Ivory Egg, specialists in KNX intelligent building technology and complementary solutions, congratulates one of its newly trained system integrators, Leo Walton, Owner, Electrobyte Ltd, as he secures huge recognition at this year’s Smart Solution Awards, part of UK Construction Week 2018.
Electrobyte Ltd, specialists in the design, installation and commissioning of smart home systems, audio/visual systems and data networking, graced the winner podium at the Smart Solutions Awards 2018 to win ‘Best Installer’ and also a highly commended award for ‘Best Residential Project’.
The Smart Solutions Awards champions integrators and installers who have demonstrated project excellence
The Smart Solutions Awards took place on Wednesday 10th October 2018 as part of UK Construction Week within the Digital Construction Hub at NEC, Birmingham.
Advocating integrators and installers
Keeping company amongst the industries finest, Electrobyte Ltd scooped a winning award for ‘Best Installer’ and Highly Commended for ‘Best Residential Project – Eight bedroom new-build installation’ Smart Solutions Award for 2018; collected by Leo Walton, Owner, Electrobyte Ltd.
The Awards were judged by an independent expert panel where all finalists were revealed at the show and a candidate for highly-commended and ultimate winner of each category was announced by BBC News Reader, Steph McGovern.
The Smart Solutions Awards, now in its 2nd year, champions integrators and installers who have demonstrated project excellence, along with recognition for manufacturers who develop market-leading products and services, as well as provide training opportunities that help facilitate the growth of the smart solutions sector.
Making complex systems accessible
I was honoured to win an award for ‘Best Installer and also receive Highly Commended for ‘Best Residential Project’"Mark Warburton, Technical Director, Ivory Egg says “Leo Walton, Owner of Electrobyte, is one of the newest system integrators trained by Ivory Egg so it’s great to see his effort on this project recognised. We look forward to continuing to support and guide Leo as he takes on more KNX projects and hopefully continues to win awards.”
Leo Walton, Owner, Electrobyte Ltd says “The application of technology and how it can improve and enhance our lives is what drives me. I was honoured to win an award for ‘Best Installer and also receive Highly Commended for ‘Best Residential Project’ at the Smart Solutions awards 2018. Experiencing the levels of innovation and development of technology is like being a kid in a sweet shop.
“The possibilities seem endless and it is impossible to not get excited about how the right technology can make complex systems accessible to even the biggest technophobe. The support and guidance from Ivory Egg throughout the project has been invaluable and, as the building is controlled via a KNX system, I was able to use input modules behind the customers desired switches with Gira solutions used throughout the rest of the project.”
Delivering a truly connected building
Since Ivory Egg began in 2005, they have been partners with Gira UK sharing business acumen, leads and customer feedback"Mark Booth, Managing Director, Gira UK says “Being a part of an award-winning project is testament to how far the industry has come in terms of the ‘smart home’ and we’re so proud to be at the forefront of design and innovation. Since Ivory Egg began in 2005, they have been partners with Gira UK sharing business acumen, leads and customer feedback and supporting system integrators to deliver Gira projects.
“With the support from Ivory Egg and award-winning integrator, Leo Walton of Electrobyte, it is now becoming common knowledge that it is possible to deliver a truly connected building where all building services operate via a single control technology.”
Highly Commended Residential Project from Electrobyte - Smart solutions used:
- Lighting – Relays, Dali Gateways, Mains Dimming, 1-10v Dimming
- Presence Detectors
- Heating Actuators for UFH
- System Components – Power Supplies, Line Coupler
- Gira S1 & Homeserver
- Gira Weather Station
