Training

Who it’s for

Facility Managers, Operations Managers, Estates teams and building users who want a clear, practical understanding of Building & Energy Management Systems (BEMS)/Building Automation Systems (BAS) and how they directly influence comfort, cost and energy performance.

Summary

This session demystifies BEMS from the ground up. Participants gain a clear understanding of how control systems are structured, how data flows from plant to dashboards, and how day-to-day operational decisions impact energy use. 

Key takeaways

• Core principles of BMS/BAS architecture, controllers, networks and metering

• How heating, ventilation and plant control strategies actually work in practice

• Common control failures and inefficiencies 

• Practical optimisation actions that reduce energy without CAPEX

• How to manage and challenge specialist contractors for consistent performance

CPD outcome

• Builds foundational competence to engage confidently with BMS providers and unlock immediate operational savings.

Who it’s for

Facility Managers, Lifecycle Managers, Estates teams and technical FM leads responsible for:

• Approving and budgeting BMS remedial works

• Managing BMS contractors (and various other stakeholders) and quotations

• Compliance sign-off after works are complete

• Reporting energy and cost savings to senior stakeholders

No controls or building services engineering background required. This session focuses on providing practical tips on selecting and implementing remedial works around monitoring and control (e.g. replacements, retrofits, obsolescence, upgrades). It takes into account that FM teams are super busy and need to make discussions quickly and with the least risk.

Summary

A BMS PPM report tells you what's wrong. It doesn't tell you what to fix first, what it should cost, or how to prove it worked.

This session follows a finding from the PPM report through to verified savings, whether for example, it's a sensor or valve replacement, a control strategy review or a time schedule optimisation. You'll learn how to prioritise, challenge quotations, sign off works properly and report the results.

You will learn how to:

• Prioritise PPM findings by risk, energy impact and cost

• Understand why similar-looking works range from £500 to £2,500+

• Validate that works are complete, compliant and performing

• Avoid surprises when obsolete or legacy equipment is replaced

• Report changes and verified savings to your organisation

Designed specifically for busy FM professionals who want more confidence in signing off control remedial works.

Key takeaways

• A simple prioritisation matrix for PPM findings (budget, comfort, compliance, energy, asset risk)

• What sits behind a BMS quotation: labour, commissioning, graphics, engineering, access and obsolescence and when other specialisms (and costs!) might be required

• The validation checklist to use before signing off any BMS works

• What must be updated on the BMS graphics, O&M records and asset register after a replacement

• How to make sure site staff are aware, trained and ready for handover including BMS graphics updates

• Measurement & verification basics (IPMVP-aligned) to evidence and promote energy savings

Who it’s for

New and aspiring Energy Managers, Facilities & Estates teams, Sustainability leads and non-technical managers responsible for energy costs or carbon performance.

Summary

Energy Management 101 provides a structured introduction to managing energy as a controllable operational cost. The session focuses on what matters, what to track, and what to act on, bridging the gap between raw data, compliance obligations and real-world decision-making.

Key takeaways

• The energy management cycle: data → insight → action → verification

• Key energy performance indicators (KPIs) that actually drive behaviour

• Understanding baselines, normalisation and performance drift

• How BEMS, meters and sub-metering support effective energy management

• Prioritising actions for quick wins vs long-term strategy

CPD outcome

• Enables participants to take ownership of energy performance and communicate confidently with technical and financial stakeholders.

Who it’s for

Finance teams, Facilities Managers, Operations Managers and Energy Managers responsible for utility spend, budget forecasting or cost recovery.

Summary

Utility bills contain far more insight than most organisations realise. This session equips participants with the skills to interrogate electricity and gas bills, identify errors, recover costs and link billed consumption back to operational performance.

Key takeaways

• How to read and validate electricity and gas bills with confidence

• Understanding tariffs, standing charges, capacity, DUoS/TNUoS and pass-through costs

• Common billing errors and how to challenge suppliers effectively

• Linking utility costs to metered data and building operation

• Using bill data to support budgeting, forecasting and energy reduction

CPD outcome

• Reduces financial risk, improves cost control and strengthens the link between operations and finance.

Who it’s for

Finance Directors, Procurement teams, Estates leads and senior managers involved in energy purchasing decisions.

Summary

Energy procurement is often treated as a financial exercise, yet poor procurement decisions can lock in unnecessary cost and operational risk for years. This session explains how energy is priced, how risk is transferred, and how procurement should align with operational and decarbonisation goals.

Key takeaways

• How to read and validate electricity and gas bills with confidence

• Understanding tariffs, standing charges, capacity, DUoS/TNUoS and pass-through costs

• Common billing errors and how to challenge suppliers effectively

• Linking utility costs to metered data and building operation

• Using bill data to support budgeting, forecasting and energy reduction

CPD outcome

• Equips decision-makers to procure energy strategically, not reactively, and avoid common commercial pitfalls.