Technical Guides

The BCIA Technical Working Group has developed a number of Technical Guides which are designed to help members and those working in the building controls and BEMS industry work more effectively. All of the Guides are available to download below.

BEMS Design and Embodied Carbon

This Guide looks at the consideration which should be given to BEMS design to reduce embodied carbon

UK and European Regulations – Non-domestic Buildings

This Guide provides an overview of the UK and European Regulations - Non-domestic Buildings

Building Assessment Schemes

This Guide provides an overview of the various Building Assessment Schemes

Selection of Control Valves

Intended to help you understand the complex topic of control valves in HVAC systems, how they work and some basics on how to size and select the right valve.

Guide to Control Sensors

Describing good selection and installation of HV/AC sensors used in BEMS.

Guide to Planning your BEMS and Controls 2

Thinking about the objectives for your controls and BEMS

Guide to Planning your BEMS and Controls 1

Developing a preliminary overview of requirements for controls and BEMS

BEMS Performance Specification

Performance specification for a Building Energy Management System

Contractor Selection Guide

Issues to consider when choosing a supplier for Building Energy Management System

End-user Pre-Specification Checklist

Guides end users in the points to consider in the preparation of their requirements for a Building Energy Management System

Integration of Controls

Planning your building controls and Building Energy Management System (BEMS)

The Impact of Controls on the Energy Efficiency of Buildings

A Guide to BS EN 15232-1:2017 and how it is used to assess the cumulative impact of building automation and controls