Intelligent Building Controls Intelligent building controls have been around for quite a few years, it is only the technology that has changed – more so in recent years, with the capability of microprocessors, which has given rise to the term …Read more»
It is often said that a good football referee is one that is barely noticed during the game. We could apply a similar logic to indoor air quality, which refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures …Read more»
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has urged the industry to invest in building controls at the design stage of a building in order to lower the overall operating costs in today’s commercial buildings. 10 80 10 concept The 10 …Read more»
The popular Annual Luncheon will once again take place at the Brewery, the iconic Grade II listed Building in Chiswell Street, in the heart of the City of London. https://www.thebrewery.co.uk/ Over 600 manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors within the heating, …Read more»
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) now has its own Company Page on LinkedIn. This will allow those in the building controls and BEMS sector to be able to share thoughts, news, blogs and event information via the page. The …Read more»
Most people spend a staggering 80-90% of their lives indoors. Designers, architects, builders and public bodies, such as the government, hospitals and schools are now recognising the impact of a building’s internal environment on the health of it’s occupants. The …Read more»
We would like to wish our old friend Barry Clark, Managing Director of Chapter Controls (formerly Orderspear) a long and happy retirement. We’ve worked successfully with Barry and Chapter Controls, who manufacture BMS and HVAC Control Panels from their Tamworth base …Read more»
Maybe 2019 will be the year that there is a change in the approach from those in the supply chain at the initial stages of building projects to consider the importance of implementing effective building controls from the outset. Designers …Read more»
BCIA Awards 2019 Recognising excellence in Building Controls & BEMS The biggest and best Awards in the controls and BEMS industry, the BCIA Awards recognise innovation, product development, project delivery and great training in our sector. The 2019 Awards will …Read more»
Available Q1 2019 will be our latest room unit specifically designed to control the speed of MVHR Units depending upon the CO2 levels in the space. The associated controller will also provide temperature and time control and be available with …Read more»
The new BEMS Performance Specification, which has been produced by the Technical Working Group, is now available on the BCIA website. Click here to download your copy: https://lnkd.in/g7DP_Gw hashtag#BEMS hashtag#specification Well done to all of the Technical working group on …Read more»
We’re Hiring! Finding the right person to join our team is proving a little difficult. There are a lot of good people out there, but we want someone that has that ‘extra’ something. Enthusiasm, desire, attitude, call it what you …Read more»
Natural Vent Control The innovative i-Con Room Sensor provides automatic louvre control with manual override. The smart, modern design, in anthracite grey with chrome open/close pushbuttons, and traffic lights of CO2 levels, enables visual indication and control of space CO2/temperatures to ensure that good …Read more»
Eleanor Ashman has joined Clarkson Controls as an Accounts Administrator. Eleanor is a busy mum of three boys aged 17, 15 and 12 and housewife to a Spurs supporting husband, she loves doing accounts because she says that numbers don’t argue! …Read more»
We’ve just added another member to our team, Raja has joined the company as a trainee Buildings Controls Engineer. This is a exciting opportunity for Raja to gain valuable experience and training in the highly-skilled work building management systems and HVAC …Read more»
Out-of-the-box, 4 or 8* zone Natural Ventilation Control System for Building Management Control Systems Greater Control The i–Con Graphical User Interface (GUI) enables easy management of up to eight zones, giving instant control of time, temperature and CO2 levels. The …Read more»
Thermokon – German engineering and German Quality – all available direct from Clarkson Controls. Reduce CO2 levels The atmosphere on our planet shows the highest CO2 concentration for over 350,000 years, more efficient Thermokon technology will help combat these increasing levels and …Read more»
Clarkson Controls are a distribution partner for TEM Elesta controls and sensors. We are pleased to be associated with TEM Elesta, as main UK partner and being part of Innovative BMS control products. Innovative Building Management for sustainable energy efficiency …Read more»
Rising energy costs and government regulations are not the only reasons why people are rethinking their energy consumption. Growing awareness of climate change and dwindling resources are other factors why energy efficiency is becoming more and more important in everyday …Read more»
Our experienced designers have over 35 years of design and manufacturing experience in the production of building management control systems and peripheral devices. Cutting costs through energy efficiency. Our expert knowledge and skills mean we can design and produce a …Read more»
Thinking about a complicated problem in an intelligent way. Anyone involved in the Buildings Controls Industry will, during their working lives, have been in an office, meeting room or class room and been aware of a proliferation of sensors, thermostats …Read more»
Greater control, easier installation. The out-of-the-box, 4 zone natural ventilation control system from Clarkson Controls. State of the art design – Designed by control engineers for control engineers Up to 4 C02 room sensors per controller C02 level indicator lights …Read more»
You can get the full range of Thermokon products from Clarkson Controls. From a single product to a system solution. Thermokon offer energy efficient sensor solutions for the detection of relative humidity, air quality including CO2 emissions and lighting. Easy …Read more»
Sick Building Syndrom is a condition affecting office workers, typically marked by headaches and respiratory problems, attributed to unhealthy or stressful factors in the working environment such as poor ventilation. Almost everyone occasionally feels unwell because they are suffering from …Read more»
Temperature at work can be a health and safety issue Too much heat can make us feel tired and less energetic, cause heat (muscle) cramps, and place extra strain on the heart and lungs. Tiredness and loss of concentration can …Read more»
Buildings account for over 45% of UK energy use and carbon emissions. Various energy management policies aim to reduce this figure. As the performance of building insulation and construction techniques steadily improve, energy lost through ventilation accounts for a growing …Read more»
The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Sector) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 will make it unlawful from April 2018 to let residential or commercial properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘F’ or ‘G’ (i.e. the lowest 2 grades of energy …Read more»
This years BCIA Awards 2018 dinner at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, NEC was another great success. Here’s a picture on me along with host Lucy Porter presenting the: ‘Technical Innovation of the Year – Products‘ Award: to Paul Wetherfield, Chief Executive …Read more»
Start spreading the news… I had a great time on a recent holiday with my wife (Val) to New York. We did all the normal touristy bits, one of which was a trip on the Hudson out to the statue …Read more»
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES)came into full force this April and like all good BEMS company’s we’re practising what we preach. We’ve recently undergone an Energy Performance Certification at our offices carried out by local Energy Performance assessor’s Briar Associates …Read more»
I am looking forward to catching up with old friends and industry colleagues at the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole this Thursday 10 May. It will be my first Awards Ceremony since retiring as President …Read more»
Does your workforce regularly complain about irritating symptoms such as headaches, runny noses and itching? Have you noticed that people are taking much more sick leave, performing badly, or are unhappy with their surroundings? If so, it could be a case of Sick Building …Read more»
BMS Commissioning Engineers – are you signed up to a Recruitment Agency? Why wait for them to contact you when the perfect job is here… all you have to do is apply. Are you an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer? There’s …Read more»
Clarkson Controls are members of the BCIA, in fact Managing Director Malcolm Anson is the Immediate Past President and Management Committee Member of the BCIA so we know first hand what being a member of the BCIA means and the opportunities …Read more»
We’re looking for an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer, based in the Worcestershire/West Midlands area. The successful candidate must have a proven ability in the Design and Commissioning of all aspects of HVAC controls and building management systems. The ability to work independently …Read more»
We’re looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer. The successful candidate must have a proven ability in the commissioning of all aspects of HVAC controls and building management systems. The ability to work independently is expected. A sound knowledge of all HVAC plant …Read more»
Tickets are now on sale for the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards which will be hosted by English actress, writer and comedian Lucy Porter. Lucy has been a huge hit with comedy audiences up and down the country for …Read more»
Malcolm Anson, Managing Director of Clarkson Controls is proud to have just completed two years (Feb 2018) as the President of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). Malcolm will continue as Immediate Past President and Management Committee Member. Meet the …Read more»
Need a new challenge? – we’re offering an excellent opportunity to develop your career, you don’t have to be a miracle worker, just skilled and enthusiastic… we’ll even supply the T Shirt! BMS Commissioning Engineers We’re looking to add to …Read more»
Clarkson Controls are celebrating 25 years of trading in HVAC control systems this year and to mark the milestone we’ve decided to update our Corporate Identity. We’ve adopted this new logo to reflect the nature of our industry. All of our controls …Read more»
Celebrating 25 years! Clarkson Controls celebrate two anniversaries this year! Malcolm Anson our MD and owner celebrates 50 years of working in Building Services and Clarkson Controls celebrate 25 years of trading in HVAC control systems. Malcolm has been in …Read more»
We’re hiring! New year, New Job. Join a forward thinking company – we’re offering an excellent opportunity to develop your career. BMS Controls Engineer We’re looking to add to our team of skilled BMS technicians and want to recruit an …Read more»
A great opportunity to join a forward thinking company We’re looking to add to our team of skilled BMS technicians and want to recruit an experienced Commissioning Engineer based from our Worcestershire office. Clarkson Controls offer expert solutions to our …Read more»
We are pleased to say our Brummie Beer Competition was a great success, with loads of entries! The winner of a case of 12 cans of ‘Pale Brummie’ is Craig Clark of Briar Associates, Consulting Engineers in Amblecote, Stourbridge. Well …Read more»
Men’s clothing chain Charles Tyrwhitt (pronounced “Tirrit”) are opening their first Midland shop in Birmingham New Street this Saturday 2nd December. Charles Tyrwhitt produce the finest quality menswear to include everything from formal shirts to separates, suits and shoes, in addition to a casual …Read more»
i-Con MPUC with CO2 Sensor We’ve gone back to basics with the i-Con Manual Positioning Unit (MPUC) with CO2 Sensor a simple and easy to use Manual Positioning Unit, suitable for any application requiring manual control of natural ventilation or …Read more»
i-Con DET We’ve gone back to basics with the i-Con DET a simple and easy to use Digital Extension Timer. Suitable for any application requiring a countdown timed extension from 1 to 5 hours. Extend your time programme by up …Read more»
i-Con MPU We’ve gone back to basics with the i-Con MPU a simple and easy to use Manual Positioning Unit. Suitable for any application requiring manual control of natural ventilation or any other application requiring stepped manual control in 5 …Read more»
BCIA Member’s Meeting The BCIA Member’s Meeting (AGM) and Evening Dinner will be taking place this Thursday 23rd November at the Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield – Moor Hall Hotel The AGM will start at 1.30pm with lunch and close at …Read more»
Win a case of 12 cans of ‘Pale Brummie’ or a case of ‘Bitter Brummie’ by entering this simple competition. To enter: 1. For a bit of fun print off and complete the word search shown above. There are …Read more»
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) BCIA Training Courses 2018 BCIA Training Courses 2018. Courses can now be booked directly through the BCIA web site: bcia.co.uk/training-courses or by contacting our Executive officer, Tracey (tracey@bcia.co.uk). See the BCIA site for more …Read more»
We are proud to say that Clarkson Controls have now been appointed as a SIEMENS System House and have gained “Solution Partner” status. Our skilled engineers are fully trained in the application, engineering and commissioning of the SIEMENS DESIGO building …Read more»
Next years BCIA Awards will take place on Thursday 10 May 2018 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. If you’re a business or individual working in the Buildings Control Industry you should try to attend. It’s a great night and a …Read more»
Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in buildings is becoming a major part of workplace wellness. Employees value workplace wellness initiatives and office environments that support their health and well-being. Good air quality in a building Elevates Employee Performance and offers a …Read more»
Energy Management Solution for Schools. We have just been awarded the Contract to provide a full energy management solution to a school in the Midlands. Our expert engineers and designers will install a fully orchestrated BMS to control Natural Vent …Read more»
The 2018 BCIA Awards will take place on Thursday 10 May 2018 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. We had a great time at the 2017 Awards, when our host was Steph McGovern of the BBC. Above is Andy Bartlett of Belimo …Read more»
Terry Sharp, UK and Ireland Product Sales Manager at Johnson Controls, has worked in the controls industry for over 35 years. Paul Wetherfield, CEO of Global Associates, has 15 years’ industry experience under his belt. Sandy Damm, Managing Director of …Read more»
CO2 is recognised as a workplace hazard at high concentrations. However, CO2 is naturally present in the air we breathe at a concentration of about 0.037% and is not harmful. At room temperature and atmospheric pressure CO2 is a colourless …Read more»
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) of educational buildings has become more of a concern due to the increase of asthma and respiratory disease amongst children. Poor air quality in schools can not only affect the health and comfort of pupils, but …Read more»
When lots of people share a room, the air can get stale. This is mostly caused by exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2). Measuring carbon dioxide is important in monitoring indoor air quality within and around buildings and structures as poor air …Read more»
It’s good to get out in the fresh air, especially when it involves supporting a great local charity! St Mary’s Hospice is a charity that is close to our hearts here at Clarkson Controls, so when we were invited to …Read more»
Birmingham Brewing Company was established in November 2016 with the aim of providing high quality, locally brewed beer to the Birmingham area. We believe that the only way to make great beer is to use the best ingredients we can …Read more»
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is seeking to appoint an Executive Officer to carry out the financial and administrative work of the Association. The BCIA is focused on providing practical benefits for its members, who span a range of …Read more»
