CIBSE News Tel: 020 8675 5211 | Fax: 020 8675 5449 | Email: info@cibse.org president: Peter Kinsella Ceng fCiBse | chief executive: stephen Matthews readers rate Journal Survey reveals readers are keen to see more costs data The reader research survey results are in, and were delighted to report that 89% of readers rated the Journal as either good or excellent. More than 350 people responded to our 2015 survey, to tell us what they think of the magazine, and what they would like to see infuture. When asked to assess/ evaluate different sections and subjects, building case studies rated highest with 57% of respondents calling it very useful. Second highest was CPD (55%) and HVAC technical articles came in third (48%). When rating the areas less frequently covered in the Journal, 58% said they wanted to see more costs data, and 45% asked for more international case studies. We will be working hard to feature more on these areas over the coming year. The technical coverage was rated good or excellent by 85% of respondents, and 70% said the website was good or excellent. The majority of respondents Tm54 wins Aecom award indicated that a technical section containing CPD materials, white papers, reports and research, would encourage them to visit the website more, with 65% of people answering this question. Webinars also scored highly, with 63% rating them as good or excellent. We hope to hold at least three more in 2015. We were surprised to discover that 57% of people were unaware that the Journal is now available via an app for Apple and android devices. The free app has now reached 3,000 downloads, so if you havent already got it, visit the Apple, Amazon or Google Play app stores so you can read the Journal on the go. Calling all young engineers: now is your time to shine Young engineers get opportunity to show their worth at annual event The CIBSE Young Engineers Awards are open for entries, and you could win a trip to the ASHRAE Winter Conference in Orlando, Florida. The awards, which encompass the CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year and the CIBSE Employer of the Year Awards, will take place on 8 October at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the graduate award, which since its launch in 1995 has become one of the most sought-after accolades for young building services engineers. The competition is open to anyone who has graduated in a building services-related discipline in the past two years. The 2015 winner will enjoy a fully paid trip to the ASHRAE Winter Conference, where they will represent CIBSE as an international ambassador. Emilia Targoska (pictured, right), winner of the 2014 Graduate of the Year Award, said: I cannot think of a better start to my career than winning the Graduate of the Year competition, which opened many doors for me. Attending the ASHRAE winter meeting in Chicago gave me the opportunity to meet inspiring people from around the world. For a young engineer like me, it was an amazing experience, as I had the opportunity to share views on various design issues with extremely experienced engineers and specialists. The Employer of the Year Award recognises companies that have put the development of young engineers at the heart of their businesses, giving them the recognition they deserve. The award has three categories: small, medium and large employers. There is also an overall award. You can read more information, download an entry form, and view last years Employer of the Year shortlisted entries. Early advocate of sustainability, Geoffrey cundall, dies aged 90 Leading engineer and one of the founders of multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, Cundall, Geoffrey P Cundall died in February, aged 90. Cundall had a distinguished career in building services and was a partner of R W Gregory AGm date & Partners before leaving to lecture in the building services department of the University of Sheffield in 1971. He was active in lighting and delivered papers to the IES, where he served a term as president in 1972, before its incorporation into CIBSE. He also served on the editorial committee of the Building Services Journal. Cundall was a Quaker; one of his main motivations in establishing a new practice was for it to reflect his own values of honesty, integrity, commitment, supportiveness and responsibility. These values are still at the heart of Cundall. The CIBSE AGM will be held on 7 May 2015, at The Royal Academy of Engineering, Prince Philip House, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5DG. It will be followed Along with Michael Burch, Rick Carr, David Gandy and Bernard Johnston, he founded Cundall in 1976. As a partner, he contributed to laying the foundations that enabled the local firm to grow into a national and, eventually, an international organisation. During the first oil crisis in the 1970s, Cundall was a founding member of the North East Energy Conservation Group, led by Sir Horace Heyman. He retired in 1989, but stayed close to the Cundall business. He is survived by wife of 64 years, Rachel, daughters Heather, Ruth, and Joanna, and 10 grandchildren. by incoming president Nick Meads address. Members will receive a calling notice this month. More details on the event available here. CIBSE TM54 has won the Thought Leadership Award at this years Aecom Awards. The Aecom Excellence Awards recognise extraordinary contributions of Aecom employees and highlight outstanding projects from around the world. TM54: Evaluating operational energy performance of buildings at the design stage was produced to help to turn low energy designs into low energy buildings that achieve the design energy targets. It is one of several CIBSE actions to promote more effective assessment of energy performance, and provides guidance on how to address energy at the design stage not just to comply with Building Regulations and EPC ratings, but also to improve the understanding of operational energy performance. TM54 is available here. Applications open for presidents prize 2015 Applications are open for the Presidents Prize 2015: The CIBSE Undergraduate Award. The award, sponsored by Hays Building Services, is open to all UK and international final-year building services engineering (or related) BSc, BEng and MEng CIBSE student members. Entrants are required to submit a 2,000-word synopsis of their final-year project, showing evidence of excellent understanding and knowledge in building services engineering, science and design, as well as originality and high quality visual information. The winner receives 500 and a trophy, while the two runnersup will each receive 100. The awards will be presented at the Presidents Awards Dinner in October in London. The closing date for entries is 27 July 2015. More information and application forms are available here. Atlantic crossing Two CIBSE members from the North East Region will be crossing the Atlantic to raise money for charity. Mike Waugh and Tom Wood, will be sailing from Cape Cod to Falmouth in June to help support the Childrens Heart Unit Fund. Make a donation. masterclass in Ireland The CIBSE Republic of Ireland Region and Dublin Institute of Technology, are hosting a building services masterclass in Dublin on 16 April. The event will include speakers from both academic and industry backgrounds and will cover issues that relate to building services engineering in Ireland, including building information modelling (BIM), use of lean for offsite fabrication, sustainable buildings and new energy legislation. More information is available here. young lighter competition opens The Society of Light and Lightings annual Young Lighter of the Year competition is open for entries. Now in its 21st year, the competition provides high profile opportunities to help promote younger members of the lighting profession. Anyone working in lighting, design, architecture, manufacturing, research or healthcare, or studying a lighting-related educational course can enter the competition. Entrants must be under 30 on 8 May 2015. SLL secretary Brendan Keely, said: This competition provides a unique platform for young lighters to present on a lighting subject of their choice, to hone their presentation skills, and to win the considerable professional kudos of being chosen as the SLL Young Lighter of the Year. Enter here by 8 May. 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