Which renewable energy for business option is right for you? Let’s find out! Compare what’s on the market and arrange a no-obligation chat with our experts.
Winter energy savings start now. Here’s nine simple checks to boost the efficiency of your estate and help keep costs down, without compromising on comfort.
How did Kendra triple its engineering team at BladeRoom in just a year? Discover the data centre results driving a growing partnership.
How Kendra grew its Scottish Division from £60k to nearly £3m in five years, building a strong team, winning major contracts and becoming profitable.
You review your energy contract but what about your electricity supply? Find out if you’re due huge cost savings with the help of our energy procurement experts.
Here’s how our new ROC team will help you cut energy costs, improve building performance and maximise ROI year after year with continuous building optimisation.
Helping NHS organisations improve building efficiency with smart energy management to cut costs, boost comfort and future-proof estates. Here’s what Kendra did.
PROActiv Health has evolved. Thanks to our new partnership with AtmosAir, PROActiv Health not only monitors and analyses air quality but actively improves it.
Discover how we helped the University of Bristol achieve major energy savings and boost the performance of their plant in a live 24/7 research facility.
How Kendra Energy Solutions’s acquisition of Optimised Group’s BEMS & ROC division strengthens its UK smart buildings offering.
For the 4th time in 11 years, Kendra won Best Service and Maintenance Provider at the BCIA Awards. 2026 marks an exceptional year for Kendra – and here’s why!
Kendra promotes long-serving Stuart Davis to CEO, signalling leadership shift and a bold move toward AI-powered, data-driven energy solutions.
Ready to cut energy costs? PROActiv Energy uncovers savings, optimises your strategy and supports delivery from start to finish— find out how.
Get your BEMS spring-ready and enjoy a more efficient, cost-effective building. Here’s a few simple steps to get you started.
Kendra’s been awarded a prestigious multi-year BEMS contract with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Find out more.
Find out how Europe’s busiest shopping centre cut energy costs by £675,000 in 18 months. Saving energy through ultra-smart systems and engineering expertise.
Help us create autonomous smart buildings that save energy, money and carbon. Here’s where your rewarding, future-focused career in BEMS begins.
PROActiv Energy unlocked a powerful new wave of services and features. The result? A smarter, stronger, all-encompassing energy offering. Here’s what changed.
Excting news! Kendra’s in the top 1% of Schneider EcoStruxure partners for largest EcoStruxure system. Ranked #9 out of 1,590 building automation partners.
As temperatures drop, energy use rises. But you can control the size of this energy increase by preparing your BEMS for winter. Here’s some quick tips.
Kendra’s gone carbon neutral. Find out how we achieved the highest possible level on NCZ’s carbon and sustainability programme: the NCZ Platinum Certification.
Our move to Cardiff builds on our successes business growth in Wales. Demonstrating our commitment to investing in Welsh business, customers and people.
Here’s how Kendra helped improve energy performance at Surrey and Borders NHS Trust; achieving a 100% payback in less than eleven months.
Find out how we helped the National Galleries of Scotland maximise its energy efficiency through our PROActiv solutions.
Ever felt a mid-afternoon slump that couldn’t be fixed with coffee? Your indoor air quality could be to blame. Start monitoring the health of your indoor spaces
Don’t invest in renewables or new upgrades until you’ve maximised your energy efficiency. It’s the first vital step for carbon neutrality. Here’s how it works.
Smart energy systems are already transforming the way we use power, but when combined with renewable energy sources, they open up even greater possibilities.
Exciting news! We’ve partnered with Delta Controls, an industry leader in the world of building automation. Here’s what you need to know.
From introducing IQVISION to fine-tuning maintenance and everything in-between. Here’s how Kendra’s boosting this NHS hospital’s energy efficiency.
Your Trend 963 is a security risk and should anything go wrong, it could be costly to fix. It’s time to upgrade to IQVISION. Here’s everything you need to know.
A smart building can collect and interrogate masses of data to predict maintenance needs without human intervention. Here’s how a building ‘thinks’ for itself.
For deep, actionable insights into your building’s performance, you need PROActiv Analytics. Here’s how it’ll enhance your Building Energy Management System.
Spring has sprung, which means it’s time to prep your BEMS for warmer days. Here’s some simple energy saving tips to get you started.
Want to become an engineer or fancy a change of direction? Join the BEMS industry as an apprentice or fast track engineer.
Kendra’s gone carbon neutral. Here’s how they did it with help from an independent carbon neutral specialist, the Neutral Carbon Zone (NCZ).
There’s so much to look forward to in the run up to Xmas but it does come with a surge in energy bills. Cut your energy use by getting your BEMS winter ready.
Ever think about the quality of air you’re breathing? You should. It has a direct impact on your health. PROActiv Health helps keep your indoor spaces safe.
Introducing PROActiv Energy. Our smart metering solution that’ll identify – and help stop – unnecessary energy wastage. Here’s everything you need to know.
Cut your energy use with an efficient, cost-effective solution. With PROActiv Analytics, you’ll get a crystal-clear view of what’s happening on your site.
Introducing a major addition to our PROActiv Hub! Our four offerings have expanded to five, with PROActiv Analytics becoming a standalone powerhouse.
Big news from our HQ! Kendra is now employee owned. Here’s what you need to know about our new EOT and why we decided to go ahead with it.
Find out how Kendra helped UCL save tons of energy, achieve targeted maintenance and even earn a BREEAM Outstanding rating.
Meet the man behind our growth in Scotland – Raymond. In this Q&A, he reveals details of his 40-year BEMS career, starting in 1984, and what he thinks of Kendra.
It’s spring! Time to prep your BEMS for warmer days and manage that delicate shift from heating to cooling. Here’s some energy saving tips to get you started.
In just two years, PROActiv Analytics reduced the Crick’s total carbon emissions by 21%. But our energy management triumphs don’t stop there! Find out more.
We’re future-proofing 4.6 billion years’ worth of history at the Natural History Museum – all by modernising its smart energy systems. Find out more.
BEMS engineers are taking huge strides towards creating a more sustainable built environment. Find out how they’re making a difference.
We’re carbon neutral! We’ve offset our carbon emissions for 2022 and can soon say the same for 2023. Find out how we did it and what it means for our customers.
Calling all Trend 963 users. Upgrade to IQVISION Supervisor before 31st Dec 2024 … or your system won’t be supported and may be costly to fix!
Check out these predicted BEMS trends for 2024 and beyond – driven by an increasingly connected world and demands for more efficient, sustainable ways of living
Take a glimpse into the life of our energy solutions architect, Martin – from first discovering an interest in energy optimisation to flying a plane at just 17.
In 2023, we celebrated significant highs. Moments that cemented our place as a leading BEMS specialist and stood us in good stead for 2024. Here’s our best bits
Here’s how we saved our ‘critical space’ client 32 tonnes of CO2 in a year (without switching anything off) using PROActiv Analytics.
Get your BEMS winter ready before the clocks ‘fall back’. Otherwise, you could waste energy unnecessarily. Follow our helpful hints and tips.
What makes Kendra a happy place to work? Find out what we’re doing to create and maintain a fulfilling internal culture. Here’s what you’ll get with us.
For six decades, BEMS technology has adapted to meet ever-growing efficiency demands. Here, we explore some key defining moments in the evolution of BEMS.
Your BEMS is getting smarter, which is great for business but does come with risks. Our six-step checklist will help keep your BEMS – and organisation – secure.
We asked our BEMS Project Manager in Scotland, Steven, to keep a diary for a day. Here’s a sneak peak of what he got up to. Spoiler: it includes birthday cake.
We’ve scooped up another prestigious BCIA Award: Best Service and Maintenance Provider 2023. But what exactly does that mean for you, our customers?
In Dogs, Cats and BEMS, our principal engineer, Matt, takes us on a unique and interesting journey. Welcome to a day in the life of a BEMS engineer at Kendra.
Since joining our London region in 2014, Ben’s watched it thrive. Here’s what he thinks about the evolution of the BEMS industry and where he fits into it all.
Meet the brains behind our south east operations and find out exactly what it takes to become a top-notch BEMS Service Team Coordinator.
Want to hit your net zero goals ahead of the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 target? Start by asking yourself this: is my building as energy efficient as it could be?
Step up the energy efficiency of your building with PROActiv Energy. Here’s five ways it’ll be a game changer for your business.
Want to work in some interesting places? Start a new, exciting career path in the world of BEMS. Here’s six things you need to know about BEMS apprenticeships.
We’re one of only four UK companies to become a Master EcoXpert in building controls. But what does this highly esteemed status mean for you, exactly?
In Scotland, business is booming! Thanks (in part) to some exciting additions to the team. Learn how we’re smashing targets, with our 4-step recipe for success.
We caught up with one of Kendra’s founding fathers and longest serving employee, Paul. Here’s what he has to say about the past, present and future of BEMS.
There are countless career paths in engineering, but one crucial (and often overlooked) avenue is BEMS. Let’s shine a well-needed spotlight on our industry.
Here’s four simple energy saving measures to improve the efficiency of your BEMS and boost your bank balance.
As part of our plan to achieve net zero, we’re switching 90% of our fleet to EVs in the next five years – and 100% within ten years. Check out our EV roadmap.
Kendra Continues To Invest In The Futures Stars
We are delighted to announce that BMS Energy Controls Ltd based in Scotland have joined the Kendra family!
Energy management and the constant need to reduce consumption will always be a challenge. Achieving comfortable working conditions throughout the year whilst being mindful of the use of energy intensive HVAC plant is a difficult balance.
As many workers in the UK are set to return to the workplace, companies are facing mounting pressure to meet employee expectations to go beyond their legal requirements and act more responsibly to do all they reasonably can to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of people at work.
Kendra Energy Solutions are delighted to announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, a standard which outlines best practices for information security management systems.
New office expansion in the North enables Kendra to accelerate growth in the Intelligent BEMS market
New office opening in Scotland enables Kendra to offer full national coverage in the UK BEMS market
When you are evaluating BEMS maintenance providers what should you be looking for to get the best performance from your investment?
When you are evaluating BEMS maintenance providers what should you be looking for to get the best performance from your investment?
Kendra Energy Solutions can offer full development support to public sector bodies for BEMS upgrade projects with a view to securing grant funding from the new £1bn Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
Kendra are delighted to have retained SafeContractor Accreditation for a further year,
Kendra is thrilled to announce that it has won 2020 Building Controls Industry Awards across two award categories
This Safety Alert Document outlines the current understanding of the possible routes of transmission of the COVID-19 virus (including airborne transmission) and possible responses that Building Services Engineers can adopt to reduce transmission risks in the built environment.
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to develop rapidly with relevant advice being updated regularly and an increasing body of research being published. Government, NHS and Public Health England websites, as well as those of the devolved administrations should be consulted for current policy across the UK. Kendra have taken guidance from CIBSE who have recently provided guidance on HVAC operational considerations in light of the current COVID-19 understanding from Public Health England.
CIBSE is the UK member of REHVA, the European Federation of Heating and Ventilation Engineers. REHVA has developed a COVID-19 guidance webpage giving information and guidance and has developed a bibliography on how to operate and use building services to minimise the spread of the virus through HVAC or plumbing systems.
Full details can be found here: https://www.cibse.org/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-and-hvac-systems
Current Public Health England guidance on infection control states that “The transmission of COVID-19 is thought to occur mainly through respiratory droplets generated by coughing and sneezing, and through contact with contaminated surfaces. The predominant modes of transmission are assumed to be droplet and contact.” (See section 2.1 of the guide).
Droplets will generally fall out of the airstream within a short distance (depending on airflow speed and direction), hence the guidance to remain 2m apart. However, these may evaporate, reducing in size and mass and travel further in air streams, contaminating surfaces and increasing the risk of airborne transmission.
While airborne transmission is not thought to be a primary route of transmission, there is an emerging and growing body of evidence that COVID-19 can also be spread through the air, particularly in poorly ventilated indoor spaces, and that ventilation provision in buildings should be reviewed in the light of this.
Proving modes of transmission during an outbreak is difficult. However, multiple recent studies are showing evidence of indirect contact (which may be linked to airborne spread and have also linked airflow patterns to infection cases.
This has been particularly the case in high occupancy areas, in spaces with little fresh air, and when people generate a lot of aerosols (e.g. shouting and singing). Given the growing body of evidence suggesting airborne transmission may be a route of infection and knowledge of aerosol generation and transport it is prudent to ensure ventilation is operating appropriately to protect occupants.
The following measures, using outside air wherever possible, should help to reduce the risks from airborne transmission.
The primary mechanisms for preventing the transmission of coronavirus remain;
Additional mechanisms for preventing the transmission of coronavirus through HVAC;
The primary objective is to maximise the air exchange rate with outside air and to minimize
the risk of any pockets of stagnant air.
It is recognised that Dilution of internal air should reduce any risk of potential airborne viral
transmission by reducing exposure time to any airborne viral aerosols, and also reduce the
chance for these aerosols to settle on surfaces. Evidence shows that virus can survive
on some surfaces for at least 72 hours and hence any action to limit surface contamination
is beneficial.
On colder days consideration must be given to human behavioural responses. A ventilation system on full outside air which is not adequately heated may create discomfort draughts. This may lead to users seeking to turn the system off, or with naturally ventilated spaces users may close vents or windows. These actions will reduce the air exchange rate and dilution of any contaminants (and not just any viral contamination) and overcome the primary objective to maximise the air exchange rate with outside air.
It is important that where users can intervene in the control of the ventilation that they are made aware of the benefit of these measures.
Energy;
The potential benefit to public health at this time outweighs the reduction in energy efficiency caused by not recirculating air.
Maintenance
Airborne contaminants may be minimised by proper and effective filtration and regular maintenance of plant.
Risks of Maintenance;
Viral material that settles in ductwork will become unviable over time. In the event that some viral material entered ventilation and air-conditioning systems prior to buildings being vacated due to the current restrictions, it is extremely unlikely that that material will pose any risk when those buildings are re-occupied.
Where cleaning or planned maintenance of ventilation systems is required, such as in catering premises, it should be undertaken in line with agreed industry guidance, including that relating to site operations under social distancing requirements. Appropriate PPE should be worn and all materials, including old filters, should be carefully
bagged and disposed of safely.
Kendra is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2020 Building Controls Industry Awards across four award categories.
The BCIA Awards are the biggest awards in the controls and BEMS industry, frequently recognising innovations, product development, effective project delivery and exceptional training within our sector.
Once again, the entire team here at Kendra are delighted to have been recognised by the BCIA judging panel across the following award categories; Engineer of the year, Young Engineer of the Year, Best Service & Maintenance provider and the Smart Buildings Award.
Chris Mills, Managing Director at Kendra, commented:
“As always, we’re delighted to be shortlisted as finalists across four incredibly competitive categories at this year’s BCIA awards. The BCIA’s are always an enjoyable event to attend and a great way to celebrate the successes of the last business year.
Congratulations to all of the other finalists who have been shortlisted, we look forward to celebrating in style, and catching up with some familiar faces, at the awards next month.”
Kendra is a leading provider of Intelligent Building Management Systems controlling the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning services within large commercial and high-end residential buildings. To learn more about the solutions we provide her at Kendra, click here
Kendra Energy Solutions work with our customers to save energy and reduce the demand for using the planets natural resources. We care about our planet and the people on it and have a strong philosophy for protecting our environment. The Directors at Kendra believe it is important to give back to the community and they support a number of chosen charities, including The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The Trust carry out very important work in searching for solutions to help and hopefully cure sufferers who look to them for hope and we hope our contribution helps in a small way.
Kendra Energy Solutions is a leading provider of Intelligent Building Energy Management Systems (BeMS) controlling the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning services within large commercial and high-end residential buildings. Typically, 80% of the entire cost of a commercial building is spent on operating the building throughout its lifetime and energy costs represent a significant portion of the operating expenses. As energy prices are expected to continue to rise and natural resources become scarcer, we are proud to be able to help make buildings smarter, thereby reducing energy costs and saving the planet’s valuable natural resources.
Chris Mills MD, Kendra Energy Solutions:
“Kendra Energy Solutions are delighted to support the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the great work that they do. Hopefully this will be the start of a long term relationship between Kendra and the Trust.”
University College London has awarded Kendra Energy Solutions the service & maintenance contract for Building Management Systems with a term of up to 5 years following the OJEU procurement process.
The contract is to provide a high quality maintenance service of both Trend and Schneider Electric Building Management Systems across the entire campus.
As a Trend Technology Centre and partner of Schneider Electric, Kendra are able to fully support both systems while providing impartial advice to focus on the best solution for UCL to modernise their Building Management Systems in order to benefit from new technologies.
Throughout the term of the contract Kendra will be looking at innovative ways of delivering the service to eliminate inefficiencies, pinpoint top energy, maintenance and comfort priorities through the use of analytical software.
Geoff Prudence, Facilities and Infrastructure Director of UCL, said:
“This is a Key part of our Strategic Sourcing Programme and we needed a company that could embrace our vision whilst being experienced to manage a range of systems across a complex portfolio. We look forward to working with Kendra on the challenge”.
Gary Ford, Managing Director of Kendra, added:
“We’re looking forward to working with UCL in supporting their expansion as they welcome an increasing number of students from all over the world. A finely tuned Building Management System can significantly enhance the learning environment and improve student performance, by maintaining a comfortable and healthier indoor climate”.
We are very proud to announce that Kendra Energy Solutions have been named as the Winner of the Best Service & Maintenance Provider at this year’s Building Controls Industry Association Awards.
It is a fantastic win for us and acknowledges everyone’s hard work, commitment and also the level of knowledge held by the complete Kendra team.
Thank you to our customers and well done to all the team.
Chris Mills
Managing Director
We are pleased to announce that we have joined the elite group of approved Trend Technology Centres.
Trend TTC’s are generally larger organisations offering a complete comprehensive range of Trend BEMS services and support functions.
Congratulations to everyone at Kendra who has been involved in the accreditation process.
We are looking for experienced Trend or Satchwell Field Engineers to join our team in the Midlands. If you have a customer focused attitude and want to work for a fast growing company, then please contact us and come and have a chat.
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