A quick look at what trends are shaping the year ahead in 2026. 

The Building Management System landscape is rapidly changing, faster than most estates and property managers can keep up with. As organisations push for lower energy costs, stronger cyber security and smarter integrations, 2026 is becoming a defining year for smart building strategy. 

And there are three trends leading the charge. If you’re responsible for building performance, compliance or operational efficiency, these aren’t just nice to know – they’re essentials.

Trend 1: Energy efficiency gets predictive, not reactive 

 Energy efficiency has been a priority for years, but 2026 marks a turning point. Buildings are moving from reactive control to predictive optimisation.  

What’s driving the shift: 

• Rising energy costs 

• Stricter sustainability targets 

• Pressure to reduce carbon output 

• Demand for smarter, automated control 

What it means for estates:   

Systems must now anticipate demand in 2026, not just respond to it. That means intelligent scheduling, dynamic load management, and data‑driven decision‑making baked into the BMS. 

Where Tyrrell slots in:   

Our hardware and software solutions are designed to unlock deeper insights, tighter control and measurable energy savings across virtually any building type. 

Trend 2: Cyber security is top of the agenda 

As buildings become more connected, they also become more vulnerable. Cyber security isn’t simply an IT problem; it’s a building performance problem. 

Key risks emerging in 2026: 

• Increased attacks on IoT and OT networks 

• Legacy systems with outdated protocols 

• Unsecured remote access points 

• Lack of visibility across multi‑management estates 

The new standard:  
 
Secure‑by‑design BMS architecture, communication, and continuous monitoring are now essential for protecting uptime, data, and operational safety. 

How Tyrrell supports this:   

We engineer products with security at the core. The launch of our new IONA Red in partnership with Red Hat positions this game-changing controller as the trusted option for all controlled environments, banishing cyber security concerns by helping estates modernise safely and confidently. 

Trend 3: Interoperability becomes non‑negotiable 

The days of closed systems are over. Modern estates demand flexibility, openness and seamless integration across multiple management and technologies. 

Why interoperability matters more than ever: 

• Faster deployment 

• Reduced user lock‑in 

• Easier upgrades and scalability 

• Unified data in Tyrrell Analytics for better decision‑making 

The 2026 trend expectation:   

If your systems can’t talk to each other, you’re already behind. Open protocols and user‑agnostic platforms are now the backbone of future‑ready estates. 

Tyrrell’s advantage:  
Our solutions are built to integrate, giving you freedom, flexibility, and long‑term resilience across your entire building portfolio. 

Ready to stay ahead of the curve? 

Tyrrell Products is already engineering the tools, hardware and integrations that support every one of these trends, from energy optimisation to secure, interoperable BMS architectures. 

If you want bespoke guidance for your estate or upcoming project, get in touch.

Tyrrell Products delivers expert insights and practical solutions that deliver results. 
 

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