Finalists Announced For The 2024 BCIA Awards

The 2024 BCIA Awards logo The BCIA are delighted to have revealed the finalists for the 2024 BCIA Awards!

The BCIA would like to thank everyone who took the time and effort to enter the Awards, the standard of entries received was outstanding as was the volume.

The winners of the 10 categories will be revealed on Thursday 2nd May 2024, hosted at their spectacular new venue, The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. The BCIA hope to see you there for a memorable evening!

If you are one of the finalists, make sure to get your table booked ASAP for a night of celebration!

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The complete list of finalists for the 2024 BCIA Awards can be seen below.

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
BMSI
Crown House Technologies
Electracom Projects (UK)
Global Associates
Learnd and Complete Energy Controls
Linear Control Systems

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
Tony Biddlestone, Crown House Technologies
Jack Ciampa, Carbon Numbers
Luke Clarehugh, Schneider Electric
Paul Holland, Global Associates
Gary Smith, Global Associates
Bradley Willmoth, E.ON Control Solutions

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
Tom Backhouse, Schneider Electric
Aarushi Bhargava, Crown House Technologies
Rhys Cutler, SSE Energy Solutions
Aidan Driffield, Linear Control Systems
Thierry Garvey, Detail Design Engineering
Sam Haigh, Westminster Controls
James Jackson, E.ON Control Solutions
Finbar Kiefer, Global Associates
Louis Marr, Schneider Electric
Josh Spall, Learnd
Christian Webb, DAE Energy Solutions

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
Nathan Armstrong, E.ON Control Solutions
Ellie Bamfield, Schneider Electric
Roman Hlushko, Schneider Electric
Jake Jarram, Building Controls Specialists
Scott Love, IBT Group
Conal McMahon, Crown House Technologies
Sachin Penukonda, Siemens
Aaron Smith, Learnd
Zach Stanley, Kendra Energy Solutions
Anya Turner, Schneider Electric

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
Econowise Drives & Controls, Savills RISE Portfolio Energy Optimisation
Kendra Energy Solutions, Francis Crick Institute
Learnd and Complete Energy Controls, Perth & Kinross Council BMS Efficiency Project
Mitie Energy and Lloyds Banking Group, Plan Zero
Nordomatic UK, London Fire Brigade Energy Portal
Pilot Group, EMS installation at JA Harrison
Pilot Group, EMS installation at musicMagpie

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
Carbon Numbers
E.ON Control Solutions
Global Associates
Kendra Energy Solutions
Westminster Controls

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
Consyst, 700 Series BACnet & Modbus DALI‑2 Gateway
Distech Controls, Resense Move
Global Associates, Smart Compliance – part of the global spaces offering
Nordomatic, NHSPS - Honeywell RBM
Priva, Priva Digital Services
Siemens Building Products, Siemens wireless room solution

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
BGES Group collaboration with Savills, Demand‑led BACS, metering and EnMS upgrade at 1 Kingsway
Carbon Numbers, Time of Flight Sensors
E.ON Control Solutions, Bunhill Control System Upgrade
Global Associates, PureGym Estate Wide Roll Out
Schneider Electric, 150 Holborn (DAR group)
Schneider Electric, Gateshead District Energy Scheme

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
Group Horizon
One Sightsolutions
RCC
Schneider Electric Digital Energy Training Academy
Sontay Academy
SSE Graduate Development Program

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

The proud winners of the BCIA 2023 Awards