Buildings consume a massive share of global energy and are highly vulnerable to the escalating threats of global warming and rising sea levels. To build a resilient and sustainable future, the modern built environment is rapidly shifting from reactive, high-waste operations to smart, converged, and predictive ecosystems driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).

This intensive, one-day masterclass delivers a comprehensive dive into both the theoretical foundations and real-world practical applications of modern Building Management Systems (BMS). Led by an industry expert with over 40 years of leadership in building automation, you will learn how to design, control, and optimise critical infrastructure to slash operational costs, elevate energy efficiency, and deliver superior indoor air quality.

Whether you want to escape "vendor lock-in" by mastering open communication protocols or leverage advanced data analytics for predictive maintenance, this course provides the actionable insights you need to stand out in the fast-growing green tech sector.

Building Facility Managers, Property/Asset Managers, Operations Managers, Project Managers, M&E Consulting Engineers, Building Services Engineers, Project Engineers, Engineering Executives. 

9 AM to 5 PM

8 hours

Fundamentals & System Elements

• The Smart Building Evolution: Discover the role of BMS in driving the convergence of tech, sustainability, and automated system optimisation.
• BMS Architecture Blueprint: Map out the multi-layer framework from central servers and user graphical interfaces to field-level components.
• Sensors, Actuators & Controllers: Master how hardware input and output devices interact to monitor, report, and automate crucial building operations.

Connectivity, Protocols & Open Systems

• The OSI 7-Layer Communication Model: Demystify data network routing, addressing, and connection rules from the Physical to the Application layer.
• The Digital Superhighway (Ethernet & IP): Understand wired and wireless local data delivery using cables, fibres, MAC addresses, and TCP/UDP protocols.
• Breaking Vendor Lock-In (BACnet & MS/TP): Learn how open protocols enable seamless device auto-discovery, token-passing, and cross-vendor interoperability.

Advanced Automation & Energy Optimisation

• Smart Modes of Control: Dive into the mechanics of open-loop, feedforward, closed-loop, and PID control loop tuning.
• HVAC & Smart Air Quality Management: Implement setpoint optimisation, airflow management, and demand-controlled ventilation for peak indoor environmental health.
• Slashed Utility Budgets: Deploy occupancy sensing, schedules, weather programmes, daylight harvesting, and Interactive Multi-System Controls (IMSC) to cut energy waste.

Day-to-Day Operations, AI & Troubleshooting

• Intelligent Alarm & Crisis Management: Set smart filters to eliminate recurrent alarms and automate corrective maintenance work orders.
• Data Logging for Rapid Troubleshooting: Utilise trend logs to isolate poor chiller performance, airflow short-circuiting, and duct static pressure issues.
• AI & Predictive Data Analytics: Step into the future with machine learning models that predict equipment failures and automate performance metrics before breakdowns happen.

All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from SEAS upon completion.

SCEM: 6.5 PDU Points

GMAP: 6

PE PDU: TBA