In response to RIBA making sweeping changes to stages E to F of its Plan of Work, including post-completion stages L1, L2 and L3, BSRIA has updated its ‘Design framework for building services’. BG 6/2009 has been restructured to dovetail with changes to the 2008 Plant of Work and the 2007 CIC Consultants’ Contract.
Lighting the way
Halesowen College has set a sustainability example for higher education institutions by installing smart lighting as part of its latest environmental initiative, making up to 85% energy savings compared to the previous system.
BESA updates HIU Test Standard
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced an important update to its UK Heat Interface Unit (HIU) Test Standard, further strengthening performance benchmarks and supporting the sector’s readiness for incoming heat network regulation.
