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The CIBSE Technical Symposium 2026, one of CIBSE’s flagship events, took place at Loughborough University on 26–27 March, uniting top industry experts, academics, policymakers and practitioners to explore how the built environment can be reshaped to prioritise wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainable performance.
Under the theme “Fit for 2050 – Redesigning Spaces for Wellbeing, Inclusivity, and Sustainable Performance”, the two-day Symposium provided a dynamic platform for sharing cutting-edge research, practical insights and bold ideas that will shape the next generation of building services engineering.
The Symposium covered a wide range of topics critical to the future of the built environment, including indoor air quality, ventilation, thermal performance, overheating mitigation, energy-efficient retrofits, circularity in design, net zero pathways, AI and machine learning applications and the evolving role of engineers in an increasingly data-driven industry.
The two-day event reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and a shift from compliance-driven design to performance-led, people-focused outcomes, highlighting the critical steps needed to prepare buildings and communities for a sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.
To see how the Symposium unfolded and explore the key highlights click here.
FMJ and Watco Webinar: Meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability
From January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) formally separated from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Created under the Building Safety Act 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the BSR is designed to raise safety standards across the built environment and introduce a stronger culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management.
This shift places facilities managers in a more strategic safety assurance role – far beyond routine maintenance.
FMJ and Watco are hosting a webinar on 22 April at 11:00am to explore what this new regulatory landscape means for FMs. To register for the webinar click here.
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