New president for controls association
Malcolm Anson (pictured) is the new president of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). He takes over the role from outgoing president Steve Harrison, who held the position for three years. He is managing director of Clarkson Controls, a Midlands-based controls manufacturer and systems installer.
Mr Anson has been in the controls sector since 1974 and worked in all disciplines of the controls industry. He was appointed vice president of the BCIA in 2014 and has been a member of the management committee since 2012.
As the owner of a medium-sized company, Mr Anson is very focused on business challenges for the controls sector. ‘I am very much behind our umbrella organisation FETA when it comes to campaigning against retentions. This practice is potentially very damaging for businesses in our sector, and controls companies are often exposed to unnecessary risk because of this practice.
‘My aim is to continue to emphasise the importance of training and standards in our sector, while also raising awareness of how building controls contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings.’
