Bringing Buildings Alive with CIBSE Ireland

You can watch the full video episode of this conversation over on the CIBSE YouTube Channel . Lighting design is often reduced to basic illumination levels, ignoring the complex relationship between human perception, health, and the built environment. This narrow focus misses the opportunity to create spaces that truly support occupant well-being and productivity. This episode explores the critica...

Leaving university and entering the building services industry can bring a massive reality shock for new graduates. The structured world of academic theory often clashes with the unpredictable, problem-solving demands of real-world projects, whether in design, installation, or supply. This special YEN Careers episode tackles this crucial transition, sharing honest accounts of the early-career chal...

The pressure on the building services sector to demonstrate sustainability is higher than ever, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are moving out of the boardroom and onto the project site, showing up in daily engineering decisions.  This shift means that design choices around energy, resources, and materials must now be transparently evidenced to meet new compliance and proc...

Achieving net zero targets requires decisive action on building performance, and lighting systems must evolve rapidly to keep pace. The mass transition to LED technology is necessary for significant energy savings, yet new challenges around sustainability, regulation enforcement, and design quality have emerged as the industry matures. This episode addresses the crucial legislative changes and ind...

Organisations risk their future if they delay implementing an artificial intelligence strategy. The failure to engage with AI is the biggest mistake a company can make in the current business landscape. The pace of change means that companies not adapting risk being left behind in just three years. This rapid evolution is not just a technological shift; it is a fundamental change to everybody’s ro...

The move to smart buildings represents a fundamental shift in the construction and engineering industry. The core challenge is understanding how to deliver intelligent assets that genuinely serve their occupants and owners over the long term, moving past the idea that a smart building is merely a collection of advanced products. Success hinges on early, collaborative design, setting clear goals, a...

The Irish heat sector faces a monumental challenge to decarbonise, requiring innovative solutions to meet ambitious climate action targets. This is especially true for buildings, which traditionally rely on high-carbon heating systems. Discover how one extraordinary project is tackling this head-on by capturing unused heat from a data centre to supply low-carbon heating to a university campus, cou...

Bringing Buildings Alive, the new flagship podcast from CIBSE Ireland, is your monthly tactical briefing on the future of our profession.  New episodes each month will give you; The Technical Edge: Master the complexities of AI integration, next-gen heat pump technology, and the evolving WELL Building standards. Market Intelligence: Stop wondering where the market is heading and hear directly what...