Policy Group membership increase makes for stronger campaign case
BCIA extends a warm welcome to our new Policy Group members.
We continue to make our case for the government to recognise the importance of building controls in forming UK building performance policy. With each new member, our call grows louder. Collective lobbying leads to a greater sharing of resources, expertise and data. The result? A more impactful campaign that policy influencers and makers will find more difficult to ignore.
As a reminder of the campaign’s aims, which were devised as our industry response to the Future Buildings Standard, we are calling for the following:
More focused and attractive financial incentives for building controls and BEMS are needed for the commercial sector.
Mandate the installation of BEMS in new buildings and existing buildings, with a requirement to achieve a Class A level unless proven not suitable.
Mandatory installation of BEMS in HVAC systems above 180kW by 2025, falling to 70kW in 2030.
Ensure calculation methodologies score BEMS and building controls up to a Class A level for building services.
The Policy Group is integral to promoting BCIA’s campaign and achieving its outcomes. To this end, we would remind members of the importance in lobbying local MPs, mayors, media, industry allies and think tanks on the benefits of building controls in creating buildings that are less impactful to the environment and optimise occupier comfort levels.
For members’ convenience, we have created a ‘local MP’ letter template outlining the BCIA’s policy aims and why building controls are a key technology for delivering decarbonisation, improving air quality and driving down energy costs. A meeting request forms the letter’s call to action in the hope members will be able to showcase the work they are doing, and begin a dialogue with their MP on the exciting potential of BEMS technologies. Please take the time to complete and forward this letter. As our Policy Group member numbers continue to grow, each relatively small action taken could make a big difference to how building controls are perceived at the highest authority level.
Those confirmed to join the group are:
Carl Turbitt, ABB Ltd
John Axten, BMSI
Karl Walker, Beckhoff
Jen Vickers, Crown House Technologies
Dan Hopkins, Ebm-papst UK Ltd
Robert Freeman, Johnson Controls Building Efficiency UK Limited
Jen Johnson, Learnd UK Ltd
Darren Lovelock, Lloret
Nick Dunford, NDA Consulting
Jonathan Feaver, Priva UK Ltd
Andrew Eaton, SSE Energy Solutions
Graeme Rees, Schneider Electric Buildings UK Ltd
Ron Purcell, Siemens Building Products
Stacey Lucas, Sontay Ltd
James Ellis, Western Automation