Biography

I started my career in controls in 2007, working on metering and switching projects across the UK. In 2010 I joined Lloret, where I gained hands-on expertise in commissioning, integration and pioneering MSI roles. In 2016, I transitioned into ICT, designing OT networks for buildings before later leading the UK Digital Buildings team at NDY. In this role, I advised clients on Smart Buildings, AV, BMS and ICT strategy, helping shape some of the most advanced projects in the sector. I returned to Lloret in 2020 to lead the engineering department, expanding BMS delivery and creating new MSI and ICT divisions to provide fully integrated solutions.

I am committed to advancing our industry by fostering collaboration across the supply chain and ensuring innovation translates into better, more efficient buildings. My focus is on integration, digital transformation and sustainable outcomes that leave a lasting impact on the built environment.

Oliver’s objectives for the Association

My objective is to strengthen the BCIA’s role as the leading voice for system integration and digital practice in the built environment. I will work to align BMS, ICT, MSI and other digital engineering disciplines such as BIM to ensure our industry keeps pace with wider construction and technology standards. I want to expand practical initiatives that support skills development — from mentoring programmes to clearer career pathways — so that new engineers see the BCIA as the gateway into a long-term profession. I will also push for stronger engagement with clients, contractors and policymakers to promote the value of integration, ensuring it is embedded in project delivery from design through to operation. By focusing on people, standards and influence, I aim to help the BCIA drive measurable improvements in how buildings are designed, delivered and operated.

Oliver’s long-term aspiration through serving as a Committee Member

The long-term aspiration is for the BCIA to play a leading role in shaping a fully integrated, future-ready building services industry. A key focus should be embedding digitalization and integration as standard practice, ensuring BMS, ICT and smart technologies work seamlessly together. Alongside this, the association should strengthen its efforts in developing skills, creating clear pathways for new engineers, and supporting continuous professional growth. During my tenure I would focus on helping the BCIA to advance these goals using my skills to educate and inform stakeholders across the building services and construction industry.

By promoting collaboration across the construction chain and aligning with the wider digital and sustainability agenda, the BCIA can help deliver smarter, more efficient and resilient buildings that demonstrate the true value of our industry.

Biography

Since leaving school, I have worked in the BMS industry, starting as an apprentice at Energy Saving Systems. After gaining experience as a Project Engineer at Lincoln Green Energy and Integrated Building Management Systems, I advanced through various roles including panel workshop, fabrication, installation, commissioning, software programming, project and contracts engineering, and sales. In 1997, I became Managing Director of Integrated BMS Ltd, growing the team to now 46 employees and expanding from Newark on Trent to a new office in Cambridge in 2019. Obviously working in the BMS industry gives access to all types of business sectors which I have worked in including commercial, education, retail, distribution, sports and leisure and even some high-end domestic and bespoke process applications. I really enjoy all the technical aspects of our industry, getting to work with new innovative products and create user friendly systems that our clients feel confident to use.

Jason’s objectives for the Association

With extensive experience in the BMS industry, I understand the unique challenges faced by smaller system houses and am committed to advocating for them within the BCIA. Over the past three years, I have supported the BCIA apprenticeship scheme, mentoring several apprentices, including one who recently completed an NVQ Level 4. I look forward to continuing this work and promoting the program’s benefits to the BCIA partner network. I remain committed to supporting the BCIA by sharing my experience and expertise whenever possible. More recently I have participated in the integration of BMS AI. This technology is expected to become an important part of the business in the future. Managing this new component may present challenges, and my skills are relevant to this area.

Jason’s long-term aspiration through serving as a Committee Member

Over the long term, sharing information about the BMS industry can contribute to increased awareness of its career opportunities and advantages. Many young engineers who have joined my business have advanced to become full BMS engineers through mentorship. The responsibilities of BMS engineers are often complex and technical, and sometimes not widely recognized by the public. However, this work is important for ensuring buildings operate efficiently. Raising the profile of BMS within the industry may encourage greater understanding and appreciation of the field. If I can be a part of making this happen then that would be my legacy.

Biography

I’m the Managing Director of 1 Control Ltd, an NICEIC-accredited BMS contractor working with Trend, Honeywell, Tridium and open-protocol systems across many different sectors. I’ve been in the industry for over 15 years, starting out on the tools and moving into business leadership, but always keeping a strong technical grounding. I’m genuinely passionate about building controls and want to see them given the recognition they deserve for their role in energy efficiency, sustainability and smarter buildings. Developing people is a big part of what drives me — from mentoring young engineers to encouraging collaboration across the supply chain. I believe our industry is stronger when we bring expertise together and set clear standards, making systems more robust and future-proof. My focus is on raising the profile of controls, improving standards and creating an industry people are proud to work in.

Ben’s objectives for the Association

If elected, I want to focus on two things that really matter to me: closing the gender gap in our industry and making sure young people actually hear about building controls at school. Too often nobody leaves school knowing BMS even exists, yet it’s an incredible career. I’d like to change that by raising awareness and showing the opportunities our sector offers. Beyond education and diversity, I’ll push for stronger collaboration, more standardisation and a bigger voice for controls in society, especially around energy efficiency and net zero. My aim is simple: to help build a more visible, inclusive and future-ready industry that people are proud to be part of.

Ben’s long-term aspiration through serving as a Committee Member

My aspiration is to leave the industry more visible, inclusive and collaborative. I’d like to see building controls introduced in schools so young people know this career exists, and to see real progress in closing the gender gap. I want our sector to be recognised for its vital role in net zero and smarter buildings. I also believe we are stronger when we work together, so encouraging companies to collaborate rather than compete is something I’d like to be remembered for. If my time on the Committee helps raise our profile, bring people together and leave the industry more confident and united, I’ll feel I’ve made a real difference.

Biography

I’m the Managing Director of J2 Innovations, a company that develops smart-building software and helps organisations modernise how buildings are managed and automated. At 36, I still like to call myself a young leader in this industry and I plan to keep it that way. Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked across Europe, the US, and Asia leading teams, building OEM partnerships, and driving digital transformation in building automation. My focus has always been on bringing innovation into the building-controls world, from open frameworks and IoT integration to AI and data-driven efficiency. I’m passionate about collaboration, developing people, and turning good ideas into real results. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me underwater scuba diving or up in the sky flying RC planes, both remind me there’s always another way to look at things.

Matteo’s objectives for the Association

If elected, I’d like to help the BCIA strengthen its role as the voice of innovation in our industry. My goal is to encourage collaboration between manufacturers, integrators, and technology companies to make emerging technologies like AI, data analytics, and open standards part of the everyday toolkit for building controls. I’d also like to support initiatives that make our industry more attractive to the next generation through mentorship, training, and visibility. Lastly, I’d focus on building stronger partnerships across Europe and globally, so the UK continues to play a leading role in shaping how smart buildings are designed, operated, and maintained in the years ahead.

Matteo’s long-term aspiration through serving as a Committee Member

My long-term aspiration is to help move the BCIA, and the whole building controls sector, into a new era of digital transformation. I’d love to see our industry recognized not just for technical excellence, but for how it drives energy efficiency, sustainability, and better experiences for the people who use our buildings every day. I hope my contribution can help the BCIA lead that change, connecting policy, innovation, and skills development in a practical, results-oriented way. If I can help inspire a few younger professionals to see this industry as exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity, that would be a legacy I’d be proud of.

Biography

I’ve worked in the construction industry for over 40 years, with 35 focused on building energy management systems. After developing my expertise with UK-based system integrators, I joined Trend Control Systems in 1998, progressing through roles in service, sales, R&D, and product management before becoming Marketing Director and Brand Leader on the Key Leadership team. My team led a full refresh of the Trend product portfolio. In 2018, I joined Schneider Electric to lead marketing for the Digital Energy division in the UK&I, with a focus on Building Control product lines. I later transitioned into European and now Global leadership, overseeing Schneider Electric’s Building Automation partner programme.

I joined the Building Controls Industry Association management committee in 2019 and have served six years as part of the presidential team.  

Graeme’s objectives for the Association

The building controls industry has always evolved, but today the pace of change is faster than ever. Keeping up is important—being ahead is essential. The BCIA has grown significantly in scale, scope, and professionalism, yet there’s still much to achieve. My focus is to help raise awareness of the value of building controls among policymakers and key influencers. I aim to ensure that manufacturers, system integrators, and all professionals in our sector can collaborate, grow, and realise their full potential—delivering intelligent systems that save energy, reduce carbon, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Graeme’s long-term aspiration through serving as a Committee Member

Having had the honour of serving on the BCIA Management Committee and spending six years on the presidential team, I feel privileged to have gained valuable experience that I’m keen to share in support of the next leadership group. The BCIA has achieved a great deal, but there is still much to accomplish—and I remain committed to helping drive that progress. I’m proud to have contributed to the strong foundation and professionalism that define the BCIA today, which I consider part of my legacy. Looking ahead, I believe the next milestone is gaining recognition from government ministers and the media for the vital role building control systems play. I also want to see our industry recognised as a career of choice—one that delivers real impact through energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and smarter buildings.

Biography

I have been deeply involved in the BMS since the early 80’s starting as an electrical apprentice with BT. Working on large commercial sites, I gained hands-on experience across all aspects of building operations.

In the 90’s I sought new challenge and joined Trend as a service engineer and over the next 27 years, progressed through the projects department, advanced to the management team, and then into a European role with Honeywell.

In 2017, I joined Synapsys Solutions as Sales and Projects Director. About 21/2 years ago, I was promoted to Managing Director as the company transitioned into an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT).

Outside work, my wife and I have had our hands full raising four children, one of whom has now gifted us two lovely grandchildren and one who has started to follow my footsteps having been an apprentice here at Synapsys and now moved on up to commissioning engineer.

Andy’s objectives for the Association

Having been in the BCIA for years, initially with Trend and now Synapsys. I have always found it an essential information exchange amongst players in the market. It is the one forum where competitors can meet as relaxed colleagues talking about the market and supporting one another. This environment needs to be maintained as it is key to our success and growth of our common market.

Additionally, the work the BCIA is doing now, training young people and lobbying the government for legislation is essential to secure the future of many member companies. In my position now, I will have the time to be able to focus on supporting these efforts going forward and raising the profile of the BCIA.

Andy’s long-term aspiration through serving as a Committee Member

As above the 3 things I am most interested in are:

• The provision of a safe environment where industry professionals can engage with each other and share best practice. It is great to see we are moving towards a full calendar of events with good engagement across the complete membership base.

• The training of young people is key, but before we get to train them, we need to get them interested and I would like to have a mechanism in place that raises the profile of what we do and gets both parents and young people engaged and interested early.

• Securing enough government interest to get them to agree with proposed industry legislation is always tricky. I would like to think that with the policy working group focused and consultants supporting us we can see significant changes to the profile of our industry by the end of the decade.

Biography

With over three decades in the Controls Industry, I’ve seen it evolve from analogue roots to today’s smart, connected systems. My passion lies in using Building Management Systems (BMS) to drive real energy savings — because too often, systems are poorly designed, installed, or neglected. I believe our industry has a vital role to play in the energy conversation, and we must lead with innovation and expertise. If we don’t, tech giants will. I’m here to champion smarter solutions, better practices, and a future where BMS is central to sustainability.

Adrian’s objectives for the Association

If elected, my objective is to help guide the BCIA and our industry through the next major transformation—AI integration. This is a pivotal moment, and we must ensure that our clients understand the value of having BCIA members involved in the specification, selection, and implementation of BMS and AI technologies. Our expertise is critical to delivering intelligent, energy-efficient systems that work in the real world. I’m committed to promoting the role of BCIA professionals as trusted advisors and innovators, ensuring we remain at the forefront of smart building solution.

Adrian’s long-term aspiration through serving as a Committee Member

My aspiration is to help shape a future where the BCIA leads the building controls industry into a new era of intelligence and innovation. As IoT becomes standard and building analytics the norm, we stand at the edge of a transformative leap—AI and machine learning. I want to ensure our committee is not just keeping pace, but setting the pace. By fostering bold thinking, embracing emerging technologies, and preparing our members for what’s next, we can create a legacy of leadership. The future isn’t coming— it’s already here. Let’s be the ones who define it.

Biography

With over 20 years of experience as a BMS commissioning engineer and senior commissioning engineer at P.A. Collacott & Co, I have been responsible for all aspects of project design, procurement, project specific software writing and commissioning of projects both small and large in schools, laboratories, secure environments, and commercial buildings.

For the last 3 years I have served as a Director with overall responsibility for the service/maintenance department as well as preparation of estimates for projects both large and small along with technical project support for BMS controls.

Before working for P.A. Collacott I was an electrical design engineer for Trox U.K. designing

the controls and electrical installations for their range of products for large projects such as the Canary Wharf redevelopment along with providing technical support for the companies product range.

Nigel’s objectives for the Association

As a member of the management committee, I would like the opportunity to share my passion for advancing sustainable building practices to create healthier environments through innovative building controls solutions.  Given my considerable experience working in the industry I feel I am able to offer insights into the challenges and opportunities within this sector.

With a strong background in the controls industry, I am committed to supporting the industry’s goals of achieving net zero targets and enhancing compliance with ESG policies. I am a strong advocate of the ability of building controls to improve operational efficiency, reduce energy costs, and promote the well-being of occupants which is a message we need to convey to specifiers and end users alike.

Nigel’s long-term aspiration through serving as a Committee Member

I would value the chance to help inspire the next generation of BMS engineers and to pass on my knowledge gained over many years working in the BMS controls industry.  It would also be a privilege to help steer the BCIA to meet the requirements of BMS organisations both large and small.