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With a real focus on increasing the number of opportunities for young talent and developing industry-leading training schemes, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has elected Adam Broomfield as Chair of its Skills Working Group.
Broomfield, who is the current Operations Manager (London Business) at Kendra Energy, has an extensive background in electrical and electronics studies, with unrivalled expertise in the BEMS industry. Having worked in various roles at many of the sector’s leading companies, such as Kendra, SSE Enterprise Energy Solutions, Energy Solutions Group, Ashdown Controls Services and Saturo Controls Ltd, the BICA says he is the ideal choice to take the Skills Working Group Chair role.
Speaking about his new role, Broomfield said: “I took on the Skills Working Group Chair position because I want to give back to the industry which has provided me with so much. I’m also excited to learn from the industry myself and there is no doubt that from becoming the Chair and working closer with the BCIA, I will do so.
“My aim is to ensure we have a good, strong group of individuals to support the group, now and moving forward. I’m sure there are individuals out there within the industry whom are very talented and knowledgeable and can bring lots to the table. We need their support to bolster the BEMS industry.
“With respect to the sector and association, I believe I will bring a fresh, vibrant new approach to the table along with a gulf of industry experience and knowledge. I hope to be able to pick up and assist the association with pushing the objectives already set, such as promoting how prominent the BEMS industry is to the UK’s objectives for net zero.”
Having worked in the building controls sector for more than 24 years, Broomfield will utilise his extensive experience to help the Skills Working Group encourage change in the industry, especially when it comes to the development of skills and training.
The Working Group will aim to provide a platform for companies and individuals to voice their frustrations, challenges and achievements when it comes to development and training. It also hopes to ensure that aspiring young talent continues to be presented with opportunities to enter the industry and develop their individual career paths.
BCIA President Stacey Lucas commented: “With the building controls industry set to play a major role in the decarbonisation of UK buildings and helping the UK towards its net zero target by 2050, the Skills Working Group, with Adam as Chair, is going to be vitally important.
“Adam has a wealth of experience having worked in a number of leading companies in the sector. This knowledge and expertise will enable the working group, alongside the BCIA and its members, to focus on the development of the myriad talented professionals across the industry and collectively raise standards to even greater levels.”
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