CIBSE NEWS CIBSE and ASHRAE sign partnership agreement IN BRIEF UK membership closing date looms The closing date for UK-based Associate and Member applicants is 1 February. You can now apply via our online portal on the website by uploading the following documents: Your CV outline your work experience in chronological order Engineering Practice Report 4,000-5,000 words on how you meet each relevant competence criteria. This should include an introduction and a list of projects on which you have worked Development Action Plan identify your short-, medium-, and long-term professional goals Organisation Chart demonstrate where you sit within your team/organisation A copy of your degree certificate, signed by your sponsor (if applying for IEng or CEng). A working group between the two organisations will enhance collaboration and communication CIBSE has signed a refreshed strategic partnership agreement (SPA) with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to further develop the organisations working relationship and reinforce benefits to members and the society at large. The SPA will create a roadmap to advance and promote the mutual interests of CIBSE and ASHRAE, with a practical commitment to work together on activities that serve their respective memberships and the wider public, and promote a more sustainable world. Joint initiatives will aim to accelerate the progression of digital technologies and virtual design and construction, to improve the resilience of buildings and occupants health in an increasingly challenging climate. The newly signed SPA has already created a working group between the two organisations to enhance collaboration For further information on the application process, visit www.cibse.org/closingdate Applicants based outside the UK can submit their application at any point throughout the year. Stay connected with CIBSE membership Thank you to all those who renewed their CIBSE membership subscriptions before the deadline of 1 January. If you are still to do so, simply log in to your MyCIBSE account to pay online, or call the membership team on +44(0)20 8772 3650 to make payment over the phone. We look forward to helping you stay connected and up to date with the industry throughout 2021. Find out more at www.cibse.org/renew About CIBSE and ASHRAE Founded in 1897, CIBSE is the professional body that supports the science, art and practice of building services engineering, for the public benefit, by providing members and the public with first-class information and education services, and promoting the spirit of fellowship that guides our work. Founded in 1894, ASHRAE, Atlanta, Georgia, advances the arts and sciences of heating ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. and communication, and to drive forward technological and sociological initiatives. This group will also examine measures to: mitigate against pandemic threats; deliver fair, universal access to safe and healthy built environments; and improve equality, diversity and opportunity in the building services industry. In practical terms, the agreement strengthens the relationship between, and global reach of, the two organisations, improving the quality of services and output in the home markets, while reducing costs and overlap. More widely, the organisations can improve offerings through a coordinated approach. Signing the agreement, CIBSE President Stuart MacPherson said: We are delighted to strengthen the long-standing relationship between our organisations. The increasing local and global challenges of maintaining safe, healthy and efficient built environments marks this as a particularly auspicious time to share knowledge and expertise. ASHRAE president, Charles E Gulledge III, said: Our continued collaboration with CIBSE provides a meaningful opportunity to coordinate efforts on innovative technologies and resources to advance the growth of the built environment. We value this partnership with CIBSE and are excited to leverage this collaboration to move the industry and buildings towards a more sustainable future. Update your email preferences Make sure you receive the news and updates from CIBSE and CIBSE Journal that are relevant to you. There is a broad range of email communications available to keep you informed of upcoming webinars, industry news, publications, training, products and supplier updates, and regional events. Update your email preferences in the My CIBSE area, to ensure you receive information relevant and of interest to you. 12 January 2021 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Jan21 pp12-14 CIBSE News.indd 12 18/12/2020 14:19