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The National Digital Twin programme and partners produced a film and interactive app for COP26 showcasing the role of connected digital twins in adapting to the climate emergency.

The new EN1004-1 product standards will ensure all mobile access towers comply to create a safer working at height environment, and came into force in November 2021.

The Engineering Brand Monitor report focuses on STEM secondary school teachers’ knowledge and understanding of engineering and the extent to which they feel able and are motivated to provide related careers guidance and activities to their students.

The government’s long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy, published in November 2021, aims to reduce household heating and buildings emissions. Grants worth £5,000 per household will help ensure that low-carbon heating systems such as heat pumps are no more expensive to install and run than fossil fuel boilers. A total of £450m will be earmarked over the next three years for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, part of more than £3.9bn of funding for decarbonising heat and buildings.

NHBC, the UK warranty and insurance provider for new homes, has launched the 2022 edition of its technical standards

Manufacturers of construction products will need to start sharing their data digitally to support a safer and sustainable construction industry.

Arup has welcomed a fresh intake of apprentices and newly qualified graduates to support its Nottingham team’s work on a wide range of major projects. Two recently recruited apprentice technicians and two new university graduates are now part of the 100-plus strong city team. Four further Nottingham-based apprentices have also recently completed their part-time degrees with the company.

Have you set gaining environmental professional registration as a goal for 2022? If you apply evidence-based environmental and sustainable thinking in your role, gaining environmental professional registration will allow you to demonstrate your expertise and boost your credibility as a recognised environmental professional. Becoming registered helps you to build your knowledge further through CPD and allows you to connect with a network of professionals working across many disciplines.

In the previous issue of Building Engineer, I gave an update on key areas of progress the Association has made towards its strategic objectives; you can read more about this in the annual report on page 38. As we start the new year, I want to introduce you to some of the next steps and highlight key new initiatives for 2022.

Earlier this year the Welsh Government released a consultation on a set of proposals looking to reform the legislation around building safety in Wales.

The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) has signed an open letter to the UK government urging it to embed engineering into current primary school learning and support and commit to securing our future as a nation of innovators.

Housing Minister Eddie Hughes MP has announced new rules that mean smoke alarms must be fitted in all rented accommodation.

Building Engineer prides itself on presenting high-quality technical information and industry insight, and would like to showcase the expertise of the members themselves.

Entries are now open for the 2022 Building Controls Industry Association Awards. The closing date is 14 January.

CICAIR has announced two sanctions on Approved Inspections, leading to a removal of both their licences.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has revised its rules highlighting transparency, ethical behaviour and sustainability following a nine-week consultation with members, clients and the public.

The Oglesby Centre, a £4.3m three-storey extension to the historic recording and rehearsal venue in Manchester, won three gongs from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in its 2021 awards: a National Award, a North West Award, and a North West Sustainability Award.

The Welsh Government has launched a call for expressions of interest in Building Remediation Passports.

This consultation (stage 2B) is the final stage of a three-part consultation about proposed changes to the Building Regulations.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association’s (GCCA’s) roadmap marks the biggest global commitment by an industry to net zero so far.