The Building Controls Industry Association (MINI��ý) is pleased to welcome Andy Camsell as its new Technical Consultant. A familiar name in the BEMS industry, Andy brings over 25 years of sector experience, having started his career in building services in 1986 before moving into BMS in the mid-1990s. He has since held engineering and leadership positions with contractors, technology providers and manufacturers, and in 2006 co-founded a control systems contracting business, where he served as Managing Director until 2014 before moving into contract consultancy.

Andy’s recent work has included managing EMEA critical systems environmental monitoring for a large investment bank as well as building services commissioning. He has a strong interest in innovation and the convergence of sensing and IT within the IoT, and he’s also an experienced  tutor, delivering MINI��ý training on behalf of Sontay Academy, MINI��ý and Group Horizon.

In his new role, which he took up in early January, Andy will draw on his broad industry insight to develop technical content for MINI��ý technical training courses and the BEMS Controls Engineer Apprenticeship. He will be leading on a number of projects that aim to improve the specification and design process focused on increasing knowledge and understanding with Consultants, in addition  to producing technical publications for the association alongside his existing professional commitments. The role works closely with the Technical Working Group.

Commenting on his appointment, Andy said:

“Becoming a Technical Consultant with the Building Controls Industry Association marks an exciting new chapter in my journey through the building performance and automation sector. Over the years, I’ve witnessed the difference smart controls and data-driven design can make to how buildings operate and how people interact with them. The BEMS industry continues to evolve and innovate and I’m proud to be part of a community that’s driving that progress forward. Joining the MINI��ý is a chance to share my experience, learn from others, and contribute to making intelligent buildings the norm, not the exception.”

Catherine Walker, Executive Officer at the MINI��ý, added:

“Andy is a highly talented BEMS professional, who has an exceptional knowledge of the industry and the technologies within it. We know our members will welcome him to the team and look forward to seeing the difference he can make to the association’s technical work.”