Smarter Buildings Without the Carbon Trade-Off: Retrofitting Networks for the Future
Building owners are under increasing pressure to modernise ageing BMS and controls networks, improve connectivity and introduce smarter building technologies — but does upgrading really have to mean replacing existing infrastructure and adding more copper-intensive cabling?
This presentation explores a practical approach to upgrading and extending existing building networks using modern controls technologies, including T1L, while retaining and making better use of existing infrastructure wherever possible.
We will look at how intelligent controllers and emerging network technologies can help overcome the challenges of retrofit projects, reduce installation disruption and support the deployment of smarter, more connected buildings.
The session will also consider the often-overlooked carbon impact of network upgrades. By moving beyond traditional approaches based heavily on Cat 5/6 cabling and using technologies such as T1L where appropriate, there is an opportunity to improve network capability without automatically increasing the embodied carbon associated with the installation.
Join us to explore how smarter network design can help deliver better-performing buildings, future-ready controls and more sustainable retrofit — without assuming that smarter always has to mean more cabling.
Session Speaker
George Wylie has more than 25 years’ experience across the building automation, HVAC, room controls and smart buildings sectors. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with manufacturers, OEMs, system integrators and technology partners to develop and deliver intelligent control solutions for modern buildings.
At Delta Controls, George focuses on the development of strategic OEM and technology partnerships across Europe, helping manufacturers and building technology companies integrate intelligent automation, sensing and control into their products and solutions.
His particular areas of interest include building automation, energy efficiency, demand-based control, indoor environmental quality, connected and smart spaces, HVAC optimisation and the practical application of emerging technologies within real-world buildings.
George is passionate about moving the smart building conversation beyond technology for technology’s sake — focusing instead on how intelligent control, better data and effective integration can deliver measurable improvements in energy performance, occupant comfort, operational efficiency and the long-term performance of buildings.
With extensive experience working at the intersection of manufacturers, technology providers and the wider building services industry, George brings a practical, commercially focused perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing the smart buildings sector.
