AUE work closely with BSRIA, an association that provides knowledge and advice in all aspects of the built environment. Services include independent testing, consultation, research, training, instrumentation, and more.

BSRIA Membership

As added value to your AUE membership you can join BSRIA membership at an exclusive discounted subscription rate (up to 20%). 

BSRIA membership provides universities with up-to-date information and guidance to help your campuses perform more effectively and improve building performance. If your institution is a BSRIA member you can digitally download all BSRIA guides.  

Find out more about the benefits of membership.

To enquire about joining, contact membership@bsria.co.uk / 01344 465607.

BSRIA Publications

BSRIA publishes a range of technical publications for the building services industry. Recent BSRIA publications which may be of interest to AUE members include:

• NZG 3/2023 The Global Context for Net Zero. This guide is published by the Net Zero Building Centre, a joint venture between BSRIA and London South Bank University. It considers how international agreements seek to deliver net zero, how the UK is approaching net zero, and the gaps between pledges and actions.

• TG 23/2023 Acoustic Cameras: This guide explains how an acoustic camera works, some of the applications of acoustic cameras, and the advantages and disadvantages of using acoustic cameras over other technologies.

• BG 80/2023 Statutory Compliance Inspection Checklist. This is an update to a guide first published in 2022. 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.

BSRIA Training

BSRIA has a range of training courses that have and can be specifically tailored to the requirements of the university sector. To view a list of available courses, click here.

BSRIA has recently produced a learning and development programme to help organisations achieve net zero. This is called the Net Zero: Practical Pathway Programme and has been successfully trialled with a university. Further details can be found here.

AUE/BSRIA – partnership opportunities

Our respective associations have a strong and proud history of collaborative working. We continue to encourage the exploration and fulfilment of activities where there is a shared need to work together. Areas of collaboration have and may include:

• Authoring of BSRIA Publications. If anyone in the AUE or within your institution is an ‘expert’ on a topic and would be interested in being an author of a technical publication, contact David.Bleicher@bsria.co.uk, publications manager.
• Sponsorship and joint events on key industry strategic topics – for example net zero, legislation, regulations etc.
• Involvement in committees and task groups. For example, Tony Flint, Bangor University, represents AUE on the BSRIA Publications Panel. This enables AUE to contribute and comment on all planned and future publications.

Tony Flint, Bangor University                         

BSRIA Liaison