EWS IN BRIEF Report shows fossil-fuel demand could peak in 2027 5G to drive site productivity A 1.7m project to improve construction productivity using digital tools driven by 5G is being trialled by BAM Nuttall, in partnership with AttoCore and the Building Research Establishment. The 5G AMC 2 (Accelerate, Maximise and Create for Construction) project has received 846,000 from the government to help it explore how 5G can enable the use of data to improve construction processes. It will trial 5G-powered cameras, drones and sensors at Scottish sites in Kilsyth, Glasgow and Shetland. BAM is setting up a private 5G network at its regional office in Kilsyth and at a construction project in Shetland. I look forward to seeing how this new era of mobile technology can empower firms to work smarter, shorten delivery times and cut costs, said digital infrastructure minister Matt Warman. Fall in global energy demand during pandemic brings date forward The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated electrication and energy efciency, bringing forward the date of peak fossil-fuel demand, according to a report from the consultancy McKinsey & Company. It says global energy demand will not reach The carbon intensity of the UK National Grid continued to fall in 2020 pre-Covid-19 levels for at least another year, with demand for electricity and gas rebounding more rapidly than oil. This could lead to all fossil-fuel demand peaking in 2027, instead of sometime in the 2030s, as previously predicted. The report analysed four possible scenarios with, at one extreme, countries moving quickly to align with the Paris Agreement targets and, at the other, short-term job creation being prioritised over long-term decarbonisation to speed recovery from the pandemic. McKinsey took an average outcome across all four scenarios, which shows oil demand peaking in 2029. Peak gas could be delayed to 2037 because of longer-term issues with upgrading heating systems in buildings. The report also predicted that hydrogen would become cost-competitive with gas by 2030. In 2020, the UK National Grid continued to decarbonise, with carbon intensity falling by 15% from 215g/CO2/kWh to 181g/CO2/kWh. W AT E R P U M P I N S TA L L AT I O N & S E R V I C I N G Unrivalled expertise With over 25 years of expertise in both sewage and fresh water pumps, we offer a complete end-to-end service from initial in-house design, to supply & installation and servicing & maintenance. Long term supplier relationships Long term, close working relationships with many of the largest and most trusted manufacturers allows us to tailor make solutions to your exact requirements. Water Hygiene We offer a full water hygiene service, from Legionella risk assessments to cleaning & chlorination of tanks along with flushing regimes. Skilled engineers Our team of highly trained specialist engineers carry out fault finding, maintenance, pump & component replacement and complete installation packages. 24/7/365 with nationwide coverage Call to speak directly to our sewage or fresh water pump experts. 01634 201 111 / willowpumps.co.uk 8 February 2021 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Feb21 pp08-09 News v2.indd 8 22/01/2021 17:46