Clarkson Controls have recently completed the Stanley House/ Bowley Court residential care home project in Herefordshire. The project was to provide a modern easy to use controls system, we chose to integrate the Elesta BMS system with its embedded web …Read more»
THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. We shall be announcing the winner very soon. Win half a dozen tins of Clarkson Cheer as supplied by Birmingham Brewing Company if you can find the deliberate mistake in the Natural Ventilation animation below.
Well done to Steve Angus from Stewarts Plumbing and Heating Limited for winning this months beer giveaway. Steve has received his beer. You can order yours from https://birminghambrewingcompany.co.uk or if you prefer you could join us in the tap room …Read more»
We are all looking to reduce our energy bills, but we must also look at the more important aspect of maintaining a safe working environment whether it be at school, college, office or factory – after all there are many …Read more»
Win beer from the Birmingham Brewing Company in Stirchley! Win a mixed case of 12 cans of Birmingham’s finest gluten free, vegan Brummie beer and a couple of beer mats. All customers placing orders over £10,000 in November will be …Read more»
BMS Commissioning Engineers join our team of friendly techies! We’re always designing and producing new products, our clients cover all areas of business, education and health. At Clarkson Controls we can offer you a great career path with loads of …Read more»
SMART Buildings… keeping it simple. Clarkson Controls have been involved from the infancy of Building Management Energy Control Systems (BEMCS) having been incorporated in 1993, in fact our MD has been involved in control systems since 74BC (that’s 1974 before …Read more»
Clarkson Controls have just secured a 3 month contract for 3 office block refurbishments in Cardiff using Distech control equipment. Replacing existing, 20 year old technology with state-of-the-art SMART Building Management Systems. Distech Controls connects people with intelligent building solutions through …Read more»
Malcolm Anson, Managing Director or Clarkson Controls retires from his post as Immediate Past President of the BCIA in March 2020. After his 2 years as President of the BCIA and a further 2 years as Past President Malcolm has …Read more»
Don’t stay with a boring company, wasting your days on tedious uninteresting work. Join our team of friendly techies! We’re always designing and producing new products, our clients cover all areas of business, education and health. At Clarkson Controls we …Read more»
BMS Commissioning Engineer Do you want to work for a friendly, dynamic company based in the Worcestershire/West Midlands area. If you have a proven ability in the Design and Commissioning of all aspects of HVAC controls and building management systems and are …Read more»
Introducing the Belimo Energy Valve, a flow meter and a pressure independent characterised control valve in one unit. Save money with the Belimo Energy Valve you can meter energy usage and monitor and control flow rates, making it much easier …Read more»
NEW Tap Room Opens at the Birmingham Brewing Company in Stirchley! Friday 16:00 – 22:30 Saturday 12:00 – 22:30 12 taps – keg and cask Gluten free, vegan Brummie beer We also serve natural wine, locally sourced cider, spirits and soft drinks. Rotating …Read more»
Control first…Meter later. It costs an enormous amount of capital to construct a building, part of which is to provide comfortable conditions and be energy efficient. In every large building, be it school, hospital, college, retail or office block building, …Read more»
We’re recruiting a BMS Commissioning Engineer Are you an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer? Do you want to work for a friendly, dynamic company based in the Worcestershire/West Midlands area. The successful candidate must have a proven ability in the Design and …Read more»
Do you fit the Bill? 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. …Read more»
Malcolm Anson explains why it is better to take a straightforward approach to controls, rather than swamping users with unnecessary features and technology. Building controls are an important element of new-build and refurbishment projects. According to figures from bodies such …Read more»
Had a great night at the Banks Stadium, Walsall last night, attending our new Chairman’s Dinner for the Saddlers 1888 club members and club sponsors. There was football manager impressionist, Darren Farley for entertainment along with great food and good …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»
Intelligent Building Solutions from Distech. Clarkson Controls are now a Distech partner offering the complete Distech range of innovative products. Distech Controls provide unique building management technology that optimise energy efficiency and comfort in buildings, while reducing operating costs. Distech …Read more»
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»
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»
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 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»
BB101 sets higher standards for air quality and thermal comfort and Clarkson Controls can help you achieve the new targets when new standards are published this year. The revision of BB101 Guidelines on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools is the first since 2006 …Read more»
Congratulation to all the Winners at last nights BCIA Awards 2017 at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel. It was another very successful and lively evening with 300+ attending. The awards were presented by the lovely Steph McGovern of the BBC Breakfast …Read more»
Well if you hurry you can, there are still tables available at the BCIA Awards at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole this Thursday 11th May and Steph is presenting the awards. If previous years are anything to go by it will be a …Read more»
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 Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner will be held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, NEC on …Read more»
The building performance challenge, put simply, is the need to create buildings which ultimately perform as sustainable, energy efficient and cost effective throughout their entire lifetime and meet the needs of building owners and occupiers. Meeting this challenge however, is …Read more»
The government is getting tough on air quality in the classroom. Under the 2017 BB101 Guidelines maximum CO2 limits have been reduced significantly and flow rates have been established to include science labs, halls and gyms to ensure children experience …Read more»
Malcolm Anson of Clarkson Controls looks at evidence that the energy market in the UK is experiencing some big changes, and explains why this is important for the controls sector. In August this year, National Grid did something unexpected. It …Read more»
We haven’t got our head in the clouds when it comes to Natural Ventilation Controls. Unlike wireless solutions our modern standalone i-CON four zone NV controllers are a reliable minimal wired solution to natural vent control. The i-Con room sensor and controller are a …Read more»
The BBC’s Steph McGovern is to host BCIA Awards 2017. Well known BBC Breakfast Time presenter, Steph has been involved in financial journalism for over 13 years and covers economic and business news, making it her priority to share what is going on …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»
LEDA – Keyes Building – Winner http://www.cibseyorkshire.org/CIBSE-Yorkshire-Awards—2016.aspx Keyes Building – KINGS School Worcester Clarkson Controls are pleased to have been associated with the building of the Keyes Building for KINGS School, Worcester. This Iconic distinctive building has many energy saving features from …Read more»
The out-of-the-box, 4 zone natural ventilation control system. Greater Control The i-Con Graphical User Interface (GUI) enables easy management of up to four zones, giving instant control of time, temperature and CO2 levels. The i-Con GUI is password protected and …Read more»
The out-of-the-box, 4 zone Natural Ventilation Control System for Building Management Control Systems from Clarkson Controls. Designed by control engineers for control engineers. Fits UK standard KO switch box Smart modern design, in anthracite grey and chrome buttons LED graphical …Read more»
Raise your company profile by becoming a finalist or winner in the BCIA Awards for 2017. Click here to find out more
We’re looking to recruit a HVAC Commissioning Engineer to work form our offices in leafy Belbroughton, Worcestershire. We can’t promise you no traffic, we can’t even say you won’t have to visit London occasionally, but most of our work is in …Read more»
Are you fed up of the travelling and grind of working in London? HVAC Commissioning Engineer Based in the West Midlands/Worcestershire area. We are not saying we don’t do work in London – but the vast majority of our work …Read more»
Take a look at the NEW BCIA website. It’s just been completely redesigned. The website is the place to sign up and Join the BCIA, find out the latest industry news and upcoming events. There’s also a full members directory. …Read more»
The out-of-the-box solution from Clarkson Controls. The CC1800 does everything you need it to, it’s compatible with Drayton, Satchwell, Honeywell, 10K 3A1 and Siemens Sensors. If you have an obsolete controller then the CC1800 means you don’t need to change …Read more»
Siemens the largest industrial and engineering company in Europe has announced a rethink on its earlier suggestion that Britain’s decision to leave Europe would mean an end to further investment in the UK. Chief Executive, Joe Kaeser has now confirmed …Read more»
Kate Bellingham the British engineer and former BBC Tomorrow’s World Television presenter will host a series of panel discussions at this year’s Building Services Summit. Kate is one of the UK’s best-known engineers and is passionate about innovation in engineering. A vibrant …Read more»
The BCIA Summer Party sets sail again on 23rd June. We’re going… are you? The BCIA will be hosting its second River Cruise Summer Event, it was great fun last year. BCIA members and guests will board the Dutch Master at …Read more»
The BCIA Awards 2016 were one of the most successful ever! With the highest number of entries and over 400 people attending the glamorous evening at the Hilton Metropole NEC, Birmingham. The awards were brilliantly presented by Rufus Hound the comedian, …Read more»
