Award Finalists 2023

The finalists for the 2023 BCIA Awards have now been announced

Building Controls and BEMS Installer of the Year

Awarded in recognition of the building controls and/or building energy management systems (BEMS) installer which demonstrates professionalism, commitment and understanding of the needs of clients.
Finalists
  • ABEC
  • ADI Intelligent Buildings
  • Crown House Technologies
  • Detail Design Engineering
  • E.ON Control Solutions
  • Learnd
  • TClarke

Engineer of the Year

This award is open to individuals working for controls installers, manufacturers, consulting engineers or FM companies who best demonstrate engineering excellence in controls and BEMS.
Finalists
  • George Smith, 3MSe
  • Josh Froude, 3MSe
  • Fred Murcutt, AES Control Systems
  • Sonu Mani, CBRE|ESI - EMEA
  • Martin French, Crown House Technologies
  • Gregory Smith, E.ON Control Solutions
  • Luke Gilbert, Global Associates
  • Jason Bennett, One Sightsolutions
  • Maggie Chantrey, Sauter Automation
  • Georgios Xakopoulos, Sauter Automation
  • Trevor Wright, SSE Energy Solutions
  • Mike Hoare, SSE Energy Solutions
  • Bradley Eyre, TClarke
  • David Jackson, TClarke

Young Engineer of the Year

Awarded to the individual aged 35 years or under who best demonstrates the achievements gained through successful participation in the BCIA Technical Training Programme and other building controls educational programmes.
Finalists
  • Erick Ginesta, ABEC
  • Filip Ivancic, Crown House Technologies
  • Ryan Willetts, DAE Energy Solutions
  • Jason Nichols, Demma
  • Bradley Willmoth, E.ON Control Solutions
  • Abbie Bewley, InTandem Systems
  • Alistair Mitchell, Kendra Energy Solutions
  • Mikolaj Hacia, Learnd
  • Harry Wescombe, One Sightsolutions
  • Saullo Silva, Sauter Automation
  • Ben Johnson, Sauter Automation
  • Charlie Aubrey, Schneider Electric
  • Mia Richardson, Schneider Electric

Apprentice of the Year

Awarded to the individual who best demonstrates the achievements gained through successful participation in an approved Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) or building controls apprenticeship.
Finalists
  • Jordan Orchard, AES Controls
  • Alex Sherrington, Demma
  • William Robson, Impact Control Systems
  • Robert Drysdale, InTandem Systems
  • Matthew Appleyard, Integrated BMS
  • Jamie Nguyen, Johnson Controls
  • Isabel Lamb, Learnd UK
  • Siku Junior Chiororo, Mitie
  • Archie Small, Retail Energy Solutions
  • Alfie Simester, Sauter Automation
  • Ethan O'Neill, Siemsatec

Energy Management Award

Awarded to a manufacturer, installer or team in recognition of a project which demonstrates how building controls and/or BEMS have been applied to increase energy efficiency in a building or building complex.
Finalists
  • Carbon Numbers, Daiwa Capital Markets Smart Building
  • Chartwell Controls & Ascot Services - BEMS Energy Optimisation Strategy Upgrade
  • Econowise Drives & Controls, Savills Energy Saving Project
  • Global Associates, Speedy Hire - Estate wide move to carbon negative
  • Kendra Energy Solutions, Hitting ambitious energy targets at the Francis Crick
  • Mitie Energy and Lloyds Banking Group, Connected branches pilot

Best Service & Maintenance Provider

Awarded to the company which best demonstrates outstanding levels of customer care in the provision of long-term service and maintenance contracts for Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) and building controls.
Finalists
  • 3MSe
  • ABEC
  • Demma Services
  • E.ON Control Solutions (Amersham)
  • Global Associates
  • Kendra Energy Solutions
  • Schneider Electric

Technical Innovation of the Year – Products

Awarded to the most innovative building controls/BEMS product development introduced in the last 12 months. Entries must detail what aspects of the product are innovative.
Finalists
  • Indoor Air Quality Sensor, Monitor and Software, Airthings
  • Clarence - Remote Water Monitoring Box, Angel Guard
  • Hydrosonic-M1 Ultrasonic Smart Meter, B Meters
  • Bubll Smart Matrix, Bubll Automation
  • Intesis Multi Protocol AC Gateways, Consyst
  • SERIES IEF Insertion Electromagnetic Flow Transmitter, Dwyer Instruments
  • FIN Stack, J2 Innovations
  • Connected Power, MK Electric
  • QNA IAQ Multi Sensor, Siemens
  • Connect Box, Siemens
  • SORA Wireless Sensing, Sontay

Technical Innovation of the Year – Projects

Awarded to the project installer/team which demonstrates innovative thinking on the installation or service/maintenance of building controls or BEMS. The project must have been delivered in the last 12 months.
Finalists
  • ABEC, Enabling NatWest Group to work smarter with ABEC Smart View
  • E.ON Control Solutions, Spie PFI Scottish Schools Contract
  • Optimised, Hilton London Wembley Optimisation
  • Siemens, University of Birmingham
  • Specialist Controls Installations, London College of Fashion (University of Arts London)
  • TClarke, 5 Bank Street European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

Contribution to Training Award

Awarded to the individual, company or organisation that has contributed to training on the installation, design and/or use of building controls and BEMS. This can include training for controls professionals, clients, end-users or apprentices.
Finalists
  • ABEC
  • Fantom Factory eLearning
  • Group Horizon
  • Learnd Academy Management Training Programme
  • Redfern Contract Consultants
  • SSE Graduate Project Sales Engineer Development Programme

Outstanding Contribution of the Year

Awarded to the individual who has made a significant and consistent contribution to the building controls sector. Entries are not sought for this Award.
Finalists
  • Entries are not sought for this category