Webinar Archive - CIBSE Journal

Redefining VRF air conditioning systems: meeting carbon targets and enhancing building performance

Nhurley — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:54:53 +0000

As the push for low-carbon buildings intensifies, the design and operation of HVAC systems face greater scrutiny for their carbon impact. Building services play a crucial role in a building’s whole-life carbon footprint, with benchmarks like those from the Greater London Authority attributing 21% of this impact to building services.

This webinar, presented by Mitsubishi Electric, explores the evolving landscape of air conditioning systems, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by new legislation and carbon reduction targets. It will delve into the potential of R32 VRF technology to meet these demands, optimise energy performance, and enhance indoor environments for the future.

Targeted at consultants and designers, this session offers valuable insights into specifying R32 VRF solutions and an early look at the details of the latest innovations from Mitsubishi Electric.

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Unlocking sustainability with pre-fabricated drainage and water supply systems

Nhurley — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:48:50 +0000

This webinar explores how pre-fabricated drainage and water supply systems, a key component of modern construction, are driving sustainable building practices.

Presenter Gavin Robinson of Polypipe Building Services delves into the advantages of pre-fabrication, including enhanced efficiency, precision, and scalability, while optimising sustainable water management and contributing to green certifications such as BREEAM and LEED.

He explores how these systems can boost overall building performance and reduce environmental impact. The session concludes with suggestions on how to accelerate the widespread adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) across the industry for a more sustainable future.

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Enabling DC grids for smarter, greener buildings

Nhurley — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:52:43 +0000

Building an internal DC Grid, based on modern PoE infrastructure, paves the way for zero carbon intelligent buildings.

The effect is to combine reduced energy consumption, improved internal environment and the adaptability to build over time.

This webinar, sponsored by Prysmian, presents what is possible right now together with a view on the future of smart building technology.

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Taking building automation system security to the next level

Nhurley — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:54:24 +0000

Building automation systems offer substantial benefits in terms of energy efficiency, comfort, operational cost savings, and security. However, they also introduce significant cyber security risks that need to be managed. By implementing robust security measures and staying vigilant, the advantages of BAS can be fully realized while mitigating potential cyber threats.

This webinar draws on the knowledge of experts from Carrier’s Automated Logic who discuss the benefits and risks of employing a modern BAS that shares the building’s IP (internet protocol) network with all the other business data.

They illustrate how applying systems such as the ASHRAE originated BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) secures building automation and control networks from possible threats using standards that are already widely accepted, supported and maintained by the IT community.

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Optimising commercial buildings, with sustainable design and delivery practices informed by PAS 2080

Nhurley — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:24:28 +0000

Staying current with evolving frameworks, guidelines, and industry developments is increasingly challenging for building services professionals aiming to contribute to net zero across the entire value chain.

The 2023 revision to PAS 2080, the world’s first specification for decarbonising buildings and infrastructure, highlights the importance of collaboration among professionals to reduce whole-life carbon and ensure comprehensive sustainability.

This CIBSE Journal webinar, sponsored by Grundfos, is designed to guide you through the process of designing and future proofing projects from initial concept to final installation. We will explore best practices in energy-efficient solutions, discuss the principles of sustainability, and delve into lifecycle sustainability.

Additionally, the session will offer insights into what you should seek from suppliers and the overall benefits of thoughtful environmental design.

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Engineering Value: Forward thinking for building pipework systems

Nhurley — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:08:01 +0000

Water transportation within pipework systems significantly impacts operational costs for commercial buildings. Prioritising life-cycle performance over short-term installation savings, can not only save money but also benefit the environment.

Selecting the most appropriate materials and employing effective methods of fabrication will positively impact the construction process and have a beneficial influence on systems planning, installation, and building occupation.

The quality of the pipework installations can impact the effectiveness and selection of many building services systems from sizing and routing, through to ensuring water quality and maintaining efficient heat transfer, and on to commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

This webinar will explore the benefits of flow-optimised systems, planning for ease of installation whilst optimising hygiene by making informed choices, that are both forward thinking and environmentally responsible.

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Powering Safety: Uninterruptible Power Systems for Life Safety in Buildings

admin — Thu, 30 May 2024 10:35:47 +0000

With stricter restrictions on generators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems are emerging as the key backup power source for critical building systems. This webinar explores the growing importance of UPS systems in ensuring life safety during power outages by providing a reliable power source to systems including evacuation lifts and emergency lighting; smoke extraction and fire suppression; security and access; building management; alarms and controls. The presentation, by experts from Kohler Uninterruptible Power, includes:

Outlines the regulations and standards governing UPS systems for life safety applications.
Identifies the advantages of UPS systems as a secondary power source compared to generators.
Describes how load type influences UPS system selection.
Explores how UPS systems react differently to faults in life safety applications.
Provides insights into proper battery selection for UPS systems.
Examines strategies for designing UPS systems for easy installation and maintenance.
Highlights the attributes to look out for when seeking a reliable UPS supplier and compliant installations

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Understanding MVHR for residential buildings

Nhurley — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:49:09 +0000

This CIBSE Journal webinar, presented by experts from Airflow Developments, considers the need for ventilation in homes and why mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) can provide an excellent solution. The key drivers for MVHR will be presented, including the building regulations, the Energy Related Products Directive (ErP), CIBSE guidance, and Passivhaus standards.

Some examples of MVHR units are examined, with an in-depth look at individual key elements. These elements include the types of heat recovery heat exchangers, the variety of filters used to maintain indoor air quality (IAQ), the latest EC fan technology, as well as other energy-saving technologies employed in MVHR units. This will encompass energy-efficient control methods, including demand control ventilation (DCV), and explore building management systems (BMS) and internet connectivity.

The webinar concludes with examples of typical MVHR applications and projects.

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Decarbonisation of large commercial buildings in the UK

Nhurley — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:18:42 +0000

80% of the buildings that we will be using in 2050 are already built and the path to net zero will require solutions that modernise and decarbonise these buildings. Heat pumps are seen as a key technology to move us forward in this journey towards a low carbon future.

This CIBSE Journal webinar, presented by experts from Mitsubishi Electric, will discuss the legislation and initiatives that are driving changes in the way we will need to heat, cool and ventilate large buildings.

From hospitals and schools to large commercial premises, each client has specific technical needs. The webinar will consider the solutions offered by technological developments and innovations from Mitsubishi Electric, and how they can influence the path towards decarbonisation and meet the demands of the commercial sector.

The presentation will conclude by discussing real world applications of commercial heat pump technology and take a deep dive into a case study where heat pump systems have been successfully applied.

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The evolution of IT cooling with liquid cooling technology

Nhurley — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:59:42 +0000

Liquid cooling in data centres is a hot topic these days and there are complexities related, both at technical and operational levels. The data centre design will likely become hybrid in the short-medium term, meaning it will be both air-cooled and liquid-cooled for high-density racks.

This webinar looks at an overview of liquid cooling technologies, covering Vertiv’s approach and the necessity for sustainable designs.

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