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        • BEMS as condition based maintenance tools (TN 4/95)
        • BEMS as condition based maintenance tools (TN 4/95)
        • Barnard N. & Starr A. (January 1995)
        • Publication outlining the results of research into the applicability of condition monitoring techniques to the maintenance of building services. Notes the drawbacks of breakdown maintenance and time- based maintenance and states that condition based maintenance (CBM) has the...
        • BIM Guides set (BIM1)
        • BIM Guides set (BIM1)
        • John Sands (March 2017)
        • This set comprises three BSRIA guides that help with understanding of BIM processes, covering classification, specifications and a roadmap for corporate BIM strategies.
        • BIM Roadmap (BG 60/2015)
        • BIM Roadmap (BG 60/2015)
        • John Sands (May 2015)
        • This guide will help an organisation to chart or map their corporate BIM strategy (which meets the Level 2 requirement by UK Government) via a number of clear steps. It will put all the concepts such as PAS 1192-2 into a common framework to demonstrate how they relate to each other.
        • BREEAM 2011 & Soft Landings (BG 28/2011)
        • BREEAM 2011 & Soft Landings (BG 28/2011)
        • BSRIA (June 2011)
        • BREEAM New Construction 2011, the updated environmental assessment and certification scheme for new non-domestic buildings (BREEAM 2011), now rewards Soft Landings activities. Clients and their design teams are now able to demonstrate they are achieving key aspects of the...
        • BREEAM Topic Guide (TG 16/2018)
        • BREEAM Topic Guide (TG 16/2018)
        • BSRIA (December 2018)
        • This topic guide introduces BREEAM, which is a building sustainability assessment tool that has been used to measure building performance since 1991.
        • Brexit white paper (Withdrawn) (WP 5/2017)
        • Brexit white paper (Withdrawn) (WP 5/2017)
        • BSRIA (March 2017)
        • BSRIA presents the results from a major engagement exercise with its members and the industry has undertaken to identify the key issues in the specific context of the built environment industry, covering both threats and opportunities.
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2019 (Superseded) (BB/19)
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2019 (Superseded) (BB/19)
        • BSRIA (January 2019)
        • BSRIA's annual databook for 2019 is small but concise and continues to provide you with hard-to-find facts about Building Services. It contains tables of useful technical data, annual building running costs, legislation and more.
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2020 (Superseded)
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2020 (Superseded)
        • BSRIA (December 2019)
        • BSRIA's annual databook for 2020 is small but concise and continues to provide you with hard-to-find facts about Building Services. It contains tables of useful technical data, annual building running costs, legislation and more.
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2021 (Superseded)
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2021 (Superseded)
        • BSRIA (January 2021)
        • BSRIA's annual databook for 2021 is small but concise and continues to provide you with hard-to-find facts about Building Services. It contains tables of useful technical data, annual building running costs, legislation and more.
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2022 (BBB) (Superseded)
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2022 (BBB) (Superseded)
        • BSRIA (March 2022)
        • This has been superseded by the 2023 version of the BSRIA Blue Book. BSRIA's annual databook for 2022 is small, concise, and continues to provide you with hard-to-find facts about Building Services. It contains tables of useful technical data, annual building running costs, legislation and more.
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2023 (BBB)
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2023 (BBB)
        • BSRIA (March 2023)
        • BSRIA's annual databook for 2023 is small, concise, and continues to provide you with hard-to-find facts about Building Services. It contains tables of useful technical data, annual building running costs, legislation and more.
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2024 (BBB24)
        • BSRIA Blue Book 2024 (BBB24)
        • BSRIA (January 2024)
        • BSRIA's annual databook for 2024 is small, concise, and continues to provide you with hard-to-find facts about Building Services. It contains tables of useful technical data, annual building running costs, legislation and more.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2013
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2013
        • Ed Sinclair (August 2013)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online. The Bulletin is produced for BSRIA Business, which is a suite of member services supporting key business decisions.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2014
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2014
        • Ed Sinclair (August 2014)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online. The Bulletin is produced for BSRIA Business, which is a suite of member services supporting key business decisions.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2015
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2015
        • Ed Sunley (August 2015)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2016
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2016
        • Ed Sunley (August 2016)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2017
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2017
        • Ed Page (August 2017)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2018
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2018
        • Ed. Sansom (August 2018)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin December 2015
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin December 2015
        • Ed Sunley (December 2015)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin February 2013
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin February 2013
        • Ed Sinclair (February 2013)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online. The Bulletin is produced for BSRIA Business, which is a suite of member services supporting key business decisions.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin February 2014
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin February 2014
        • Ed Page & Tim (February 2014)
        • he Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online. The Bulletin is produced for BSRIA Business, which is a suite of member services supporting key business decisions.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin February 2015
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin February 2015
        • Ed Sunley (March 2015)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin February 2017
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin February 2017
        • Ed Sunley (April 2017)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin July 2012
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin July 2012
        • Ed Sinclair (July 2012)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin June 2019
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin June 2019
        • Ed. Sansom (June 2019)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin March 2016
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin March 2016
        • Ed Sunley (March 2016)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin March 2018
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin March 2018
        • Ed. Sansom (March 2018)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin March 2019
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin March 2019
        • Ed. Sansom (March 2019)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2013
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2013
        • Ed Sinclair (May 2013)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online. The Bulletin is produced for BSRIA Business, which is a suite of member services supporting key business decisions.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2014
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2014
        • Ed Page & Tim (May 2014)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online. The Bulletin is produced for BSRIA Business, which is a suite of member services supporting key business decisions.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2015
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2015
        • Ed Sunley (May 2015)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2016
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2016
        • Ed Sunley (May 2016)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2017
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2017
        • Ed Sunley (May 2017)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2018
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin May 2018
        • Ed. Sansom (May 2018)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin November 2013
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin November 2013
        • Ed Page & Tim (November 2013)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online. The Bulletin is produced for BSRIA Business, which is a suite of member services supporting key business decisions.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin November 2014
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin November 2014
        • Ed Sunley (November 2014)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin November 2016
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin November 2016
        • Ed Sunley (November 2016)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin November 2017
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin November 2017
        • Ed Sansom (December 2017)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings and is available to download online.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin November 2018
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin November 2018
        • Ed. Sansom (January 2019)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings.
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin October 2012
        • BSRIA Business Bulletin October 2012
        • Ed Sinclair (October 2012)
        • The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips
        • BSRIA Library of Standard Details (Withdrawn)
        • BSRIA Library of Standard Details (Withdrawn)
        • Parsloe C (May 2009)
        • The latest Library of Schematic Drawings from BSRIA (CD 10/2009) is available on CD and contains around 193 common building services design and installation details, sub-divided into differenct categories, including a complete symbols library. The drawings were produced with direct input...
        • BSRIA Power quality guide (AG 2/2000)
        • BSRIA Power quality guide (AG 2/2000)
        • Pearson CC. (July 2000)
        • States that a number of high profile electrical failures have highlighted the importance of quality, in the electrical power delivered to equipment in commercial and industrial buildings. Power quality depends on at least a dozen key features of the electrical supply, including...
        • Building energy management systems (Withdrawn) (DLP01)
        • Building energy management systems (Withdrawn) (DLP01)
        • Levermore G J & BEMS Centre (August 1988)
        • Scanned PDF for download only. A self-study or distance-learning package to explain the basic concepts of a Building Energy Management System, its central station and its outstation(s). The role of the microprocessor is explained, showing how it can be used to control building...
        • Building Performance Evaluation in Non-Domestic Buildings (BG 63/2015)
        • Building Performance Evaluation in Non-Domestic Buildings (BG 63/2015)
        • Michelle Agha-Hossein, Sarah Birchall & Saryu Vatal (August 2015)
        • This guide explains how to use Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) to address issues of inefficiency and user dissatisfaction. It is a general introduction to BPE, and explains why it is important and how it can be carried out.
        • Building Regulations (TG 24/2023)
        • Building Regulations (TG 24/2023)
        • David Bleicher (November 2023)
        • This BSRIA Topic Guide provides an overview of the England building Regulations, focusing on aspects which most affect the building services industry.
        • Building Regulations in Brief (BRIB)
        • Building Regulations in Brief (BRIB)
        • Alford S & Tricker R (May 2022)
        • This tenth edition of the most popular and trusted guide reflects all the latest amendments to the Building Regulations, planning permission and the Approved Documents in England and Wales. Published in May 2022, it includes changes to the Approved Document B (as a result of the Hackitt Review), as well as the latest changes to Approved Documents F and L, and the new documents O (overheating) and S (electric vehicle charging points), which came into effect in June 2022
        • Building Regulations Pocket Book (BRPB)
        • Building Regulations Pocket Book (BRPB)
        • Alford S & Tricker R (September 2022)
        • The second edition of the Building Regulations Pocket Book has been fully updated with recent changes to the UK Building Regulations and Planning Law, introduced in 2022. Key new updates to this include, but are not limited to: changes to the fire regulations as a result of the Hackitt Review, updates to Approved Document F and L, and new Approved Documents covering Part O and S.
        • Building Services Analytics (BG 75/2018)
        • Building Services Analytics (BG 75/2018)
        • Mitch Layng (November 2018)
        • Building services can generate vast amounts of data. This publication raises awareness and provides guidance to building owners, and all those involved in the design, construction and operation of buildings and building services, on analysing making use of this “big data”.
        • Building Services Analytics set (BSAD)
        • Building Services Analytics set (BSAD)
        • BSRIA (April 2019)
        • The set of publications provides insights into the use of Data in driving improvement in the Built Environment and useful guidance in maximising the performance of the building asset.
        • Building Services Calculations set (CALCS)
        • Building Services Calculations set (CALCS)
        • Bleicher D. & Pennycook K. (June 2007)
        • Set includes: 1) A guide to HVAC Building Services Calculations 2nd Edition, BG30/2007. Presented in the form of calculation sheets including design watchpoints, design tips and rules of thumb, the Guide is intended to aid the design process and reduce errors. 2) Model...
        • Building Services Handbook (BSH)
        • Building Services Handbook (BSH)
        • Greeno R & Hall F (May 2017)
        • An essential information resource practitioners and students working in building services, building management and the facilities administration and maintenance sectors of the construction industry.
        • Building Services Reports (BG 71/2017)
        • Building Services Reports (BG 71/2017)
        • Richard Tudor (May 2017)
        • The aim of this guide is to serve as good practice and to provide guidance in promoting consistency in the industry through common report definition and standard report frameworks.
        • Building-related sickness: Causes, effects, and ways to avoid it (TN 2/2002)
        • Building-related sickness: Causes, effects, and ways to avoid it (TN 2/2002)
        • Palmer A. & Rawlings R. (August 2002)
        • Identifies the parameters most likely to play a role in building-related sickness. Also provides a discussion and guidelines on good practice for all significant aspects of building-related sickness. Provides a checklist that addresses the adequacy of the working environment...
        • Business-Focused Maintenance (BG 53/2016)
        • Business-Focused Maintenance (BG 53/2016)
        • Jo Harris (May 2016)
        • Business-focused maintenance (BFM) provides a methodology for utilising maintenance budgets more effectively. The 2nd edition includes the latest methodologies for organisations to maintain critical assets effectively while other less critical assets are managed as well as possible within budget.

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        • DC Power - potential applications (BG 40/2012)
        • DC Power - potential applications (BG 40/2012)
        • Reginald Brown (June 2012)
        • If you have ever wondered how to charge your laptop computer or run your fridge from the photovoltaic (PV) panel on your roof, this brief guide provides an introduction to the opportunities and challenges of introducing direct current (DC) power. There are many possible...
        • Delta T: April 2008 (DT04/2008)
        • Delta T: April 2008 (DT04/2008)
        • BSRIA (April 2008)
        • The April 2008 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news -Campaign for real data launched by UK-GBC at Ecobuild Transport: - Special feature -Artic circle James Parker unravels London's Low Emission Zone, and calculates how much the capital's construction...
        • Delta T: April 2009 (DT04/2009)
        • Delta T: April 2009 (DT04/2009)
        • BSRIA (April 2009)
        • BREEAM In-Use is more than just a way of checking a design BREEAM rating after occupation. It also shows how to improve performance and demonstrates commitment to corporate social responsibility. However is this all that we need and want? Solais House is currently looking to be...
        • Delta T: April 2015
        • Delta T: April 2015
        • BSRIA (April 2015)
        • This issue of Delta T focuses on innovation and looking forward for BSRIA's next 60 years.
        • Delta T: April 2016
        • Delta T: April 2016
        • BSRIA (May 2016)
        • This issue of Delta T has a focus on Soft Landings as well as the performance gap
        • Delta T: August 2008 (DT08/2008)
        • Delta T: August 2008 (DT08/2008)
        • BSRIA (August 2008)
        • The August 2008 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news - New RIBA Plan of Work launched, Chief Construction Officer on the cards Schools update - Sustainable schools BSRIA and the British Council for School Environments held two debates on sustainable schools...
        • Delta T: December 2004
        • Delta T: December 2004
        • BSRIA (December 2004)
        • The December 2004 edition of Delta T contains the latest news from BSRIA and the building services industry, an overview of BSRIA's annual flagship event as well as business update, market update and publication update.
        • Delta T: December 2005
        • Delta T: December 2005
        • BSRIA (December 2005)
        • The September 2005 edition of Delta T contains industry news, market update, technical answers, publication updates and a list of upcoming events.
        • Delta T: December 2006
        • Delta T: December 2006
        • BSRIA (December 2006)
        • The December 2006 edition of Delta T contains industry news, market update, technical answers, publication updates and a list of upcoming events.
        • Delta T: December 2009 (DT12/2009)
        • Delta T: December 2009 (DT12/2009)
        • BSRIA (December 2009)
        • The December 2009 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news - Soft Landings. BSRIA Briefing 2009 - Lord Martin O'Neill of Clackmannan kept the speakers in check at the 2009 BSRIA briefing. Legislation update - Richard Forster explains how the 2010 edition of Part L...
        • Delta T: December 2014
        • Delta T: December 2014
        • BSRIA (December 2014)
        • This issue of Delta T commemorates BSRIA's 60th anniversary looking back at how the industry has changed and where it is going.
        • Delta T: December 2017
        • Delta T: December 2017
        • BSRIA (December 2017)
        • This issue of Delta T focuses on Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ), Construction knowledge gap, Overheating, Kew Gardens, Durabroads asphalt mixes...
        • Delta T: February 2012 (DT02/2012)
        • Delta T: February 2012 (DT02/2012)
        • BSRIA (February 2012)
        • The February 2012 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry News - Climate change adaptation, Government questions BREEAM for schools Energy assessment - Peter Tse provides a walkthrough of the beta version of CIBSE's energy analysis tool, TM22 BSRIA Briefing 2011 -...
        • Delta T: February 2014
        • Delta T: February 2014
        • BSRIA (March 2014)
        • The February 2014 edition of DELTA T is a special Energy edition which looks at the following: industry news, The Survival of the Smartest, Utilising life cycle and life cycle assessment for an informed decision, A hurricane on the way, Progress on energy efficiency, What happens when the wind doesn
        • Delta T: February 2020 (DELTAT)
        • Delta T: February 2020 (DELTAT)
        • BSRIA (February 2020)
        • This edition of Delta T provides insight into some aspects of activities that support reduction of carbon emissions from buildings and building services
        • Delta T: January 2008 (DT01/2008)
        • Delta T: January 2008 (DT01/2008)
        • BSRIA (January 2008)
        • The January 2008 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news - Commons report slates the public sector's sustainability record BSRIA Briefing -James Parker follows the debate on the future of school design Overseas news- Letter from Australia Roderic Bunn reveals...
        • Delta T: January 2009 (DT01/2009)
        • Delta T: January 2009 (DT01/2009)
        • BSRIA (February 2009)
        • The first 2009 issue of Delta t covers the latest industry news - including the retirement of Stephen Loyd, BSRIA's Chief Librarian. In this issue, Stephen gives his final answers to members' engineering questions. Also included are technical news and a training update. The...
        • Delta T: January 2011 (DT01/2011)
        • Delta T: January 2011 (DT01/2011)
        • BSRIA (January 2011)
        • The January 2011 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news - Low carbon construction, BSRIA blog and Part L update. BSRIA Briefing 2010 - Distilled wisdom from the speakers of the 2010 BSRIA Briefing. Crowd surfing - Clare Sinclair reports on her discussion with...
        • Delta T: January 2016
        • Delta T: January 2016
        • BSRIA (January 2016)
        • This issue of Delta T looks at smart technology in the built environment and how it is changing the way we work
        • Delta T: July 2009 (DT07/2009)
        • Delta T: July 2009 (DT07/2009)
        • BSRIA (July 2009)
        • The July 2009 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news - the launch of Soft Landings, wind power under scrutiny and the death of former BSRIA chairman, Neville Billington. Environmental update - Calculations of embodied energy could be a lot easier following work...
        • Delta T: July 2012 (DT07/2012)
        • Delta T: July 2012 (DT07/2012)
        • BSRIA (July 2012)
        • Industry news Market forecasts, home energy survey, mandatory carbon emission reporting Soft Landings The price of performance - Roderic Bunn discusses the options for budgeting Soft Landings activities Building information modelling The BIM identity - John Sands reveals the...
        • Delta T: June 2010 (DT03/2010)
        • Delta T: June 2010 (DT03/2010)
        • BSRIA (June 2010)
        • The June 2010 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news - TSB and SBEM 2010. Pooled Resource - Roderic Bunn looks at a school in Melbourne where water-filled foundations will be used to temper the incoming air supply. Cabinet update - James Parker looks at who's...
        • Delta T: June 2005
        • Delta T: June 2005
        • BSRIA (June 2005)
        • The June 2005 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Key Performance Indicators for 2005, Solar energy and the renewables heating market, plans for BSRIA`s 50th anniversary.
        • Delta T: June 2006
        • Delta T: June 2006
        • BSRIA (June 2006)
        • The June 2006 edition of Delta T contains industry news, market update, technical answers, publication updates and a list of upcoming events.
        • Delta T: June 2007
        • Delta T: June 2007
        • BSRIA (June 2007)
        • The June 2007 edition of Delta T contains industry news, market update, technical answers, publication updates and a list of upcoming events.
        • Delta T: March 2010 (DT03/2010)
        • Delta T: March 2010 (DT03/2010)
        • BSRIA (March 2010)
        • The March 2010 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news - Soft Landings. 66 Waterloo Road - GS Rao and P C Thomas look at this innovative project in Australia, which has met an impressive 5.0 star energy rating. Legislation update - Gambi Chiang helps make sense...
        • Delta T: March 2005
        • Delta T: March 2005
        • BSRIA (March 2005)
        • The March 2005 edition of Delta T contains industry news, market update, technical answers, publication updates and a list of upcoming events.
        • Delta T: March 2006
        • Delta T: March 2006
        • BSRIA (March 2006)
        • The March 2006 edition of Delta T contains industry news, market update, technical answers, publication updates and a list of upcoming events.
        • Delta T: March 2007
        • Delta T: March 2007
        • BSRIA (March 2007)
        • The March 2007 edition of Delta T contains industry news, market update, technical answers, publication updates and a list of upcoming events.
        • Delta T: March 2017
        • Delta T: March 2017
        • BSRIA (March 2017)
        • This issue of Delta T has a particular focus on facilities management
        • Delta T: May 2011 (DT05/2011)
        • Delta T: May 2011 (DT05/2011)
        • BSRIA (June 2011)
        • The May 2011 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news - Mandatory DECs for all non-domestic buildings, review of schools capital spending. Post-occupancy Evaluation - In the first of two special features dedicated to the Carbon Trust research findings, Roderic...
        • Delta T: May 2013 (DT05/13)
        • Delta T: May 2013 (DT05/13)
        • BSRIA (May 2013)
        • The May 2013 edition of Delta t looks at the following: : Industry news, Vicarage article, Market for hybrids, Young engineers report, Technical answers, Publications news, Membership and training...
        • Delta T: May 2014
        • Delta T: May 2014
        • BSRIA (May 2014)
        • The May 2014 edition is a special Housing edition which looks at the following: industry news, Barrat Homes and BPE, European connected and Smart Home market, Engineering a better future, an interview with outgoing CEO Andrew Eastwell, the hidden menace of corrosion,
        • Delta T: November 2012 (DT11/2012)
        • Delta T: November 2012 (DT11/2012)
        • BSRIA (November 2012)
        • Industry news Government adopts Soft Landings, Invest in Innovative Refurbishment research announced BSRIA Online Services Untangled Web - Clare Sinclair announces major improvements to BSRIA web services Acoustics Sound Advice - Rebecca Hogg provides a design primer on noise...
        • Delta T: November 2015
        • Delta T: November 2015
        • BSRIA (December 2015)
        • This issue of Delta T looks at the skills gap in the construction industry and the ways in which we must work better
        • Delta T: November 2020
        • Delta T: November 2020
        • BSRIA (November 2020)
        • This edition of Delta T provides insight into the role that buildings can play in delivering a healthier and greener environment to occupants.
        • Delta T: October 2010 (DT10/2010)
        • Delta T: October 2010 (DT10/2010)
        • BSRIA (October 2010)
        • The October 2010 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news - Heat pump advice from BSRIA, construction output figures and Part J. Moving targets - David Bleicher reports on the accuracy of software compliance tools. Fitness for purpose - James Parker reviews the...
        • Delta T: October 2007
        • Delta T: October 2007
        • BSRIA (October 2007)
        • The October 2007 edition of Delta T contains industry news, market update, technical answers, publication updates and a list of upcoming events.
        • Delta T: October 2008 (DT10/2008)
        • Delta T: October 2008 (DT10/2008)
        • BSRIA (October 2008)
        • The October 2008 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry news - Climate change gets its own government department Technology update: - Burning issues 2 In the second article in our series
        • Delta T: October 2016
        • Delta T: October 2016
        • BSRIA (November 2016)
        • This issue of Delta T has a focus on performance and wellbeing to coincide with the BSRIA Briefing 2016
        • Delta T: September 2005
        • Delta T: September 2005
        • BSRIA (September 2005)
        • The September 2005 edition of Delta T contains industry news, market update, technical answers, publication updates and a list of upcoming events.
        • Delta T: September 2006
        • Delta T: September 2006
        • BSRIA (September 2006)
        • The September 2006 edition of Delta T contains industry news, market update, technical answers, publication updates and a list of upcoming events.
        • Delta T: September 2011 (DT09/2011)
        • Delta T: September 2011 (DT09/2011)
        • BSRIA (September 2011)
        • The September 2011 edition of Delta t looks at the following: Industry News - School rebuilding rebooted, CIBSE backs DECs, news in-brief. Building Performance Evaluation - Roderic Bunn reports on the design and construction of Mayville Community Centre, a Passivhaus...
        • Delta T: September 2014
        • Delta T: September 2014
        • BSRIA (September 2014)
        • The September 2014 edition is a special BIM edition which looks at the following: industry news, the seven pillars of BIM wisdom, BIM classification, BIM and facilities management...
        • Delta T: September 2017 (DT09/2017)
        • Delta T: September 2017 (DT09/2017)
        • BSRIA (September 2017)
        • This edition of Delta T focuses on ‘better’ construction methods involved in 3D Printing, the Build2Spec EU funded project and BSRIA’s new (BG6)
        • Design Checks Set (DESIGNC3)
        • Design Checks Set (DESIGNC3)
        • Lawrence Race G. & Pennycook K. (May 2006)
        • Set of 3 books includes: Design Checks for HVAC 2nd Edition, BG 4/2007, Design Checks for Public Health Engineering, BG 2/2006 and Design Checks for Electrical Services, BG 3/2006.
        • Design for maintainability (AG 11/92)
        • Design for maintainability (AG 11/92)
        • Parsloe C. (January 1992)
        • States that building services systems require maintenance from the moment they are put into operation until the end of their operating lives. The cost of system maintenance has been demonstrated to represent a significant proportion of the total building operating costs, possibly...
        • Design Framework for Building Services 5th Edition (BG 6/2018)
        • Design Framework for Building Services 5th Edition (BG 6/2018)
        • David Churcher, John Sands & Martin Ronceray (June 2018)
        • This guide helps building services consultants and contractors and their clients, clarify and define the extent of their design activity and deliverables. The 5th edition represent a significant update from the previous edition.
        • Design guidelines for exhaust hoods (TN 3/85)
        • Design guidelines for exhaust hoods (TN 3/85)
        • Stewart L J (May 1985)
        • Treats the effective design of exhaust hoods for local exhaust systems. Notes the increasing importance of effective hood design as concerns air pollution and operating costs. States that recent research work has cast doubt on the accuracy of some of the current design equations....
        • Design Guides Set (DESIGN 2)
        • Design Guides Set (DESIGN 2)
        • Langmaid J & Pennycook K (October 2004)
        • Set includes Design Checks for HVAC 2nd Edition, BG4/2007, A Guide to HVAC Building Services Calculations 2nd Edition, BG 30/2007 and Choosing Building Services, BG 9/2004. These three BSRIA guides provide practical, easy to follow HVAC design guidance. They are written for daily...
        • Design information flow (Withdrawn) (TN 17/92)
        • Design information flow (Withdrawn) (TN 17/92)
        • Wild L J. (January 1992)
        • Writes for professional practices and designer contractors. States that poor information from the building services design office has been identified as a source of contractual conflict. Presents a manual intended as an example procedure to guide designers through the process of...
        • Digital Twins (TG 25/2024)
        • Digital Twins (TG 25/2024)
        • Adrian Malone (July 2024)
        • This topic guide, authored by Adrian Malone of WSP, explains the basics of digital twins and their application in the building services industry.
        • Displacement ventilation and static cooling devices (COP 17/99)
        • Displacement ventilation and static cooling devices (COP 17/99)
        • Abbas T. (September 1999)
        • Writes to recommend good, accepted practice for the design and implementation of displacement ventilation systems with and without static cooling devices, based on previous and current research as well as the views of consultants and manufacturers considered to be experts in this...
        • Displacement ventilation performance - office space application (TN 3/93)
        • Displacement ventilation performance - office space application (TN 3/93)
        • Alamdari F (January 1993)
        • Explains the principle of displacement ventilation and its advantages. Reports on measurements of velocity and temperature fields in three modern office spaces to analyse the performance of the incorporated displacement ventilation system, based on thermal comfort and temperature...
        • Domestic Ventilation Systems - a guide to measuring airflow rates (Superseded) (BG 46/2015)
        • Domestic Ventilation Systems - a guide to measuring airflow rates (Superseded) (BG 46/2015)
        • Alan Gilbert & Chris Knights (January 2015)
        • This guide has been superseded by BG 46/2022 Domestic Ventilation Systems - A guide to measuring airflow rates. With improvements in dwelling airtightness and increased use of Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery Systems (MVHR), getting ventilation right in buildings has become critical. This BSRIA guide will address these issues.
        • Ductwork Set (DUCT1)
        • Ductwork Set (DUCT1)
        • Hawkins G (February 2013)
        • This set contains Flexible Ductwork (BG 43/2013) and Structural Fixings for Ductwork Systems (BG 10/2010), both produced in association with ADCAS. The Flexible Ductwork guide aims to help improve building performance by providing guidance on legislation, product standards,...
        • Dynamic energy storage in the building fabric (TR 9/94)
        • Dynamic energy storage in the building fabric (TR 9/94)
        • Barnard N. (January 1994)
        • States that the building fabric can be used as a medium for storing cooling and heating energy. Presents a document based on the results of a sponsored research project conducted to provide published guidance for systems utilising fabric energy storage in conjunction with...

    E

        • Effective BMS - A guide to improving system performance (AG 10/2001)
        • Effective BMS - A guide to improving system performance (AG 10/2001)
        • Pennycook K. (August 2001)
        • Writes for facilities management/maintenance staff along with staff employed by companies providing BMS (building management system) support services. Provides guidance on how to improve the effectiveness of BMS. States that in particular the guidance will help determine whether...
        • Efficient humidification in buildings (AG 10/94.1 (1995))
        • Efficient humidification in buildings (AG 10/94.1 (1995))
        • Bennett K M. (January 1995)
        • Identifies the factors relevant to humidification for a broad range of humidification applications and sets out a procedure for the selection of humidifiers. Covers other relevant topics such as health hazards in some detail, together with good practice guides.
        • Embodied Carbon - the Inventory of Carbon and Energy (ICE) (BG 10/2011)
        • Embodied Carbon - the Inventory of Carbon and Energy (ICE) (BG 10/2011)
        • Jones C. - Editors Lowrie F. Tse P & Prof Hammond G (January 2011)
        • The Innovation and Growth Team (IGT), drawn from the construction industry, recently provided a report to the government recommending embodied carbon appraisal. The BSRIA guide produced in conjunction with the University of Bath, in line with the recent IGT report, looks at why...
        • Embodied Carbon (NZG 4/2023)
        • Embodied Carbon (NZG 4/2023)
        • Aaron Gillich & Sorcha Redmond (December 2023)
        • This guide is published by the Net Zero Building Centre, a joint venture between BSRIA and London South Bank University. It focuses on what building professionals need to understand about embodied emissions as part of creating a net zero built environment.
        • Energy efficient chiller control (Withdrawn) (TN 16/2000)
        • Energy efficient chiller control (Withdrawn) (TN 16/2000)
        • Roper M A. (September 2000)
        • Describes a DETR and industry-funded research project carried out at BSRIA to investigate alternative control strategies for existing air cooled chillers which incorporate thermostatic expansion valves and to consider ways of improving the chiller energy efficiency. Describes a...
        • Energy Efficient Pumping Systems - A Design Guide (BG 12/2011)
        • Energy Efficient Pumping Systems - A Design Guide (BG 12/2011)
        • Parsloe C (March 2011)
        • The Guide is a result of a BSRIA's research project carried out in collaboration with BRE and the industry partners including Danfoss, Frese, Belimo, SAV UK, Andrew Reid & Partners, Crane Fluid, Herz Valves and Grundfos. It recognises that the potential for pump energy...
        • Energy storage in buildings - a technology overview (BG 73/2018)
        • Energy storage in buildings - a technology overview (BG 73/2018)
        • John Piggott (February 2018)
        • This guide provides an illustrated overview of the many options available for energy storage in buildings, including thermal and electrical energy storage. It discusses the attributes of these systems and their suitability in different applications. It is aimed at designers, facilities managers and
        • Enhancing the performance of oversized plant (AG 1/2000)
        • Enhancing the performance of oversized plant (AG 1/2000)
        • Crozier B. (May 2000)
        • Provides an examination of the issues relating to oversized heating, ventilation and air conditioning plant. Also presents a methodology for identifying where plant is oversized and for assessing the extent of this. Gives recommendations for remedial measures, and supplies plant...
        • Envelope Integrity Demonstration Study (TN 19/99)
        • Envelope Integrity Demonstration Study (TN 19/99)
        • Potter I N. (July 1999)
        • Presents a demonstration study showing the design and construction details necessary to achieve specified building envelope airtightness performance criteria. Follows the design and construction process and advises on modifications necessary to achieve the target specifications....

    F

        • Factors in the design of flues for condensing boilers (TN 2/89)
        • Factors in the design of flues for condensing boilers (TN 2/89)
        • Walker D C (January 1989)
        • Reviews procedures in the design and sizing of flues for condensing boilers serving heating systems operating at both conventional water temperatures and low water temperatures. Explains factors governing the design of a chimney with respect to dispersion of flue products,...
        • Fault finding procedures in the building services industry (TN 12/86)
        • Fault finding procedures in the building services industry (TN 12/86)
        • Armstrong J (December 1986)
        • States that within the building services industry little serious consideration is given to fault finding procedures. Most available documentation is limited to that provided by manufacturers. Systematic organisation of fault finding documentation starting with the client's...
        • Feedback for better building services design (AG 21/98)
        • Feedback for better building services design (AG 21/98)
        • Lawrence Race G., Pearson C & De Saulles. (December 1998)
        • Writes for building services design organisations, contractors, clients and building owners and operators. States that the UK construction industry spends around 1billionGBP each year on rectifying defects and failures, some of which may be preventable through improved feedback...
        • Feedback from Facilities Management (TR 2/2003)
        • Feedback from Facilities Management (TR 2/2003)
        • Pearson C. (March 2003)
        • Presents the findings of a DTI and industry-funded research project. Describes an approach to capturing data from facilities management and using it properly to develop wisdom in building design and construction. Outlines the general principles of feedback, examines various...
        • Fibre optic lighting guide (AG 14/2000)
        • Fibre optic lighting guide (AG 14/2000)
        • Brown R G. & Roper M A. (August 2000)
        • Writes to inform potential users of fibre optic lighting about the benefits and limitations of the technology. States it will help readers to answer the questions "Is this technology appropriate for me?" and "What else do I need to know?". Notes the Guide is intended to provide...
        • Firestopping of Service Penetrations – Best Practice in Design and Installation
        • Firestopping of Service Penetrations – Best Practice in Design and Installation
        • Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), BSRIA, Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) & Gypsum Products Development Association (GPDA) (September 2020)
        • This best practice guide enables project teams to meet their obligations to deliver safe and secure projects in terms of fire penetration seals.
        • Free cooling systems (BG 8/2004)
        • Free cooling systems (BG 8/2004)
        • De Saulles T. (October 2004)
        • The proposed changes to Part L of the Building Regulations will create challenging energy targets for all buildings intended to improve performance by around 25%. For air conditioned buildings, a significant contribution to reaching proposed Part L of the Building Regulations...
        • Future Building Trends – Impacts – Solutions (withdrawn) (WP 3/2015)
        • Future Building Trends – Impacts – Solutions (withdrawn) (WP 3/2015)
        • Jeremy Towler (December 2015)
        • This paper examines: how buildings can improve productivity and wellbeing – touching on all aspects of building design, construction, use, and maintenance. Also, the relationship of buildings with their immediate environment as well as their connection to the wider world.

    G

    H

        • Handover Information and O&M Manuals (BG79/2020)
        • Handover Information and O&M Manuals (BG79/2020)
        • Nick Blake (August 2020)
        • This guide replaces BG 1/2007 Handover, O&M manuals and project feedback. It covers the various documentation delivered and activities carried out at handover of a building, with particular focus on operating and maintenance (O&M) manuals.
        • Handover Information and O&M Manuals Set (HOM1)
        • Handover Information and O&M Manuals Set (HOM1)
        • Jo Harris, John Sands, Nick Blake, Salim Deramchi & Wilson A (July 2019)
        • This set comprises three publications: BG 26/2011 Building Manuals and Building User Guides, BG 78/2021 Project Information Process and BG 79/2020 Handover Information and O&M Manuals.
        • Heat Interface Units (BG 62/2015)
        • Heat Interface Units (BG 62/2015)
        • Reginald Brown (December 2015)
        • Covers the application and installation of both direct and indirect heat interface units for residential and small commercial applications within district or commercial heat networks
        • Heat Pumps - A Guidance document for designers (BG 7/2009)
        • Heat Pumps - A Guidance document for designers (BG 7/2009)
        • Brown R (October 2009)
        • Heat pumps are increasingly being considered as an alternative to combustion-based heating plant as a means to reduce operating costs and carbon emissions, and are now the fastest growing form of heating in the UK. This new guide explains the design of heat-pump based heating...
        • Heat Recovery Systems (HRS 1/2009)
        • Heat Recovery Systems (HRS 1/2009)
        • BSRIA (March 2009)
        • This guidance document from BSRIA gives the reader an overview of heat recovery. Outlined in this document are the benefits of heat recovery, and the following types of air-to-air heat recovery are also discussed: Plate heat-exchangers, thermal wheel, run-around coil, heat pipe...
        • Heating controls in large spaces (TN 23/97)
        • Heating controls in large spaces (TN 23/97)
        • Dicks M J. & Brown R G. (August 1997)
        • States that effective sensors, controls and control algorithms are crucial to the provision of optimal comfort and efficient performance of all heating systems but there are particular problems in large spaces such as factories, warehouses, maintenance depots etc. In such places...
        • How to procure Soft Landings 2nd edition (BG 45/2014)
        • How to procure Soft Landings 2nd edition (BG 45/2014)
        • Roderic Bunn (March 2014)
        • This guide is written primarily to help public and private sector clients and main contractors procure Soft Landings services from their construction supply chains. The requirements have been developed by BSRIA with industry input by members of the BSRIA Soft Landings Network.
        • HVAC thermal storage: Practical application and performance issues (AG 11/2000)
        • HVAC thermal storage: Practical application and performance issues (AG 11/2000)
        • Martin A., Sands J. & Seaman A. (December 2000)
        • Writes for building services designers, to provide them with independent information concerning the practical application and operating issues for thermal storage systems and to assist them to achieve optimum performance of thermal storage systems. Also addresses system...
        • HVAC Troubleshooting (BG25/2014)
        • HVAC Troubleshooting (BG25/2014)
        • Ralph Bell & Salim Deramchi (February 2014)
        • HVAC Troubleshooting guide replaces the previous edition AG 25/99 and provides step by step procedures to identify and solve problems found in typical HVAC systems. Covers refrigeration, ventilation, heating and common items.
        • Hydronic Systems Design Set of 2 guides (HSD2)
        • Hydronic Systems Design Set of 2 guides (HSD2)
        • Parsloe C. (June 2014)
        • Set contains Selection of Control Valves for Variable Flow Systems (BG 51/2014) and Energy Efficient Pumping Systems (BG 12/2011). BG 51/2014 provides advice to designers on the selection and application of control valves and BG 12/2011 advises on the design of energy efficient pumping system

    I

        • Illustrated Guide to Hot and Cold Water Services (BG 33/2014)
        • Illustrated Guide to Hot and Cold Water Services (BG 33/2014)
        • Reginald Brown (November 2014)
        • explains the principles and technology used in hot and cold water services, also known as domestic water services, in all types of buildings. It also includes sections on drainage and installation and commissioning.
        • Illustrated Guide to Mechanical Cooling (BG 1/2010)
        • Illustrated Guide to Mechanical Cooling (BG 1/2010)
        • Pennycook K (April 2010)
        • Mechanical cooling covers everything from earth ducts to absorption refrigeration. The latest in the series, Illustrated Guide to Mechanical Cooling, runs through the entire gamut of cooling techniques and technologies, explaining their systems in easy and accessible language....
        • Illustrated Guide to Renewable Technologies 2nd edition (BG 34/2021)
        • Illustrated Guide to Renewable Technologies 2nd edition (BG 34/2021)
        • David Bleicher & Michelle Agha-Hossein (December 2021)
        • This guide is an effective and concise resource for people in the construction industry who need a broad understanding of renewables and their integration into buildings. This second edition complements the other BSRIA Illustrated Guides.
        • Illustrated Guide to Ventilation (BG 2/2009)
        • Illustrated Guide to Ventilation (BG 2/2009)
        • Pennycook K (January 2009)
        • This guide is intended to assist technical dialogue between the client and the designing team during the briefing process, and help clients to identify and raise technical questions that they feel are relevant to their organisation's specific needs. For construction...
        • Illustrated Guides set of 2 (ILL)
        • Illustrated Guides set of 2 (ILL)
        • David Bleicher & Peter Tse (May 2014)
        • Set of two guides, Illustrated Guide to Mechanical Building Services 3rd Edition and Illustrated Guide to Electrical Building Services 3rd Edition. Provides basic reference information on mechanical and electrical building services systems for construction clients and building operators.
        • Illustrated Guides Set of 6 (ILL6)
        • Illustrated Guides Set of 6 (ILL6)
        • May 2017
        • BSRIA's illustrated guides provide an overview of the main products and systems in mechanical, electrical, renewables, hot and cold water services, ventilation and mechanical cooling. These guides are ideal as a quick reference for experienced engineers or an introduction to non-engineers.
        • Improving M&E site productivity (TN 14/97)
        • Improving M&E site productivity (TN 14/97)
        • Hawkins G. (April 1997)
        • Describes an investigative study comparing 4 UK, 1 American, 1 German and 1 Swedish construction project to highlight productivity problems relating to mechanical and electrical building services and to suggest remedies to solve these problems and improve performance. Focuses on...
        • Indoor Air Quality (Superseded) (TG 12/2021)
        • Indoor Air Quality (Superseded) (TG 12/2021)
        • Calum Maclean (April 2021)
        • This topic guide has been superseded by TG 12/2022. It gives a brief introduction to the topic of indoor air quality (IAQ). It describes the importance of indoor air quality, its effects on health, the most common contaminants and their exposure limits, how to measure them, the role of ventilation, and the law.
        • Indoor Air Quality (TG 12/2022)
        • Indoor Air Quality (TG 12/2022)
        • Anmol Patel & Calum Maclean (June 2022)
        • Free to download - This topic guide replaces TG 12/2021. It gives a brief introduction to the topic of indoor air quality (IAQ). It describes the importance of indoor air quality, its effects on health, the most common contaminants, their exposure limits, how to measure them, the role of ventilation and the law.
        • Indoor Environmental Quality and Net Zero (NZG 2/2023)
        • Indoor Environmental Quality and Net Zero (NZG 2/2023)
        • Aaron Gillich (June 2023)
        • This guide is published by the Net Zero Building Centre, a joint venture between BSRIA and London South Bank University. It considers how the various components of indoor environmental quality impact net zero individually, and how they interact in a holistic design approach.
        • Innovative M&E Data Sheets (ACT 5/2002)
        • Innovative M&E Data Sheets (ACT 5/2002)
        • Dicks M. (March 2003)
        • Set of 15 innovative installation ideas in the format of simple to use A4 size data sheets produced to show the benefits of innovation. By adopting an open mind to innovative ideas, methods and equipment allows companies to deliver a better match between specification and fitness...
        • Innovative M&E installation report (ACT 9/2000)
        • Innovative M&E installation report (ACT 9/2000)
        • Wilson D. (June 2000)
        • States that the UK construction industry requires significant change in response to the continuing pressure to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve the quality of its product. New working practices and procedures are necessary if the industry is to meet client...
        • INSPIRE: Careers at BSRIA
        • INSPIRE: Careers at BSRIA
        • BSRIA (May 2018)
        • "BSRIA values – authoritative, collaborative, independent and innovative – makes BSRIA a very special place to work." John Armstrong, President of CIBSE 2007 & formerly head of FM group at BSRIA
        • INSPIRE: Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers
        • INSPIRE: Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers
        • Emma Hardacre (August 2017)
        • This perceptive report considers engineering careers over a wide selection of industries and how to choose the appropriate career path and entry route suitable for individual interests and skills.
        • INSPIRE: Workplaces of the Future
        • INSPIRE: Workplaces of the Future
        • Ashleigh Bunker (August 2017)
        • BSRIA is delighted to have launched its Workplaces of the Future publication which was written by workplace student: Ashleigh Bunker. This insightful report contemplates the office needs and desires from the perspective of the youth of today aka millennials and generation z.
        • Interface Engineering Publications Set (IEP Set)
        • Interface Engineering Publications Set (IEP Set)
        • Bunn R, Cripps A, Hawkins G., Heywood M, Keyworth B, Mitchell, Roberts D, Simpson D., Vibert J & White S.Hennessy R (March 2006)
        • This set consists of six Interface Engineering Publications (IEPs). The guides aim to bridge the gaps in technical knowledge at the interfaces between construction packages. They involve reformatting existing professional knowledge developed by services and structural sectors...

    K

        • KTN Knowledge Summary (KTN 1/2009)
        • KTN Knowledge Summary (KTN 1/2009)
        • Matthews T (April 2009)
        • This report summarises the key points from a selection of reports that have passed over MBEKTN's desk during the past eighteen months, and it signposts the reader towards more detailed explanations should they desire to know more. The reports covered within this knowledge...

    L

        • Laboratory testing of air cleaners (S 22/1999)
        • Laboratory testing of air cleaners (S 22/1999)
        • Gilbert A. & Heywood P. (January 2000)
        • This specification seeks to identify and promote good practice in the accommodation of smokers and non-smokers in harmony. Aims to establish uniform laboratory test procedures for measuring the performance of devices known as air cleaners. Attributes to be measured being the...
        • Legionella at a glance (Superseded) (TG 8/2017)
        • Legionella at a glance (Superseded) (TG 8/2017)
        • BSRIA (April 2017)
        • This topic guide is superseded by TG 8/2019. This topic guide offers at-a-glance reference information to the issues of legionella bacteria, regulatory and guidance frameworks, advice and further reading.
        • Legionella at a glance (TG 8/2019)
        • Legionella at a glance (TG 8/2019)
        • Ronceray M (October 2019)
        • This topic guide supersedes TG 8/2017. The guide offers at-a-glance reference information to the issues of legionella bacteria, regulatory and guidance frameworks, advice and further reading.
        • Legionnaires' Disease - Operation and Maintenance Log Book (BG 58/2015)
        • Legionnaires' Disease - Operation and Maintenance Log Book (BG 58/2015)
        • Reginald Brown & Salim Deramchi (May 2015)
        • Legionnaires' Disease - Operation and Maintenance Log Book covers the recording of operation and maintenance data for risk systems. It includes a selection of editable forms for common risk systems that can be used to create the log book and covers the latest standards and guidance.
        • Legionnaires' Disease - Risk Assessment (BG 57/2015)
        • Legionnaires' Disease - Risk Assessment (BG 57/2015)
        • Reginald Brown & Salim Deramchi (February 2015)
        • This guide provides a framework for a legionella risk assessment. It replaces AG20/2000 and has been updated to take account of later standards and guidance documents including the 2013 edition of the Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (ACOP) and associated guidance (HSG27)
        • Legionnaires' Disease set of 2 guides (LWT2)
        • Legionnaires' Disease set of 2 guides (LWT2)
        • Reginald Brown & Salim Deramchi (February 2015)
        • This set contains Legionnaires’ Disease – Risk Assessment (BG 57/2015) and Legionnaire’s Disease – Operation and Maintenance Log Book (BG 58/2015). Save 30% by ordering both guides together.
        • Library of system control strategies (AG 7/98)
        • Library of system control strategies (AG 7/98)
        • Martin A J & Banyard C P. (January 1998)
        • Presents a reference document for use when specifying, developing and configuring control strategies. In five chapters, each containing control strategies relating to - 1) BMS plant start/top signals, 2) Heating systems, 3) Air handling plant, 4) Pumping, 5) Cooling systems. In...
        • Life Cycle Assessment - an introduction (BG 52/2013)
        • Life Cycle Assessment - an introduction (BG 52/2013)
        • David Churcher (November 2013)
        • Life Cycle Assessment is amethodology for compiling and evaluating the environmental impacts and the primary energy demand of a product system throughout its life cycle. The systems can be applied to a product or process, assemblies, HVAC systems or whole buildings.
        • Life Cycle Costing (BG 67/2016)
        • Life Cycle Costing (BG 67/2016)
        • David Churcher & Peter Tse (March 2016)
        • This guide replaces BG5/2008, Whole Life Costing and presents a simple process for the calculation of life cycle costs. Life cycle costing complements the move towards use of information models to improve asset and project management.
        • Life Safety and Firefighting Power Supplies (BG 70/2021)
        • Life Safety and Firefighting Power Supplies (BG 70/2021)
        • Tony Mayo (September 2021)
        • This guide provides information on designing power supplies to systems such as sprinkler pumps, smoke control systems and firefighting lifts. It draws together the requirements outlined in many product and application specific standards. This second edition takes into account changes to standards that have been made since the first edition (BG 70/2017 ) was published in 2017.

    M

        • Maintenance for Building Services (Superseded) (BG 3/2008)
        • Maintenance for Building Services (Superseded) (BG 3/2008)
        • Harris J (June 2008)
        • Presents the fourth edition of AG 4/89.2 Maintenance Contracts for Building Engineering Services to reflect changes in regulations and working practices. Although written with services maintenance contracts in mind, the guidance can be used equally for both fabric and grounds...
        • Maintenance programme set-up (AG 1/98)
        • Maintenance programme set-up (AG 1/98)
        • Smith M & Tate A (June 1998)
        • Presents an Application Guide in support of a series of four BSRIA Technical Notes on condition based maintenance. Details the setting up of maintenance programmes, including condition based maintenance. In two parts - 1) Details a formalised and structured approach to assess...
        • Making natural ventilation work (GN 7/2000)
        • Making natural ventilation work (GN 7/2000)
        • Fitzsimmons J. & Martin A. (June 2000)
        • Notes the operational, environmental and cost benefits provided by natural ventilation for non-domestic buildings, but points out that the increased implementation of natural ventilation is threatened by poor management and operation in the use of natural ventilation strategies....
        • Megatrends: Urbanisation (WP 7/2018)
        • Megatrends: Urbanisation (WP 7/2018)
        • Henry Lawson (December 2018)
        • The first in a series on Megatrends, this White Paper looks at the massive global movement towards urbanisation, expected to be in excess of two-thirds of the world’s population by 2050, and the profound implications this will bring.
        • Model Commissioning Plan (BG 8/2009)
        • Model Commissioning Plan (BG 8/2009)
        • Deramchi & Hawkins G. (September 2009)
        • Model commissioning plan (cited in Approved Document Part L2A as 'a way of documenting the process in an appropriate way') provides a commissioning plan template for a construction project. It is intended to help construction project teams and building control officers understand...
        • Model Demonstration Design Project (BG 1/2006)
        • Model Demonstration Design Project (BG 1/2006)
        • Churcher D., Parlsoe C. & Sands J (December 2006)
        • This guide presents a detailed worked example of a complete project. Model Demonstration Design Project uses the information in the Practical Guide to HVAC Building Services Calculations, BG30/2003, in a project scenario. It shows the steps required to complete the calculations...
        • Modern ventilation techniques - Case studies scenario (TN 3/98)
        • Modern ventilation techniques - Case studies scenario (TN 3/98)
        • Booth W B. (December 1998)
        • Notes the gradual re-emergence of the use of passive ventilation and cooling techniques with some mechanical ventilation for peak loads (mixed mode). Penetration in the private sector is held back apparently because clients and developers do not believe such buildings will...
        • Mould in Buildings (TG 26/2024)
        • Mould in Buildings (TG 26/2024)
        • Spyros Efthymiopoulos & Yasemin D. Aktas (December 2024)
        • Mould and dampness constitute an issue that affects millions of buildings every year. This BSRIA topic guide gives an overview of how mould occurs in buildings, how it can be diagnosed and what mitigation strategies can be put in place.

    N

        • Net Zero Carbon Buildings (NZG 1/2022)
        • Net Zero Carbon Buildings (NZG 1/2022)
        • Aaron Gillich (October 2022)
        • This guide is published by the Net Zero Building Centre, a joint venture between BSRIA and London South Bank University. It defines the terminology of net zero and its implications for the built environment. It outlines the key issues in the design and performance of buildings.
        • Net Zero Electricity grids (NZG 5/2024)
        • Net Zero Electricity grids (NZG 5/2024)
        • Abouzar Estebsari (April 2024)
        • This guide explains the transformations which the UK’s electricity grids will need to undergo in order to realise a net zero future. It is published by the Net Zero Building Centre, a joint venture between BSRIA and London South Bank University.
        • Night cooling control strategies - Final report (Withdrawn) (RR5/96)
        • Night cooling control strategies - Final report (Withdrawn) (RR5/96)
        • Martin A & Fletcher J (January 1996)
        • The final report of research inspired by the need to use appropriate night cooling control strategies to achieve the maximum amount of cooling while avoiding overcooling, reducing energy consumption and costs. The research involved site monitoring for night cooling control...
        • Noise in the Built Environment (TG 20/2021)
        • Noise in the Built Environment (TG 20/2021)
        • Rebecca Hogg (May 2021)
        • Free to download - This topic guide provides a broad overview of noise in the built environment and explains how noise is produced, how noise is measured, what impact noise has, and how noise can be controlled.

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        • Safety in Building Services Design (BG 55/2018)
        • Safety in Building Services Design (BG 55/2018)
        • BSRIA (September 2018)
        • This second edition, published in 2018, provides information on updated legislation including CDM 2015. This publication provides guidance on designing for safety for both new build and refurbishment projects.
        • Safety in Building Services Design (Superseded) (BG 55/2014)
        • Safety in Building Services Design (Superseded) (BG 55/2014)
        • Tudor R (August 2014)
        • This publication provides guidance on designing for safety for both new build and refurbishment projects. Designers must take considerable care to provide safe means of access for installation, maintenance and equipment replacement.
        • Seasonal Commissioning (BG 44/2013)
        • Seasonal Commissioning (BG 44/2013)
        • Sands J (January 2013)
        • There is a growing recognition that not all aspects of the commissioning of a building and its engineering services systems can be carried out during the normal contract period. The concept of seasonal commissioning recognises that some aspects of the systems need to be...
        • Site productivity 2002 - A guide to the uptake of improvements (TN 13/2002)
        • Site productivity 2002 - A guide to the uptake of improvements (TN 13/2002)
        • Hawkins G. (September 2003)
        • Discusses the uptake of the BSRIA publication TN 14/97 Improving site productivity. Quantifies and discusses the application of the 63 BSRIA best practice recommendations when applied to the following applications: Christ Church Court, Stansted Airport Terminal Extension,...
        • Soft Landings and Business-Focused Maintenance (TG 19/2019)
        • Soft Landings and Business-Focused Maintenance (TG 19/2019)
        • Michelle Agha-Hossein & Nick Blake (May 2019)
        • Soft Landings is a process that, if adopted at the early stages of a construction project, can help the client and the project delivery team to deliver a building that meets the client’s expectations.
        • Soft Landings and Design for Performance (BG 76/2019)
        • Soft Landings and Design for Performance (BG 76/2019)
        • Robert Cohen & Sarah Ratcliffe (May 2019)
        • This guide, published jointly with the Better Building Partnership, explains how Soft Landings and Design for Performance can work together to embed a focus on performance outcomes in new build and major refurbishment projects.
        • Soft Landings Case Studies (BG 77/2019)
        • Soft Landings Case Studies (BG 77/2019)
        • Michelle Agha-Hossein (October 2019)
        • This publication presents case studies of a sample of seven completed buildings that have benefitted from using the Soft Landings process.
        • Soft Landings Core Principles (Superseded) (BG 38/2014)
        • Soft Landings Core Principles (Superseded) (BG 38/2014)
        • Bunn R & Usable Building Trust (March 2014)
        • These Soft Landings Core Principles have been developed by BSRIA working with the BSRIA Soft Landings Network. They are written for construction clients and their professional teams as guidance to inform Soft Landings processes for both new build and refurbishment projects. A...
        • Soft Landings Core Principles 2nd edition (BG38/2018)
        • Soft Landings Core Principles 2nd edition (BG38/2018)
        • BSRIA (December 2018)
        • This guide explains the twelve core principles which define Soft Landings projects. This second edition has been published to align with BG 54/2018 Soft Landings Framework 2018 and supersedes the first edition, BG 38/2014 Soft Landings Core Principles.
        • Soft Landings for Fit-Outs (BG81/2022)
        • Soft Landings for Fit-Outs (BG81/2022)
        • BSRIA, James Gall & Kieran Everett (June 2022)
        • This guide highlights the benefits and approach to adopting the Soft Landings framework in the context of fit-out projects. The methodologies can be encouraged by any member of the Soft Landings team and adopted by the fit-out project team.
        • Soft Landings for Schools Case studies (BG 9/2010)
        • Soft Landings for Schools Case studies (BG 9/2010)
        • Bunn R & Usable Building Trust (October 2010)
        • There is a major policy imperative to make buildings perform radically better and much more sustainably. It will be impossible to meet these expectations reliably unless the service given by the construction industry also changes, with more focus on actual performance in use....
        • Soft Landings Framework 2018 (BG 54/2018)
        • Soft Landings Framework 2018 (BG 54/2018)
        • Michelle Agha-Hossein (August 2018)
        • Soft Landings Framework 2018 is a six-Phase approach to help the project team focus more on the client’s needs throughout the project, to smooth the transition into use and to address issues that post-occupancy evaluation (POE) has shown to be widespread. It is not just about better commissioning,
        • Soft Landings Set of 5 guides (SL5)
        • Soft Landings Set of 5 guides (SL5)
        • September 2017
        • BSRIA's set contains 2015 GSL guide, How to Procure Soft Landings, Soft Landings Framework, Soft Landings Core Principles and Pitstopping guides
        • Soft Landings Set of 7 guides (SL7)
        • Soft Landings Set of 7 guides (SL7)
        • BSRIA (October 2019)
        • BSRIA's set contains GSL guide, How to Procure Soft Landings, Soft Landings Framework, Soft Landings Core Principles, Success Criteria for Soft Landings, Soft Landings Case Studies and Pitstopping guides
        • Space allowances for building services distribution systems (Superseded) (TN 10/92)
        • Space allowances for building services distribution systems (Superseded) (TN 10/92)
        • Hejab M. & Parsloe C. (December 1992)
        • This publication has been superseded by BG 84/2024 Space and Weight Allowances. Provides information on the space requirements for services in modern buildings. The information has been drawn mainly from BSRIA's earlier publication TN 3/79 'Space requirements for building services distribution systems - detail design stage'.
        • Specifying building management systems (Withdrawn) (TN 6/98)
        • Specifying building management systems (Withdrawn) (TN 6/98)
        • Pennycook K & Hamilton G (February 1998)
        • Provides background information and guidance relating to the wide range of issues which should be considered when specifying a building management system (BMS). Writes for both clients when briefing consulting engineers and for consulting engineers themselves when compiling...
        • SPON'S Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2025 (SPONSA25)
        • SPON'S Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2025 (SPONSA25)
        • AECOM (September 2024)
        • Published on the 13th of September 2024 and now available for order. This publication from our member AECOM provides the UK's most accurate, detailed and professionally relevant construction price information. Please take advantage of discounted e-license bundles and share them with your team.
        • SPON's External Works and Landscape Price Book 2025 (SPONSE25)
        • SPON's External Works and Landscape Price Book 2025 (SPONSE25)
        • AECOM (October 2024)
        • To be published on the 24th of October 2024 and now available to pre-order. SPON's External Works and Landscape Price Book provides the only comprehensive source of information for detailed external works and landscape costs. It covers all items found in hard and soft landscape contracts, and forms an indispensable reference book for quantity surveyors, landscape architects, contractors, and local authority managers. Take advantage of discounted e-license bundles and share them with your team
        • SPONS's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price Book 2025 (SPONSC25)
        • SPONS's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price Book 2025 (SPONSC25)
        • AECOM (September 2024)
        • Published on the 25th of September 2024 and now available for order. This publication from AECOM offers material, plant and labour costs from the UK's major live rail, civils and highways projects. A full breakdown of costs for labour, plant and material elements is provided, along with updated labour rates. Take advantage of discounted e-license bundles and share them with your team.
        • SPONS's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2025 (SPONSM25)
        • SPONS's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2025 (SPONSM25)
        • AECOM (October 2024)
        • To be published on the 23rd of October 2024 and is now available to pre-order. SPON's M&E Services Price Book 2025 is the most comprehensive engineering price book available. It provides pricing information across the full range of mechanical and electrical services. Take advantage of discounted e-license bundles and share them with your team.
        • Standard specification for BMS (AG 9/2001)
        • Standard specification for BMS (AG 9/2001)
        • Pennycook K. (June 2001)
        • Presents a full set of standard specification clauses for building management systems (BMS). The clauses are grouped into three parts - 1) System standard specification, comprising specification clauses relating to equipment and component requirements, for example operator...
        • Standards (TG 11/2016)
        • Standards (TG 11/2016)
        • BSRIA (December 2016)
        • This topic guide is for those who use Standards as part of their work or studies but need clarification on the importance of Standards and what some of the statuses actually mean.
        • Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist (BG80/2023)
        • Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist (BG80/2023)
        • David Bleicher (May 2023)
        • This guide supersedes BG 80/2022 Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist. It lists all the tests, checks and inspections that are required on building services systems required by legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and/or supporting guidance. In addition to the spreadsheet, the guide includes general information about legislation in the UK and guidance on how to use the spreadsheet.
        • Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist (Superseded) (BG80/2022)
        • Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist (Superseded) (BG80/2022)
        • David Bleicher & Nick Blake (March 2022)
        • This guide has been superseded by BG 80/2023. BSRIA’s Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist is a spreadsheet listing all the tests, checks and inspections that are required on building services systems required by legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and/or supporting guidance. In addition to the spreadsheet, the guide includes general information about legislation in the UK and guidance on how to use the spreadsheet. This guide is aimed at facilities managers.
        • Structural Fixings for Ductwork Systems (BG 10/2010)
        • Structural Fixings for Ductwork Systems (BG 10/2010)
        • Hawkins Glenn (August 2010)
        • Joint best practice publication from ADCAS and BSRIA providing guidance on the design, selection and installation of structural fixings for ductwork systems. It gives an overview of the design process that should be applied to the design of ductwork support systems, examines...
        • Success Criteria for Soft Landings Projects (BG74/2019)
        • Success Criteria for Soft Landings Projects (BG74/2019)
        • Martin Roncerey (May 2019)
        • This guide provides a simple and structured approach for setting success criteria on Soft Landings projects. It is aimed at clients and client advisers to enable them to identify success criteria and to help them to achieve those criteria at the end of the project.

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        • Underfloor Heating and Cooling (BG 4/2011)
        • Underfloor Heating and Cooling (BG 4/2011)
        • Brown R (January 2011)
        • 'As an architectural practice that undertakes energy assessments, the Underfloor Heating and Cooling Guide is invaluable as a reference document' Iain Robinson, Architectural & Creative Design BSRIA's latest guide replaces the previous Underfloor Heating: A Designer's Guide...
        • Understanding Acoustic Performance Data (BG 41/2012)
        • Understanding Acoustic Performance Data (BG 41/2012)
        • Rebecca Hogg (July 2012)
        • With more awareness of noise issues and many developments occurring in already built-up areas it is essential to provide an accurate specification of the noise emitted by building services equipment. Acoustic testing is important to manufacturers as it enables them to provide...

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        • Value engineering of building services (Withdrawn) (AG 15/96)
        • Value engineering of building services (Withdrawn) (AG 15/96)
        • Hayden G W. & Parsloe C J. (January 1996)
        • Explains the basic concepts underlying the techniques of value analysis including 'value management' and, in particular, 'value engineering'. Demonstrates how these techniques might influence the design of building services systems. Intends the guide to be used by building...
        • Value of BREEAM, The (BG 42/2012)
        • Value of BREEAM, The (BG 42/2012)
        • Parker J (October 2012)
        • Since its launch in 1990, BREEAM (the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) has stimulated a greener built environment. But what do those involved in commissioning BREEAM assessments actually think of the scheme? This report is based on independent...

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