The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced that Jen Vickers has been appointed as its new President, with Ron Purcell taking on the role of Vice President.
Jen succeeds Stacey Lucas, who has served as BCIA President for the past two years, helping to strengthen the association’s voice within the building services and wider built environment sector.
Reflecting on her presidency, Stacey Lucas said: “It has been an absolute privilege to serve as BCIA President over the past two years. During that time, we have made significant progress in raising awareness of the role building energy management systems play in improving building performance and supporting the UK’s energy and carbon reduction goals. I am incredibly proud of what the Association and its members have achieved together and grateful for the dedication of the BCIA team and wider community. I have every confidence that Jen will build on this momentum and continue to strengthen the Association’s impact.”
Jen Vickers has worked for Crown House Technologies, part of Laing O’Rourke, since 2015 and brings significant industry experience to the role. She has served as BCIA Vice President for the past two years and has been actively involved in a number of key initiatives aimed at strengthening the future of the sector.
These include helping to launch the BCIA Young Engineers Network (YEN) and establishing it as a formal working group within the Association, as well as supporting the development of the Building Controls apprenticeship programme, which is helping to build a pipeline of new talent entering the industry.
Taking on the role, Jen said: “I would like to recognise the outstanding contribution Stacey has made during her presidency. Thanks to her leadership and the work of the wider BCIA community, the Association is in a strong position as we look to the future. Building controls sits at the centre of how modern buildings perform, and over the coming years my focus will be on raising awareness of our industry, strengthening skills and training pathways, and ensuring BCIA membership continues to deliver real value for our members.”
Jen will work closely with new BCIA Vice President Ron Purcell as the Association continues to champion the role of building controls across the built environment.
Ron Purcell said: “I’m delighted to be stepping into the role of Vice President and supporting Jen and the Association. The building controls sector has a critical role to play in improving building performance and delivering more sustainable, energy-efficient buildings, and I look forward to working with the BCIA team and our members to help drive the industry forward.”
Together, Jen and Ron will work closely with the BCIA Management Committee and wider membership as the Association continues to champion the role of building controls in delivering safer, more efficient and more sustainable buildings.