Complexity has a cost, which is mostly hidden, but it often costs us time and hassle. Products with a complex user interface and difficult to learn are often used less than optimally, or in some cases by-passed or avoided altogether.

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), has announced the appointment of Catherine Walker as executive officer on the retirement of George Lee at the end of September.

Smart Buildings Show has announced its eagerly anticipated conference programme and it promises to be the most diverse and compelling one yet.

TK Elevator has expanded its broad digital portfolio, starting a new era of smart mobility solutions. As the company launches Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), elevators and escalators from TK Elevator can be networked with various customer systems, connecting smart buildings and its users.

As Smart Buildings Show 2022 fast approaches (October 12-13, ExCeL, London), registration has opened and members of the smart buildings community have already signed up to attend the event.

Kas Mohammed, VP Digital Energy at Schneider Electric UK&I says that keeping healthcare services running is more important than ever.