For UK building services engineers, producing defensible heating and cooling load calculations is a non-negotiable part of design. This guide focuses on the practical application of CIBSE loads through...
If you are developing new residential property in England or Wales, Part O overheating compliance is now one of the most scrutinised elements of the Building Regulations sign-off process. What began in...
If you own or manage a commercial property in England or Wales, TM44 Air Conditioning inspections are not a voluntary energy-saving exercise. They are a statutory legal requirement, enforced by local trading...
Understanding the global demand for lithium is no longer a niche concern for mining analysts; it is a boardroom priority for any organisation involved in the energy transition. The numbers tell a compelling...
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has released the 2026 update to TM59, marking the most significant revision to the UK’s residential overheating assessment methodology...
For decades, the British relationship with temperature has been defined by a single, overriding priority: staying warm. Our building regulations, our energy policies, our very architectural identity are...
Solar PV in the UK has moved firmly from niche eco-investment to mainstream home improvement. If you are still wondering whether British weather can justify the outlay, consider this: the UK now has over...
The building performance gap remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges in UK commercial property. Design-stage energy models routinely predict consumption figures that actual buildings miss...
If you manage a public building in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, understanding Display Energy Certificates is not optional: it is a legal requirement. A DEC tells the public exactly how energy efficient...
Table of Contents What Is CIBSE TM39 and Why Does It Matter? Key Changes in the 2026 Edition of CIBSE TM39 Regulatory Compliance: Part L and the 90% Sub-Metering Rule Developing a TM39-Compliant...