Frequently Asked Questions

A BMS Engineer is a professional who works in the Building Management System (BMS) trade. A Building Management System is a computer-based system which is commonly installed in commercial and industrial buildings around the world. A BMS system controls and monitors the heating, lighting, ventilation, fire and security in a building. A BMS Engineer may be called out in times where a BMS system breaks down or is in need of servicing, or a Heating Engineer is required.

A BMS Engineer may also be called a:

• BAS Engineer (Building Automation Engineer)
• Building Energy Management System Engineer (BEMS)
• Heating Controls Engineer
• Building Automation Engineer

And a Building Management System may also be referred to as a:

• Building Automation System (BAS)
• BEMS (Building Energy Management System)
• BMS System
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System

Some well-known Building Management System manufacturers, or Building Automation Systems include Trend, Honeywell, Satchwell, Johnson Controls and Siemens. There are several other BMS system manufacturers out there.

BMS Engineers is a website that offers BMS companies the chance to be found online by companies looking to hire them for their services, it’s like an online Yellow Pages for BMS Engineers. We aim to make it as easy as possible to find BMS Engineering companies/contractors local to your area and with the right skills.

If your building houses a BMS system and you would like to make contact with a company which can carry out the servicing, repairs and maintenance for it, then you can use our search tool to find an engineer near your office. Alternatively, you can reach out to engineers on the site and enquire if they are available to travel to your office or if they cover the area where your office is located for servicing, repairs, and maintenance of your BMS system(s).

You can visit our home page and use our search tool right away. Our search tool now allows you to refine your search by selecting specific countries, regions, and skills that you are looking for. In addition to this, we have introduced a premium world map feature that displays all of our premium members and their respective office locations. This map provides a comprehensive overview of our premium member’s offices worldwide. When you conduct a search, you will receive a list of engineering companies that match your criteria. By clicking on any individual company, you will have access to all the necessary information required to contact them and request a quote.

Yes, there is no limit on how many you can contact and there is no charge for this service. In fact, we encourage users to contact multiple users and get the most suitable engineer for their BMS jobs!

We do not get involved in resolving disputes nor are held responsible for any disputes between engineers and customers. However, we are committed to providing professional advice and guidance to the best of our abilities. Our main focus is to ensure a seamless and efficient connection for customers and BMS contractors.

Listed here are some of the most common systems, roughly in order of popularity:

Trend, Honeywell, Tridium, Satchwell, Siemens, TAC, Cylon, Landis & Staefa, Priva, York, Andover, Johnson Controls, Sedona, Alerton, Delta, Schneider Electric (Struxureware), JEL, Heatmiser, Sauter, Daikin and Allen-Martin.

Listed here are some of the less well-known BMS systems:

KNX, Kieback & Peter, American Automatrix, Distech-Controls, Barber Colmen, GFR, ALC (Automated Logic), Easy IO (Samsung), Seachange, Trane, Wago, Beckhoff, Coster, Deos, Azbil Yamatake and UTC Carrier.

As a member on our website, you have the opportunity to create your own company page, which will be indexed by Google within a few days. This page will also be searchable through our website’s search feature on the home page. For more detailed information, please visit our registration page.

We now offer three membership packages: Basic, Premium, and Premium Nationwide. Here’s a brief explanation of each package:

1. Basic Package:

• Company details for one office location only
• Contact details
• Price: £350 per year or £35 per month (plus applicable VAT)

2. Premium Package:

• Includes all features of the Basic Package
• Premium badge displayed on your company profile
• Profile highlighted and displayed before Basic Package companies
• Ability to display up to three office locations
• Your locations will be shown on a global map
• Image gallery to showcase your company
• Customer reviews section
• Price: £600 per year or £60 per month (plus applicable VAT)

3. Premium Nationwide Package

The Premium Nationwide Package is designed for national companies with multiple office locations across the country. This package is ideal for businesses that want to make a strong impact and create a professional online presence for their customers. With the Premium Nationwide Package, all of your office locations will be featured on the worldwide premium members map, allowing customers to easily locate and connect with your business. This feature provides enhanced visibility and credibility to your brand, as customers can see the widespread reach of your company. By choosing the Premium Nationwide Package, you can showcase your national presence and attract customers from various regions. It is a comprehensive solution that ensures your business stands out in the competitive market.

• Includes all features of the Premium Package
• Ability to display up to ten office locations
• Price: £850 per year or £85 per month (plus applicable VAT)

Please note that all prices mentioned are subject to VAT where applicable.

We encourage you to add as much information as possible. The more information you add, the more likely your page will rank higher in Google search results.

There are some restrictions which are:

• The field Search results company description must be no longer than a maximum of 160 characters – This is to make your Company Page more search-engine friendly. This information is the description that appears below your company name in Google search results.
• The field Profile company description must be no longer than maximum of 8,000 characters.
• You can optionally add 1 additional set of contact details.
• A maximum of 20 images can be uploaded to your image gallery.
• A maximum of 10 files can be attached to your Company Page.
• A maximum of 150 locations in which your work covers can be added to your Company Page.

Certainly! As a member, you have the option to add your company logo and images to your company page. The logo should be in .jpg, .png, or .gif format. Additionally, you can include social media URLs and links to enhance the visibility and promotion of your company accounts. This allows you to effectively boost your online presence and connect with your audience through various social media platforms.

If you are a contractor in the Building Automation industry then as a member on our website you will be discovered by new companies. Increasing your online presence will help you grow your business. Company LinkedIn posts will also be prioritised on a weekly basis in order to grow our company presence. The price of our packages is determined based on the average cost of BMS engineering jobs. This means that even if you choose to pay for an annual package, having just one business or customer contact you throughout the year can be sufficient to make your investment worthwhile. We strive to offer affordable options, ensuring that you receive excellent value for your money. For more detailed information, please visit our registration page.

As a member of BMS Engineers your Company Page will be made visible to the public. Customers who search and find your Company Page (in Google or on our website) will see your contact information. Your Company Page can contain the following information:

• Your phone number.
• Your email address.
• An optional secondary phone number and/or email address.
• You can show your office address, so customers can visit or write to you.
• You can add a link to your company website and generate more traffic to your site where potential customers may contact you using your company website contact form.
• We will sometimes link to your Company Page through our LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
• Customers may contact you via you’re social media channels if you do choose to add this information.
• If you would like to be contacted by any other means, you could always provide these details inside the Profile Company Description field.

You can change this information by clicking on the ‘My Account’ link after you log in.