Smart Buildings News
BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards but calls for greater ambition across the wider sector
26th June, 2026
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has welcomed the Government's confirmation that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will be expected to achieve a minimum EPC B rating by 2031, describing the move as an important step forward in improving the energy performance of the UK's commercial building stock.
Smart Buildings Feature
Smarter access unlocks multiple building management benefits
22nd June, 2026
The security, cost, and compliance demands on building managers are growing. The key to meeting them could be the strategic implementation of smarter digital access, as a new access whitepaper explores.
Smart Buildings Show - Call for Papers
Smart Buildings 2026 Call for Papers deadline extended
5th May, 2026
Do you want to be a part of the Smart Buildings Show 2026 speaker programme? The call for papers has been extended with the deadline for submissions Friday 19th June.
