CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2026

ABB

Category Sponsor - Building Performance Consultancy (300+ employees)

ABB Electrification is a global technology leader enabling the efficient and reliable distribution of electricity from source to socket. With more than 50,000 employees across 100 countries, we collaborate with our customers and partners to solve the world’s greatest challenges in electrical distribution and energy management. As the energy transition accelerates and electricity demands grow, we are electrifying the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. At ABB, we are engineered to outrun, and we are passionate about helping our customers and partners do the same.

Airflow

Category Sponsor - Building Performance Consultancy (51 - 300 employees)

Airflow Developments Ltd was founded in 1955 and has earned its reputation for manufacturing quality, award-winning, innovative ventilation solutions for commercial and residential buildings.

As the construction of new buildings and modern homes becomes increasingly airtight, Airflow has taken a huge step in revolutionising produces that will help M&E design engineers, architects and building contractors create buildings that will comply with government building regulations Part F, L and O and also contribute to the UK's Net-ZERO target.

Airflow's wide range of products includes Extractor Fans, MVHR units (some Passive House certified), Ducting, Air Quality Controls, Hand Drywes, and Selection Software.

CIBSE Patrons

Category Sponsor - Learning and Development

The CIBSE Patrons are often referred to as the ‘corporate supporters’ of CIBSE because we are a group of businesses who collaborate to give financial, technical and moral backing to a wide range of initiatives led by the Institution.

Established in 1979, the unique nature of our network means we reflect all parts of the building services industry supply chain, giving CIBSE access to a wide range of expertise beyond its core membership. We boast consulting engineering practices; manufacturers; trade bodies; training providers; controls integrators; marketing companies; recruiters; technical writers and others among our members – in fact, anyone interested in building services engineering.

In particular, our experience of training and in technical, commercial and site-based knowledge can be of great practical benefit to the Institution.

CMR

CIBSE Embodied Carbon Award - Services and Projects: for Consultants

CMR CONTROLS LTD is a market leader in advanced air measurement technology. We specialise in the
manufacture of ultra-low pressure and airflow sensors and control systems. The overall efficiency of a building depends on various factors. One of the most important ones is the accurate measurement of airflow through the ventilation system. The CMR high precision differential pressure sensors and the CMR Flowprobes and Flowgrids are designed to deliver these accuracies in air measurement applications. Our products are used in critical environments, such as pharmaceutical research and production areas, hospitals and universities, data centres, or industrial and commercial buildings. CMR has its own research and development team. Working closely with our customers, we develop specific systems that take the relevant criteria for each building into account.

Headquartered in Basildon, we have a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant where we design, engineer, and manufacture our products. CMR is a UKAS Accredited Calibration Laboratory.

Crane Fluid Systems

Category Sponsor - Project of the Year

Crane Fluid Systems has a rich history, with a trusted brand name that dates back to the early 1900’s. A wide range of products and solutions are offered for the HVAC industry which include - ‘Connected Solutions’, a range of valves with smart capabilities supporting building owners and operators to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, through enhanced control and data availability. Also, helping to deliver projects faster with remote digital commissioning and simplified connectivity.

A full range of commissioning valves for static and variable flow, which includes a range of DPCV’s, PICV’s as well as prefabricated Dominator units. Plus a portfolio of general valves – including ball, butterfly, check, gate, globe, radiator as well as drain cocks and strainers and a range of Public Health valves, that are designed for hot & cold water systems as well as malleable pipe fittings in iron and bronze

Ideal Heating Commercial

Category Sponsor - Engineer of the Year

Ideal Heating Commercial is the UK’s leading commercial heating manufacturer of high efficiency commercial heating solutions. Operating from our Hull manufacturing plant and offices since 1906, we are one of the few true British manufacturers left in the heating industry.

With over 100 years of experience and knowledge we have developed a range of low carbon heating solutions for commercial properties. Armed with everything from market-leading condensing boilers, commercial heat pumps through to heat interface units, we provide the right heating technology to help the UK on its journey to net zero.

Lochinvar

Category Sponsor - Product or Innovation of the Year - Thermal Comfort

Lochinvar leads commercial heating with innovative, integrated low‑carbon solutions. We design and manufacture advanced boilers, water heaters and full‑system packages that combine heat pumps, renewables and smart technologies. Our solutions‑driven approach supports customers in delivering efficient, sustainable heating and hot water systems for a low‑carbon future.

Mitsubishi Electric

Category Sponsor - Building Performance Consultancy (>50 employees)

With over a century of innovation and customer focus, Mitsubishi Electric has developed a reputation for excellence. Our market-leading range of advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems is helping clients reduce the energy consumption of their buildings and decarbonise – all while ensuring the highest levels of occupant comfort.

CIBSE Certification Ltd

Category Sponsor: CIBSE Embodied Carbon Award – Products and Systems: for Manufacturers and Suppliers

CIBSE Certification Limited, the NABERS UK Administrator, provides a range of certification services, including Personnel Certification, Management Systems Certification, Building Ratings, and Embodied Carbon Verification. As a wholly owned subsidiary of CIBSE (the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers), it operates the only UKAS-accredited schemes for EPC and DEC Energy Assessors in the UK. CIBSE Certification serves as the Built Environment Certification Body for professionals dedicated to delivering better-performing buildings, supporting decarbonisation, promoting energy conservation, and enhancing safety, health, and wellbeing.

CIBSE Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Hays

Category Sponsor: Leadership

Hays are a world-wide specialist in recruitment and workforce solutions.  In FY23 we helped c.320,000 white-collar candidates secure their next career move, including c.245,000 Temp & Contracting roles and c.76,800 Perm jobs.

What sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues they face today we help them make the right decisions for tomorrow. For our candidates, we’re looking ahead for their careers by offering insights, pathways and support for their ambitions, building our understanding so we can connect them to the right opportunities.

We operate across 22 different sectors across the globe. Our Construction & Property specialism has been a strong bedrock of our services for almost 50 years and we have developed specialist MEP Services within this specialism. This has lead to a long standing partnership with CIBSE. One our most recent new specialisms is sustainability and we’re excited to present roles in net zero and climate change, environmental social governance (ESG), sustainable buildings, energy and carbon management, environmental impact assessment (EIA), biodiversity and air quality, contaminated land, water management and flood risk management.

Automated Logic

Automated Logic provides innovative building management solutions that maximize energy efficiency and sustainable building operation while ensuring comfort.

Across applications and industries, Automated Logic translates ideas and visions into real solutions for intelligent buildings. We give you the data, insight and control you need to ensure occupant comfort and efficient operation of your building's core systems. Automated Logic is part of Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come.

Discover building automation solutions designed to make it easier to turn data into action. Our WebCTRL® system give you the ability to see and understand everything that's happening in your building. The WebCTRL system also offers the analytics and comparative data to show you how to make improvements - all while eliminating the complexities that often come with web-based buildign automation.

Oventrop

Oventrop is one of the leading European manufacturers of valves, controls and Cascading Instantaneous potable hot water systems for the Building Services Industry, and for many years our products have been installed in Schools, Colleges and Universities throughout the UK.

Excellence in design is a hallmark of Oventrop, and many products have won design awards throughout the world, including the admission of our “Exclusive” Thermostatic Radiator Valves in the Design Museum, London.

As a family business with a history of over 170 years, we are rooted in the Sauerland region, but also have a strong international presence. We employ around 1,000 people at our headquarters in Olsberg and in neighbouring Brilon. In addition, there are production facilities in Poland and China. With eight subsidiaries and numerous agencies, we are present in over 80 countries worldwide.

The company is an expert partner to stockists, installers, specifying engineers, contractors and the industry.

Janitza

Since 1986, Janitza, a second-generation family business with over 500 employees worldwide, has offered complete system solutions for modern energy data management and solutions for monitoring power quality and residual currents.

In addition to measuring devices and software, Janitza offers all related services as a complete solution that guarantees efficient energy management with over 60 years of experience focused on its core competencies.

These include energy measurement technology, Class A power quality analyzers per EN 50160 standard, energy management systems, digital panel meters, and mobile power quality analyzers.

In addition to consulting and developing technical solutions, Janitza performs initial commissioning, training, and coaching for customers and maintains and supports the systems.

Janitza still develops and manufactures 100% of its products in Germany at its headquarters north of Frankfurt / Main (Lahnau). This results in high-quality products made in Germany, serviced and supported worldwide, and with a site in the UK (London).

Woods Air Movement

Woods Air Movement is a trusted global leader in specialist air-movement solutions, recognised for more than a century of engineering excellence, technical expertise, and continuous innovation. Founded over 100 years ago, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-performance axial fans and ventilation systems that serve industrial, commercial, and critical safety environments worldwide. Our legacy is rooted in precision engineering, rigorous testing, and a commitment to solving complex airflow challenges with reliable, efficient, and future-ready designs.

Today, Woods Air Movement continues to push the boundaries of what air technology can achieve, supported by world-class engineering talent and a culture of innovation that drives constant improvement. As part of FläktGroup, which was acquired by Samsung in November 2025, we are empowered with additional technological strength and global resouces - enhancing our ability to deliver smarter, more ststainable, and more advanced air-movement solutions for the next generation.

Qvantum

Qvantum wants to be part of the solution to society’s energy problems. By combining experience from the energy industry and heat pump manufacturing, we create innovative products delivering fossil-free heating for urban homes.

Behind every Qvantum heat pump is a team of experts who have created a product that not only heats your home but also helps to balance the entire energy system.

All our heat pumps are Flexready ® with a patented thermal battery to manage demand on the grid. Our modular construction methods make them easy to install and commission, and we design all our products with connectivity built in, for over the air updates and remote servicing.

We aim to empower millions of homes to be part of the energy transition by offering a range of innovative products, including exhaust air, ambient loop and air source heat pump systems.