Introduction to Building Management Systems and Controls for Engineers
About
This event, held at The University of Sheffield, will cover why energy efficiency is important within buildings and how ISO52120 and an energy assessment approach can be beneficial.
Drawing on his 40 years’ experience within the BMS industry, Keith will discuss the unique challenges of design, operating and maintaining Building Management Systems and the integration requirements we are challenged with in the industry. His presentation will cover the benefits of meeting the ISO5210 standards and their long-term benefits to the end user.
The lecture will include:
• Why is Energy Efficiency important?
• The Greenhouse Gas Scopes
• Reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions
• Barriers to Energy Efficiency
• Energy Assessment using ISO 52120
• Demand-based control
• Assessment approach
• Payback times
• Case example – a London office
• How to use ISO 52120 in the specification
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
17 Feb 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organiser
- South Yorkshire Local Network
Speakers
Keith Cawkwell
Senior Business Development Manager - SSE Energy Solutions (Smart Buildings)
Keith’s extensive career within the Building Energy Management sector now as a Senior Business Development Manager allows him to support the sales teams and Directors based in our four regional offices in the North of England and Scotland working with key end users, consultants and other trades within the industry.
A resident of South Yorkshire, Keith enjoys Scuba diving in warm climates and playing bad golf when he can.
QUOTES
“BEMS is constantly required to enhance its delivery performance and integrating with other operating systems in a building. Its power is generally unlimited and mostly underused. Hopefully, with energy performance standards being introduced for the lifetime of a building’s operating costs, both customers and specifiers will see the benefits in the coming years.”
— Keith Cawkwell, SBDM, SSE Smart Buildings
“We are excited to welcome Keith to Sheffield for this technical lecture. His work embodies the innovation and professionalism that drive the UK’s energy transition.” — IET/CIBSE Sheffield Local Network Representative