CBC is delighted to announce that Low Carbon Consultant Ismaila Chongan has been recognised in the Sustainable Champions category of the prestigious CIBSE 30 Under 30 Awards 2026.

At Cudd Bentley, our commitment to excellence is driven not only by delivering outstanding results for our clients, but also by investing in the growth and development of our people. Nurturing emerging talent is fundamental to our success, ensuring that we continue to provide innovative, sustainable engineering solutions that exceed expectations.

The annual CIBSE 30 Under 30 Awards celebrate the brightest young engineering professionals from across the UK and CIBSE regions worldwide. Selected by the CIBSE Global Young Engineers Network (YEN), the 2026 winners represent 10 UK regions as well as the Middle East and North Africa, Hong Kong, and Australia and New Zealand. The awards recognise individuals who are shaping the future of building services engineering through innovation, leadership and a commitment to sustainability.

The awards span five categories:

• Emerging Leaders
• Digital and Automation Innovators
• Project Delivery Champions
• Technical Excellence Engineers
• Sustainable Champions

The Sustainable Champions category specifically recognises individuals who are driving positive environmental change within building services engineering. This may include championing sustainable approaches on projects, contributing to technical guidance, influencing organisational change, or promoting the value of sustainable design across the wider industry.

Our Sustainability team

CBC’s sustainability team brings together a broad range of specialist expertise to support clients from early planning through to successful project outcomes. Alongside our Low Carbon Consultants, the team includes:

• CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessors
• Domestic Energy Assessors
• BREEAM Assessors and Accredited Professionals
• In-house WELL and LEED accredited professionals

This carefully selected mix of expertise enables CBC to deliver planning objectives through solutions that are both commercially practical and technically robust.

Sustainable Champions

CBC is proud that one of our team members, Ismaila Chongan has been recognised among this year’s Sustainable Champions. As a Low Carbon Consultant, he specialises in energy modelling and compliance across both residential and commercial developments. His work supports the integration of renewable energy technologies, enhances building performance, and contributes to sustainable design strategies on projects throughout the UK.

Beyond his project work, Ismaila is passionate about developing the next generation of engineers. He actively mentors young professionals, promotes careers in sustainability through digital platforms, and engages with a broad audience to raise awareness of the opportunities available within the industry. His commitment to knowledge sharing also extends internationally, where he works with development teams in The Gambia to support sustainable engineering practices and capacity building. Through his technical expertise, advocacy and dedication to inspiring others, Ismaila exemplifies the values celebrated by the CIBSE 30 Under 30 Awards

Congratulations to Ismaila on this well-deserved recognition. We are incredibly proud of his achievement and look forward to seeing his continued impact on the future of sustainable engineering.