CIBSE Climate Solutions Theatre

Navigate the post-Grenfell regulatory landscape including Building Safety Act, Golden Thread requirements, fire safety responsibilities, and CDM duties. Visitors to this session will understand compliance obligations, documentation standards, and practical implementation strategies for higher-risk buildings and everyday installations.  Key Takeaways: The Roles and responsibilities under Building Safety Act - Understanding higher-risk building classifications - Golden Thread documentation requirements - Fire safety obligations and CDM Regulations integration.

Learn how to protect building occupants through effective Legionella control, water treatment, and system design. This session will also Explore HSG 274 compliance, temperature management, corrosion prevention, and balancing water safety with heat pump efficiency in domestic hot water systems. Key Takeaways: Risk assessments and HSG 274 compliance - Balance water safety with energy efficiency - Apply BS 7593 water treatment standards - Retrofit water systems minimizing disruption costs. 

Find out how to advance careers through professional registration, installer scheme compliance, and continuous development. Understand more about the CIBSE accreditation pathways, Gas Safe and MCS requirements, effective CPD strategies, and quality management systems for consistent, compliant installations. Key Takeaways: Professional registration pathways and competency requirements - Navigate Gas Safe, MCS and NICEIC certifications - Develop CPD strategies that maintain your competence - Quality management for consistent installation. standards 

Find out how to ensure electrical safety in modern building services. Master BS 7671 18th Edition updates, EV charging installation requirements, cybersecurity for smart controls, and electrical integration challenges in heat pump installations for safe, compliant work. Key Takeaways: Apply BS 7671 surge protection and RCD requirements - Install EV charging with proper earthing and protection - Protect building controls from cybersecurity threats - Avoid electrical sizing and earthing pitfalls in heat pumps.

Deliver systems that work from day one. Apply CIBSE Code A commissioning principles, Soft Landings methodology, performance testing procedures, and create usable O&M documentation. Bridge design intent with operational reality through systematic commissioning. Key Takeaways: Apply CIBSE Code A for proper system handover - Soft Landings for aftercare and performance monitoring - Performance testing with clear acceptance criteria and procedures - Create usable O&M manuals that operators actually use. 

Learn how to prevent accidents and incidents through effective site safety management. Understand risk assessment methodologies, working at height regulations, asbestos awareness, and learning from incidents. Create safety cultures that protect people and reduce business risk. Key Takeaways: Conduct risk assessments and develop enforceable RAMS - Work safely at height with proper equipment - Identify and manage asbestos safely in retrofits - Learn from incidents and implement preventive measures. 

Understand UK net zero policy, carbon reduction hierarchies, and regulatory drivers, learn strategic positioning for contractors, identify emerging opportunities, and develop business plans aligned with national decarbonization targets and market demand. Key Takeaways: Decode net zero targets and policy pathways - Carbon hierarchy including fabric, efficiency, renewables, offsetting - Identify EPCs, MEES and compliance requirements - Position business strategically in low-carbon economy. 

Find out how to design, install, and commission heat pump systems that deliver promised performance. Understand sizing methodologies, system configurations, hybrid solutions, heat networks, and hydrogen readiness. Close the performance gap with best-practice installation techniques. Key Takeaways: Apply correct heat pump sizing using AM17 - Master emitter selection, hydraulics, hot water, acoustics - Understand hybrids, heat networks, and future fuels - Commission properly - achieve performance, avoid installation pitfalls.

Navigate PAS 2035 standards and whole house retrofit methodology. Balance fabric improvements with ventilation requirements, prevent retrofit risks, and optimize energy efficiency through smart controls. Deliver compliant, effective retrofit that improves comfort and reduces energy consumption. Key Takeaways: Roles, responsibilities and quality assurance framework - Insulation, airtightness and moisture risk management - Ventilation strategies preventing condensation, mould and poor IAQ - Zoning, scheduling and demand response optimization. 

Find out how to design integrated renewable energy systems combining solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging. Understand system sizing, grid connections, smart controls, and future-proofing electrical infrastructure. Deliver complete electrification solutions that maximize self-consumption and customer value. Key Takeaways: Mastering solar PV system design effectively - Integrating battery storage with renewable systems - Installing EV charging infrastructure across applications - Future-proofing electrical systems for electrification demands. 

Find out how to develop tomorrow's talent through apprenticeships and upskilling programs. Learn heat pump training pathways, diversity recruitment strategies, and mental health support. Build inclusive, resilient teams that thrive in the evolving building services sector. Key Takeaways - Effective apprenticeship programs from recruitment to completion, Heat pump upskilling and MCS certification pathways - Attracting and retaining diverse talent through inclusion - Support team wellbeing and build resilient workplaces 

Join us for this Inspiring conclusion bringing together themes from all three days. Panel of industry leaders discuss the future of building services, installer professionalism, emerging technologies, skills development, and the pathway to net zero. Key Takeaways: Vision for the future of building services profession - Pathways for professional development and excellence - Commitment to quality, safety, and performance - Motivation and clear action steps for attendees.