Modern Building Services and the Building Controls Association have joined together to create a program. Part 2 of 4 in 2017 speaks about the importance of the role of the engineer and future training needs to tackle the building performance challenge.
Some key point from this includes:
• The industry fully recognise s the importance of building controls as a smart and effective solution to energy saving and long term performance.
• Retaining the talented engineers and skilled professionals within the industry is important
• Part L of the 2013 Building Regulations states that "reasonable provision shall be made for the conservation of fuel and power in buildings by providing fixed building services which are energy efficient and have effective controls"
• At the 2016 Building Services Summit it was outlined that the vast majority of builders do not understand controls, yet they are responsible for reducing costs of the building.
• It is down to the engineer to fully engage with the client and explain that bricks and mortar is much more than just a building.
• Training at all levels is essential in tackling the building performance challenge, so let's be united in winning this battle.
More about this can be read here: http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/16963/Time_to_train_the_next__generation_in_building_controls.html
