looking ahead Events & Training NaTIoNal EvENTs aNd coNfErENcEs CIBSE Building Performance Conference and Exhibition 3-4 November, London cIBsEs annual event returns for the second year to the Queen Elizabeth II centre, westminster. The conference programme is now available at cpd TraININg for more information, visit www.cibse.org/mcc or call 020 8772 3640 Building services explained for FMs 8-10 September, Manchester Mechanical (HVAC) services explained 22-24 September, London Electrical services explained 27-29 October, London Building services explained for FMs 27-29 October, London SoPHE: Catalytic chlorine dioxide and engineering services 16 September, Manchester a free society of public health Engineers event, with a talk by peter Tyson, Ian wedd and Tim gaston, from clearwater Technology. HCnE Region: Biomass as a heat source for businesses and housing 22 September, Essex This technical presentation by Innasol, with speaker simon Butcher, training manager at Innosal, relates to the use of biomass as a heat sourse for businesses and housing. It will look at the main driving forces behind biomass within the building services industry. HCnW Region: Building Regulations a practical guide to the changes 23 September, Milton Keynes an evening seminar. Lifts Group: Symposium on Lift and Escalator Technologies 2015 23 and 24 September, Northampton This annual symposium brings together experts from the field of vertical transportation, offering an opportunity for speakers to present peer-reviewed papers on the subject of their research. speakers include industry experts, academics and post-graduate students. HCnE Region: CIBSE membership briefing and networking event 29 September, London ENErgy assEssor TraININg for more information visit www.cibse.org/events or call 020 8772 3616 ESoS training 8 September, London ESoS training 17 September, Manchester EPC training 21-22 September, London DEC training 28-30 September, Manchester cIBsE groups, rEgIoNs aNd socIETIEs for more information, visit www.cibse.org/events AnZ Region & AIRAH: Building tuning 5 August, Perth 10 September, Melbourne a well-tuned car performs and saves money, so does a welltuned building. reduce operating and maintenance costs. ok, but you have no budget. Building tuning can get you there. But how and where do you look to tune a building; what can you make more efficient; how much find out about the cIBsE application and interview processes by attending our free membership and registration briefing session. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to discuss your application with cIBsE staff and registered interviewers. SLL & HCnW Region: The HCnW lighting paper at GX: LG7 office lighting 30 September, Chalfont St Peter simon robinson, of wsp, provides an introductory review to include room design information for primary office spaces, secondary office spaces, circulation areas and back-of-house, and lighting for planting, especially in atria. YEn SW: Speed networking in the built environment 1 October, Bristol Timed rounds will put your networking skills to the test and provide a great venue for meeting other young professionals in the built environment. This collaboration of key built environment organisations: yEN, ffT, g4c, IstructE and wip, brings you the ultimate networking event. night of heritage light 1 October, venues nationwide The society of light and llighting will have a day of celebrations for the International year of light 2015, by illuminating several uNEsco world heritage sites in the uk and Ireland. efficiency can you gain; and what are the real benefits for the owner? presented by dr paul Bannister. AnZ Region & AMCA: BIM-MEP Construction Innovation 2015 Forum 6-7 August, Melbourne hosted by the air conditioning and Mechanical contractors association (aMca), the 2015 forum will be held on 6-7 august at the Melbourne convention and Exhibition centre. This years forum brings together thought leaders and practitioners from across the world to provide insight into how leading firms are using technological advancements to deliver innovative best practice solutions in the building and construction industry. The 2015 forum promises to be an exciting and enjoyable event that offers not only an insight into BIM development and practices, but also networking and professional development opportunities. HCnW Region: Colourdome in London The HCnW lighting paper 13 August, London an introductory talk about colour, repeating hcNws successful event in high wycombe last year. Monocrom will demonstrate the profound psychological impact of colour using a brief experience in Monocroms colour dome a planetarium-like shroud for relaxation, which generates a sense of floating in infinite space filled with brilliant colour projections. AnZ Region nSW Chapter: Case studies 2 1 September, Sydney an evening seminar organised by the Nsw chapter of the aNZ region. Three projects will be presented in various stages of design, construction and operation phases, with the intent to revisit these as they progress through the project lifecycle. West Midlands Region: ECo design regulations of the Eu 9 September, Birmingham This evening seminar examines the transformer evolution and design, and answers questions raised by Eu eco regulations. It addresses the eco issues affecting the whole supply chain, from manufacturer to end user. SoPHE: Water leak detection systems 8 September, London a society of public health Engineers event, sponsored by aquilar. Lifts group: ciBse guide D 2015 seminar and launch 22 September, Northampton CIBSE Guide D Transportation systems in buildings is an internationally-recognised and respected reference on vertical transportation. The Guide is an invaluable source of information for those involved in the design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of transportation systems in buildings. There will be presentations from the authors, who will provide an overview of each chapter, in particular highlighting new material. The seminar registration fee of 140 (ex VAT) includes both lunch and dinner. All delegates will receive a free copy of the new Guide. For more information and to book your place visit www.cibse.org/events