CIBSE NEWS Results are in for Inclusivity Panel A survey to better understand the diversity of CIBSEs members, volunteers and those who use its products and services was conducted by the CIBSE Inclusivity Panel in March. It was the first time a survey of this type had been carried out by CIBSE, and we would like to thank the 1,890 people who participated. Responses will be used to help monitor and benchmark diversity, as well as to inform and prioritise the activities of the Inclusivity Panel. The results will be shared on the CIBSE website. The Inclusivity Panel is made up of volunteers from various backgrounds. Its aim is to help advise and support the Institution on all elements of diversity, to ensure that our organisation and profession is welcoming to all, for the benefit of all. To date, the panel has organised events at Build2Perform, published a set of Inclusivity Guidelines, and offered valuable advice to CIBSE and its networks. If you have any feedback or suggestions for the panel, email inclusivity@cibse.org Lifts Group focuses on carbon and Brexit Updates from the seminar, Guide D, and Lifts and Escalator Symposium 2021 The CIBSE Lifts Group seminar, attended by more than 80 people in June, considered two key subjects affecting the construction industry generally, and the lift industry in particular Brexit and life-cycle carbon. of VT Consult, and Phil Pearson, of Pearson Consult, presented the logistical challenges that Brexit has brought to the lift industry, and some future problems that are now becoming apparent. In the second seminar, focusing on energy, and Adam Scott, and Dr Gina Barney, of Gina Barney Associates, highlighted the challenges that are looming for the lifts industry. These include: lifts moving from unregulated to regulated energy as part of the base-build energy within the Design for Performance and Nabers UK framework; the need for the industry to engage with the subject of embodied carbon and operational carbon (particularly standby and idle power); and the need for a consistent and accurate approach to energy modelling using the excellent ISO standards. The presentations are available at bit.ly/CJAug21lifts Other updates In September 2020, CIBSE Guide D Transportation systems in buildings (2020) was published. The authors of the guide are now putting together an addendum containing errata and corrigendum. Please send any observations to liftsgroups@ cibse.org Registration for the Lifts and Escalator Symposium 2021 is now open. For details and to register, go to liftsymposium.org Several challenges are looming for the lifts industry Call for trainers CIBSE is looking for new trainers to help support the growing CIBSE training portfolio. Becoming a CIBSE trainer offers the opportunity to work for a professionally recognised institution with partnerships with other professional bodies, as well as construction and engineering firms worldwide. Find out more, and apply, at cibse.org/call-for-trainers 12 August 2021 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Aug 21 pp12-13 CIBSE News.indd 12 23/07/2021 14:38