Today’s building automation and smart home ecosystem presents UK Construction professionals from developers to electrical contractors, with a transformative opportunity. Just as the emergence of LED lighting changed the game a decade ago, the rise of intelligent building systems powered by KNX technology is rewriting the rules of electrical installation and management. For electrical contractors keen on riding this wave, investing in KNX training could equip your workforce with the skills needed to thrive in this new environment.
“With the demand for professionally installed smart homes only growing, there is an obvious opportunity for electricians to undertake training to sell, specify and install KNX smart home solutions.” States Sophie Thomas, Marketing and Business Manager Ivory Egg. “The biggest benefit of KNX training for electricians is not only adding a new skill but also making a move to differentiate their business in a busy market.” The same can said for MEP’s, Building Developers and Architects.

Bemco Electrical KNX Training
What is KNX?
KNX is the only global open standard for commercial and residential building automation, enabling seamless communication between devices from over 500 different manufacturers. It is secure and provides both wired and non-wired solutions.
From lighting and blinds to heating, ventilation, and security systems, using KNX enables integrators to bring diverse building functions into a single platform. Systems created with KNX are endlessly adaptable and interchangeable due to its backwards compatibility. This enables a client to start with automated lighting and add HVAC, security, blind control, assisted living devices and weather stations at a later date if they choose.
If a device fails or a different functionality or aesthetic is required, individual components can be exchanged without the need to replace the whole system.
Delivered via Twisted Pair (TP), Radio-Frequency (RF),Internet Protocol (IP) and PL.
Why should contractors care?
A growing market: The smart building sector is burgeoning. As energy conservation, sustainability, and user-centric experiences become paramount. To take advantage of the surge in smart home growth, building contractors and sub-contractors should consider KNX as the broadest possible entry point into the smart building controls sector.
Diversification: Diversifying into KNX installations opens doors to a broader clientele – from homeowners wishing for a connected living experience to commerce and industry seeking efficient building management solutions.
Competitive edge: As more contractors join the KNX fold, those without the requisite skills risk getting left behind. With KNX certification, contractors not only showcase their expertise but also can build trust with a new and expanding pool of clients.

Intelligent use of commercial space – courtesy of Tate Controls

Smart sensors and lighting courtesy of B.E.G. Luxomat
Future-proofing your business
In a world where technology is evolving at breakneck speed, businesses that do not innovate risk obsolescence. For many, embracing KNX may be vital to their future success.
As governments and organisations globally, rally for greener solutions, those with well-trained staff with a broad knowledge of diverse systems and available technologies will be at the forefront of implementing energy-efficient building automation systems.
According to Jason Aldous of Aldous Systems, “It’s an obvious choice”.
“When you start talking to our students about the competitive advantage to them of offering a standards based solution over a proprietary solution to end customers it almost becomes a no brainer to be offering KNX based solutions all the time.”
For contractors, the question is not whether to get KNX training and certification but when. The KNX landscape offers a world of opportunity – be it in terms of revenue, business growth, or staying relevant in an evolving market. By investing in KNX now, contractors can not only secure their present but also future-proof their business for the years to come.
Details of KNX courses from certified training centres can be found here.