Building Controls Industry Association reveals finalists for BCIA Awards 2026

Following another year of exceptional entries, the judging panel faced the challenging task of selecting this year’s shortlist. The breadth and quality of submissions once again reflect the strength, technical expertise and commitment that exist throughout the building controls community.

Winners will be revealed at the BCIA Awards ceremony and dinner, taking place at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Thursday 7 May 2026, where industry leaders, innovators and future talent will come together to celebrate the achievements shaping the future of intelligent buildings.

BCIA President, Jen Vickers, said: “The BCIA Awards continue to showcase the very best of our sector. This year’s finalists demonstrate not only technical excellence and innovation, but also a deep commitment to professionalism, sustainability and developing the next generation of talent."

“The standard of entries was incredibly high, making the judging process both rigorous and rewarding. On behalf of the BCIA and our judges, I would like to congratulate every finalist. Your achievements highlight the vital role building controls and automation play in delivering safe, sustainable and high-performing buildings.”

This year, the BCIA would also like to acknowledge with great sadness that one of our finalists, Graham Neilson, passed away on 31 January 2026. Graham’s contribution to the industry and his dedication to professionalism and excellence will be remembered by colleagues and peers across the sector. The BCIA extends its sincere condolences to his family, friends and all who worked with him.

Finalists of the BCIA Awards 2026 are as follows:

Building Controls and BEMS Company of the Year

Sponsored by Trend Control Systems

• 1 Control Systems

• andOr Systems

• Crown House Technologies

• Global Associates

• Linear Control Systems Ltd

• SSE Energy Solutions

Engineer of the Year

Sponsored by Johnson Controls

• Matt Chivers, E.ON Control Solutions

• Jason Edmed, 1 Control

• Graham Neilson, Crown House Technologies (sadly passed away 31 January 2026)

• Daniel Sedgwick, SSE Energy Solutions

• David Whitehead, E.ON Control Solutions

• Jonathan Woolford, Schneider Electric

Young Engineer of the Year

• Ashley Laing, E.ON Controls Solutions

• Phil Nash, Mitie Energy

• Kieran Oake, E.ON Control Solutions

• Sophie Osborne, Lloret

• Daniel Sedgwick, SSE Energy Solutions

• George Stephens-Clark, InTandem Systems

Apprentice of the Year

Sponsored by Group Horizon

• Neisha Barnsley, E.ON Control Solutions

• Leah Duck, Crown House Technologies

• Rivah Kirby, Kendra Energy Solutions

• Jack Savage, SSE Energy Solutions

• William Sebatch, Schneider Electric

• Ryan Winter, SSE Energy Solutions

Energy Innovation and Impact Award

Sponsored by Priva Building Automation

• 3mse, Boiler Strategy Modifications for CBRE & Savills

• BMSI, E60+ Programme

• Cosysense, AI Building Automation

• E.ON Control Solutions, Retrofit Energy Solution for CBRE

• Schneider Electric, Building Data Platform at NHS National Rehabilitation Centre

• Smart Managed Solutions, Intelligent Energy Optimisation for Savills

Best Service and Maintenance Provider

Sponsored by Western Automation

• 3mse

• BMSI

• DAE Energy Solutions

• Global Associates

• Kendra Energy Solutions

• Schneider Electric

Technical Innovation of the Year – Products

Sponsored by CIBSE

• Bubll Automation, Sentinll AI Consultant

• Cosysense, AI Building Automation

• Distech Controls, Resense Move

• J2 Innovations, NEXIO

• Schneider Electric, EcoStruxure Building Activate

• Siemens Buildings, Siemens Intelligent Valve

Technical Innovation of the Year – Projects

• andOr Systems, Blue Fin Building AHU Decarbonisation

• BMSI, E60+ Intelligent Energy Optimisation

• Fantom Factory, Big Bytes for Fast Food! A SkySpark delivery

• Lockheed Martin, Connected, Resilient, Intelligent: A New Era of Facilities

• Mitie, Transforming Building Management (Rolls Building)

• System Five, a 4energy group company, LightFi Sustainability Project

• Sustainability Strategy Champion

Sponsored by Electrical & Mechanical Controls

• Karl Phan BEng (Hons), Organon Pharmaceutical

• Platinum Energy, Platinum Facilities Services

• Platinum Facilities Services

• Savills Engineering

• The Francis Crick Institute

• The Scalpel FM Team

Contribution to Training

Sponsored by BCIA Training

• 3mse

• One Sightsolutions

• Schneider Electric

• Sontay Academy

Outstanding Contribution of the Year

Sponsored by BCIA

Winner to be announced at the Awards ceremony.

The BCIA Awards remain one of the most anticipated dates in the building controls calendar, recognising not only technical achievement but also the people and organisations driving standards, competence and innovation across the industry.

To find out more about the BCIA Awards 2026 and to book your table, visit the BCIA website: https://www.bcia.co.uk/book-a-table-2026