; drive economic growth and improve quality of life.
- Step out of the cold: BSRIA speaking at the HVAC & Refrigeration 2018 Show
BSRIA is delighted to be speaking at & supporting The HVAC & Refrigeration Show, being staged: Tues 23 – Thurs 25 Jan '18 @ ExCeL, London. The UK’s only national exhibition for the refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, heating & heat pump sectors will attract a wide range of visitors.
- BSRIA pays tribute to Sir Michael Latham
“On behalf of everyone at BSRIA and its members, we were very saddened by the passing of Sir Michael Latham.
- BSRIA Engineering Director speaking at CIBSE Build2 Perform Live
BSRIA is delighted to be fielding an expert speaker at the CIBSE Build2Perform Live event, taking place on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd November 2017 at Olympia, London. Mike Smith, Engineering Director, will be speaking on the Tuesday on: HIU testing, standards and selection.
- BSRIA WMI Operations Manager speaking at Niagara Forum in Dubai
BSRIA is delighted to be fielding an expert speaker, Zoltan Karpathy, Operations Manager, in BSRIA’s Worldwide Market Intelligence Department, at the Niagara Forum Dubai on Wednesday 15th November 2017.
- BSRIA Smart Network Launch event: between a brick & a smart place
BSRIA was delighted to stage its Smart Network Launch – inaugural meeting and workshop – on the morning of Friday 6th October at Nomura’s offices in London.
- BSRIA SARL achieves COFRAC accreditation for pressure and air volume
BSRIA is pleased to announce that its French subsidiary BSRA SARL on 19th October obtained COFRAC accreditation for its calibration facilities in the metrological fields of differential pressure and air volume. The BSRIA SARL calibration laboratory specially set up to support the French air tightne
- BSRIA Technical Director hosting seminar at Smart Buildings Show 2017
BSRIA is delighted to be speaking, exhibiting and supporting the Smart Buildings Show 2017 – taking place on Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th November at the Barbican, London. BSRIA relishes the chance to work collaboratively with the Smart Buildings Show organisers.
- Green Deal Consultation - BSRIA call for evidence
BSRIA is urging members to complete the Green Deal Consultation – call for evidence: Call for evidence on the reform of the Green Deal Framework launched by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on Thursday 12th October 2017.
- Smart Meters Bill introduced to Parliament: BSRIA response
BSRIA has responded to the recent government announcement that a Smart Meters Bill will be introduced to Parliament wherein every home and small business in the UK will be offered a smart meter by the end of 2020 in a bid to ensure consumers continue to get the most out of their smart meters.
- BSRIA North launch event & ribbon cutting ceremony
BSRIA is delighted to announce that its BSRIA North office was officially opened on Friday 20th October with a launch ceremony and ribbon cutting event with local VIPs and dignitaries in Preston, Lancashire.
- BSRIA responds to government's intention of financial borrowing to boost house-building
BSRIA has responded to the government announcement of borrowing money to fund the building of hundreds of thousands of new homes. Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said taking advantage of record-low interest rates "can be the right thing if done sensibly".
- Classification - an introduction
This article gives an introduction to classification for buildings or assets and explains its importance to an efficient construction industry
- Built2Spec - VCMP and Thermal Imaging
BSRIA discusses its new project looking into integrating thermal imaging inspections with a virtual construction management platform (VCMP)
- Conservative Party Conference - BSRIA response
BSRIA has commented on the Prime Minister’s Theresa May’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Julia Evans, Chief Executive.
- BSRIA staging Smart Network Launch
BSRIA is delighted to be staging its Smart Network Launch on the morning of Friday 6th October at Nomura’s offices in London. With our buildings becoming smarter, we need to get smarter too!
- BSRIA expands UKAS accredited calibration operations to BSRIA North
As an existing UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory, BSRIA is delighted to announce it has extended its scope to cover its new BSRIA North operation and laboratory located in Preston, Lancashire.
- BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence appoints Client Relationship Manager
BSRIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Tina Fahmy as its new Client Relationship Manager in its Worldwide Market Intelligence Department (WMI), effective from June 2017.
- Benefits of Controlling humidity levels within the workplace
It is well documented that humidity plays an important role in assuring the wellbeing of building occupants. In the U.K. we spend over 80% of our time indoors and with approximately 90% of the associated costs of a building being staff related, providing good indoor environment quality is essential.
- BSRIA staging O&M Benchmarking Network Event: Measuring Occupant Wellbeing
BSRIA is delighted to be staging the ‘Measuring Occupant Wellbeing’ event, part of its Residential Network events programme, on Friday 7th September, from 9:30 – 14:30 hrs in Manchester. With a range of topics covered, this event is expected to attract high stakeholder interest.
- BSRIA alerting members to new Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator for UK industry
BSRIA is keen to alert members and industry to the new £9.2m BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA) being managed by The Carbon Trust to help strengthen the global competiveness of British industry. The IEEA aims to lower costs and increase the number of energy efficient technologies.
- BSRIA comments on A Level results - 2017
BSRIA has commented on the country’s A Level results.Skilled engineering graduates are essential to BSRIA and the industry workforce of tomorrow aka making the future a reality. The construction sector’s demand for suitable skilled workers is as crucial as ever.
- BSRIA exhibiting & hosting a seminar at Construction Summit North 2017 in September
BSRIA is delighted to be exhibiting, running and sponsoring a Soft Landings seminar at the Construction Summit North 2017 taking place on Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th September at the University of Salford, New Adelphi Theatre.
- Department for Education: T-Levels Panels consultation
BSRIA is keen to important share T-Level Panels consultation: The Department of Education requests your help in seeking experienced professionals in the Construction and Engineering and Manufacturing sectors to shape the future technical education system.
- BSRIA delighted to be speaking at the Building Services Forum
BSRIA is fielding an expert speaker at Building Services Forum on 8th February 2018 at the Building Centre in London. With a growing line up of fantastic sponsors and a high level of pre-registration interest, the forum is set to bring building services professionals and experts together.
- US Smart Connected HVAC in commercial buildings soars according to 2017 study
Smart Connected HVAC is one of the latest trends that is revolutionising the world of commercial buildings in the US and has the potential to do the same elsewhere.
- BSRIA CEO, Julia Evans, appointed Vice Chair of the Corporation of Leeds College of Building
BSRIA is delighted to announce that its Chief Executive, Julia Evans, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Corporation of Leeds College Building.
- China Ventilation Summit - opportunities & challenges co-exist
Opportunities and challenges co-exist in the ventilation market were the key messages at the recent China Ventilation Industry Fortune Summit. Co-hosted by Modern Household Appliance Magazine and Xdjd.cn, it was staged in Beijing in May, attracting more than 400 members from industry.
- BSRIA delighted to announce UKAS accreditation for sound absorption testing
BSRIA is delighted to announce it has extended its scope of UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation to include sound absorption testing in accordance with BS EN ISO 354:2003 and BS EN 11654:1997.
- Soft Landings Conference 2017: delivering value through Soft Landings - findings
Soft Landings is a process that helps to produce a building that delivers the operational goals that were set for it at the inception of the design and delivery project. To paraphrase, it helps make the building “do what it says on the tin”.
- BSRIA 2017 Briefing - new speakers added to the agenda
BSRIA is delighted to announce that Jane Vass OBE, Director of Policy & Research, Age UK, and Alan R Kell OBE, Managing Director – Intelligent & Green Systems Ltd – have been added to the speaker line-up at its flagship event – the annual Briefing and lunch.
- BSRIA presents results on life cycle analysis of DurabRoads materials
BSRIA is delighted to present the results obtained on the DurabRoads EU Research Project – a flagship initiative which encourages the achievement of sustainable growth in road transportation by improving road material properties.
- BSRIA launches 3D Printing at a Glance Guide
BSRIA has launched a 3D Printing Guide to answer the how?, what? and why? and highlight the benefits especially its accuracy and speed. Launched this week, the At a Glance Guide offers quick facts and key issues on a myriad of “need to know issues”.
- BSRIA responds to government green storage announcement
BSRIA has welcomed today’s government proposed plans to “shake up the energy market” making it easier and more attractive for consumers to store energy, export it to the grid and arrange for “power-hungry” devices like freezers to operate at times when sustainable power is available.
- Built environment professions back a joined-up approach to respond to Grenfell Tower Disaster
The built environment professions back a joined-up approach to respond to the Grenfell Tower disaster: BSRIA is supportive of this initiative and expressly wishes to make members aware.
- BSRIA supports the creation of the Industry Response Group in the response to the Grenfell Tower fire
The Industry Response Group will be made up of both government and the construction industry with the intent of ensuring that the sector can meet the challenges emergent following the tragic event at Grenfell Tower
- Global boiler market heats up as the UK is no longer the largest market
Driven by environmental policy uptake and increasing gasification in Asia the domestic boiler market grew in 2016 to 12.7 million units, with China recording the most dynamic market uptake
- 14th Annual M&E service provider KPI survey
Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) maintenance service provider satisfaction survey
- Procuring Maintenance Contracts Practically
This article looks at how to procure building maintenance contracts covering business requirements, in-house vs outsourced, maintenance strategies, legal, specification, tendering and monitor and control
- Member questions: Fire sprinklers and new duct cleanliness
BSRIA answers some of the interesting building engineering questions posed by its members covering floor plenum airtightness, life cycle assessment, ducting cleanliness and fire sprinklers.
- Gala for Grenfell - Sunday 30th July, Adelphi Theatre, London
Gala for Grenfell. Stars from the world of dance unite to raise funds for Grenfell. imagined and directed by Arlene Phillips. Sunday 30th July @ 7:00 pm. Adelphi Theatre, 410 Strand, London, WC2R 0NS.
- BSRIA responds to the EU Citizens' Plan
BSRIA has responded to the Prime Minister’s offer of guarantees for EU citizens made to the European Council. BSRIA has welcomed the Prime Minister’s proposal to guarantee the rights of EU citizens working in the UK, however, there needs to be a sense of urgency in such negotiations.
- BSRIA North open for business!
BSRIA is delighted to announce its BSRIA North office is “open for business!” effective from Monday 26th June 2017, in Preston, Lancashire. BSRIA North will service BSRIA members and wider industry based in the north of England and the opportunities created by the ‘northern powerhouse’.
- BSRIA delighted to announce ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Registration for BSRIA North
BSRIA is delighted to announce it has extended the scope of its existing BSI ISO 9001:2015 certificate of registration for Hire, Calibration and Sales activities to its new BSRIA North operation located in Preston, Lancashire.
- BSRIA celebrates National Women in Engineering Day on Friday 23rd June
BSRIA is celebrating today’s National Women in Engineering Day (NWED) in an attempt to promote the subject to students in schools and universities and encourage more women into engineering. The day is dedicated to raising the profile and celebrating the achievements of female engineers.
- BSRIA presented Best Use of MEP Prefabrication Award at Offsite Construction Awards
BSRIA was delighted to sponsor the award for Best Use of MEP (mechanical electrical plumbing) Prefabrication to SES Engineering Services for its Gasholders Development at the Offsite Construction Awards last Tuesday evening at an awards ceremony in Blackfriars in London.
- BSRIA study shows global cabling market increased in 2016
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study shows that the global structured cabling market increased slightly in 2016 after a decline of almost three per cent in 2015 due to the effect of the strong US$.
- DURABROADS - Life Cycle Costing Analysis of Road System
This article discusses the results of the LCC (life cycle costing) analysis of road system scenarios developed in the DURABROADS project.
- BSRIA Residential Network Event: Building Better Homes Faster
BSRIA is delighted to be staging the ‘Building Better Homes Faster’ event, part of its Residential Network events programme on Friday 7th July, from 9:30 – 14:00 hrs in London. With a range of topics covered, this event is expected to attract the interest of both public and private stakeholders.
- BSRIA responds to the General Election result
BSRIA has responded to the General Election result.A high level of uncertainty has been evident in the build up to the General Election which has been unfavourable to the construction industry.
- BSRIA disappointed with President Trump's decision on Paris Accord
President Trump’s indication that the USA will leave the Paris Climate Deal Agreement comes as a huge blow. BSRIA continues to emphasise the importance of collective action and the global importance of the agreement and its role for renewable technologies.
- BSRIA pays respect to the passing of Bill Wright, Head of Energy Solutions, ECA
It is with great sadness that BSRIA records the death of Bill Wright, who died recently surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer.
- Peter Clegg MA (Cantab) MEnvD, RIBA, Keynote Speaker at BSRIA 2017 Soft Landings Conference
BSRIA is delighted that world-renowned architect, Peter Clegg, MA (Cantab) MEnvD, RIBA, Chair of the RIBA Awards Panel, will be the keynote speaker at its flagship 2017 Soft Landings Conference: Delivering Value through Soft Landings. It will take place on Friday 16th June at RIBA HQ in London.
- BSRIA speaking & exhibiting at Smart Buildings Show 2017
BSRIA is delighted to be speaking, exhibiting and supporting the Smart Buildings Show 2017 – taking place on Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th November at the Barbican, London. BSRIA’s expert speaker is Henry Lawson, Senior Market Research Consultant in BSRIA’s World Market Intelligence division.
- BSRIA launches Workplaces of the Future publication
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its Workplaces of the Future publication which was written by workplace student: Ashleigh Bunker. This insightful report contemplates the office needs and desires from the perspective of the youth of today aka millennials and generation z.
- Understanding BIM Level 2 Course: are you ready?
BSRIA’s Understanding Level 2 BIM course is essential for those who are new to BIM and provides a general awareness of what BIM is. BSRIA urges industry to book on and asks: “Are you BIM Level 2 ready”? The next one is running next Tuesday, 16th May.
- Business-Focused Maintenance: Back to basics?
Reconsider why you do maintenance of your building services by evaluating the risk of failure to the business function
- BSRIA Global Air Conditioning Study shows contraction in 2016
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study on the global air conditioning (AC) market shows that contraction slowed down in 2016 compared to the previous two years. The recent indicators show that growth is expected to resume in 2017 across many regions.
- Summer training dates released for BSRIA North
Dates for building services and construction training courses to be held at BSRIA North premises in Preston
- BSRIA 2017 Briefing - two more speakers added to agenda
BSRIA is delighted to announce two more speakers to the agenda at its flagship event – the annual Briefing and lunch – they are: Kath Fontana, Managing Director of ISS Technical Services and Chris Twinn, Principal, TwinnSustainabilityInnovation.
- BSRIA releases Top 10 Tips for efficient data centre management
BSRIA advises in a critical environment it is key to ensure that all assets deliver their optimal level of performance. This requires a management strategy that reflects the importance of key assets.
- BSRIA staging 2017 Soft Landings Conference: Delivering Value through Soft Landings
After the successful inaugural event last year, BSRIA is delighted to be staging Delivering Value through Soft Landings. It will take place on Friday 16th June at RIBA HQ in London.
- Saudi Arabian-based Madar FM join BSRIA as members
BSRIA is delighted to announce that Madar FM, based in Saudi Arabia, has joined BSRIA as corporate members as of April 17. The business has come on board primarily to receive BSRIA’s highly-specialist technical information updates. And share updates in BSRIA’s best practice in the built environment.
- KNX is the leading communication protocol in the European & Chinese Smart Homes/Light Commercial Market
BSRIA is pleased to present the results of its latest Smart Home/Light Commercial market study produced in January 2017. The study, which consists of individual country reports on China, France, Germany, Netherlands, North America & UK, is forecasting a total global growth of 20% in this market.
- BSRIA supporting Offsite Construction Awards
BSRIA is delighted to be supporting the Offsite Construction Awards which celebrate the best in precision building design and delivery. The winners will be announced on Tuesday 13th June at Blackfriars in London. BSRIA is sponsoring the best use of MEP prefabrication award.
- BSRIA staging 'an overview of construction processes' Young Engineers' event
BSRIA is staging ‘an overview of construction processes’ as part of its programme of Young Engineers’ Network events on Friday 28th April, from 9:30 – 14:00 hrs at its offices in Bracknell and urges industry to attend – to learn more and interact with like-minded professionals.
- Prime Minister calls snap General Election: BSRIA response
BSRIA has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement that there will be a General Election on Thursday 8th June, subject to Parliamentary approval.
- Quality Crucial for Apprenticeship Levy
As the Apprenticeship Levy comes into force for all employers turning over more than £3 million a year, apprehensions still exist over whether the scheme will be able to supply the “first-rate” training that both industry and apprentices need.
- Leasing a property - what you need to know
This article presents a checklist of what you need to know when deciding to lease a business property to understand your obligations and ensure it will meet your requirements
- BSRIA stages 'tomorrow's engineers' event - 2017
As part of its INSPIRE programme, to help engage young people in engineering, BSRIA was delighted to welcome a group of Year 9 (aged 13-14) students from Ranelagh School in Bracknell to its test facilities.
- BSRIA & ECA staging 'is smart really smart?' event
BSRIA and ECA are staging a ‘is smart really smart’ event on Wednesday 10th May, from 9:30 – 14:30 hrs in London and urges industry to attend – for greater understanding on this hot topic for 2017.
- Winner of Apple iPad Mini announced from BSRIA Instrument Solutions customer feedback prize draw
At BSRIA Instrument Solutions we believe it is important to hear from our valued customers; therefore during the month of February 2017 we sent out customer feedback forms with all Hire, Sales and Calibration orders along with the chance of winning an Apple iPad mini tablet for all returned forms.
- BSRIA concerned with President Trump's apparent u-turn on Paris Agreement
BSRIA is concerned that President Trump has begun the process of “rolling back” the Obama policies aimed at curbing climate change.
- BSRIA welcomes government triggering of Article 50
BSRIA has welcomed today’s government announcement of triggering Article 50, starting the two-year process for Brexit. Article 50 is a small section contained within The Treaty of Lisbon which brought together The Maastricht Treaty and the Rome Treaty into a single legal agreement.
- BSRIA delighted to announce extension of High Temperature Fan Standard & Heat Pump Standard UKAS Accreditation
BSRIA is delighted to announce it has extended the scope of its UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited testing to include the latest version of the high temperature fan standard BS EN12101-3:2015 and the heat pump standard BS EN14825:2016.
- BSRIA Forecasts Smart Home/Light Commercial Market To Grow By 20 Per Cent
BSRIA is forecasting a total global growth of 20 per cent in the Smart Home/light commercial market in 2017, with the largest growth being predicted for the UK market with a growth rate of 29 per cent.
- BSRIA launches Brexit White Paper
BSRIA has launched its Brexit White Paper after a major engagement exercise with its members and the industry was undertaken to identify the key issues in the specific context of the built environment industry.
- BSRIA 2017 Briefing - Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE - speaker
BSRIA is delighted to announce that the guest speaker at its flagship event – the annual Briefing and lunch – is Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE. The event will look at the issue of performance and wellbeing beyond compliance and will be held at the Brewery, in London, on Friday 17th November 2017.
- Building for Wellbeing: what is the role of Facility Managers?
To manage wellbeing in a workplace, it must be measured. This article discusses how to properly manage wellbeing in a workplace, monitor indoor environmental factors, assess and improve.
- M&E Maintenance Customer Satisfaction KPIs
BSRIA's latest annual M&E maintenance customer satisfaction KPIs show that Managing Budget was the only area to see improvement in both the mean score and the percentage of good scores of 8 or more.
- BSRIA reaction to 2017 Spring Budget
BSRIA Chief Executive, Julia Evans, has given her reaction to the Chancellor’s 2017 Spring Budget. This Budget is a ground-breaking one for skills which is welcomed by BSRIA. There has never been a more critical time for the UK to be able to sit at the worldwide ‘top table’ of technical education.
- BSRIA celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2017
BSRIA is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2017) which brings together employers and apprentices from across England to celebrate the success of apprenticeships.
- BSRIA celebrating International Women's Day on 8th March
BSRIA is celebrating International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8th March but as an industry – Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA – asks: are we doing enough to foster and encourage the excellence of female engineers – both into engineering and into the ‘boardroom’?
- BSRIA welcomes Home Insulation announcement by UK Green Building Council
BSRIA has welcomed this week’s announcement in a report by the UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) that more than “one home every minute” will need to be refurbished in the UK between now and 2050 and that 25 million existing homes will not meet the insulation standards required by mid-century.
- BSRIA partnership with EU H2020 Built2Spec Project
BSRIA is delighted to announce that it is working in collaboration with the EU on a Horizon 2020 research project entitled Built2Spec which was launched in 2015 and fundamentally aims to reduce the gap between the design and build performance of a building.
- BSRIA awarded Investors in People National Standard accreditation
BSRIA is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Investors in People (IiP) National Standard accreditation.
- BSRIA calls for clarity in Supreme Court Judgement
BSRIA has commented on yesterday’s judgement of the Supreme Court that Parliament – and not Government – will trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty – beginning formal discussions with the EU and activating Brexit. Government responded that it will keep the ‘process as straightforward as possible’
- BSRIA welcomes launch of Prime Minister's Industrial Strategy
BSRIA has welcomed the Prime Minister’s Industrial Strategy for the post-Brexit economy when she set out her ideas on “boosting support for industry” and “government stepping up to a new active role”.
- BSRIA's Sustainable Construction Group Manager speaks at Resilient Cities & Sustainable Urban event
BSRIA’s Sustainable Construction Group Manager Jo Harris, spoke at a leading event at City Hall in London on Friday 6th January on resilient cities and creating sustainable urban environments.
- Thermal comfort and wellbeing
Read more about the definition of thermal comfort, how to quantify it and its affect on wellbeing
- Member questions: PIR lighting control and sensor location for connected buildings
BSRIA experts answer some of the diverse questions from members including lighting control systems controlled by PIRs, life-expectancy for self-contained lighting, sensor locations and mitigating pollutants to house archive collections
- FFP3 disposable respirators - BSRIA Instrument Solutions have concerns over HSE findings
The Health & Safety Executive has launched a report highlighting market surveillance testing of samples of 10 Filtering Facepieces (FFPs) – specifically FFP3 respirator models – from 10 different manufacturers that are available on the UK market. The aim was to determine whether each sample meets a
- BSRIA responds to Prime Minister's speech
In response to a speech by the Prime Minister on the UK’s future relationship with the EU, Julia Evans, BSRIA Chief Executive, said:“Today the Prime Minister, Theresa May, altered the political and economic landscape. BSRIA members and the industry at large will welcome the greater clarity."
- The Smart Office - Charge of the lighting brigade
It is surprising that it has taken so long for lighting and its impact on comfort to be recognised but smart homes and non-residential markets are growing as lighting controls continue to improve.
- BSRIA applauds Ladybird book on Climate Change
BSRIA has applauded the release of a new Ladybird book on the challenges and possible solutions to climate change, to be released on Thursday 26th January. The book is part of a series for adults written in the style of the well-known children’s books that aim to explain clearly complicated subjects
- MCERTS approval for TSI Environmental DustTrak range
Instrument Solutions is pleased to announce that the TSI Environmental DustTrak range which measures the concentration of particulate matter in the local environment.
- The Future of Heat - government consultation - BSRIA urges members & industry to take part
BSRIA is supporting a government consultation which is seeking input from the building industry to help develop and support future policies for heat in non-domestic buildings. BEIS identifies that non-domestic buildings in the UK currently account for 12 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions.
- BSRIA welcomes government announcement of new starter homes
BSRIA has welcomed the government announcement that starter homes will be built this year after it chose 30 partner councils to progress the first discounted homes – in cities and regions across the country.
- BSRIA council member, Ant Wilson, awarded MBE
BSRIA is delighted with the news and would like to offer its congratulations to Ant Wilson (Ant), Director – Sustainability & Advanced Design – Building Engineering at AECOM, and long-standing BSRIA council member, who has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours’ List.
- BSRIA launches its Blue Book 2017
BSRIA is delighted to announce that it has launched The BSRIA Blue Book for 2017.
- BSRIA awarded Cyber Essentials Certificate of Compliance
BSRIA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Certificate of Compliance, which certifies that the BIS/14/696 required standards are met.
- BSRIA event - Measuring Occupant Wellbeing - the Seven Steps
At the recent BSRIA Measuring Occupant Wellbeing event in London, hosted by Jo Harris, BSRIA’s Sustainable Construction Group Manager, the need for fresh air, the reverse trend of office-based work rather than homeworking and the need for an evidence base was highlighted.
- Inquiry into the impact of Brexit on future skills needs
BSRIA has garnered intelligence from a recent member survey which will feed into The All Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment 5th inquiry, looking @ the impact of Brexit on future skills needs in the construction industry & the built environment professions.
- The Future of Heat - government consultation
Government is seeking input from the building industry to help develop and support future policies for heat in non-domestic buildings
- BACS market cooling in US dollars as a result of Brexit & US presidential elections
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study on World Building Automation & Controls Systems 2016 shows the global BACS market was worth US$ 21 bn in 2016 but the value in US has been affected by the effect on the US$-Euro & US$-GBP exchange rates triggered by Brexit & the US election.
- Health and wellbeing - residential
New homes must be built for now but consider adaptability and performance in the future and address issues such as overheating, vulnerable groups, ventilation and indoor air quality
- Project teams for the future built environment
Guest writer, Ben Roberts of Hoare Lea, explains how technology and the increased need for collaborative working will shape construction project teams
- BSRIA appoints new Worldwide Market Intelligence Business Manager
BSRIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Krystyna Dawson B.Sc (Hons), MBA, MA as its new Business Manager of Worldwide Market Intelligence (WMI) at BSRIA, effective from Tuesday 3rd January 2017.
- BSRIA supporting Construction News Specialist Awards
BSRIA is delighted to be supporting the Construction News Specialists Awards which celebrate the outstanding achievements of the very best specialist contractors in the UK. The winners will be announced on Wednesday 22nd March at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
- BSRIA launches Building Performance Evaluation in Domestic Buildings guide
BSRIA is delighted to announce the release of its new Building Performance Evaluation in Domestic Buildings Guide (BG64/2016) which is available to download from its website and as a hard copy.
- BSRIA awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Registration
BSRIA Limited is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certificate of registration from BSI for its Quality Management System. Based in Bracknell, Berkshire, this registration covers all of the company operations.
- BSRIA gives reaction to Chancellor's Autumn Statement
In response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Julia Evans, BSRIA Chief Executive, said: “The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has delivered his first and last autumn statement containing a comprehensive raft of policies that will support both members and the construction industry at large."
- BSRIA in support of MPs' report to reinstate zero carbon buildings
BSRIA is in support of a report by MPs which “slammed the government for axing its zero carbon buildings policy” and has called for it to be reinstated. An investigation by MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee said the decision by the Treasury was one it made on environmental matters.
- BSRIA announces the passing of Reginald Brown, Head of Energy & Environment, BSRIA
It is with great regret that BSRIA has announced the passing of the Head of its Energy & Environment team, Reginald Brown, who passed away at home on Thursday after a short illness.
- BSRIA supporting Data Centre World Conference & Exhibition
BSRIA is proud to support Data Centre World taking place at ExCel London on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March 2017. As part of supporting Data Centre World, BSRIA will present at the conference and be on hand to answer your data centre design and build questions at the exhibition.
- BSRIA Briefing 2016 - presentations and write up
On Friday 11th November BSRIA welcomed 380 industry professionals at the Brewery in London for its annual Briefing. This flagship event was opened by BSRIA Chief Executive Julia Evans, who welcomed leading industry figures. She stressed that we were all to expect an “engaging and exciting” morning.
- What do we know about wellbeing?
What is truly important about wellbeing, how can it be measured and can it help to inform better design, construction and facilities management decisions?
- Leadership and wellbeing
This article discusses how to balance the needs of individuals, the collective and the organisation in providing a safe and healthy workplace
- BSRIA welcomes the Lyons' Housing Commission Building New Homes report
BSRIA has welcomed the Lyons’ Housing Commission report: what more should Government do to promote the building of new homes – which states that for the Prime Minister, a sustained step change in house building will be critical to the health of the national economy and for improving quality of life.
- BSRIA calls for industry stability after US Presidential election result
BSRIA has commented on yesterday’s announcement after Donald Trump became the 45th President of the USA, calling for stability in the construction industry. Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said: “BSRIA is now calling for confidence in the construction industry after a period of uncertainty."
- BSRIA launches Floor Plenum Airtightness Guide
BSRIA is delighted to announce the release of its new Floor Plenum Airtightness Guide which is available to download from its website and as a hard copy. A floor plenum is a void between a building’s floor structure and a raised access floor used for distributing conditioned air to the spaces above.
- BSRIA launches Wellbeing topic guide
BSRIA is delighted to announce the release of its new free to download topic guide on the subject of Wellbeing which is available to download free from its website. The BSRIA topic guides are designed to be an ‘at a glance publication’ introducing readers to key industry topics.
- BSRIA calls for clarity in Brexit Article 50 High Court ruling
BSRIA has commented on yesterday’s announcement after uncertainty was cast on the timetable for Brexit after the prime minister’s government lost a High Court case challenging its right to trigger Article 50 without a vote in Parliament.
- BSRIA becomes an associate member of the National Association of Chimney Sweeps
BSRIA is delighted to announce that it has become an Associate Member of the National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS).The two associations have mutually beneficial business interests, delivering improvement in the built environment, chimney performance and maintenance.
- BSRIA in support of off-site build homes to address housing crisis
BSRIA is in support of today’s announcement that ‘volumetric off-site construction’ homes will be constructed to meet the housing crisis wherein 1,000,000 new homes are needed in the UK by 2020. The new homes can be in place as soon as possible.
- Skills and STEM: the Elephant in the room
BSRIA is aware of the shortage of young people starting construction careers. Much of this issue is about a lack of knowledge of the types of careers available in engineering and a false perception that the entire construction industry is manual, outdoor and male-dominated.
- BSRIA in support of new EU tool to design efficient data centres
BSRIA would like to alert its members to an EU-funded research project that has launched a free online tool to help design energy efficient and renewable data centres.
- BSRIA & NHBC working together
BSRIA is pleased to announce that it has entered into a relationship with NHBC that will allow both parties to deliver new homes faster, with immediate effect.
- Hinkley: BSRIA asks if renewables are a better option?
BSRIA is pleased that the government’s decision for the go ahead for a new £18bn nuclear power station in the UK will ensure that there is more generation capacity to stop “the lights literally going out” when it is built but is concerned there hasn’t been a more committed investment in renewables.
- BSRIA: determined to make members' voice heard in Brexit debate
BSRIA is determined to make its members’ voices heard in the Brexit debate. BSRIA believes that Brexit offers opportunities and has arranged a series of engagement events with members in September and October to gauge their concerns and feedback and act as a hub for gathering data and intelligence.
- BSRIA opens French office
BSRIA is delighted to have recently opened its French calibration facility in Lille, northern France. The BSRIA SARL laboratory & offices were opened at the start of September demonstrating state-of-the-art facilities for the testing of fan (blower doors), temperature & pressure instruments.
- BSRIA concerned with air pollution link to Alzheimer's
BSRIA is concerned with this week’s findings that toxic nanoparticles from air pollution have been discovered in human brains in “abundant quantities” from a newly published study.
- BSRIA launches new course: Introduction to Construction Projects
BSRIA has launched a new one day training course: Introduction to Construction Projects taking place on Wednesday 23rd November 2016 in Bracknell. It is also available as an in-company training course.
- BSRIA says: post Brexit vote - HVAC & smart energy falls by £95 million
BSRIA has released its first snapshot of the UK HVAC and smart energy market landscape for products post Brexit. The HVAC and smart energy product market is estimated to be worth £4.5 billion in the UK per annum.
- Sustainable Construction case study - University of East Anglia
BSRIA looks at the UEA's new Enterprise Centre, its latest pioneer building aiming to be an exemplar of energy efficiency, usability and occupany comfort
- District Heating - coming in from the cold
This article discusses the advantages of district heating, with hot watrer produced from a central or network of sources and piped out to individual buildings, including homes
- Google restarts plans for new London headquarters
Plans for Google's new London HQ, with an estimated value of £600m, has restarted following developer Argent's discussions with a number of main contractors
- BSRIA exhibiting & presenting at Chillventa International Exhibition 2016
An exciting industry opportunity will take place next month when BSRIA will be exhibiting and presenting at the Chillventa International Exhibition, being held from Tuesday 11th – Thursday 13th October in Nurnberg Convention Center Ost.
- BSRIA welcomes multi-million pound housing package
BSRIA has welcomed government plans to launch a multi-billion pound funding package aimed at tackling the housing crisis. The fund, which will be administered through the Homes and Communities Agency, will offer loans to developers across the residential sector, including the private rented sector.
- Apprenticeship Levy details: BSRIA says time & care should be taken
BSRIA says that due time and care should be taken on the delivery and details of the government’s apprenticeship levy. Employers in any sector will have to pay the levy if they have a pay bill over £3m a year. Firms will have to begin paying the levy from 6th April 2017.
- Instrument Solutions supplied DustTrak Monitors to Loughborough University
BSRIA Instrument Solutions supplied DustTrak Monitors for the study of ‘High-latitude dust in the Earth System’ performed by the Geography Department of Loughborough University in Leicester
- BSRIA Brexit survey results: exit clarification needed
BSRIA has garnered intelligence from a recent member survey, the salient points were: clarification of the exit deal is needed; a short term downturn is expected until Article 50 is implemented; there is a general slowdown in investment until there are some clearly defined plans for trade tariffs.
- BSRIA launches Indoor Air Quality topic guide
BSRIA is delighted to announce the release of its new topic guide on the subject of ‘indoor air quality’ (IAQ) which is available to download free from its website. The BSRIA Topic Guides are designed to be an ‘at a glance publication’ introducing readers to key industry topics.
- BSRIA appoints new Principal Consultant - Residential
BSRIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Tassos Kougionis as its new Principal Consultant – Residential in its Sustainable Construction Group, effective from 22nd August 2016.
- BSRIA comments on A Level results
BSRIA has commented on the country’s A Level results. Skilled engineering graduates are essential to BSRIA and the industry workforce of tomorrow. The construction sector’s demand for suitable skilled workers is paramount. However, A Levels, TechBacc programmes and apprenticeships are all vital.
- BSRIA Brexit Events
BSRIA believes that Brexit offers opportunities and has arranged a series of engagement events with members in September and October to gauge their concerns and feedback and act as a hub for gathering data and intelligence. These events will indeed identify members’ concerns.
- BSRIA agrees with House of Lords report that housing crisis should be tackled
BSRIA is in agreement with the recent House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee that we must ‘tackle the housing crisis’ who have stated that government must lift its target by 50 per cent and build 300,000 homes each year. Local authorities and housing associations must be free to build.
- Built environment professions working together on Brexit opportunities and challenges
BSRIA was present at a meeting held by members of the Construction Industry Council last Wednesday to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by Brexit for the built environment professions and the potential added value of working collaboratively to maximise opportunities and challenges.
- BSRIA helps improve health: multi-storey car park air quality assessment a success
BSRIA was commissioned to determine the air quality on three floors of a town centre shopping centre multi-storey car park to monitor the typical weekly levels. The client was supplied with a report containing tables of maximum, minimum and average values of CO, CO2, temperature and humidity.
- Soft Landings Conference 2016: Practical Solutions for Real-World Projects - highlights all of industry should get involved
At the recent BSRIA Soft Landings Conference 2016: practical solutions for real-world projects delegates felt that people are ‘cracking on with’ and embracing Soft Landings and that it is getting traction in the ‘corridors of power’. There's Soft Landings evidence in recent projects which excellent.
- Hinkley: Government decision raises questions
BSRIA is disappointed that a final decision on Hinkley Point C has been delayed “yet again” despite EDF giving the £18bn project the green light last Thursday. Now that government is stalling on nuclear, this begs the question as to what exactly is its energy policy?
- Workplace and Environmental Dust Monitoring Seminars staged to highlight H&S Regulations
BSRIA Instrument Solutions recently staged two one day dust monitoring seminars which covered the workplace as well as the external environment and gave insights into compliance with H&S Regulations and legislation, alongside solutions for day-to-day applications.
- BSRIA welcomes the new Northern Powerhouse Minister
BSRIA has welcomed Andrew Percy MP as the new Northern Powerhouse Minister, as announced by Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Theresa May. The role sits with the Department for Communities and Local Government.
- BSRIA responds to APPG report on Quality of New Built Housing in England
BSRIA has responded to the APPG for Excellence in the Built Environment report: Commission of Inquiry into the Quality of New Built Housing in England which examined improving housing for new home-owners. The key finding was that MPs have called for a New Homes Ombudsman.
- BSRIA welcomes the new Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
BSRIA has welcomed The Rt Hon Greg Clark, Secretary of State for a newly-created ministry for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, announced by the new Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Theresa May.
- BSRIA and Chelsea Football Club in a league of their own
BSRIA and Chelsea Football Club ‘teamed up’ when BSRIA provided an ‘Introduction to Thermography’ training day which showcased that Chelsea are experts ‘on and off the field’. Thermography is used by the football club to assist with the many buildings that they run.
- DurabRoads - Innovation for safer, greener roads
BSRIA explains how it has brought its Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Costing Analysis experience to the world of road designs for the EU-funded DurabRoads project
- Member questions: Faulty fan-coil, IAQ, obsolete Standards
BSRIA answers some of the interesting technical building services questions posed by its members
- Full steam ahead for BSRIA's 60 year celebrations
BSRIA will be treating its staff to a steam train trip with Steam Dreams from Bracknell to Bath on Friday 15th July in celebration of BSRIA’s 60 years of trading last year. The train – BSRIA Diamond Express – will pick up staff from Bracknell at 10:40 hrs and make its way to Bath, arriving at 13.10.
- BSRIA study shows that the 'hot topic' is convergence and the impact of digitisation
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study shows that the hot topic in the cabling industry is convergence and the impact of digitalisation. With the launch of its ‘Digital Ceiling’ Cisco has, with its many partners, boosted the level of interest in convergence.
- Brexit: BSRIA says: "Business as usual"
After last week’s shock decision for the UK to leave the EU, BSRIA says it is ‘business as usual’ for its members and that the construction industry should remain confident and optimistic about the opportunities out there for existing and new industry projects.
- TSI AM520 SidePak personal aerosol monitor
Now available to purchase from BSRIA Instrument Solutions is the new TSI AM520 SidePak AM520 personal aerosol monitor which is used for determining the levels of dusts, fumes, mists, smoke and fog within a worker breathing zone.
- BSRIA response to the EU Referendum
BSRIA Chief Executive, Julia Evans, looks at the impact on construction of the UK's decision to leave the EU, in particular with regard to skills, energy and housing
- BSRIA enters into reciprocal membership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
BSRIA is delighted to announce that its northern division has entered into a reciprocal membership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The two associations have mutually beneficial business interests, improving the built environment, lobbying issues and the ‘Northern Powerhouse'.
- Radical proposal to prefabricate complex junctions rather than simple components wins BSRIA competition
A radical proposal to prefabricate complex junctions rather than simple components has won the BSRIA and Designing Buildings Wiki ‘Make Buildings Better’ competition which was seeking ideas to improve the performance of buildings in use.
- BSRIA celebrates National Women in Engineering Day on Thursday 23rd June
BSRIA is celebrating National Women in Engineering Day (NWED) on Thursday 23rd June in an attempt to promote the subject to students in schools and universities and encourage more women into engineering. The day is dedicated to raising the profile of female engineers.
- BSRIA urges members to complete the CIBSE TM31: Building Log Book Public Consultation
BSRIA is urging members and industry to participate in CIBSE TM31: Building log book public consultation by Friday 8th July 2016. Feedback is sought to ensure that the updated document meets industry needs and supports the efficient operation of buildings.
- BSRIA urges members to complete Review of Energy Assessor Accreditation Scheme Operations Consultation
BSRIA is its urging members and industry to complete the Review of Energy Assessor Accreditation Scheme Operations Consultation launched by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
- Better buildings start at home
Report on a one year Innovate UK project led by BSRIA looking into the 'performance gap' in domestic buildings with the average total carbon emissions 2.6 times higher than the average design estimate
- Soft Landings Project - The Medical Research Council
Case study of the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) using the BSRIA Soft Landings approach for better building handover
- BSRIA sees Government and CITB levies as incentive to deliver more industry training
BSRIA sees the government’s new apprenticeship levy as an incentive for both the CITB, industry and government to work together on delivering vital apprenticeship training.
- BSRIA comments on changes to chimney standards legislation
Chimney standards are changing, in particular the test methods for metal system chimneys and a new range of standards to cover chimney accessories. The updated EN 13216-1:2016 standard will be the definitive test method standard for system chimneys and will become a harmonized standard in autumn.
- BSRIA asks: do smart meters still make sense?
BSRIA has commented on the take up and value for money of smart meters being fitted in UK homes. DECC’s (Department of Energy & Climate Change) own figures suggest that at the end of 2015 only 2.3 million meters were deployed in smart mode of some 51 million due to be installed by end 2020.
- BSRIA young engineer encourages others to pursue a career in engineering
BSRIA test technician, Calvin Odoi, gave a presentation at Leeds College of Building as part of its careers month on 10th May. His presentation covered details about BSRIA, his role & career path to date while also covering, the progression of and opportunities available in the engineering industry.
- BSRIA Global Air Conditioning Market Study cools in 2015
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study on the global air conditioning market shows that global growth “disappointed again” in 2015 – across all product ranges – and is expected to recover at a slower pace than previously projected.
- BSRIA delighted to announce extension of heat pump testing UKAS accreditation
BSRIA is delighted to announce that it has extended its scope of UKAS accreditation to include part load testing of heat pumps. BSRIA already provides heat pump testing in accordance with BS EN 14511 and BS EN 12102, and is now accredited to test to meet with BS EN 14825 for part load testing.
- BSRIA launches its new Business-Focused Maintenance Guide
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its new Business-Focused Guide (BG53/2016) – available to purchase from the BSRIA bookshop.
- BSRIA Test House Manager on Judging Panel at HVR Awards
BSRIA Test House Manager, Tom Garrigan, will be a judge for the HVR Awards 2016 with the winners announced at Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London on Thursday 27th October 2016.
- Industry to 'design for performance' in new pilots
Pilot studies will test the Commitment Agreement processes used in Australia to achieve world-leading operational energy performance.
- BSRIA speaking at CLIMA 2016 Congress in Denmark
BSRIA is delighted to announce that Dr Sarah Birchall, Sustainability Engineer and Krystyna Dawson, Senior Manager, Heating & Renewables, BSRIA Worldwide Market Intelligence will be speaking at the 12th REHVA World Congress CLIMA 2016 in Aalborg, Denmark. It runs from 22nd to 25th May.
- Home Office campaign against illegal working continues
Advice from the UK Government Home Office as part of its campaign against illegal working
- Beyond the workplace
Guest author, Gary Middlehurst of The University of Reading, argues that the benefits of satisfying the long-term needs of building occupants outweighs short-term investment decisions
- BIM, Soft Landings and GSL
Read about how the Soft Landings building procurement process fits with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Government Soft Landings (GSL)
- BSRIA head of Sustainable Constrution speaking at RICS Strategic FM Conference
BSRIA’s head of Sustainable Construction Joanna Harris will be presenting at the RICS Strategic FM Conference:The future of facilities management
- BSRIA investing in best practice for its engineers
BSRIA is investing in best practice for its engineers and compliance specialists as part of a drive to improve their skills and as investment in their personal development.
- Recent BSRIA event - energy storage
At the recently staged BSRIA event on ‘Energy Storage’ delegates felt that there is a lack of guidance in both Health & Safety and legislation surrounding such new technology. But 2016 could be the year that energy storage ‘takes off’ in the UK market.
- BSRIA staging 2016 Soft Landings Conference
BSRIA is delighted to be staging its inaugural 2016 Soft Landings Conference: practical solutions for real-world projects. It will take place on Thursday 23rd June at The Royal Society of Arts in London.
- BSRIA encouraged at House of Lords Zero Carbon Homes u-turn vote
BSRIA is encouraged that the House of Lords has voted against government plans to scrap the zero carbon homes requirement and that they could be re-introduced after the government’s decision to scrap requirements for all new homes to be zero carbon.
- BSRIA responds to 'airtight' warning in modern homes announcement
BSRIA has responded to yesterday’s announcement by the Glasgow School of Art that people who do not ventilate their homes properly expose themselves to harmful levels of pollutants by saying that the promotion of safe building standards, correct air tightness (Part L) must be deployed at all times.
- BSRIA stages 'tomorrow's engineers' event
As part of its INSPIRE Project which promotes and educates the industry to young people, BSRIA was delighted to welcome a group of Year 9 students from Ranelagh School in Bracknell to its test facilities.
- BSRIA alerts industry to changes to stove testing legislation
BSRIA is alerting manufacturers that they need to be aware of imminent changes to government legislation in testing room heaters fired by solid fuels for CE marking and DEFRA smoke tests, namely: stoves.
- Giacomini's HIU becomes first in the UK to meet BSRIA's new test standard
In December 2015 BSRIA announced the launch of its new test method for Heat Interface Units (HUIs). Giacomini’s 49kW twin heat interface unit (the GE556Y172) was tested against the new standard. It is the first HIU model in the UK to be tested in accordance with the new BSRIA Technical Standard.
- BSRIA and Designing Buildings Wiki launch 'Make Buildings Better' competition
BSRIA and Designing Buildings Wiki are launching an open competition calling for ideas that will make buildings perform better. So dust off all those wild innovations you thought of in the middle of the night and tell us what can be done to reduce emissions of buildings in use.
- BSRIA study shows global cabling market declined in 2015
The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study shows that the global structured cabling market declined by three per cent to $6 billion in 2015 and from $6.2 billion in 2014.
- BSRIA speaking at CIBSE Technical Symposium 2016
BSRIA is delighted to be fielding speakers @ the CIBSE Technical Symposium 2016: ‘integration for whole life building performance’. They are: Dr Sarah Birchall, Sustainability Engineer; Roderic Bunn, BSRIA Soft Landings & Building Performance Analyst; and Colin Pearson, Head of Building Performance.
- BIM4FM says 'Start with the end in mind'
A expert panel of Facilities Managers at a recent BIM4FM event explained how FMs have to be involved in the early stage of construction projects to address life cycle costs of a building
- Technical answers: Pipework defects, ventilation and airflow rates
BSRIA answers some of the building services engineering questions posed by its members covering pipework defects, ventilation air speed in ducting and airflow rates of LED downlights
- Smart Cities: is small to medium beautiful?
BSRIA looks at the evolution of smart cities, which are most adept to being smart and what sets them apart?
- Smart Skills: the value of human capital
Guest author, Neil Thompson of Balfour Beatty, looks at the value of investing in skills and promoting construction to the engineers of tomorrow
- BSRIA delighted to support London Build 2016 Expo
BSRIA is delighted to announce that it is supporting the London Build 2016 Expo on Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th October 2016, at Kensington Olympia, London.
- BSRIA reacts to 'Ventilation in New Homes' report published by Zero Carbon Hub
BSRIA is disappointed with the recently published Zero Carbon Hub report ‘Ventilation in New Homes’ which provides further evidence of a catastrophic failure of ventilation systems to comply with the requirements of Building Regulations Part F and negate the issues associated with poor ventilation.
- BSRIA expresses disappointment at Zero Carbon Hub Closure
BSRIA has expressed its disappointment – but is not unsurprised with the current climate of zero carbon progress – at last week’s announcement that the Zero Carbon Hub, a public private partnership created during the last Labour government in 2008 to help deliver zero-carbon homes.
- BSRIA CEO panellist at skills seminar at North England Build 2016 Expo
BSRIA is delighted to announce that its Chief Executive, Julia Evans, will be a skills seminar panelist at the forthcoming North England Build 2016 Expo on Wednesday 27th April, being held at Manchester Central.
- BSRIA responds to Government Construction Strategy 2016-20
BSRIA has responded to the Government Construction Strategy 2016-20 which was launched last week where the government has committed to saving £1.7bn from the cost of public projects and hiring 20,000 construction apprentices, by 2020.
- BSRIA launches its new Model Format for Building Services Specifications Guide
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its new Model Format for Building Services Specifications (BG56/2016) – available to purchase from the BSRIA bookshop. This guide, revised in 2016, is a joint venture with CIBSE and BESA (previously B&ES).
- BSRIA launches its new Life Cycle Guide
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its new Life Cycle Costing Guide (BG67/2016) – available to purchase from the BSRIA bookshop. This guide supersedes BG5/2008 Whole Life Costing. It presents a simple process for the practical calculation of life cycle costs.
- BSRIA publishes EU survey results
BSRIA has published the results of its EU referendum survey. Over half of respondents think there’ll be a negative impact if the UK leaves the EU: 53% that ‘EU exit will have a negative impact on your business’ and 58% that ‘exit from the EU will have a negative impact on the construction sector.
- BSRIA Event - Information Management in Facilities Management
BSRIA recently staged an Information Management in Facilities Management event. The prevailing consensus from the output of the event – including the workshops – was that there is uncertainty surrounding the benefits and outcomes of BIM. Delegates felt that they were seeking further clarity.
- BSRIA launches White Paper on Retrofit, Refurbishment & the Growth of Connected HVAC Technology
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its White Paper on ‘Retrofit & Refurbishment & the Growth of Connected HVAC Technology’. Many existing buildings are inadequately insulated, use outdated, inefficient HVAC technologies and have poorly functioning control systems – or none at all.
- BSRIA reaction to 2016 Budget for the 'Northern Powerhouse'
BSRIA Business Manager for the North of England, June Davis, has given her reaction to the 2016 Budget: “BSRIA is pleased with the Chancellor’s announcements on the investment infrastructure projects in the north of England which represents an exciting opportunity for the 'Northern Powerhouse'."
- BSRIA reaction to 2016 Budget
BSRIA has given its reaction to the Chancellor’s 2016 Budget: “Industry wanted a steady and balanced Budget, and that’s what we got. The Chancellor has avoided higher business taxes and costs – and indeed lowered them in a number of areas. He has taken action to lessen the burden of business rates."
- BSRIA celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
BSRIA is encouraged by the news that construction apprenticeships are up to pre-recession levels, according to figures from the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board), released on Monday, to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2016).
- Construction labour productivity: identifying the causes of trends
Read about the trends in construction labour productivity, what their causes might be, and what action needs to be taken if productivity is to be improved
- iNSPiRe and its approach to achieving effective retrofit
BSRIA reports on the iNSPiRe project looking to tackle the problem of high-energy consumption in existing residential and office buildings
- Goodbye BIM - Hello Digital
Read some of the objections to using BIM in construction projects and what digital can actually do for us.
- BSRIA celebrates International Women's Day on 8th March
BSRIA is celebrating International Women’s Day on 8th March but as an industry – Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA – asks: are we doing enough to promote the excellence of female engineers – both into engineering and into the ‘boardroom’?
- BSRIA responds to "boomtime for house builders" article but asks: who will build them?
Responding to yesterday’s article in The Times, which cites profit margins for housebuilders are expected to increase by almost 20 per cent by 2019, BSRIA is encouraged by this news but asks how such housing is to be met with the current chronic construction industry skills crisis.
- BSRIA responds to UK Air Pollution Report
BSRIA has responded to yesterday’s announcement by the Royal Colleges of Physicians and of Paediatrics and Child Health that UK air pollution is ‘contributing to 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK’.
- BSRIA applauds the House of Lords Building Better Places Report
BSRIA applauds the release of the House of Lords ‘Building Better Places Report’ released on Friday – as part of the Select Committee on National Policy for the Built Environment – referencing the recommendation of the government to focus on increasing and speeding up the supply of housing.
- Meet BSRIA at Mostra, Milan and Light + Building, Frankfurt
BSRIA will be exhibiting and presenting the latest industry market presentations at Mostra, Milan and Light + Building, Frankfurt
- BSRIA welcomes the Lyons' Housing Commission Review
BSRIA welcomes the Lyons’ Housing Review independent report – released today – which sets out five key actions to deliver the sustained increase in house building needed to tackle the nation’s housing challenges.
- Jobs and wages to keep growing in 2016
The number of jobs in the construction industry rose during each quarter in 2015 but there is still a shortage of skilled labour
- Commercial construction output
A slowdown in new office building has resulted in a reduction in commercial construction activity of nearly 8 per cent in the year to Q3 2015
- Too clever by half - managing smart technology in buildings
As smart technologies in buildings become more commonplace, BSRIA looks at the skills needed for them to work as designed and what actually comprises occupant comfort
- Smart trends - market changes and the future
As major technology companies like Google and Apple move into the homes and buildings market, what changes are happening now and what should we expect in the future
- NBS National BIM Survey 2016 now open
NBS has launched its sixth NBS National BIM Survey, which has become recognised as the industry’s most comprehensive look at the use of BIM
- BSRIA Inspire launch event to highlight STEM work to be held in April 2016
To celebrate the launch of BSRIA’s INSPIRE project throughout 2016, BSRIA is running a series of events to inspire and engage the workforce of tomorrow with what the construction industry has to offer. Based around the STEM subjects, the kick-off event will be held at BSRIA's offices on 20.04.16.
- BSRIA Soft Landings expert to chair session at ecobuild 2016 conference
BSRIA is delighted to announce that Dr Michelle Agha-Hossein, BSRIA Sustainable Building Consultant, will chair the Soft Landings seminar at the ecobuild 2016 conference to be held on Thursday 10th March at Excel in London.
- Energy efficiency in homes must be paramount
BSRIA supports the government consultation on a multi-billion pound plan for roads, rail, flood defences and energy, but observes that home energy efficiency is equally important. Unless homes are insulated, the UK will miss targets to end fuel poverty and cut carbon emissions.
- The EDT - TSI Environmental Dustrak
Leaders in providing answers to customers’ needs, BSRIA Instrument Solutions are proud to unveil the TSI Environmental Dustrak (EDT) product. After successful trialling at a number of demanding locations, Instrument Solutions has expanded their portfolio by offering this dust monitoring product.
- BSRIA concerned with UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: UK Results
BSRIA is concerned – but not wholly surprised – by the findings of the UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2015: UK Results which found employers are struggling to fill one in three construction vacancies, up from one in four in 2013, because they “can’t find people with the right skills".
- BSRIA applauds government major Construction Labour Review
BSRIA applauds the announcement of the government commission into a major review of the construction labour market in its latest bid to reform the sector and enable it to help power economic growth and solve the housing crisis.
- Organisations failing to manage legionella risks face large fines
Reading Crown Court has fined the local council, following prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for failing to manage legionella risks in a care home. The court heard that pensioner Lewis Payne, 95, had stayed at The Willows care facility after suffering a broken leg in 2012.
- BSRIA in support of CITB revoking 4,600 CSCS cards
BSRIA is in support of the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) announcement that CSCS cards have been revoked after an investigation into fraudulent activity at five test centres showed more than four thousand construction workers paid cash to pass the test.
- BSRIA encouraged by current wave of house building announcements
BSRIA is encouraged by a recent wave of house building announcements, but is concerned with how they will be executed due to the industry skills shortage.
- Women in the industry: finding the balance
With issues around recruitment and skills in the construction industry, this article looks at the low representation of women in the sector and what can be done
- Member questions: domestic cold water and air change rates
BSRIA experts answer some of the tricky questions posed by its members including cold water in long term residential build project, air changes rates in large retail units and more
- BSRIA tested and validated a new isolation room design which challenges the traditional approach to infection control
A new isolation room design was built, commissioned and validated by BSRIA on behalf of the Department of Health, minimising the risk of infection transmission due to possible low airtightness levels between adjacent spaces.
- BSRIA launches Smart Technology topic guide
BSRIA is delighted to announce the release of its third topic guide, this time on the subject of ‘smart technology’ which is now available to download from its website. The guides are designed to be an ‘at a glance publication’ introducing readers to key industry topics; suggesting further reading.
- BSRIA staging essential Information Management in FM event
BSRIA is staging its Information Management in FM Event on Friday 5th February, from 9:30 until 13:30 hrs, in London and urges industry to attend – for greater understanding. Delivering information is relatively easy in this digital age but delivering useful information is more challenging.
- BSRIA concerned with consultation which may result in VAT hike for renewables
BSRIA is concerned with the outcome of a government consultation in which a proposed a 15% VAT hike for domestic solar panels and other renewable energy products could happen after falling foul of EU rules. It closes on 3rd Feb, with the changes set to come into effect on 1st Aug, if approved.
- BSRIA appoints new business manager in the north of England
BSRIA is delighted to announce the appointment of June Davis as its new Business Manager for its northern operation, effective from 11th January 2016. This appointment allows BSRIA to continue to develop its north of England presence by strengthening its capabilities to meet regional client needs.
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel wins BSRIA favourite engineer vote
Isambard Kingdom Brunel has come out top in BSRIA’s chance to ‘vote for your favourite and most influential engineer’ competition. BSRIA launched its INSPIRE commemorative publication which looks at 120 engineers of the past and present to show their achievements on the industry and the world.
- BSRIA in support of getting more people on the housing ladder
BSRIA is in support of the government initiative of getting people on the housing ladder with this week’s announcement that the commissioning of 13,000 homes will be built on public land in 2016, but recognises that the ‘proof will be in the pudding’.
- BSRIA congratulates BBC1 Apprentice 2015 winner
BSRIA would like to congratulate the winner of the BBC1 2015 series of the Apprentice, Joseph Valente, who was announced as the victor in Sunday's final. Joseph scooped the £250,000 prize to grow his plumbing business. Lord Sugar, who cast the final decision, will be his business part
- Dramatic health & safety enforcements come into force on 1 February 2016
The most dramatic change in health and safety enforcement since 1974, with new sentencing guidelines for health and safety offences, are set to revolutionise punishment for health and safety offences. Company compliance is more critical than ever.
- BSRIA responds to cut in solar subsidies announcement
BSRIA is disappointed with yesterday’s government announcement that subsidies for small scale solar electricity panels on homes are to be cut, albeit less than expected. The subsidies will be cut by 64 per cent, less than the previous proposal of an 87 per cent reduction.
- BSRIA research shows changing balance of power in the building
New BSRIA research has found that the traditional Building Automation & Control Systems (BACS) market has continued to grow steadily over many years, especially in the BRIC countries. However, new technologies and innovative business models are already disrupting the traditional BACS business.
- BSRIA launches Heat Interface Units test standard
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its new test standard for Heat Interface Units (HIUs). The test standard has filled a gap in the UK market providing a methodology to demonstrate the performance of HIUs and a means of product comparison across a range of thermal parameters.
- Incentives for carbon reduction: are the storm clouds gathering?
Following pledges by the UK government on 2010 to be "the greenest government ever", BSRIA questions recent decisions and policies on the impact on the UK green credentials
- BIM 2050
BSRIA reports on the CIC BIM 2050 group, which consists of young industry professionals, striving to enable an open, digitally integrated approach for the built environment
- A is for Apprenticeships; M is for Must do better
BSRIA Chief Executive, Julia Evans, discusses how the UK construction industry and government must do better in recruitment and apprenticeships
- BSRIA applauds house that costs £15 a year to run
BSRIA has applauded a four-bedroomed Merseyside house that costs £15.00 a year to run. The house, valued at £240,000, has cladding and thick insulation all around that traps heat and recycles it via a ventilation system. Under floor heating keeps the bathroom and downstairs floors comfortable.
- BSRIA welcomes outcome of Paris Summit on Climate Change but needs lead from Government
BSRIA has welcomed the outcome of the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change which completed negotiations this weekend in Paris, and brought world leaders to hammer out an agreement aimed at stabilizing the worst aspects of climate change.
- BSRIA launches White Paper on Future Building Trends - Impacts - Solutions
BSRIA has launched its White Paper on ‘Future Building Trends – Impacts - Solutions’, specifically asking: what do you think are the biggest, most relevant changes in buildings?; what will be the impact on our industry?; and what products and services will be required in the future?
- Passive Optical LAN Market could become a threat to copper cabling according to new BSRIA study
A newly published POL (Passive Optical LAN) market briefing from BSRIA shows that the POL market is small but growing and could potentially become a threat to copper cabling in LAN (Local Area Network) applications over the coming years.
- BSRIA launches its new Heat Interface Units Guide
BSRIA has launched its new Heat Interface Units Guide – available to purchase from the BSRIA bookshop. It focuses on the issues surrounding the application and installation of both direct and indirect HIUs for residential and small commercial applications within district or communal heat networks.
- BSRIA's Head of Sustainable Construction Group has been made a Fellow of RICS
BSRIA is delighted to announce that Jo Harris, Head of Sustainable Construction Group, has recently been made a Fellow of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
- BSRIA study shows big data and convergence is growing
A newly published big data and convergence study from BSRIA shows that convergence is growing with the increasing uptake of IP products, number of connected users and the emergence of the IoT. Other drivers are the need for better energy performance and more efficient and smarter usage of buildings.
- BSRIA looks forward to outcome of Paris Summit on Climate Change
BSRIA is looking forward to the outcome of the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which kicked-off in Paris yesterday until 11th December, bringing together world leaders to hammer out an agreement on climate change.
- BSRIA gives full reaction to Chancellor's Spending Review
In response to the Autumn Statement and Spending Review, Julia Evans, BSRIA Chief Executive, said: “It is heartening that the Chancellor is ranking housebuilding high on a national scale, even if some of this is imprecise and difficult to quantify. The key issue is the execution of such schemes."
- BSRIA launches Inspire publication with chance to vote for your favourite engineer
To coincide with its 60th anniversary, BSRIA has launched its INSPIRE commemorative book which looks at 120 engineers of the past and present to show their achievements and the impact they’ve had on the world. BSRIA has also narrowed down the list to 15 for industry to vote for their favourite.
- BSRIA Technical Manager gives successful presentations at prestigious industry events in Hong Kong
BSRIA is delighted to announce that Tom Jones, Technical Manager, Compliance Department, recently gave a series of successful speeches at industry events in Hong Kong: Eco Asia Expo; the EuroCham Environment Seminar; Hong Kong Institution of Engineers; and HAESCO Energy Matters Seminar 2015.
- BSRIA works with HCA & Barratt Homes to conduct performance evaluation at Hanham Hall, Bristol
BSRIA is delighted to announce that, as part of the HCA Carbon Challenge Brief, Barratt Homes contracted BSRIA to conduct a performance evaluation at Hanham Hall to investigate whether the expected standard of energy efficiency is achieved by the “as-constructed and occupied buildings".
- BSRIA concerned with Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change coal closure announcement
While a move away from fossil fuels is nothing new, the closure of the coal fired stations in 10 years’ time without a clear and practical alternative seems a little ambitious. Certainly coal is polluting but then so are most other kinds of fuel.
- BSRIA Briefing 2015 - presentations and event write up
Event write up and presentations from the 2015 BSRIA Briefing 'Smart data; silver lining or black cloud?' Held at the Brewery, London, on Friday 13th November 2015
- BSRIA exhibiting at Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design Conference
BSRIA will be exhibiting at the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design Conference at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London on Friday 13th November 2015. The event will highlight the shortage of built environment professionals with sustainable design skills.
- BSRIA Asia endorses flagship event in Chengdu, China
BSRIA Asia is delighted to be staging its annual event in Chengdu, China (from Tuesday 17th to Friday 20th November) where over 1,000 delegates are expected to attend – including those from business and academia. The event will have an academic theme.
- BSRIA launches Legionella Topic Guide
BSRIA is delighted to announce the release of its second topic guide on the subject of “legionella” which is available to download free from its website. The BSRIA Topic Guides are designed to be an ‘at a glance publication’ introducing readers to key industry topics and suggesting further reading.
- BSRIA recent Compliant in FM Workshop asks: are you compliant?
The most dramatic change in health and safety enforcement since 1974 with new sentencing guidelines for health and safety offences (published this week) are set to revolutionise punishment for health and safety offences. This announcement fits in with the recent BSRIA Compliance in FM Workshop.
- BSRIA Soft Landings training on shortlist at CIBSE Building Performance Awards
BSRIA’s Soft Landings Training is on the shortlist at the CIBSE Building Performance Training Programme Awards being held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London on the evening of Wednesday 24th February 2016. BSRIA has been shortlisted for the Building Performance Training Programme Award.
- BSRIA supports industry initiative in Australia for solution to performance gap
BSRIA is delighted to be backing a four-month feasibility study to develop a prototype UK scheme which has the potential to deliver the energy performance specified in client briefs. The concept embraces the ‘design for performance’ approach pioneered in Australia.
- BSRIA concerned with house building figures announcement
BSRIA is concerned with the first set of significant house building figures since the Conservative Party Conference published by NHBC which provides building certificates for new homes. Overall, registrations for new homes fell by 2% in the last three months compared with the same period last year.
- BSRIA supports solar trade association rescue plan for the sector
BSRIA is in support of the Solar Trade Association’s “emergency” rescue plan that will save 27,000 jobs across the sector. The STA says its “£1 rescue plan”, in response to DECC proposals to cut the feed-in tariff (FIT) subsidy by 87%, would add just over £1 to household energy bills by 2019.
- BSRIA study reveals changing technology for data centre cooling
A newly published market study from BSRIA shows that – with the CISCO Cloud Index forecasting – data centre traffic will grow at 23 per cent CAGR, reaching 8.6 zettabytes by 2018. The move to off-site data centres is at the heart of this growing trend.
- BSRIA Technical Manager to speak at Eco Asia Expo in Hong Kong
BSRIA is delighted to announce that Tom Jones, Technical Manager, Compliance Department, is delivering a speech at the Eco Asia Expo in Hong Kong on the afternoon of Friday 30th October 2015 regarding energy efficiency in buildings.
- BSRIA expresses concern at the rigging of construction safety exams revelation
BSRIA has expressed concern at the revelation that construction safety exams have been rigged following the revelation that the flagship scheme for certifying builders has been called into question after a string of test centres were caught fixing health and safety exams.
- BSRIA welcomes Sturgeon's speech of 'bold new commitment'
Commenting on First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s speech at the SNP Conference in Aberdeen, Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said: “First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged that the SNP will set a 50,000 affordable homes target if re-elected next May. BSRIA members identify with this.
- BSRIA backs UN Chief Environment Scientist comments
BSRIA has backed the comments made by the UN’s chief environment scientist, Professor Jacquie McGlade, who has criticised the cuts in support for renewable energy made in the UK and said that “we were shifting away from clean energy as the rest of the world rushed towards it”.
- BSRIA helps Saudi Arabia stay cool
The first phase of a study carried out by BSRIA for the Saudi Ministry of Water and Electricity has been successfully completed. Working closely with Saudi Arabia agency AMAD, the in-depth study looked at the domestic, commercial and industrial refrigeration market in Saudi.
- BSRIA comments on Cameron promising a 'great British take-off' speech
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said: “The Prime Minister has set out a series of national industry challenges. It is encouraging to hear his pledge to include 200,000 new affordable houses a year.
- BSRIA seminar to explain the difference between Soft Landings & GSL
BSRIA is holding a Soft Landings and Government Soft Landings convergence seminar on the afternoon of Friday 6th November in Bristol. The seminar is aimed at public sector clients and their supply chains, and will cover the latest developments in the Soft Landings process.
- BSRIA reacts to Lord Adonis heading new national Infrastructure Commission
Reacting to the announcement of Lord Adonis heading up the Chancellor’s new National Infrastructure Commission made at the Conservative Party Conference, Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said: "We are pleased that this well-defined, crucial, role has been created for the construction industry."
- BSRIA reacts to Carney's speech on climate change risk
Commenting on Bank of England governor, Mark Carney’s speech at a gathering of leading insurers at Lloyd’s of London, Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said: “The Bank of England governor has given a stark warning that climate change poses a huge risk to global stability.
- BSRIA comments on Corbyn speech
Commenting on Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said: “As Jeremy Corbyn works to rebuild his party, it is good to see that he is making resolution of the housing crisis his ‘top priority’.
- BSRIA launches White Paper on Generation Z in reduced carbon buildings
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its White Paper on ‘Products and Systems for Generation Z in Reduced Carbon Buildings’, specifically asking: what products and systems will be used in reduced carbon buildings in the future by the ‘smart’ generation?
- BSRIA comments on Farron speech
Commenting on Tim Farron’s speech at the Lib Dem Party Conference, Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said: “It is good to see that he is looking at fixing the fundamentals for the construction industry, namely: affordable housing, supporting the green industries and remaining in the EU.
- BSRIA Test House Manager on judging panel at RAC Cooling Awards
BSRIA Test House Manager, Tom Garrigan, will be a judge for the RAC Cooling Awards 2015, with the winners being announced at the London Hilton, Park Lane, on Wednesday 23rd September.
- BSRIA raises a glass to Scottish Renewables company that has been awarded Department for Transport grant
BSRIA has applauded Edinburgh-based Celtic Renewables who have developed a biofuel made from Scotch whisky by-products and been awarded an £11m grant by the UK Department for Transport. The firm is one of three advanced biofuel producers to share in a £25m funding pot.
- BSRIA warns BIM readiness for 2016 is essential
BSRIA is concerned by the fact that three quarters of surveyors believe non-adoption of BIM could seriously hinder the UK construction sector over the next year, according to research published by the RICS.
- Growth of BSRIA's Compliance Division has led to acquisition of new fleet of vans
The increase in the growth of BSRIA’s compliance division has led to the acquisition of a new fleet of executive vans to strengthen its existing fleet. The expansion of the department has been mainly due to the level of house building rising in 2015 and, in turn, the need for more compliance work.
- BSRIA launches Soft Landings & Government Soft Landings guide
This briefing note provides an overview of the Government Soft Landings (GSL) policy and a comparison with the BSRIA Soft Landings Framework (BG 54/2014).
- BSRIA launches its Building Performance Evaluation in Non-Domestic Buildings Guide
This guide explains how to use Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) to address issues of inefficiency and user dissatisfaction. It is a general introduction to BPE, and explains why it is important and how it can be carried out.
- Members requested to respond to apprenticeship levy consultation
Members are being asked to respond to a government consultation on a new apprenticeship levy which forms part of the government’s pledge to support 3m apprenticeships by 2020, including a requirement to take a company’s apprenticeship offer into account when awarding large government contracts.
- BSRIA disappointed with feed-in tariffs next in line for government axe
BSRIA is disappointed that feed-in tariffs that boost solar panel schemes could be the next green subsidy to be axed, according to a new government consultation. The Dept for Energy & Climate Change has begun a public consultation on feed-in tariffs, due to “projected overspend” on the scheme.
- BSRIA concerned with new apprenticeship levy
Responding to the government’s introduction of a new apprenticeship levy, BSRIA has expressed concern as to whether members will have to continue paying the statutory industry levy to CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) along with this levy and that such shake-up will “kill-off” the CITB.
- BSRIA pleased to announce the relaunch of its information topic guides
BSRIA is pleased to announce the relaunch of its information topic guides with the first release of its ‘At a Glance’ series TG07/2015 At a Glance – Airtightness available to download from the BSRIA website now.
- BSRIA study shows large hyper data centres are changing the market for precision cooling
A newly published market study from BSRIA shows that large hyper data centres are changing the market for precision cooling and that over the next five to 10 years the use of traditional computer room air-conditioning (CRAC) units is expected to drop dramatically.
- BSRIA launches World Heating Market reports
BSRIA has launched its findings on the latest Traditional and Renewable Heating World Markets Analysis (May 2015) publishing 80 reports for 22 countries as part of its World Multi-Client Study. Worldwide sales of boilers are growing, supported by positive economic developments.
- BSRIA concerned with lack of apprentices in the industry
BSRIA is concerned by a report that says ‘Britain is not training enough bricklayers’. Construction apprenticeships are down 60 per cent since 2009 despite employer demand says the LGA (Local Government Association).
- BSRIA delighted to support Scotland Build 2015 & North England Build 2016 Expos
BSRIA is delighted to announce that it is supporting both the Scotland Build 2015 Expo on 25th & 26th November 2015, at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) Glasgow and the North England Build 2016 Expo on 27th & 28th April, Manchester Central.
- BSRIA launches findings of the Global Bathroom Market (2015)
BSRIA has launched its findings of the Global Bathroom Market (2015) as part of its World Multi-Client Study. The key finding was that the global baths market is just over 24m units sold in 2014 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of just below five per cent until 2019.
- BSRIA launches White Paper on achieving carbon targets
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its White Paper on ‘Achieving Carbon Targets’. The paper asked: ‘What does our industry need from government to deliver and achieve the carbon targets over the next 10 years’?
- BSRIA launches White Paper on bridging the skills gap
BSRIA is delighted to have launched its White Paper on ‘Bridging the Skills Gap’. The paper asked: ‘What does our industry need from Government to recruit new entrants, upskill the existing workforce and change the diversity of the workforce’?
- BSRIA concerned with science A-level cash squeeze announcement
Following Tuesday’s announcement regarding sixth form colleges, BSRIA is concerned that science A-levels will be cut due to a ‘cash squeeze’ – as a result of financial pressures. This will hinder the search for suitable, skilled engineering graduates, which is of great concern to BSRIA.
- BSRIA supporting major new survey on building services 'BIM Readiness'
BSRIA is delighted to be supporting a sector-wide BIM survey which has been launched by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), alongside the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and Building, the UK’s leading magazine for construction professionals.
- BSRIA delighted to support ICE BIM 2015 Conference
BSRIA is delighted to be supporting the ICE BIM 2015 Conference – “Realising the Promise” to be held on Wednesday 21st October at the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel, London. The conference will explore the benefits and challenges beyond the model, asking what can and can't be achieved using BIM.
- BSRIA delighted to announce acoustic test facility now as UKAS accredited
BSRIA is delighted to announce that it has extended its scope of UKAS accreditation to include laboratory based acoustic testing. BSRIA provides acoustic testing for a range of HVAC products including heat pumps and oil-fired boilers.
- BSRIA welcomes Obama's Clean Power Plan Speech
BSRIA has welcomed the key messages in Obama’s ‘Clean Power Plan’ speech. The aim of the revised plan is to cut greenhouse gas emissions from US power stations by nearly a third within 15 years.
- BSRIA in support of airtightness testing data lodgment to the Air Tightness Testing & Measurement Association (ATTMA)
BSRIA is delighted to be supporting the introduction of airtightness testing data lodgment to the ATTMA Competent Person Scheme (CPS). The addition of lodgment will add an additional layer of quality assurance checks to test data, but more importantly will result in a recognisable certificate.
- BSRIA concerned with Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change first major speech
BSRIA is concerned with the messages made by Amber Rudd, Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, in her first major speech since the general election – especially those centering on the ending of and reliance on subsidies for energy saving schemes.
- BSRIA disappointed that energy-saving materials no longer qualify for reduced rate VAT
The ECJ has ruled that the UK has failed to comply with the VAT Directive as it has applied a reduced rate of VAT to energy saving materials for housing. The ruling was originally put in place in 2011 – BSRIA is hugely disappointed that the carbon reduction industry has been singled out.
- BSRIA renews agreement with AHR Expo in the US
BSRIA has renewed its Endorsing Association Agreement with AHR Expo in the US. The arrangement will see BSRIA attend the AHR Expo to be held in Orlando in January 2016
- BSRIA unimpressed with government's small scale solar energy subsidies announcement
BSRIA is unimpressed with today’s government announcement that small scale solar energy subsidies are set to end. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is consulting on plans that would see subsidies for some new solar farms close by 2016.
- BSRIA comments on proposed changes to the Construction Leadership Council
Following yesterday’s announcement of the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) restructuring of the CLC and the scrapping of the Council's Delivery Group, and the abolition of the role of Government’s Chief Construction Advisor (CCA), BSRIA CEO, has responded with disappointment.
- Manchester training expanded for Autumn 2015
Following success of BSRIA's inaugural training courses in Manchester, more courses have been set up for Autumn 2015 covering our most popular topics.
- BSRIA comments on government's gender pay gap announcement
Responding to David Cameron’s announcement yesterday regarding plans to tackle the gender pay gap “within a generation” – BSRIA agrees with this statement – but has concerns over the skills debate.
- BSRIA comments on £100 million boost for small house builders
Following the release of the government report on the “£100m boost for small house builders, BSRIA Chief Executive, Julia Evans, has said that it is good news that this scheme will give help to SMEs but does it address the housing issue at large? Clearly, not enough houses are being built.
- BSRIA Chief Executive appointed judge for H&V News Awards 2016
BSRIA Chief Executive Julia Evans has been appointed a Judge for the H&V News Awards 2016 which recognise excellence in the building services industry. The ceremony takes place on 21st April 2016 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The awards launch today; the deadline for entry on 6th November.
- BSRIA reaction to 2015 Summer Budget
BSRIA Chief Executive, Julia Evans, has given her reaction to the Chancellor’s Summer Budget, covering: one million extra jobs by 2020 / new apprenticeship levy for large employers, social housing sector rents, Climate Change Levy exemption for renewable energy to be removed and Corporation Tax.
- BSRIA agrees with the need for an urgent action plan
BSRIA agrees with the Committee on Climate Change's recommendation on reducing emmisions but says it is vital to include addressing energy performance in the existing housing stock
- Heat pump market continues to grow
The world heat pump market continued to grow with the market value reaching 5.4 billion US dollars in 2014
- BSRIA holds 60 year celebration reception at the House of Lords
As part of BSRIA's 60 year anniversary in supporting the construction industry, commemorative plaques were presented to its founder members in a special reception at the House of Lords
- BSRIA has concerns over investor confidence in renewable technologies
As the UK government announces the exclusion of on-shore wind farm subsidy from April 2016, BSRIA Chief Executive Julia Evans raises concerns over investor confidence needed to develop renewable technologies
- Member questions: Pipe sizing, CDM Regulations changes, large animal enclosures
The BSRIA Information Centre answers some of the interesting building questions posed by Members including pipe sixing for chilled water systems, site cabins and Building Regulations, CDM Regulations changes and design guidance for large animal enclosures
- Design of isolation rooms for infection control
Summary of a mock up design test on an isolation room to eliminate the risk of infection and the hazard category of the pathogen
- BSRIA welcomes Scottish government low carbon heat plans
BSRIA Chief Executive, Julia Evans, discusses the Scottish government's Heat Policy Statement (HPS) and what they may need to achieve targets
- DECC invites commercial property sector to heat pump roadshows
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is providing a series of free one-day training courses, designed to help developers and managers in the commercial property sector to understand more about how heat pumps can deliver lower energy bills, greater comfort and better buildings.
- The BIM Roadmap - new guide helps with implementing BIM
BSRIA’s new BIM Roadmap guide provides a method for an organisation to chart or map their corporate BIM strategy (which meets the Level 2 requirement by UK Government) via a number of clear stages or layers.
- Growth in €4 billion European Hydronic Controls market led by rapid uptake of PICVs
Read a market summary of the hydronic controls markets in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom - amongst the most developed in the world, collectively worth some € 2bn
- Get the latest on Level 2 BIM tools
In response to the UK Government’s refinement of its BIM Level 2 requirements, BSRIA is hosting an event to explain how to comply, through a number of documents and tools available now and forthcoming.
- BSRIA joins CIC BIM2050 Group
BSRIA joins the Construction Industry Council's BIM2050 Group made up of 14 young professionals representing most corners of the industry
- BSRIA to Launch Model Format for Building Services Specification Publication
BSRIA with endorsement from CIBSE and B&ES will be hosting a launch event for their new publication which will put the specification at the centre of any project
- 15 simple carbon reducing tips
Following the release of the Synthesis report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), highlighting the need to reduce Carbon usage, BSRIA provides some useful tips on how to help reduce Carbon within your organisation
- Success for BSRIA at ISH 2015
BSRIA presented key market information at ISH 2015 Frankfurt covering size, structure and forecasts in HVAC and Building Futures, Smart Energy and Heating
- Model Format for Building Services Specifications launched
This new guide, a joint venture with CIBSE and B&ES, provides a model format for building services specifications. This will aid efficiency and understanding for all parties involved in preparing and using specifications.
- BSRIA to discuss HVAC-R market trends at China Refrigeration Expo
Hear Gambi Chiang, Senior Manager, Special Projects at BSRIA, present on the market trends for the HVAC-R Industry in Europe at the China Refrigeration Expo 2015 in Shanghai, 8-10 April 2015.
- BSRIA to present on the Global Refrigerant Market at Ozone2Climate Industry Roundtable
BSRIA will be presenting its latest market research on Global Refrigerant Development trends and forecast at the Ozone2Climate Industry Event, Republic of Korea
- Soft Landings takes off in international markets
The BSRIA led Soft Landings initiative is being picked up internationally including sessions at BIM World in Paris and a series of regional events in Australia and New Zealand
- Consultation document on DECs - will transparency be lost?
BSRIA questions the Government review which proposes to make Display Energy Certificates (DECs) voluntary in public buildings
- Legionnaires' Disease Risk Assessment guide launched
This guide provides a structured framework for a legionella risk assessment and contains editable pro-formas. It has been updated to take account of later standards and guidance documents including the 2013 edition of ACOP and associated guidance (HSG274 part 1-3).
- New Illustrated Guide to Hot and Cold Water Services
This guide explains the principles and technology used in hot and cold water services, also known as domestic water services, in all types of buildings. It also includes sections on drainage and installation and commissioning.
- BSRIA sponsors Designing Buildings Wiki
BSRIA is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Designing Buildings Wiki, an integrated, collaborative open source knowledge base providing over 1300 articles covering everything from Soft Landings to concept structural design
- UK market for Heat Interface Units develops
Heat Interface Units (HIUs) are a key component of district and communal heat systems, resulting in good market growth in the UK
- Construction News Specialists Awards entry deadline extended
The Construction News Specialists Awards entry deadline has been extended to Wednesday 19 November
- BSRIA Briefing 2014 review
A review and presentations from the BSRIA Briefing ‘Smart Ways to Better Buildings’ including Marks and Spencer, Ministry of Justice Estates, Coventry University, UnGroup and BSRIA
- We have built tight, now let's ventilate right
Part F sets out minimum ventilation rates for dwellings ventilated by intermittent extracts, continuous extract, including centralised and decentralised and whole house ventilation.
- BIM Questions & Answers
BSRIA answers some of the many BIM (Building Information Modelling) questions posed by our members
- Setting the Standard - Cooling and freezing techniques in Saudi Arabia
BSRIA and Saudi research agency, AMAD, have been awarded a joint contract by the Saudi Ministry of Water and Electricity to carry out an in depth study on the consumption of energy within the refrigeration market in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
- PAS 1192-3...a standard fit for FMs
FMs and their property management brothers and sisters are the group that stand to benefit the most from BIM
- BIM: Classification is key
Classification is fundamental to achieving effective information management, and has been identified as one of seven components required for Level 2 BIM
- BSRIA French Lighting Market Study published and FREE webinar
BSRIA would like to invite you to a free webinar to highlight some of the key findings of the French Lighting Market in Non-Residential Buildings covering industry analysis, market size, market share, growth, trends and forecasts up to 2017
- 100,000 new homes exempt from Zero Carbon Homes standard
As the UK Conservative party pledge to build 100,000 discounted homes for the under 40s, BSRIA questions the decision make them exempt from the Zero Carbon Homes standard
- War on cold homes warms up
BSRIA Chief Executive Julia Evans responds to Shadow Minister Caroline Flint's pledge to improve energy efficiency of existing homes
- European Air Conditioning market set to grow
The latest in-depth air conditioning reports from BSRIA are forecasting a value growth of 7% in the European Air Conditioning market in 2015 following a contraction of 3% in 2014
- Labour building for the future
BSRIA is broadly supportive of Labour’s policy to build 200,000 new homes by 2010, but must address construction skills and recruitment issues
- BSRIA CEO, Julia Evans, discusses industry skills shortage
BSRIA Chief Executive, Julia Evans, discusses the problem of skills shortage and attracting the best young people into construction and how BSRIA can support through best practice guides, training and networks.
- Government FM services procurement changes
Companies who currently or wish to supply FM services to Government and the UK Public Sector need to know about forthcoming changes to their services agreement.
- One month left to buy Intelligent Building Controls North America market study before 3 year embargo
BSRIA is nearing completion of its 2014 update to the Market Sizing North America for Integrated and Converged Intelligent Building Control Systems
- Retrofitting for a greener future
BSRIA looks at how Broadland District Council is tackling their existing housing stock to improve comfort and reduce energy use
- Meeting expected energy performance in new homes
There have at last been positive indicators that the house building industry is recovering from recession. However, the recovery brings a different set of challenges. How to meet the projected demand for more homes than ever?
- Uncertainty - the enemy of investment
As senior politicians of the main political parties fly north for a final push to convince the Scottish electorate on the merit of maintaining the union, it is time to consider the implications if they return to Westminster without the ‘No’ votes they need
- BSRIA announces media partnership with DatacenterDynamics for London Converged 2014
BSRIA is pleased to announce they have a agreed a Media Partnership with DatacenterDynamics to promote the awareness of the London Converged 2014 conference
- Smart Meters: a catalyst for change
With the Public Accounts Committee reporting that the fitting of smart meters will only see a modest reduction in Energy usage, is that the full story or will the installation of Smart Meters be a catalyst for change?
- Is Construction still a losing game for most women? Are you part of the problem?
BSRIA Chief Executive, Julia Evans, comments on the lack of women in the construction industry, describing "our industry's lack of progress towards equality as shameful" and argues that we need to attract and retain talented professionals regardless of gender, age or ethnicity
- World heating market overview
In 2013, the world heating market posted a healthy growth of 11% in volume and 13% in value although not all world regions were showing equally good results
- BSRIA responds to the Cabinet reshuffle
As the dust settles on the latest Cabinet reshuffle, BSRIA Chief Executive, Julia Evans, looks at Amber Rudd and Matthew Hancock, new Ministers at DECC and Business and Enterprise respectively
- Performance and leadership still count despite standards and technology
Review of BSRIA's 'Measure to manage' event for benchmarking and the value of data in the operation and maintenance of buildings
- Life cycle assessment - an introduction
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a structured method for calculating the environmental, human health and natural resources depletion impacts of goods and services. Learn the basics in this article.
- European Connected and Smart Home Market overview
As the European Connected and Smart Home Market is set to reach ?0.6 billion by 2015 which technologies are growing in which types of building?
- If you don't measure you can't succeed! We need clear, binding national targets for 2030
The new 2030 policy framework has had mixed reviews from the UK but what will work and what are other EU countries doing?
- New Hydronic Design guide set contains Selection of Control Valves and Energy Efficient Pumping Systems
This set contains new publication Selection of Control Valves in Variable Flow Systems (BG 51/2014) and Energy Efficient Pumping Systems (BG 12/2011). Both guides will assist with the design of energy efficient variable flow systems.
- Zero Carbon Exemptions: Who wins?
The government restated its commitment to zero carbon homes from 2016 in the Queen's speech, but with a proposal to exempt small developments by small scale house builders.
- Green Deal: Breaking the golden rule
Re-vamped and now re-launched, the "New" Green Deal is with us. Will it be more successful than the previous incarnation? Do we now have an opportunity to make a real reduction in energy usage?
- BSRIA Board member, George Adams, appointed Chairman of the new CIC Green Construction Panel
George Adams, non-Executive BSRIA board members and past President of the CIBSE and Engineering Director at SPIE UK appointed Chairman of the new CIC Green Construction Panel
- Meeting the demand for housing
Everyone seems to be agreeing over the growing housing bubble. First the European Commission warned us, now Christine Lagarde has said the same at the IMF and George Osborne agrees. But, what is to be done?
- Building Performance: how to succeed...or fail
What is the industry learning from evaluating the performance of our buildings, and how can we use the process to improve building performance?
- Collaborative production of information - BSI draft
BSRIA encourages its members and customers to feedback on the important British Standard "Collaborative production of information - Part 4: Fulfilling employers information exchange requirements using COBie - Code of practice , BS 1192-4"
- Government to present Allowable Solutions and the 2016 Zero Carbon ambition
The Government has announced, through the Queen's Speech, that the Zero Carbon standard will be implemented from 2016 using an Allowable Solutions scheme.
- Rapid growth maintained in the UK construction industry
The latest Markit/CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released in April recorded a score of 62.5 with a score of above 50 representing growth
- New Control Valves guide helps designers avoid problems with sizing
New BSRIA guide has been produced to help designers avoid problems with the selection and application of control valves used in hydronic systems.
- Is fracking the energy Eldorado?
As protestors attemmpt to turn David Cameron's Oxfordshire home into a fracking site, BSRIA discusses the potential consequences of fracking on the energy market and renewables development
- What happens when the wind doesn't blow?
With increased renewable energy created from wind and solar, we need a practical and effective way to harness this energy for when the wind doesn't blow and the sun doesn't shine
- Power outages - a hurricane on the way
With the UK's national safety margin for electricity supply at 2%, BSRIA looks at the impact on businesses and what can be done to reduce the risk of power outages
- Smart technologies - the survival of the smartest
Who will win in the smart new world as the ability to collect, store, analyse and distribute vast amounts of information accelerates?
- Electronic security and fire detection - five country market overview
BSRIA latest electronic security and fire detection systems reports contain a focus on market size, industry drivers and restraints, product and vertical segmentations, integration and convergence and forecast up to 2018 covering China, Russia, South Africa, Turkey and UAE
- BIM Specification for operational assets published
The BSI has published PAS 1192-3, Specification for information management for the operational phase of assets using building information modelling, sponsored by the Construction Industry Council on behalf of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) Task Group
- Progress on energy efficiency: a tale of four countries
Article compares how the UK, USA, China and Australia's progress on energy efficiency and the different drivers to make these changes
- Advanced Life Cycle Costing Training
New course follows on from Introduction to Economic and Environmental Appraisal in respect of Life Cycle Costing. It covers some of the more advanced techniques in Life Cycle Costing.
- Can we keep the lights on? - a BSRIA and ECA event review
Industry experts look at the challenges and the possible solutions we face in the coming years in an effort to meet the UK's energy demand
- Utilising life cycle costsing and life cycle assessment for an informed decision
In the backdrop of more austere times and a strengthening green agenda in the construction industry, clients are requesting more economic and environmental information to base their business decisions
- The wind of change blows through the UK power industry
Siemens together with the UK's Associated British Ports announce that they are to invest a total of £310m in UK wind turbine factories concentrated on Humberside
- Transition management of facility-related services - BSI draft
The DPC (Draft for public enquiry) for BS 8892 Transition Management of facility related services is now ready for comment until 31st May on the BSI Draft Review System
- PAS 1192-3 BIM specification for FMs - new standard and free BSI event
To assist the support of BIM for buildings is use, PAS 1192-3 Specification for information management for the operational phase of assets using building information modelling (BIM) will be published in late March
- Code for Sustainable Homes to be scrapped?
The Department for Communities and Local Government launched the much awaited Housing Standards Review consultation document which incudes that it could "wind down" the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) in favour of using the Building Regulations
- Balfour Beatty introduces voluntary finance scheme
Balfour Beatty has announced a new voluntary finance scheme for its UK supply chain, which could enable their suppliers to receive payment earlier than before
- Output in the construction industry
Released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in December the latest output figures for the construction industry saw a growth in output of 5.3% in October. The growth was driven by a 5.1% increase in new work combined with a 5.6% growth in repair and maintenance.
- UK Budget response from Andrew Eastwell, BSRIA Chief Executive (September 1998 - April 2014)
BSRIA Chief Executive responds to the UK Budget, considering the impact on the construction industry and energy efficiency drivers
- Custom software tools case study - performance of earth-air heat exchangers for Polypipe and WSP
BSRIA works with Polypipe and WSP to deliver a unique earth tube project as part of the redevelopment of a Hounslow primary school
- A good lecture - ensuring design requirements are met in lecture theatres
A lecture may be interesting and informative, but if the lecture theatre is badly designed, with a poor sound system and a stuffy atmosphere, then even the most attentive student is likely to switch off
- BIM - it's all about the classification
As BIM experience increases, a number of key issues are becoming apparent. One such example is classification - what 'things' are called. If you have a vast quantity of data or information, that can be a very powerful resource.
- Indoor air quality - the elephant in the low carbon room?
The unintended consequence of low carbon strategies has resulted in poor IAQ as ventilation needs have not always been adequately addressed. Richard John, Director of Sustainable Construction at BSRIA discusses the issues
- The 2013 Part L of the Building Regulations - here at last
The 2013 Approved Documents L1A and L2A have arrived, providing guidance on Conservation of Fuel and Power in new buildings. As with previous changes, the 2010 documents continue to apply to projects where work started or an application was made before that date.
- Review of the BSRIA Briefing 2013 - Changing Markets, New Opportunities
Review and presentation downloads from the BSRIA Briefing 2013 - Changing Markets, New Opportunities, featuring Arup Associates, Tesco, DatacenterDynamics, Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust and BSRIA
- Chris Monson awarded Honorary Membership of BSRIA
Chris Monson receives Honorary Membership of BSRIA for contribution to the Association including roles on the Council, Board and Chairman
- Testing of solid fuel stoves
Stoves manufacturers are now CE marking their appliances under The Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 (CPR) having successfully completed the CE marking tests at BSRIA on a purpose built facility
- New Life Cycle Assessment guide published following CILECCTA Project
BSRIA's New Life Cycle Assessment guide published following CILECCTA Project. The guide provides an introduction for those who are new to the concept or who need a reminder of the basics
- ECO scheme - carbon reduction or wealth redistribution?
The issue of retail energy prices is now THE political hot potato. The invisible green taxes attached to household energy bills have suddenly become glaringly revealed
- BSRIA appoints new Chief Executive
BSRIA is pleased to announce that Julia Evans will take over the role as Chief Executive of BSRIA in May 2014 when Andrew Eastwell takes retirement from the company