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Robell completes BMS installation at The Octagon, Birmingham

Our engineering team has completed the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of the building management system serving The Octagon in Birmingham city centre. The package was delivered in-house from first design meeting through to handover, with bespoke control panels manufactured at our Cato Street workshop and installed alongside the wider mechanical and electrical programme. Ongoing […]

31 July 2026

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Industry Insights

BCIA Awards 2026

What a night at the BCIA Awards 2026! Last Thursday, the team at ROBELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED joined some of the leading names in the building controls industry for an incredible evening celebrating innovation, talent, and success across the sector. The event was a brilliant reminder of the expertise, passion, and momentum driving our industry forward. A huge congratulations to all finalists and winners — the standard this year was exceptional 👏 We’re proud to be part of an industry that continues to push boundaries, embrace innovation, and deliver smarter, more sustainable buildings for the future. Here’s to another great year ahead 🚀

18 June 2026

Careers

Manufacturer puts apprenticeships at heart of growth

Apprenticeships have underpinned Robell since 1989. We look at how structured training across panel build, installation and commissioning creates long engineering careers.

2 May 2026

Sustainability

Practical steps towards net zero buildings

A well-configured building management system is one of the most direct routes to lower energy consumption in an existing building.

14 March 2026

Careers

Building control system business encourages bright sparks to consider an apprenticeship

Commissioning is where a control system either proves itself or creates years of avoidable problems. Our engineers explain the discipline behind a clean handover.

22 January 2026