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With a worldwide distribution and support network covering over 50 countries, Trend Control Systems is a major international supplier of building energy management solutions (BEMS). In the UK, it possesses a larger installed system base than any other brand. The vast majority of Trend’s control systems are supplied, engineered and commissioned by approved systems integrators.

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Trend provides Cavendish Close Junior School with a best in class BEMS

Cavendish Close Junior School is a large educational facility located in Chaddesden, a suburb of Derby. Having recently been rebuilt, a Building Energy Management System (BEMS) from Trend Control Systems is now used to maximise energy efficiency and create optimum comfort conditions for pupils and staff.One of the most popular seats of learning in the county of Derbyshire, Cavendish Close Junior School has gained an enviable reputation for the quality of its teaching and currently draws its pupils from a wide catchment area. The school occupies extensive grounds with a playing field, sports

Trend and EX-OR team up to attend the Education Estates Exhibition

Trend Control Systems and Ex-Or Lighting Controls will attend the Education Estates Exhibition, 18-19thOctober at the Manchester Central, with a message for building managers to seek specialist advice when it comes to maximising comfort and productivity in schools and colleges by ensuring that lighting and HVAC work together effectively. Educational establishments are under increasing pressure to reduce the amount of energy used in the running of their buildings, but at the same time the occupants’ comfort demands must be met, if not exceeded. Whatever the energy targets may be, as a

Trend to attend Healthcare Estates 2016 with healthy environment message

At this year’s Healthcare Estates exhibition (4th– 5th October, Manchester Central), Trend Control Systems will demonstrate how estates and facilities managers can benefit significantly from building resilience into their building energy management systems (BEMS), thereby minimising risks associated with adverse situations such as plant failure or an environmental condition falling outside acceptable parameters. The healthcare sector, more than most, is required to provide a high quality built environment and supporting infrastructure such as heating, ventilation and hot water.  This

Trend triumphs at the Business Matters Business Awards 2016

Trend Control Systems , the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), is celebrating its success at the recent Business Matters Business Awards 2016 . The company fought off stiff competition to walk away with the prestigious Manufacturing and Construction Award, which recognises the investment it has made in this element of its business, as well as the high standards it operates to.  The Business Matters Business

Under control

Following on from my previous blog where we discussed the senseless practice of ‘heating fighting cooling’, one explanation for peoples’ bad behaviour could be that they are often so far removed from the BEMS that they feel powerless to make the type of ‘sensible’ adjustments that could reduce waste. Giving local control back to stakeholders is important and devices are available that make energy management as simple and accessible as possible. Touchscreen displays provide a self-configuring user interface to a BEMS and, if sited in a prominent location, individuals can view and adjust

Spring into action: keep in check

March 26th signals the beginning of British Summer Time (BST) and the natural renewal of all good things.    In this first of four blogs posted throughout April, Steve Browning, Partner & End Customer Marketing Communications Manager at Trend Control Systems, explains why it is also a good time to make sure Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) are working as efficiently as possible. Incorrect operating times and setpoints are two of the biggest contributing factors to energy wastage but the good news is that they are amongst the easiest problems to address and will make instant

Trend appoints new Managing Director

Trend Control Systems, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), has announced that Claire Brissot has been appointed as its new Managing Director. She succeeds Arman Saeidnia, who has taken up another role within Honeywell. A PhD qualified scientist from Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, Claire will be based in Rolle, Switzerland. With 16 years of industry experience in multinational organisations, her appointment to this senior role follows three highly successful years at Honeywell, originally as Product Line

Trend urges more BEMS installers and integrators to take on apprentices

Trend Control Systems, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), is throwing its support behind National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place between 14th-18th March, and encouraging more installation and integration firms to nurture young talent. As its own Attitude Apprenticeship Scheme approaches its ninth anniversary, Trend believes the long-term future of the industry depends upon the ability to offer newcomers to the industry an exciting and challenging career. With building owners and managers under

Trend celebrates success in the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards

Trend Control Systems, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), is celebrating after winning a silver Design Effectiveness Award 2016 from the Design Business Association (DBA). The company’s pioneering IQ®4 range of controllers, designed in collaboration with Ratio Design Associates, received a Silver Award at this prestigious event. The DBA's Design Effectiveness Awards have been championing the role of effective design in the creation of business growth and efficiency since they were formed 27 years ago. They

Trend Energy Services provides a 24/7 solution to meet Buildings Operational & Energy Efficiency Requirements whilst lowering CO2 Emissions

Trend Control Systems, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), has announced a significant investment in its Trend Energy Services Division. The company is now able to tackle demand side energy management even more effectively by remotely managing a customer’s BEMS so that it works more efficiently, thereby creating greater energy savings and lowering CO2Emissions.   Trend has successfully provided BEMS Bureau facilities for the last 20 years to answer alarms and deploy maintenance contractors. In addition to

Trend Slims Down its IQ®4E BEMS

Trend Control Systems, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), has continued its IQ4 development with the introduction of IQ®4E Slims.  These latest additions to the popular IQ®4 range of controllers optimise space and enhance cost effectiveness. The IQ®4E Slims range comprises four new modules – 8DI, 8UI, 8AO and 4UIO. These are designed to work alongside the other 16, 32, 64, 96, 128, 160 and 192-point variants in the IQ®4E range, enabling applications of all sizes to benefit from Trend’s best in class

Trend goes with the flow with its new PICV range

Trend Control Systems, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), has extended its range of control system components with a new range of pressure independent control valves (PICVs). These innovative devices have been designed to fully optimise the control of thermal comfort and provide significant energy savings. The Trend range of PICVs is perfect for use in variable flow systems in new builds for both commercial and industrial applications. Now a well-established technology, PICVs provide constant flow regulation

Trend’s new Room View sensor and display creates the perfect climate control solution

Trend, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), has built on the success of its innovative range of Wallbus mounted sensors and displays with the introduction of Room View (RV). Designed for optimum flexibility and ease of use, the RV’s colour touchscreen and clean, modern graphics provide a state-of-the-art interface that enhances the occupant experience in any room. The top of the range RV complements Trend’s existing Room Display (RD) and Room Sensor (RS) solutions, maintaining similar design features that

Serving Up Optimum Conditions At Tennis's Top Tournament

With the start of Wimbledon kicking off on 29 June - 12 July 2015, we look back on a case study focused around Wimbledon's Centre Court's retractable roof. With the unpredictability of the Great British weather, climatic conditions beneath the closed roof need to remain remarkably stable throughout the matches. Controlling the environment was a Trend IQ system supplied and engineered by PACE Services. This famous Centre Court stadium now has a larger capacity (15,000), more comfortable seats, new catering facilities for debenture holders and the public - and a high-tech, translucent

Trend’s new IQ®4E controller offers big functionality in a small footprint

Building on the outstanding success of its IQ®4 range of controllers, Trend Control Systems, a leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), has launched IQ®4E. Offering unrivalled levels of flexibility and functionality, it packs the very highest levels of performance into a device that has an extremely small footprint. Designed to build upon Trend’s existing IQ®2 and IQ®3 ranges, IQ4E is available in 16, 32, 64, 96, 128, 160 and 192-point variants, which enable applications of all sizes to benefit from its best in class

Trend’s IQ® SET voice commissioning application wins ‘Technical Innovation of the year’ at the BCIA Awards

1st June 2015 …. Undoubtedly the highlight of the building controls calendar is the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) awards held on May 14th at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth.  The awards annually recognise the achievements of individuals and companies operating within the UK controls industry and reward personal endeavour, technical innovation, engineering, advancement and commercial acumen.  This year Trend fought off stiff competition from the other major controls manufacturers and suppliers to scoop the Technical Innovation of the Year award, sponsored by Modern

Trend’s new space sensors and displays provide a room with a view

Trend Control Systems, the leading international manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), has announced the next generation of its room display (RD) and room sensor (RS) solutions. Designed with industry leading levels of functionality and user friendliness, they offer temperature sensing and display, in either °C or °F, along with a choice of humidity and/or CO2 related information. Building on the success of Trend’s existing products, the new range is both technically superior and visually attractive, with KOSF functionality – temperature

There's no greater fool like a waster of fuel

I'm Steve Browning, Marketing Manager at Trend , and in this blog I'll explain why we should not be complacent about using energy and fuel just because oil prices  are low. Throughout the economic turmoil of recent years, one thing was pretty much guaranteed - the cost of energy would keep on going up. And so it did, until around July 2014, when oil prices started to fall. By the end of November last year prices nosedived and it wasn't until February 2015 that there was a small rise 

Leading employer sows the seeds of success with its apprenticeship scheme

To support National Apprenticeship Week, Trend Control Systems is highlighting the opportunities that its Attitude Apprenticeship Scheme offers to those seeking an exciting and challenging career in the building controls industry. Trend is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of BEMS. With a worldwide distribution and support network covering over 50 countries, its products and systems are increasingly in demand by organisations seeking greater visibility and control of their energy use. Its BEMS engineers are responsible for the design, specification, installation and maintenance of

Trend provides a breath of fresh air at the University of Bradford

The Bright Building at the University of Bradford is one of the most eco-friendly structures in the world and uses WindowMaster technology from Trend Control Systems to facilitate natural ventilation throughout.The University of Bradford’s origins go back to 1832 with the creation of The Mechanics Institute, which was formed in response to the need in the city for workers with cutting edge skills.   Today the University boasts 10,000 students from over 110 nations together in one place of learning excellence. With a background in technology, its ethos of ‘making knowledge work’ makes it

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