Specialist Building Management System Installation & Commissioning Nationwide

NAPIT Certified & TrustMark Approved

Arcane Power & Controls are Building Management System installation and commissioning contractors, delivering BMS projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education environments throughout the UK. We support Trend, Distech Controls, and Niagara 4 BMS projects nationwide — providing everything from full turn-key BMS installation and commissioning through to targeted pre-commissioning support for existing project teams.

Our BMS service is built around two core principles — quality of installation and thoroughness of commissioning. A well-installed, properly pre-commissioned BMS reaches practical completion faster, with fewer snags, lower overall cost, and greater long-term reliability.

Turn-Key BMS Installation & Commissioning

For clients requiring a single point of responsibility across the entire BMS scope, Arcane Power & Controls provide a full turn-key BMS installation and commissioning service — managing the complete project from field device installation and network infrastructure through to software commissioning, metering, documentation, and client handover.

Our turn-key BMS service removes the complexity of managing multiple contractors across the installation and commissioning process, providing a single, accountable team with the expertise to deliver the full scope to programme and specification.

Our turn-key BMS service covers:

  • Full field device supply, installation, and wiring
  • RS485 network and IP network infrastructure installation
  • Control panel installation — and modification to suit new field wiring where required
  • Metering installation and full meter schedule documentation
  • BMS pre-commissioning
  • Software configuration, sequences of operation, and graphics commissioning
  • System functional testing and witnessed commissioning
  • Full project documentation and client handover

BMS Installation

Arcane Power & Controls carry out the complete BMS field installation scope — from controller and panel installation through to field devices, RS485 networks, and IP infrastructure. All installation works are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and BS7671 wiring regulations, with full as-fitted documentation provided on completion.

Where existing control panels require modification to accommodate new field wiring — whether due to system extensions, plant changes, or design revisions — we carry out panel modifications in-house, ensuring panels are correctly updated, properly documented, and safe before commissioning begins.

Our BMS installation scope includes:

  • BMS controller and panel installation
  • Field device installation — temperature, humidity, pressure, CO2, and flow sensors
  • Motorised valve and actuator installation
  • RS485 network wiring, termination, and screening
  • IP network infrastructure for BMS supervisory and controller communications
  • Control panel modification to suit new or revised field wiring
  • Cable containment, labelling, and identification throughout
  • Full as-fitted installation records

Metering & Meter Schedules

Accurate metering is an increasingly important part of any BMS installation — supporting energy monitoring, submetering strategies, and building performance reporting. Arcane Power & Controls provide meter networking installation as part of our BMS service, and produce detailed meter schedules that give the commissioning engineer and end client everything they need to correctly configure and integrate meters into the BMS.

Our meter schedules document all relevant technical parameters for each meter on the system, including:

  • Meter type and manufacturer
  • Pulse weight and pulse output configuration for heat, water, and electricity meters
  • RS485 address and network assignment
  • Baud rate and communication protocol settings
  • M-Bus address where applicable
  • BMS point reference and integration details

Providing this level of detail at pre-commissioning stage ensures meters are correctly configured and integrated into the BMS from the outset — avoiding the delays and errors that arise when meter configuration information is incomplete or poorly documented.

BMS Pre-Commissioning Service

Our BMS pre-commissioning service delivers measurable programme and cost benefits on every project it is applied to. By systematically checking and verifying all field installation work before the controls engineer arrives on site, we ensure the system is ready for software and graphics commissioning from day one — protecting the controls engineer’s time and keeping the commissioning programme on track.

Controls engineers are a specialist and expensive resource. Every hour spent fault-finding field installation issues is an hour not spent on software, sequences, and graphics. Our pre-commissioning service eliminates that wasted time.

Our pre-commissioning service includes:

RS485 device addressing & setup

Full addressing and configuration of all RS485 field devices in accordance with the network design, with conflicts and errors resolved before commissioning begins

RS485 & IP network checks using network scanners

Dedicated RS485 network scanning and IP network diagnostic tools used to verify all networks, confirm device communication, check termination, and identify and resolve faults prior to commissioning

Point to point checks

Systematic verification of every BMS input and output — sensors, actuators, digital inputs, and analogue signals — confirmed as correctly wired, labelled, and functioning against the controls design documentation

Valve & actuator setup

Physical testing and verification of all motorised valves and actuators, including stroke and travel verification, fail-safe position checks, and feedback signal confirmation

Sensor commissioning

Verification and accuracy checks across all field sensors including temperature, humidity, pressure, differential pressure, CO2, and flow — confirming correct signal type, range, and scaling at the controller input

Control panel checks

Inspection of all BMS control panels against design schematics, including power supply verification, wiring and termination checks, controller power-up, and labelling verification

On completion, a full pre-commissioning report is issued documenting the status of all devices, networks, field points, valves, sensors, and panels — giving the controls engineer a clear, verified picture of the system before software commissioning begins.

BMS Commissioning — Trend, Distech & Niagara 4

We provide BMS commissioning support across Trend, Distech Controls, and Niagara 4 platforms nationwide. Our pre-commissioning service means controls engineers arrive on site to a verified, ready-to-commission system — consistently resulting in shorter commissioning programmes, reduced snag lists, and cleaner project handovers.

Trend — One of the UK’s most established BMS platforms, deployed extensively across commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial sites. We support Trend BMS projects nationwide across the full installation and commissioning scope.

Distech Controls — A leading platform widely specified on commercial and high-specification projects. We support Distech installations including ECY controllers and ECLYPSE supervisory platforms, providing field installation, RS485 network setup, and pre-commissioning support.

Niagara 4 — One of the most widely adopted open-protocol building controls frameworks in the market. We support Niagara 4 projects nationwide — providing installation, device addressing, network setup, and pre-commissioning support across Niagara 4 based systems.

Why Choose Arcane Power & Controls For Your BMS Project

  • Full turn-key BMS installation and commissioning service available
  • Trend, Distech Controls, and Niagara 4 project support nationwide
  • Dedicated pre-commissioning service — protecting commissioning programmes and reducing cost
  • RS485 and IP network checking using dedicated network scanning equipment
  • Detailed meter schedules including pulse weight, RS485 address, baud rate, and protocol settings
  • Control panel modification to suit new and revised field wiring
  • AHU and HVAC controls specialists — bringing additional mechanical services knowledge to BMS projects
  • All electrical installation works tested and certified to BS7671
  • Full pre-commissioning reports and project documentation as standard

Sectors Served

Commercial offices, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, leisure, data centres, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and industrial environments throughout the UK — from single plant room installations to large multi-building BMS deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer a full turn-key BMS installation and commissioning service? Yes. We provide a complete turn-key BMS service covering field installation, network infrastructure, metering, pre-commissioning, software commissioning, graphics, and full project handover — under a single, accountable team.

Which BMS platforms do you support? We support Trend, Distech Controls, and Niagara 4 BMS projects, providing installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support nationwide across all three platforms.

Can you produce meter schedules for BMS metering installations? Yes. We produce detailed meter schedules documenting pulse weight, RS485 address, baud rate, communication protocol, M-Bus address, and BMS integration details for all heat, water, and electricity meters — ensuring correct configuration and seamless BMS integration.

Can you modify existing control panels to suit new field wiring? Yes. Where existing panels require modification to accommodate new or revised field wiring, we carry out panel modifications and ensure panels are correctly updated and documented before commissioning begins.

What does your pre-commissioning service include? Our pre-commissioning service covers RS485 device addressing and setup, RS485 and IP network checks using network scanners, full point to point checking, valve and actuator setup, sensor commissioning, and control panel checks — with a full pre-commissioning report issued on completion.

Why is pre-commissioning beneficial? Pre-commissioning ensures all field work is verified before the controls engineer arrives, allowing them to focus entirely on software and graphics rather than fault-finding. This shortens the commissioning programme, reduces overall project cost, and results in a cleaner handover.

Do you work nationwide? Yes. Arcane Power & Controls deliver BMS installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support throughout the UK

Why Choose Arcane Power & Controls?

  • Trusted by Tier 1 M&E and FM contractors
  • In-house BMS programmers, electricians & commissioning engineers
  • Proven expertise in software development, integration, and testing
  • Rapid mobilisation and flexible subcontractor support
  • Full project documentation and O&M handover packs
  • Available 24/7, 365 days a year for emergency support

NAPIT Registered Electricians

As certified members of NAPIT (National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers), we’re qualified to carry out all domestic electrical work to current UK standards. Our registration allows us to self-certify work under Part P of the Building Regulations, giving you peace of mind that everything is done correctly and legally.

TrustMark Approved Electrical Contractors

We are also TrustMark approved, a government-endorsed quality scheme. This means we’ve been thoroughly vetted for technical competence, customer service, and business integrity - so you can trust us to deliver high-quality workmanship every time.

Delivering Smart Buildings That Work

Our mission is to help contractors deliver smarter, more energy-efficient buildings — on time, and on budget. Whether you need a one-off commissioning engineer or full project delivery, we act as a trusted extension of your team.

 

 

Contact Us Today

Looking for a specialist BMS installation and commissioning contractor with Trend, Distech, and Niagara 4 expertise? Contact the Arcane Power & Controls team today to discuss your project requirements.