Special thanks to Roy Robson CEng FCIBSE MSLL
who has spent much time delving into the CIBSE North East archives
to help develop this area of the Web-Site.
The origins of CIBSE can be traced back
to 1896 when a few members of what was then the Institute
of Sanitary Engineers became more interested in hot
water distribution (heating) rather than cold water
discharge (sanitation). Around September 1897 there
were about 20 who agreed to form initially a board of
directors (which was in effect a company) but around
the time of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee it
was quickly and more respectfully reorganised into the
Institution of Heating and Ventilation Engineers.
For the greater comfort of mankind
They would share their knowledge with the aim of improving
the comfort of mankind. They would do this by openly
discussing topics of uncertainty, by sharing professional
knowledge and by spreading this knowledge through publications
and lectures. They would train others to follow the
best practices and examine them to ensure competence.
Evidently, a ‘little later’ in 1944, the
word had spread to the North East and The Institution
of Heating & Ventilating Engineers IHVE –
North East Region was born.
Between 1976-78 the grant of the Royal Charter enabled
the Institution of Heating and Ventilation engineers
to amalgamate with the Illuminating Engineering Society
(founded in 1909) to create an Institution embracing
the whole of building services – The Chartered
Institution of Building Services Engineers.
CIBSE North East
Past Regional Chairmen
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