STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Siemens Building Technologies

WINNER

Antony Wilcock
Clover Controls

Since joining Clover Controls as a trainee, Antony Wilcock has worked closely with end users on two levels. At a simplistic level, he explains to the client what can be achieved and makes sensible suggestions as to how to make the controls system more user friendly. At a technical level, he advises how to pull the controls package together into a sensible coherent package. His input on projects is seen as invaluable by customers.

FINALISTS

Ian Cassell
ADT Fire & Security


Liam O'Sullivan
BMSi
 

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by the BCIA

WINNER

Mark Smith
Acorn Integrated Systems

Dedicated, helpful, proactive, innovative and focused on customer’s needs, Mark Smith has worked in the building controls industry for 20 years. His role as technical director is very hands-on and he personally does all the company’s system development and design and writes the software for most projects.  He strives to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions on every project to maximise each building’s environmental performance.  Mark’s entry was supported by several testimonials from long-term customers praising Mark’s professionalism, diligence, technical skills and problem solving abilities.
 

FINALISTS

Ray Bramford
BMSi

Pep Niemeijer
PrivaBuildingIntelligence

Katie Evered
SiemensBuildingTechnologies

FRANK DENNIS OBE AWARD
Sponsored by FETA

WINNER

Doug Robins
BMSi

For his contribution to the BCIA and in particular the development of the very first NVQ in Building Management Systems. Doug has dedicated much of his time over the past three years to driving forward the NVQ, and it’s thanks to his determination that the BCIA were able to launch this new qualification in March this year. Not content with simply setting up the NVQ, Doug is now helping to form the BCIA into an Assessment Centre so that they can ensure high quality delivery of the qualification. The NVQ is a major step for the Association, and has put the BCIA on a new footing within our industry. Doug is a very deserving winner of this Award.

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INDEPENDENT SYSTEMS INSTALLER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by CentraLine by Honeywell

WINNER

Building Technology Systems

BTS specialise in providing turnkey building control systems. Having direct control of the key process involved in delivering, and maintaining a BeMS  gives  them the ability to respond quickly  to the needs of their customers. BTS  are committed to open protocol systems and believe that it will be quality of service and the ability to provide technical solutions that will maintain a good customer base.  BTS were established in 1996 and have a track record in delivering and maintaining intelligent, integrated BeMS.
 

FINALISTS

Building Services Controls

DSK Controls

P A Collacott & Co

TECHNICAL INNOVATION OF THE YEAR - PRODUCTS
Sponsored by BSEE

WINNER

GreenBuildingMonitor
SiemensBuildingTechnologies

The Green Building Monitor takes advantage of the public appetite for constant news updates. This software application allows the user to display current and credible statistics about their building’s actual energy usage, CO2 reductions and water conservation making their energy profile transparent.  The actual values can be displayed alongside target values. This showcases their environmental commitment and it motivates energy saving activities and behaviours. The product was developed and implemented in the UK by their own product management and technical support team.

FINALISTS

The LYNX controller
CentraLine by Honeywell

Compri HX WebEngine
PrivaBuildingIntelligence

t-mac BMS Dashboard
t-mac Technologies

Trend IQView 4 Display
Trend Control Systems
 

TECHNICAL INNOVATION OF THE YEAR – PROJECTS
Sponsored by BSEE

WINNER

Reptile House at Bristol Zoo
Controlco Ltd

The objective of this unique project at the Reptile House at Bristol Zoo was to simulate the natural environment of the reptiles in terms of the intensity and duration of light and heat. The Priva HX BMS now facilitates one of the most modern reptile houses in the UK, offering artificial daylight, sun simulation and temperature simulation. In addition, Priva’s TC History retrieves selected information and this data is used by zoo staff for breeding programmes and behavioural studies.

FINALISTS

Combining air source and ground source heat pump technologies
Colt International

Grovelands and the Royal Terrace Apartments
E-LIFE

LoughboroughUniversity’s SportPark
WindowMaster Control Systems

ENERGY MANAGMENT AWARD
Sponsored by Priva Building Intelligence

WINNER

LondonLuton Airport
BMSi

In 2009, BMSi completed a number of key projects to help Luton Airport improve heating, air-conditioning and energy management in both ‘behind the scenes’ environments and customer areas. As early results won the confidence of the terminal managers, BMSi was also asked to implement significant software modifications to increase the plant’s efficiency. Ultimately BMSi’s projects have saved over 1 million kw/h of gas and over 2,500,000 kw/h of electricity. The success has come from BMSi engineers working closely together with the client team at Luton Airport to continually deliver savings. 

FINALISTS

ABB HVAC drives save Ł29,000
ABB

Cardiff Council Schools Estate
Building Services Controls

Elizabeth II CourtWinchester
Building Technology Systems
 

Innovative HVAC solutions
Smith & Byford and NPS South East

BEST SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PROVIDER
Jointly sponsored by the BIFM and Datateam Business Media

WINNER

BG Controls

BG Controls has grown consistently over the last five years, opening four regional offices. Service grew by 92% last year, with customer numbers growing by 20%.  Many sites have a relationship spanning 20 years.  93% of maintenance customers return to BG Controls each year. The bureau supports 10 BMS and security product ranges, 364 days a year, 15 hours a day, plus 24 hour call-out. Energy products return around four times a customer’s annual investment.
 

FINALISTS

ACME Technical Services

BMSi

JUDGES' SPECIAL AWARD FOR TRAINING
Sponsored by Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA)

WINNER

Jim Cook
Centraline by Honeywell

Jim is widely recognised for excellence in planning, writing and presenting courses for people with different technical needs and abilities. It’s very clear he is an excellent trainer, but he’s done much more besides: by skillfully and patiently educating so many people in our industry, he has significantly raised the standards and reputation of the building controls industry as a whole.