RIAS and CIBSE Scotland CPD: Net Zero Standards

The RIAS and CIBSE Scotland are delighted to announce the upcoming Architect-Building Services Engineer Breakfast Seminar
About this Event

The RIAS and CIBSE Scotland are delighted to announce the upcoming Architect-Building Services Engineer Breakfast Seminar at Material Source Studio, Glasgow.

This session will provide attendees with an update on the progress of both the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard and Scottish Government's Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard. This will include key findings from the UKNZCBS Pilot Testing Programme and an introduction to Version 1, launched in March 2026and a summary of updates planned for the Scottish Government's NZPSBS.

Our presenters, Katie Clemence Jackson and Ingrid Berkeley, will explore how architects and building services engineers can continue to support the Standards, outline how the verification processeswill work in practice, and highlight the key differences between the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard and the Scottish Government's Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard - clarifying common misconceptions along the way.

We will also be joined by an early adopter, who will share lessons learned from a recent project, before concluding with a panel Q&A chaired by Zoe Black and Sarah Peterson.

Breakfast included in ticket price.

We hope to see you for what promises to be a fantastic morning of discussion and networking!

This event is kindly supported by Sisalwool and Adnitt Acoustics.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Breakfast and Networking
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:35 AM
RIAS Introduction
Host: Zoe Black
🕑: 09:35 AM - 09:40 AM
CIBSE Scotland Introduction
Host: Sarah Peterson
🕑: 09:40 AM - 09:50 AM
UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Overview & findings
Host: Katie Clemence Jackson
🕑: 09:50 AM - 09:55 AM
Scottish Government’s NZPSB Standard Overview
Host: Ingrid Berkeley
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:10 AM
Relationship between the two NZ Standards
Host: Katie Clemence Jackson
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Break
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Case study Lessons - Reiach & Hall Architects at Fife College
Host: Mark Dawson
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
FAQs on the UK NZCBS and Scottish Government’s NZPSBS
Host: Katie Clemence Jackson
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Updates and Next Steps
Host: Katie Clemence Jackson
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Q&A Panel Discussion
Host: Zoe Black
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:40 AM
The Benefits of Natural Insulation
Host: Gavin Moore (Sisalwool)
🕑: 11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
Managing Potential Conflicts between Ventilation, Overheating and Noise
Host: Graham Shaw (Adnitt Acoustics)
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Summary and close
Host: Zoe Black