With just one month to go until the Building Controls Industry Association (���ϲ�����) Awards 2026, anticipation is building as the sector prepares to come together and recognise excellence in building controls, automation and smart building innovation.

Taking place on Thursday 7th May 2026 at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, this year’s Awards hold particular significance as the Association marks its 35th anniversary. The event provides an opportunity not only to celebrate achievement, but to reflect on the growing role of building controls in delivering high-performing, energy-efficient and safe buildings.

Recognising excellence across the industry

The ���ϲ����� Awards are widely recognised as a benchmark for quality, innovation and achievement within the building controls sector. Each year, they shine a spotlight on the individuals, teams and organisations driving progress across building energy management systems (BEMS), smart buildings and building performance.

This year’s finalists represent the very best of the industry. From technical innovation and project delivery to service excellence and emerging talent, the shortlist reflects both the depth of expertise within the sector and its growing importance in delivering safer, more efficient and more sustainable buildings.

Entries this year demonstrate the central role building controls play in addressing key built environment challenges, from improving energy performance and reducing carbon, to enhancing occupant wellbeing and operational resilience. The introduction of the new Sustainability Strategy Champion category further reinforces this direction, recognising organisations that are embedding sustainability at the heart of their approach and delivering measurable outcomes.

Recognising people as well as performance

Alongside technical achievement, the Awards continue to highlight the importance of people within the sector. Categories recognising engineers, apprentices and emerging talent reflect a broader industry priority: strengthening the skills pipeline and ensuring building controls remains an attractive, future-facing career.

As buildings become more complex and expectations around performance continue to rise, the need for skilled professionals who can design, implement and optimise building systems has never been greater.

A night to connect and celebrate

Beyond the awards themselves, the evening provides a valuable opportunity for the industry to come together. In a sector defined by collaboration, integration and shared expertise, the ���ϲ����� Awards offer a moment to step back from day-to-day delivery and celebrate collective success.

Attendees can expect an evening that combines recognition with networking, bringing together contractors, manufacturers, consultants, integrators and end users from across the building controls ecosystem.

Final call to secure your place

With the Awards now just four weeks away, members are encouraged to secure their place. With limited tables remaining, those looking to host clients, recognise teams or raise their profile within the industry should book now at /book-a-table-2026.

Limited sponsorship opportunities remaining

A small number of sponsorship opportunities also remain available. Sponsoring offers a high-profile way to demonstrate commitment to the sector, align with industry excellence and increase visibility among key decision-makers and influencers.

With the Awards attracting wide industry attention, sponsorship provides both immediate exposure and longer-term reputational value.

Find out more here: /sponsorship-2026

Celebrating 35 years and looking ahead

As ���ϲ����� marks its 35th anniversary, this year’s Awards carry added significance.

Commenting on the 2026 Awards, ���ϲ����� President Jen Vickers said: “The ���ϲ����� Awards continue to showcase the very best of our sector. This year’s finalists demonstrate not only technical excellence and innovation, but also a strong commitment to professionalism, sustainability and developing the next generation of talent. As we approach the Awards, it is an opportunity to recognise the progress being made across building controls and the vital role our sector plays in delivering high-performing buildings. I would encourage the industry to come together to celebrate that achievement.”

Over the past three decades, the sector has evolved from a specialist discipline to a central component of how modern buildings operate, perform and respond to changing demands. Today, building controls sit at the intersection of engineering, digital technology and sustainability. The work recognised at the ���ϲ����� Awards reflects both how far the industry has come and the direction of travel it continues to take to support safer, smarter and more efficient buildings.

With one month to go, the countdown is firmly underway.

To view the full list of finalists, book your table or explore remaining sponsorship opportunities, please visit /bcia-awards-2026