Simon Britton MIET

Building Management Systems Expert, Author & Consultant

About Simon

Building automation expert and industry thought leader

Building Management Systems professional and author of BMS Fundamentals. Interested in computer programming since ~1982, music producer, web coder (made the CMS behind this very site), dabbler in most techy things, and occasional gamer. My wife would describe me as untidy, disorganised and a geek. (I fiercely deny at least two of those points.) - Currently employed by the UK's largest BMS systems integrator; BMSI, as Solutions Architect.

Areas of Expertise

Specialised knowledge across building automation domains

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HVAC Control

Expert in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control strategies, PID loops, sequences of operation, and optimisation techniques.

Energy Management

Specialised in energy monitoring, demand response implementation, and sustainability optimisation for modern buildings.

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System Integration

Deep knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LON, and other protocols for integrating diverse building systems.

BMS Fundamentals

Comprehensive resource site for the book

BMS Fundamentals

BMS Fundamentals

A Comprehensive Guide to Building Management Systems

Master the fundamentals of Building Management Systems with this comprehensive guide covering HVAC control, lighting automation, energy management, system integration, and more.

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Book Resources

Free supplementary materials for BMS Fundamentals readers

Chapter Summaries

Quick reference guides for each chapter

Spreadsheet Templates

Calculation tools and planning templates

System Diagrams

Detailed architectural and control diagrams

Code Examples

Sample programs and scripts

Latest Insights

Articles, tutorials, and industry perspectives

HVAC Control Jan 14, 2026

PI(D) Loop Control

Quick description on PID Loops and BMS, in particular how they work with the Error and how you can improve control. Espe...

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BMS Jan 11, 2026

Optimum Start & Stop for Heating

Using time, fabric and control strategy to heat buildings efficiently. Expanding on the subject of Optimum Start/Stop t...

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Integration Dec 22, 2025

BMS Engineers and 3rd Party Equipment Engineers

Equipment suppliers need to train their engineers better on integration aspects...

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Let's Connect

Interested in consulting, speaking engagements, or collaborating on building automation projects? Get in touch to discuss how we can work together.

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