BCS, Building Controls and Services, Inc.

What BCS, Building Controls and Services, Inc. does

BCS, Building Controls and Services, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned building automation and HVAC services firm headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, with regional offices in Lenexa, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1985 by Ken Stoppel and three HVAC colleagues, the company has grown to approximately 100 employees and serves commercial, healthcare, educational, and government facility owners across Kansas, Western Missouri, and Northwestern Arkansas. BCS installs and services building automation systems (Siemens APOGEE, Direct Digital Controls), HVAC and mechanical equipment from a broad vendor portfolio (AAON, LG, Dunham-Bush, ClimateCraft, Cook, Ruskin, CDI, KE Fibertec, SkyBlade, RGF), life safety and access control systems, and provides customer training, technical support, and parts distribution through its BCS Parts division.

The company operates three go-to-market motions: direct field sales of equipment and BAS installations to enterprise facility owners, a Performance Solutions managed-services division delivering multi-year Strategic Energy and Maintenance Programs (SEMP) with Building Intelligence real-time monitoring, and a parts and channel distribution arm (BCS Parts, LG Pro Dealers, mechanical contractor network). Revenue is generated from hardware sales, installation and professional services, multi-year managed-services contracts, and parts distribution. Notable customer outcomes include 12-27% energy reductions, 10-year equipment life extensions, and documented annual savings of $158K-$280K per program, validated by industry awards including the 2014 Siemens IFO Partner of the Year, the 2016 KCIC Energy-Process Sustainability Award, two AGC Awards of Excellence, and the Kansas Preservation Alliance Medallion Award.

Name

BCS, Building Controls and Services, Inc.

Legal name

Building Controls and Services, Inc.

Website

https://bldgcontrols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BCS, Building Controls and Services, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned building automation and HVAC services firm headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, installing Siemens BAS, HVAC equipment, life safety systems, and multi-year Performance Solutions energy programs for commercial, healthcare, educational, and government facility owners across Kansas, Western Missouri, and Northwestern Arkansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation & HVAC Services

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) Contracting (IMAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Management System (BMS)/Controls Maintenance & Commissioning (BPABACAE), Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI), Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• HVAC equipment sales
• Energy management services
• Facility management solutions
• Mechanical contracting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Sales of mechanical equipment including HVAC systems, rooftop units, VRF systems, air handlers, and related components from vendor partners (AAON, LG, Dunham-Bush, ClimateCraft, etc.)
2. Building Automation Systems: Installation and service of Siemens APOGEE building automation systems for controlling ventilation, HVAC, and lighting systems in commercial facilities.
3. Technical Support and Service: Installation, repair, and ongoing technical support services provided by trained HVAC technicians and automation specialists throughout the Midwest.
4. Performance Solutions/Energy Management: Strategic Energy and Maintenance Programs (SEMP) that provide facility optimization, energy savings, and long-term capital planning, typically structured as multi-year programs with guaranteed savings.
5. Parts Distribution: BCS Parts division stocks and distributes HVAC parts, tools, and accessories from multiple vendors for commercial and residential mechanical contractors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BCS, Building Controls and Services, Inc. designs, installs, services, and distributes building automation systems, HVAC mechanical equipment, life safety systems, and energy management programs for commercial, healthcare, educational, and government facilities. The company operates a Performance Solutions division delivering Strategic Energy and Maintenance Programs (SEMP) and a Building Intelligence real-time monitoring platform, and runs the BCS Parts distribution division supplying HVAC parts and accessories to mechanical contractors.

Product overview

BCS, Building Controls and Services, Inc. is a building automation and HVAC equipment company founded in 1985, offering a comprehensive portfolio of building comfort and efficiency solutions. The company operates as a single unified offering focused on enabling facility owners and managers to operate buildings safely, comfortably, and efficiently. The core portfolio includes Building Automation systems (Siemens APOGEE BAS, Direct Digital Controls), Mechanical Equipment (AAON rooftop units, LG VRF systems), Life Safety Systems, Energy Management (Strategic Energy and Maintenance Program/SEMP, Building Intelligence Program), Customer Training, Technical Support, and Distribution/Parts services. BCS also carries multiple product lines including Cook, Ruskin, Dunham-Bush, Concepts and Designs (CDI), ClimateCraft, and KE Fibertec. The company serves commercial, healthcare, educational, and government facilities from offices in Wichita, KS and Lenexa, KS, and has grown from 4 employees in 1985 to approximately 100 employees across three Midwest offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Performance Solutions: A division of BCS offering asset and facilities optimization programs, Strategic Energy and Maintenance Program (SEMP), and Building Intelligence Program. Has its own brand identity and website (bcsperformancesolutions.com).
• BCS Parts

Products and services

• Building Automation / Siemens APOGEE BAS Installation, integration, and service of building automation systems (BAS) for automatic control of building ventilation, heating, air conditioning, and lighting. Built on Siemens APOGEE technology and Direct Digital Controls (DDC).
• Mechanical Equipment / HVAC Systems Sales, installation, and service of HVAC equipment including AAON rooftop units, LG VRF systems, DOAS units, air handlers, and related components for commercial facilities.
• Life Safety Systems Fire safety, access control (DSX systems), and building security systems designed to protect, verify, and evacuate occupants in emergencies, covering parking lots to building exits.
• Energy Management / Performance Solutions (SEMP) Strategic Energy and Maintenance Program (SEMP) that analyzes buildings to uncover inefficiencies, addresses deferred maintenance, provides financial modeling, and creates predictable energy and capital budgets with guaranteed savings.
• Technical Support Ongoing technical support services including HVAC technician assistance, automation specialist support, installation, repair, and building automation system maintenance delivered throughout the Midwest.
• Customer Training Personalized on-site facility management training and live remote webinar sessions offered at no charge to help customers understand and maintain building systems.
• BCS Parts Distribution Distribution of HVAC parts, tools, and accessories from vendors including AAON, Cook, CDI, Siemens, LG, Ruskin, Dunham-Bush, SkyBlade, and RGF for commercial and residential mechanical contractors.
• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Solutions Solutions for monitoring and improving indoor air quality within commercial buildings and facilities, including RGF air purification technologies integrated through HVAC systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Union Station achieved 16% decrease in electricity consumption, 4 million kWh total reduction
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• ClimateCraftsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Custom air handlers with ACCESS knock-down design for tight spaces, FlexSpeed motors, BalanceStream technology for VAV applications, and FanMatrix fan arrays. BCS expanded to Kansas, Western Missouri, and Northwestern Arkansas in 2016.
• KE FibertecsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Fabric ducting systems (duct socks) for draft-free air distribution. Largest fabric duct manufacturer in the world, established in early 1970s. Applications include showrooms, laboratories, sports arenas, industrial, and food facilities.
• MC RealtysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Operations manager for Union Station. Partnered with BCS Performance Solutions to address antiquated building automation system and achieve 16% decrease in electricity consumption.
• Custom Air & Power SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2015Merger with Custom Air & Power Systems of Overland Park, KS in April 2015. Custom Air sells AAON product line under BCS name in Kansas City area. Equipment Sales Engineers Allen Leet, Jim Conaway, and Doug Gephart joined BCS.
• AAONcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015AAON provides rooftop units, DOAS (Dedicated Outside Air Systems), and DPAC units. Products used in multiple case studies including West Elk Schools (37 rooftop units), American AgCredit (DPAC for underfloor air distribution), and Immaculate Heart of Mary.
• CooksupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Leader in design and manufacturing of fans, blowers, gravity vents, laboratory exhaust systems, and energy recovery ventilators. Added to BCS product lines in 2015.
• RuskinsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Innovative solutions provider of air and sound control problems in commercial and industrial applications. Added to BCS product lines in 2015.
• Concepts and Designs, Inc. (CDI)supportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Designs and manufactures custom desiccant dehumidifiers and critical process air handlers. Founded 1989 by Tom and Sue Peterson. BCS represents CDI in Kansas City area for markets including food processing, ice arenas, hospitals, pharmaceutical, and archival storage.
• KMC ControlssupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Sales Engineers Brandon Bulla and Dane Pletcher represent KMC Controls products and conduct trainings in Kansas City office.
• Dunham-BushsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Sales Engineers represent Dunham-Bush product line from Kansas City office. Added to expanded product offerings in 2015.
• RGF Air Purification TechnologiessupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Air purification technologies that proactively kill germs and reduce odors through HVAC systems. Added to product lines in late 2014.
• SkyBlade FanssupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Fans that deliver top efficiency to heating and cooling systems by reducing run time, cycles, and improving overall comfort. Added to product lines in late 2014.
• TitussupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015HVAC components and air distribution products. Listed among BCS product offerings and vendor lines.
• Siemens Building TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 201430-year partnership as Siemens value-added partner specializing in APOGEE Building Automation Systems. BCS achieved highest combination of net and percentage sales growth to win 2014 IFO Partner of the Year award. Installs APOGEE BAS in K-12 schools, medical facilities, commercial buildings, and industrial locations.
• LG ElectronicscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2013LG Pro Dealer Program providing Multi V IV VRF systems, duct-free and multi-split heat pumps, Hydro Kit for hot water recovery. BCS accompanied customers to LG Product Rollout events. Systems offer industry-leading sound levels, HiPOR technology, and heating mode vapor injection.
• DSX Access SystemssupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2013Access control systems installed for Wichita Collegiate Schools enabling campus lockdown with one touch of a button and alarm notifications to emergency crews.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Climatec: Building automation and energy services integrator serving commercial, healthcare, and education facilities across the western U.S. Closely comparable to BCS in core service line (BAS/energy), vertical mix, and Siemens-style vendor partnerships, though larger and broader geographically.
• Cenergistic: Energy management and facility optimization firm that signs guaranteed-savings performance contracts with K-12 districts, colleges, and healthcare systems. Directly comparable to BCS's Performance Solutions/SEMP offering on the same education-and-healthcare verticals.
• Alpha Controls & Services: Regional BAS and HVAC services contractor of similar size serving commercial and institutional buildings in Texas. Closest size and vertical match to BCS as an owner-operated specialty BAS contractor outside the national OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global manufacturer and integrator of building automation, HVAC controls, and energy services. Competes with BCS for the same institutional BAS and performance-contracting opportunities but at vastly larger scale and with proprietary Metasys/BCS-equivalent platforms.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Major OEM of building management systems (Honeywell Niagara, WEBs) and a direct competitor on enterprise-grade BAS and energy-performance contracts in healthcare and education, including through its own energy services offering.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure): Owner of the EcoStruxure Building platform and a leading vendor in energy management and BAS. Competes head-to-head with BCS-led Siemens APOGEE installations on mid-market education, healthcare, and commercial retrofits.
• Trane Technologies: HVAC manufacturer and Trane Commercial services arm that delivers building automation, equipment, and energy services to schools, healthcare, and commercial accounts — overlapping BCS on equipment and SEMP-style energy work.
• Carrier Global: HVAC OEM and controls provider whose Carrier/Automated Logic offering competes with Siemens APOGEE for institutional BAS specification in BCS's served verticals.
• ABM Industries: National facility services provider with technical solutions and energy services divisions that bid on the same multi-site, multi-state facility management and BAS-modernization contracts BCS targets.

Emerging players

• ENGIE North America: Energy services arm of the global utility that delivers decarbonization and guaranteed-savings performance contracts to schools, hospitals, and municipalities — a newer but increasingly direct competitor to Performance Solutions/SEMP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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