Controls & Networks Theatre

Sponsored by LMG

This theatre will look at the physical devices in smart buildings including building controls, energy efficiency, BEMS, sensors, shading and lighting.

Wednesday 18th October 2023

Time Session title
10:00
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10:45

Effective Application of LoRaWAN Technology in the Built Environment

The buzz around LoRaWAN in the building controls industry is growing louder all the time. Consultants and Engineers and increasingly seeing the benefits of utilising this technology to save time and costs on projects whilst offering a robust solution.

However, with all of the products in the market, how do you select and apply the most suited ones to your projects.

In this seminar, we will take you through everything there is to know about applying LoRaWAN technology into BMS applications. From product selection to management of the data in your network, we will demonstrate the best practices and most effective way to use this excellent technology.

Speaker

Andy Camsell

Technical Consultant & Trainer

Sontay Ltd / Building Controls Industry Association

Andy has been working in the building services industry since 1986. Initially training as an air conditioning engineer he continued to develop his skills in building services through hands-on installation, maintenance and commissioning culminating in a career in the emerging BMS industry in the mid 1990’s.

Over the years he has held engineering and leadership roles with contractors, technology providers and manufacturers including the position of Technical Manager at Sontay. In 2006 he started a control systems contracting business with two partners and remained managing director there until 2014 before setting out on his own to provide contract consultancy services.

Recent appointments include managing the EMEA critical systems environmental monitoring strategy for a large investment bank and building services commissioning manager at a landmark medical research facility in London. Control systems and BMS are his area of expertise and he has gained a wealth of experience working within the building services industry.

He is passionate about innovation and especially the convergence of sensing and I.T. systems establishing BMS as a proven technology in the “Internet of Things” revolution.

Sontay Ltd / Building Controls Industry Association

10:45
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11:30

Digitalisation of Your Real Estate

During this session each of the panelists will highlighting their in-slights and journey. This will including pain-points and engage requirements. The outcome requirements our we collectively need the industry to get away from "Grandfather Rights" (This historic route will not support the future.)

Speaker

Andre Bothma

Growth Principal

JLL Spark

Andre has been with JLL for over 6 years and joined JLL Spark in May 2020 as Growth Principle for EMEA, previous to this role Andre was Head of technology for JLL’s engineering business in EMEA.

Andre brings over 20 years of experience in CRE, where he managed large teams in operational and technology roles that oversaw multiple portfolios of large blue-chip clients across multiple sectors.

JLL Spark

Speaker

Shane Beck

Account Director

Apleona

Shane Beck is an enthusiastic professional. With a proven track record of managing corporate blue-chip clients, Data Centres, local government & professional service. Shane has also managed within petrochemical industry, pharmaceutical & Hospitality sectors across 18years within with the facilities management arena. More recently Shane has moved into the PFI healthcare sector heading up the Apleona UK PPP business overseeing the operation of three hard services 30-year PFI hospital projects across the UK.

Additional to his Account director role Shane operates as the Authorising Engineer & Electrical Principal Duty Holder for Apleona UK business & is an active member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology

Apleona

Speaker

James Thomas

Head of Smart Building & Technology

Wates Group

James is responsible for the Smart Buildings and Technology strategy at SES Engineering Services and Wates. He believes that digital enablement, data, and smart technology are the key enablers to delivering engaging, healthy, efficient, and high performing buildings.

He believes that digital engineering is the golden thread that connects the concept design right through to aftercare and understands that the wisdom that we gain from data has the power to positively influence occupant experience, optimised performance, future designs, sustainable procurement, and our environment.

James is passionate about promoting the importance that the building services (operational technology – OT) and building communications network (information technology – IT) play in delivering the technological foundation of a smart building. Enhancing this already data-rich environment with the supplementary deployment of IOT technology (sensors) and making it accessible through smart platforms and apps is enabled by the technological foundation that needs to be in place from day one.

He thinks of a smart building as an ecosytem and each system or technology as an enabler for another to operate or for it to share data and functionality with another to improve an outcome, whether that’s operational, performance or occupant experience.

Wates Group

Speaker

Volker Buscher

CEO

DS30

Volker is experienced in developing and implementing data strategies for business and ventures.

He was the Global Chief Data Officer, Arup, and a member of the Group Board Digital Executive. Leading the firms data strategy across Arup’s £1.7bn revenue and 16,000 staff. He has worked as project director on projects including the London Olympics and developed a global digital service business with revenues over £40m.

Volker was one of 53 Arup Fellows (out of a global staff of 16,000). This accolade honours those who have significantly contributed to Arup’s excellence in innovation and design.

He is an experienced nonexecutive director and keynote speaker. Volker has led international foresight and research programmes with leading academic and industry partners.

DS30

Speaker

John Hamilton

Smart Environments Business Leader

Smart Environments

John is responsible for the Smart Environment Buildings and Technology strategy.

John has a long history in building digital enablement, data, smart technology and cybersecurity as the key enablers to delivering engaging, healthy, efficient, and high performing buildings.

John has extensive skills in developing the built space that aligns with the client’s requirements and operation needs. The process as Master System Integration (MSI) manages the ecosystem team members in generating and developing new technical solutions.

The MSI approach is led by “Outcome” requirements to consider the Building / Assets / People for operational, performance or occupant experience. Further focused consideration with regards to the In-place cost and lifecycle costs.

Smart Environments

11:30
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12:15

Can smart tech be used as a bridge to build better landlord/tenant relationships?

After bearing witness to the huge impact that WFH, the road to Net Zero and the pandemic has and continues to have on commercial real estate, the assembled panel of industry experts will consider “How smart technology can be used as a bridge to build better, more productive Landlord/Tenant relationships” by attempting to answer the following key questions:

  1. Is the traditional landlord/tenant relationship in need of reform?
  2. What’s changed - what do tenants need from landlords now that they previously did not?
  3. How are landlords responding to post pandemic market and tenant demands?
  4. How can smart technology facilitate a better more fruitful landlord/tenant relationship?
  5. What barriers are preventing smart technology fulfilling its potential?
  6. What technology can landlords introduce to their existing estate to make it more attractive to tenants and achieve optimal rental values?
  7. What opportunities does the changing landlord/tenant relationship dynamic present for both parties?
Speaker

Giovanna Jagger

Senior Director ESG Market Development EMEA

International WELL Building Institute

Giovanna Jagger is a Senior Director of Global Market Development at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). She works in the real estate industry, helping organizations to align the WELL Standard with their ESG strategies.

Voted one of the Top 10 Most influential women in Sustainability Tech Solutions in 2020, Giovanna Jagger is a market development expert, frequent speaker and ESG professional with a background in global sustainability, CSR and reporting strategies.

International WELL Building Institute

Speaker

Katie Whipp

Head of Innovation & Strategy

TrusTek

Katie's career has spanned the global real estate space for 14 years, most recently at CBRE and Cluttons, where she led their pioneering CRM programmes and digital transformation initiatives, working with some of the largest landlords and investors in the market. In early 2021, Katie moved from CBRE to leading ESG #PropTech company Deepki, where she established their UK and Ireland business. She took the UK arm from ground zero to being deployed in more than 4,000 assets.

Katie's passion for both technology and real estate, make her an excellent addition to Trustek's leadership team, our client base and in turn, their customers. Katie seeks to ensure that not only are the right technology investments being made (aka solving the real problem) for real estate, but those who invest are equipped to realise the potential for not only themselves, but their full stakeholder ecosystem, resulting in practical, long-lasting solutions.

TrusTek

Speaker

Matt Dawson

Senior Board Advisor

The Instant Group

Matt Dawson MBE is one of the UK’s most successful rugby players & captains, having played a key role in England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup winning side and toured three times with the British and Irish Lions.

Having played domestically for Northampton and London Wasps, Matt was England’s most-capped scrum-half, winning 77 caps for his country, including nine as captain.

Since retiring from rugby, Matt has forged a career in television and media, including captaining on BBC One’s A Question of Sport and successful appearances on Celebrity MasterChef and Strictly Come Dancing.

Media continues to play an important role in his life. He is a rugby analyst for Radio 5 Live and has substantial experience in written journalism.

In 2010, Matt successfully transitioned into the corporate world, initially in ambassadorial roles but more recently in board positions with facilities giant Sodexo and The Instant Group. Instant is a leading provider of flexible workspace solutions, including serviced offices, coworking spaces and meeting rooms.

In addition to his work commitments, Matt is a patron of several charities, including The Black Heart Foundation, as a Trustee, Bowel Cancer UK and Well-being of Women.

The Instant Group

Speaker

Mike Hook

Executive Director

LMG.iq

With more than 30 years’ experience in designing, installing and managing enterprise infrastructure solutions, Mike specialises in developing intelligent building solutions that convert technological innovation into valuable business outcomes. He joined LMG in 2007 when it acquired 2iServices, a company he founded and the world’s first organisation dedicated to creating automated infrastructure management solutions.

LMG.iq

Speaker

Sam Pickering

Director

Incendium Consulting

Sam is Global Head of Sustainability at the Instant Group and leads the sustainability advisory business at Incendium. He has worked in the sustainability sector for over 16 years, before which he flew helicopters in the British Army.

Sam has an extensive track record of developing and implementing ESG, Sustainability and Net Zero strategies across myriad sectors and geographies, working with some of the largest companies in the world.

Sam was UK CoreNet Chapter President in 2019 and is on the Sustainability Product Council of the ULI.

Incendium Consulting

Speaker

Joe Dukelow

Associate Director, Digital

Turner & Townsend

Joe Dukelow is an Associate Director with Turner & Townsend with over ten years of experience in the BIM and Digital Design Sector, with a focus on the Occupier Sector and a proven track record of helping a number of large-scale clients with all things BIM, Digital Transformation and Smart Technology.

Turner & Townsend

12:15
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13:00

Tackling Sustainability in the Built Environment

Sustainability – it’s something we’re all responsible for. But how can it be achieved?

Discover how Novacene & Alliot Technologies are working with clients to reimagine buildings. Helping them to improve sustainability and enhance productivity and efficiencies.

Through their collaboration with Alliot Technologies, Novacene has digitally transformed some of the UK’s largest commercial real estate.

Join us at the Smart Buildings Show to learn how Novacene and Alliot Technologies are working together to tackle sustainability, improve energy efficiencies and enable clients to make savings through IoT.

Speaker

Robert Ferriday

Business Development Director

Alliot Technologies

Robert Ferriday is the Business Development Director of Alliot Technologies Ltd, Europe’s leading specialist IoT distributor.

Based in the UK, Alliot specialises in distributing world-class hardware, software, services and connectivity throughout the UK and Europe.

With over 9 year’s experience working with IoT, Robert is an expert in delivering specialist solutions for companies from start ups, to SMEs, to large corporate multinational groups. With an outstanding track record in bringing new products and services to market, Robert plays a pivotal role in the delivery and execution of many of Alliot’s partners’ projects.

Alliot Technologies

Speaker

Bill Lee

Founder

Novacene

Bill is the founder of Novacene, a revolutionary platform that simplifies how buildings can achieve carbon reduction targets and start their path to net zero. With over 15 years of experience in engineering, surveying, and consulting, Bill has a strong background in applied mathematics, digital twins, smart cities, and sustainable living.

Bill’s journey began as an engineer at the London 2012 Olympics, where he developed a proof of concept for a secure and scalable IoT platform that later became Asset Mapping, a successful company that powers multiple smart building solutions. However, Bill realised that the technology needed to go deeper to truly address the challenges facing our planet, cities, and unconnected buildings. This led Bill to found Novacene in 2021, with a vision to create the next-generation platform that combines live, accurate, and curated data with proper science and mathematics to produce measurable savings and reports for the "E" of ESG. At Novacene, we're not just creating technology, but shaping the future of building performance.

Novacene

13:00
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13:45

The Climate-Cost Crisis: Navigating Green Goals without Crossing Red Lines

In an era marked as the defining moment for environmental sustainability, businesses everywhere are seeking ways to leverage technology and smart controls for a greener future. But how do they achieve this without compromising the financial health of their business?

Join us for a fireside chat with esteemed industry insiders from Stonegate and LoweConex as they grapple with this pressing question. They will share their firsthand experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs in steering towards smart building controls amidst a transformative sustainability landscape.

Key Discussion Areas

An Uneven Landscape: From compact structures to expansive estates, every building possesses a unique DNA – its size, age, location and distinctive set of data-emitting assets and control technologies. What are the challenges businesses like Stonegate and LoweConex have encountered when unlocking access to data amid varying connectivity scenarios?

One Size Does Not Fit All: Mastering the installation intricacies and budget barriers of implementing intelligent control systems is no easy task. What are the real-world experiences and innovative IoT solutions helping Stonegate craft a cost-effective, accessible control environment for a diverse property portfolio?

The Insight Lighthouse: Harnessing the power of collected data forms the foundation of strategic decision-making. How have Stonegate decoded their data to derive critical maintenance and energy insights? What tools and techniques have LoweConex deployed to illuminate their path and drive significant efficiencies, achieve sustainable savings and establish a greener footprint?

The People Compass: Identifying the invisible yet invaluable human element in any smart building control program. How does the expertise and intervention of industry professionals enhance the return on infrastructure investments at Stonegate? What role does human acumen play in shaping data-driven insights, guiding technology usage, and fostering innovation for continuous improvement and optimisation?

Speaker

Carl Plant

Head of Facilities Management

Stonegate

Currently serving as the Head of Facilities Management at Stonegate, Carl is a highly experienced facilities leader who has spent over two decades delivering FM services across expansive property portfolios within retail, commercial, corporate, residential, data centre and logistics premises.

With a rich career history that spans Head of Facilities Management at The Cooperative Group and Midcounties Co-operative respectively, Carl has developed a honed understanding and expansive skill set across operational and strategic management, risk mitigation, and the implementation of cost-effective, sustainable practices.

A respected figure in the industry, Carl has led numerous successful facilities management initiatives and is known for his ability to incorporate the latest technologies into smart building solutions. As he joins the Smart Buildings Show, attendees can look forward to gaining insights from Carl on how to leverage smart technologies for the development of more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready facilities.

Stonegate

Speaker

Ian Smithyman

Account Director

LoweConex

A leader in the Facilities industry, Ian has a rich history of implementing monitoring and control solutions that exceed customer expectations and elevate industry standards. Over 20+ years he has amassed invaluable experience from a diverse portfolio of roles at brands such as Tesco, Wolseley, Accruent, The Coop and Mitie.

A decisive, insightful, and forward-thinking individual with the vision to place organisations at the forefront of their marketplace through embracing new technologies. Ian has a proven track record of success delivering large-scale projects, involving the deployment of IoT devices and methodologies, to streamline operations and drive significant cost savings.

His commercial acumen, coupled with an expertise in managing change, ensures a high-cost return on investment (CROI) on projects under his leadership. While a talent for assembling and nurturing powerful, high-performing teams underpins the successful delivery of set objectives.

His passion for the industry, combined with in-depth knowledge and experience make him a respected authority in the field and go to advisory for any project implementation.

LoweConex

Speaker

Jessica Caldwell

Head of Product

LoweConex

With over 7 years’ experience incubating high growth start-ups within the global technology market and an academic background in law and business sustainability management, Jessica is passionate about helping businesses drive sustainable change by embracing innovative technologies.

Actively involved in public policy forums in Northern Ireland and an advocate of evidence-based policy design, Jessica has curated a unique blend of industry knowledge supported by a strategic understanding of sustainability at both an enterprise and governmental level.

LoweConex

13:45
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14:30

BACnet-compliant Open and License-free Controllers with Sedona Programming and Robust Ethernet Infrastructure for Building Control Applications

Contemporary Controls is committed to open controls and provides freely programmable, web-based open controllers with BACnet as the protocol and license-free Sedona as the programming language. The BASautomation line of open controllers includes the BAScontrol series for unitary control and Micro PC Edge series for plant control with unrestricted access to the BAScontrol Toolset. The BAScontrol Toolset is a free set of software tools to configure, test, emulate, and archive controller operation on a Windows PC. It includes the Sedona Application Editor (SAE) programming tool, BASbackup project archiving tool, and BASemulator controller emulation tool.

The BASemulator emulates the BAScontroller operation on a PC and allows users to experience controller operation in a virtual environment before obtaining physical units. Users can develop and test automation applications even without the actual controller, allowing them to “try before they buy.”

Pre-built Sedona applications for common HVAC applications are available as a free download to facilitate project implementation. The application packages include support documentation, a pre-assigned BACnet points list, sequence of operation, system schematic and suggested device list.

Contemporary Controls provides robust Ethernet devices like switches and IP routers to complete your building infrastructure. Secure VPN Access provides easy troubleshooting and maintenance for remote sites.

Speaker

Christian Heim

EMEA Sales Representative

Contemporary Controls Ltd

Christian Heim is a Sales Representative at Contemporary Controls EMEA with offices in Leipzig, Germany and Coventry, United Kingdom. With more than 15 years of experience in the buildings industry, specializing in Smart Buildings and IoT Systems, Christian believes that open technology-based products and open partner channel-based distribution are the key factors for successful deployment of a Smart Building project. Christian is also a lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts for IoT Systems in operation.

Contemporary Controls Ltd

14:30
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15:15

DALI and its Role in Connected Networks

Our presentation will look at both wired and wireless DALI solutions for digital lighting control, and how each platform offers possibilities for both new and retrofit applications. In addition we will discuss the role of interoperability and how choice will ensure project cost and performance is both optimised and extended. Subsequently we will examine the benefits of certain DALI commands, and the value of data as a tool to optimise and extend the useful operating life of DALI controls.

Speaker

Stewart Langdown FSLL

Director of Business Development

zencontrol

Stewart Langdown is a seasoned professional in the lighting industry, renowned for his exceptional contributions and expertise in lighting control. With more than 30 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading figure in the field, holding the Director of Business Development position at zencontrol.

Stewart's journey in the industry began with a foundation in Electronics and Construction before venturing into the lighting industry. Notably, Stewart's career has been heavily focused on Business Development, where he has been instrumental in introducing innovative technologies like DSI, DALI, and DALI Emergency to new markets. Additionally, Stewart has a great passion for sustainable lighting which is evident in his advocacy efforts, as he continuously works to raise awareness about the benefits of smart technology and the importance of selecting appropriate technology to enhance building longevity.

As an accomplished speaker and lecturer, Stewart has shared his knowledge and insights with audiences worldwide, even taking part in academic courses related to lighting. He is actively involved in the DALI Alliance further solidifying his status as an influential figure in the field. Stewart is also a Fellow of CIBSE’s the Society of Light and Lighting FSLL.

zencontrol

15:15
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16:00

BCIA Young Engineers Network - Understanding Smart Communication using BACnet

This BCIA Young Engineers Network is aimed at those under the age of 35 working in BMS/BEMS, the network provides support, learning and facilitates networking and site visits, to enable young engineers to develop their careers and their professional network. This session is open to non BCIA members (and over 35's!).

This accredited CPD session delivers an opportunity for learning and a little networking.

In 45 minutes, attendees will benefit from a bitesize masterclass in the principles of Smart Communications using BACnet, covering the BACnet protocol and its advantages in building control.

Delivered by Andy Camsell, attendees will gain a good understanding of what BACnet is, why you should choose BACnet and its Network Architecture as well as taking a deeper look at BACnet Devices, Objects and Services.

Speaker

Andy Camsell

Technical Consultant & Trainer

Sontay Ltd / Building Controls Industry Association

Andy has been working in the building services industry since 1986. Initially training as an air conditioning engineer he continued to develop his skills in building services through hands-on installation, maintenance and commissioning culminating in a career in the emerging BMS industry in the mid 1990’s.

Over the years he has held engineering and leadership roles with contractors, technology providers and manufacturers including the position of Technical Manager at Sontay. In 2006 he started a control systems contracting business with two partners and remained managing director there until 2014 before setting out on his own to provide contract consultancy services.

Recent appointments include managing the EMEA critical systems environmental monitoring strategy for a large investment bank and building services commissioning manager at a landmark medical research facility in London. Control systems and BMS are his area of expertise and he has gained a wealth of experience working within the building services industry.

He is passionate about innovation and especially the convergence of sensing and I.T. systems establishing BMS as a proven technology in the “Internet of Things” revolution.

Sontay Ltd / Building Controls Industry Association

16:00
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16:45

Building the Future – a vision of lighting and environmental optimisation

Why is the Design of Future Buildings important
What makes a building SMART and the ‘The Order of Thinking’
The link between WELL and Technology
Using technology to optimise the indoor environment
The role of Sensing in building optimisation
Intelligent Lighting + IAQ + Environmental Sensing + Innovation

Buildings that are designed for people, that have intelligent lighting systems and interoperable services are able to make the workplace more comfortable, more productive, more healthy; they sense the environment and work with you to optimise the internal space....whatever the task, whatever the activity.

In this session we will discuss how intelligent lighting, smart sensing, interoperable building services, data and wellbeing, are intrinsically linked. We will show how, by making the right choices, intelligent and interoperable systems are able to reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency and positively impact productivity, health and wellbeing.

We will also take a peek into the future to see how we are innovating to make the link between lighting solutions and environmental sensing to provide beautiful, functional, adaptable indoor spaces that support and prioritize health and wellbeing to drive human performance, innovation and creativity.

Speaker

Alan Jackson

Intelligent Lighting Evangelist and Business Development Specialist

Helvar

Alan is a leading authority figure within the lighting industry because of his broad knowledge in Intelligent Lighting and Smart Buildings, and years of management and leadership experience. Alan’s interest and passion is people, the environment, wellbeing, lighting, technology, and choice!

With over 30 years of experience in the lighting industry Alan is a true specialist in the application and impact of intelligent lighting, and has been involved in many of the worlds landmark projects.

Alan is now working internationally to educate and demonstrate the positive impact of intelligent lighting solutions and interoperable building services on sustainability, health and wellbeing as well as building efficiencies, and to broaden the understanding and accelerate the uptake of Intelligent Lighting and Smart Solutions in buildings.

To date Alan has presented over 240 Seminars attended by more than 4000 lighting and building professionals.

Helvar

Thursday 19th October 2023

Time Session title
10:00
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10:45

Buildings for Life

Despite the financial, sustainability and personal costs to keep moving homes, it is often necessary when the needs of the occupants change, due to age, health or personal injury. The same applies to commercial buildings that are often demolished and rebuilt in order to update infrastructure and changing needs of the occupants.

This session aims to demonstrate how we can tackle the need to adapt our homes and commercial buildings in response to change of use and variable personal needs. Paul will demonstrate how it is possible to design living and working spaces that will continue to adapt and be updated, increasing the lifespan of buildings and the comfort of those who live and work within them.

Speaker

Paul Foulkes

Vice Chair

KNX UK Ltd

Paul has over 30 years of experience in building technologies working in mainland Europe and the UK. His experience has included building automation, the energy industry and manufacturing. He is passionate about the use of smart building technologies and the real world advantages in future proofing buildings, providing occupants with greater choice, improved energy management and healthier living environments.

Graduated with Merit - MSc in Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies from the UEL University of East London at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT ). " Are ever tightening UK building regulations the panacea to curbing residential energy use? Does social engineering of lifestyles via policy and legislation have a complementary role?"

KNX UK Ltd

10:45
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11:30

Veea Edge Platform - Extending Niagara's Reach and Functionality

Veea’s Edge Platform accelerate digital transformation of existing and new spaces with its family of indoor and outdoor edge gateways – which combine connectivity, security and computation into a single cost-effective device. These devices can integrate with new or existing Niagara services, including the ability of running Niagara – one of the world’s most widely-used building management software – on the edge gateways themselves as a containerized and secure application. VeeaHubs add economics, efficiency, lower latency and long-range communications along with a self-healing and self-organizing wireless and wired mesh network support – virtually eliminating the dependency on local IT services for BMS/BAS installations. With Veea’s integrated solutions, commercial real estate solutions providers and property managers can now utilize technology to achieve energy and cost efficiencies, real-time monitoring and control, improved in-building experiences, and meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements and building compliance.

Speaker

Roger Lucas

SVP of Systems Engineering

Veea Inc

Roger has over 25 years of experience in network design, connectivity, embedded systems, and device security – with more than a decade of experience in highly available and scalable web systems. He has previously worked at ST Microelectronics, Ubiquisys, Lucent Microelectronics and Cisco Systems.

Veea Inc

11:30
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12:15

Estate Energy Optimisation - Bedrock for Net Zero Journey

There is a hidden opportunity in large estate portfolios of identifying opportunities for energy conservation and waste reduction. It requires a mix of collaborative working across the supply chain, deployment of fit for purpose technology and having the right processes and controls to ensure execution of ideas. Advances in connectivity, sensors, and analytics - their reducing costs and the volatile and higher energy prices make the business case for acting very attractive. Royal Mail will bring to life their journey by sharing their experience and learning.

Speaker

Ian Beynon

Head of Energy

Royal Mail Group

Experienced in optimising energy usage and implementing sustainable solutions for a large-scale organizations. Proven track record of leading teams in driving cost savings and reducing environmental impact.

Royal Mail Group

Speaker

Martin Reed

Head of Energy Optimisation

Mitie Plan Zero

Martin is responsible for all energy management contracts & services that focus on reduction of energy consumption; these include customers such as Vodafone, Royal Mail, Rolls Royce and Lloyds Banking Group. With over 15 years of experience in energy management, he is both a Chartered Engineer & Chartered Energy Manager. Martin is passionate about bringing Net-Zero plans to fruition.

Mitie Plan Zero

12:15
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13:00

Building the Future: Exploring the Layers of Smart Building Connectivity

What is a Smart Building?
Why should enterprises consider investing in Smart Building technology?
During the presentation, Chris will discuss the technology layers required to successfully implement a Smart Building strategy providing insights on how bringing all the technologies together can provide cost savings, better efficiency, a more engaged workforce and an increasingly sustainable future.

Speaker

Chris Derham

Business Development Director, Networks Division

Alcatel Lucent Enterprise

Chris Derham has over 30 years’ experience in the Information Technology industry, with experience across all verticals and sectors. In his current role as Business Development Director, Networks Division, Chris is responsible for bringing new solutions to market, helping develop these solutions to fit many disparate customer needs, developing new partnerships, communications with industry analysts and helping grow business in the UK and Ireland Region.

Alcatel Lucent Enterprise

13:00
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13:45

Building Intelligence: leveraging digital services to harness the energy efficiency of Smart Buildings

Smart services and solutions provide us with more data than ever before about the operation of our buildings. But how do we extract that data from the building and use it for the benefit of the end user and how can it improve energy efficiency?

As we move towards more digital services, such as Distech Controls ECLYPSE Building Intelligence and its IoT Edge controller ECLYPSE APEX, and partnering with digital solution providers, like Atrius and its energy dashboarding tool Building Insights, we can truly harness the power of data to not only provide long-term energy efficiencies but also improve the smooth running of a building and the comfort of occupants.

Speaker

Simon Ward

Director of Sales UK & Ireland

Distech Controls

Simon Ward is an experienced Sales Professional in the building automation market. He has extensive experience of the installation and use of room controls as well as technical knowledge of advanced building automation in commercial buildings such as offices, hotels and apartments. He started his career at Distech Controls in 2015 and has built a successful sales team in the UK, positioning Distech Controls as a tier 1 vendor in the UK and Irish markets.

Distech Controls

13:45
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14:30

Breathing New Life into Commercial Real Estate Assets

The session will pick up on the themes covered during the panel session from Day 1, principally how landlords can use smart technology to improve their service offering and tenant relationships. We will also address some of the themes picked up in the Memoori report into the market for smart retrofit that is being launched on Day 1; including how landlords can provide their existing estate/assets with a smart technology upgrade that will enable and guarantee; reduced energy consumption, ESG & wellbeing compliance, and improved tenant experience at a predictable, affordable price - delivering an optimal ROI.

Agenda

  1. Market challenges: MEES compliance, rising costs, falling demand, increasing tenant demand for ESG data
  2. What do tenants want and will pay more for? It’s not all about location
    1. Ensuring flexibility
    2. Providing amenity & certification
  3. Smart technology acquisition options: new build, deep retrofit & in-situ retrofit
    1. IoT sensor networks: wireless, automated and affordable rapid deployment
    2. Building Operating System overlay (software only)
  4. Creating a Smart Ecosystem – affordable, flexible and guaranteed smart outcomes

The presentation will feature an interactive demonstration of how stranded assets can be quickly and easily upgraded in-situ to create fully smart enabled buildings. Presenters: LMG Board Director, Mike Hook and Nico Technology Group’s Board Director, Paul Wells.

Speaker

Mike Hook

Executive Director

LMG.iq

With more than 30 years’ experience in designing, installing and managing enterprise infrastructure solutions, Mike specialises in developing intelligent building solutions that convert technological innovation into valuable business outcomes. He joined LMG in 2007 when it acquired 2iServices, a company he founded and the world’s first organisation dedicated to creating automated infrastructure management solutions.

LMG.iq

Speaker

Paul Wells

Chief Technology Officer

Nico Consultancy Limited

Paul has well over 30 years management experience. He has held a number of senior IT management roles and is currently the CTO for a number of organisations. Paul holds a diploma in the psychology of management from the Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CPID) underwritten by Herriot Watt University, as well as a Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

Paul has worked in a number of organisations and has specialist knowledge and experience of the financial sector. Paul has a strong technical background and holds numerous IT and academic qualifications which makes him well placed to assist organisation wishing to harness their IT and derive cost savings. Paul specialises in aligning the business goals with the IT deliverables.

Paul is an excellent translator of IT into plain simple English providing your organisation with the necessary information to take informed decisions.

Nico Consultancy Limited

14:30
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15:10

Tackling the demand for skilled professionals

Join us for an enlightening presentation on the crucial topic of competence in the building controls industry and the paramount importance of personnel certification through the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS).

In an era where technology and energy efficiency are at the forefront of building management systems, competence has become the linchpin of success. The building controls industry is constantly evolving, and the demand for skilled professionals who can navigate the complexities of modern control systems has never been higher.

In this engaging presentation, Andy will delve into:

• The Role of Competence: Understand why competence is the bedrock upon which the success of building controls projects hinge. Discover how skilled personnel can optimise energy efficiency, enhance system performance, and reduce maintenance costs.
• The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS): Andy will provide a comprehensive overview of the ECS and its significance in ensuring that professionals in the building controls industry meet rigorous standards of competence. Learn how the ECS standards for building controls have recently been updated through the work of the BCIA, and how certification enhances your professional credibility and marketability.
• Benefits for Employers: Discover how ECS-certified employees can be an asset to your organisation, driving project excellence and customer satisfaction. Learn about the positive impact on your business's reputation and bottom line.
• Career Advancement: For individuals, the presentation will shed light on how ECS certification can open doors to exciting career opportunities, higher earning potential, and personal growth.
• The development of an Experienced Worker Assessment: How those who have been working in the industry for a number of years will be able to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and experience in a time and cost-effective manner.

This presentation promises to be a thought-provoking and informative session that will leave you with a deeper understanding of the building controls industry's dynamics and the undeniable significance of personnel certification through the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in an industry that demands competence and join us as we explore how certification can be your ticket to success.

Speaker

Andy Reakes

Director of Growth and Development

Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS)

Andy has been with the JIB since 2012 and is experienced in a number of areas across the organisation and with the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS), which covers more than 175,000 valid card holders across the industry including building controls. Andy’s role as Director of Growth and Development is focused on the strategic development of the ECS and includes a leading role in the sector to improve the coverage of the scheme, develop new digital systems and processes to enhance user value, raise competence standards and work for a safer built environment. Andy is on Working Group 2 for Installers as part of Dame Judith Hackitt’s review into competence following the tragedy at Grenfell, is Chair of a smart technology group for CSCS Partner Schemes covering more than 2 million card holders and acts as Secretary to an industry charity promoting skills development and further education.

Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS)

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Building Controls – powering a zero carbon built environment

How does the current policy landscape enable or hinder the building controls industry?


What opportunities does the building controls industry have to shape policy?

The buildings industry is transitioning through its biggest policy changes in decades. With uplifts to Part L, and the upcoming Future Buildings Standard, strengthening the energy efficiency standards of buildings, building automation and controls systems will undoubtedly play a key role in meeting this regulation by enhancing buildings’ efficiency and saving energy.

Publicly owned or private. Industrial, commercial or residential. From airport to zoo, hotel to hospital, shopping centre to school, all buildings contribute to our carbon emissions.

Controls play an essential role in delivering on the UK Government’s carbon reduction commitment, reducing energy consumption and supporting health & wellbeing of occupants.

Yet, the specification of building automation and control systems when designing and constructing new commercial buildings, or in retrofit of existing buildings, are not adequately mandated by legislation and often the value-add benefits and quantifiable outcomes are under-estimated. This makes it easier for developers and end-users to ‘value engineer’ a Building Energy Management System or automation system out to reduce upfront costs.

The commercial sector is also lagging behind with policy support when compared to its residential counterpart.

Join this lively panel discussion debating current the policy landscape, as well as the outlook and opportunities for building automation, controls, and smart technology.

The panel will discuss whether the current commercial building energy efficiency models are fit for purpose or need to change and will question whether decarbonisation and energy consumption benefits are enough to change the hearts & minds of developers and landlords.

We will be asking whether the benefits of building controls and automation are sufficiently understood and whether policy changes, or other interventions, are needed to help building owners and occupiers take control of the contribution they make to a cleaner, more sustainable environment.

Speaker

Graeme Rees

President

BCIA

Graeme is currently the UK & Ireland Digital Energy Marketing Manager for Schneider Electric and has been involved in the building controls industry for more than 30 years, after starting his career as a Project Engineer at Lidworth Ltd. He later moved on to Bristol Management Systems before spending 19 years at Trend Control Systems, where he worked his way up from Regional Field Services Manager to Marketing Director. Early in 2019 Graeme was elected on to the BCIA’s Management Committee and he will now use his years of experience gained in the industry to build on the BCIA’s position as a leading influence on standards, professionalism and innovation for its members.

BCIA

Speaker

Signe Norberg

Head of Public Affairs and Communications

Aldersgate Group

Signe Norberg is the Head of Public Affairs and Communications at the Aldersgate Group, a multi-stakeholder alliance championing a competitive and environmentally sustainable economy. She is responsible for overseeing the public affairs and communications work of the Group, including leading on its work on nature, skills, regulation and international climate.

Signe has extensive experience of both the public sector and the private sector. Prior to joining Aldersgate Group, she worked at Southwark Council, leading on the local authority’s public affairs work related to environment, public health and housing, as well as Weber Shandwick, a global public relations firms, working with clients ranging from food and drink and transport to social impact and healthcare.

She is also a board member of the Broadway Initiative, and sits on the British Standards Institute’s Nature Investment Standard Strategic Advisory Group.

Aldersgate Group

Speaker

Fay Holland

Senior Policy Advisor

Energy Systems Catapult

Fay Holland is a Senior Energy Policy Advisor in the Markets, Policy and Regulation team at Energy Systems Catapult. Her role involves providing policy and regulatory support to teams and projects across the organisation, particularly in the fields of heat decarbonisation and local energy policy. She is currently leading a project on building decarbonisation incentives.

Fay has a background in policy, research and public affairs in the non-profit sector. Prior to joining ESC in March 2023, she led on policy for a national community-focused environmental charity. Fay holds a MA in Policy and Social Research from Aston University.

Energy Systems Catapult

Speaker

Ilias Vazaios

Director of Low Carbon

Gemserv

As Director of Low Carbon, Ilias is an established leader with a passion for energy policy, economics and markets.

During the past 10 years, Ilias has contributed to developing Ecuity (now Gemserv) into an impactful energy consultancy with influence across the green transition agenda, having managed and led a diversity of projects (working with industry as well as national and local government) to meet the challenge of decarbonisation in a cost effective and viable manner.

His demonstrated capacity of conceiving, designing and delivering successful campaigns has seen him provide policy and strategic advice to energy suppliers, manufacturers, industry consortia and start-ups both in the UK and Brussels. A natural problem solver, he is committed to driving low-carbon investment through commercialisation strategies and market development roadmaps.

Prior to Ecuity, he worked as a business consultant for Cemex, policy advisor for the European Commission Delegation to the US, and energy policy consultant for the Bellona Foundation and The Centre in Brussels. His experience in the field is also complemented by his education; he holds post-graduate degrees in Management from Cass Business School and EU Policy from Essex University. A native Greek, Ilias also speaks English, Spanish and German.

Outside of work, Ilias is known for his sense of humour. He enjoys good coffee, the Greek seaside and is currently championing through the early years of parenthood.

Gemserv

Speaker

Dan Hopkins

Technical Manager

ebm-papst UK

Dan Hopkins is the Technical Manager at ebm-papst UK ltd who are a manufacturer of fans, drives, sensors and control products for the heating, ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration industries. In his 27 years at ebm-papst he has pioneered the integration of high efficiency electronically commutated fans and control products into building services equipment and building management systems.

ebm-papst UK

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