NEWS | DIGEST CIBSE reveals shortlist for Building Performance Awards IN BRIEF Smart controls market record The annual value of the total controls and building energy management systems market in the UK hit a record 734.8m in the second quarter of 2019, according to the latest figures. The Building Controls Industry Associations (BCIA) Market Information Services figure for Q2 2019 is higher than the previous market high of 705.7m in Q1 2019, representing an increase of 4.1%. The figures come as new research on the investment potential of smart buildings has been released by management consultancy CIL. Interviews with 150 landlords, property managers, agents and suppliers across North America and Europe showed that 58% of respondents see smart controls and sensors as important in building management, while 92% think spend on such technology is increasing. The study forecasts a growth rate of more than 10% over the next five years. Visit cilconsultants.com The 13th awards feature two new categories, including Retrot Project of the Year The shortlist has been revealed for the 2020 Building Performance Awards, which this year feature new categories including an award for the best Retrot Project of the Year. This award attracted a wide variety of entries pertinent to todays engineering challenges, such as a tower recladding project. As well as established names such as Arup, Aecom, Max Fordham, Foster + Partners and Atkins, the shortlist featured other up-and-coming companies for the rst time, such as Noel Lawler Green Energy Solutions and Hyspot. Among the 14 awards is a new category Product and Innovation Wellbeing that recognises the increasing importance of occupant health and mental wellbeing. High-prole buildings shortlisted include Maggies at the Robert Parfett Building, the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, Manchester and the Agar Grove Passivhaus scheme in London. There are three vying for the Engineer of the Year Award: Aecoms Dave Cheshire, BuroHappold Engineerings Tom Hopton and Tom Naughton of FairHeat. The ceremony, featuring Baxi Heating as headline sponsor, takes place on Tuesday 11 February. Book a ticket at www.cibse.org/bpa Shortlisted for the Engineer of the Year are (from top) David Cheshire, Tom Hopton and Tom Naughton WGBC sustainable case study library unveiled EIB to stop financing fossil fuel projects The World Green Building Council (WGBC) has launched a new digital case study library showcasing a selection of the worlds most cutting-edge sustainable buildings. Each case study demonstrates enhanced performance in relation to health benefits or achieving net zero operational carbon, as verified by established certification schemes, rating tools or other thirdparty verification. It will be open for new submissions via the website bit.ly/CJDEC19WGBCnews The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a new climate strategy and energy project lending policy to accelerate clean energy innovation, energy efciency and renewables. The strategy will see the organisation end nancing for fossil fuel energy projects by the end of 2021. EIB Group nancing aims to unlock 1tn (860m) of climate action and environmental sustainable investment before 2030. All nancing would be aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement from the end of 2020. The clean energy strategy is underpinned by ve key principles, including support for the EU Energy Efciency Directive and encouraging energy decarbonisation through increased support for low or zero carbon technology. It aims to increase nancing for decentralised energy production, energy storage and e-mobility, and invest in electricity grids to ensure continuation of energy supply. There will be a strengthening of cross-border interconnections and support for energy transformation outside the EU. The TurboChill range from Airedale With ESEER up to 9.28 TurboChill Water Cooled TurboChill Air Cooled TG230 TurboCor, turbo charged TurboCor Compressor The TurboChill range is optimized for use with Turbocor oil-free centrifugal compressors, delivering low-maintenance and near-silent cooling solutions. For more information visit airedale.com or call 0113 2391000 10 December 2019 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Dec19 pp10 News.indd 10 22/11/2019 15:11