CIBSE Delegation Strengthens International Collaboration On Visit To Australia

2026-04-09 08:07:34

(MENAFN- Pressat) CIBSE recently concluded a successful visit to Australia, engaging with industry leaders, academic partners and early-career engineers across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. The trip focused on knowledge sharing, professional development and promoting sustainable, high-performing buildings.

During their time in Sydney, CIBSE CEO Ruth Carter, 2025/26 President Vince Arnold and Director of Membership Richard Goldsbrough met with the CIBSE New South Wales Committee, Engineers Australia, Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), International Code Council (ICC) and NABERS representatives. Discussions centred on professional mobility, mutual recognition, sustainability initiatives, embodied carbon verification and opportunities for international collaboration to advance building performance globally.

The delegation also hosted a Heads of Industry Breakfast attended by more than 50 leaders and participated in the CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Network (YEN)“Aspirational Engineer” event, inspiring early and mid-career professionals.

In Melbourne, meetings with RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating) and the University of Melbourne focused on supporting students and graduates, expanding professional development opportunities and strengthening links between academia and industry. A successful Heads of Industry Breakfast provided a platform for discussion on emerging trends, competence and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

The delegation concluded the visit in Adelaide, hosting a Heads of Industry Breakfast with over 40 local leaders and engaging with the Institute of Healthcare Engineering Australia (IHEA) to discuss global professional connections and collaboration in healthcare engineering.

The visit highlights CIBSE's ongoing commitment to fostering professional standards, sustainable building practices, and the development of engineering talent worldwide.

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