About Us

IES Automation provides a total life-cycle service for electrical and controls packages for heating, air-conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration in ACT and the surrounding region

Established in 2002, IES Automation is an award-winning supplier of “Reliable Controls” and “Innotech Controls” and offers clients a single point of communication from the initial concept design and engineering, to construction, commissioning, refurbishment, maintenance and repairs.

The company has grown from its origins and employs over 50 staff across Australia & New Zealand including business development manager, project managers, electricians, controls technicians & apprentices. Our philosophy is that all work is to be undertaken in house to ensure IES quality is delivered in every project from switchboard design and construction to electrical and controls wiring and commissioning.

Our focus is on building strong relationships with clients through long- term commitments. We deliver value for money solutions from reducing energy consumption in a building through efficient engineering of our Building Automation products, to competitive ongoing maintenance and fitout costs.

At IES all our Mechanical services Distribution and controls boards are designed and manufactured in house in our manufacturing facility located locally in Hume.

All boards are designed using the latest CAD software and are commonly constructed from Elsteel® and fitted out with quality components. IES is a value added OEM for most major brands of control and switch gear and deals directly with the component manufacturer/supplier resulting in the fastest, most cost effective and highest quality distribution boards in our target market.

We are experts in...

Automation Control System

Building & Energy Management System

Justin Arnold

Managing Director
Justin has 22 Years experience in the construction industry specialising in electrical and controls design and installation for the HVAC&R industry. Justin spent 7 Years with Siemens Building Automation in Sydney as a controls technician programming & commissioning projects including data centres, hospitals, commercial developments and universities. During this time he gained a thorough understanding as to how multinational organisations operate, and effectively applies this knowledge to run an efficient, focused & streamlined business specialising in Building Automation Controls.

Bimberi Youth Justice Centre

Project Summary

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This project consisted of thirteen high security state of the art residential, education & training, recreation, administration and other support facilities enclosed by a secure perimeter. The mechanical services in this unique project consisted of heating and chilled water plan, in-slab heating and VRV.
The BMS system is controlled via a central head end residing in the administration building. IES successfully delivered the project and continues to undertake the maintenance.

Highlights

Client

Hindmarsh

Location

Canberra City

Completion

2015

Technology
  • Reliance Controls….,
  • Automated backup power

28 Sydney Avenue

Project Summary

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This project included not only the innovative 5 Star NABERS Energy rated office building construction but also an integrated fit-out. Mechanical systems include chilled and heating water systems utilizing water cooled chillers and gas fired boilers. Air systems include AHUs, FCUs, general ventilation systems and carpark ventilation and air quality monitoring system.

Using a High Level Interface the BMS communicates with chillers, VRF air conditioning system and Variable Speed Drives controlling pumps and fans. Remote monitoring of the BMS is possible via an ADSL connection using a web interface.

Highlights

Client

Hindmarsh

Location

Canberra City

Completion

2015

Technology
  • Reliance Controls….,
  • Automated backup power

One Farrell Place

Project Summary

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This project was carried out with 75% of the building tenanted. Controls were upgraded floor by floor until equipment in the roof-top plantroom was strategically replaced. Systems included all fan and pump motors replaced and controlled by new VSDs, new chiller and boilers.

The BMS controls all VSDs via HLI which means the BMS is able to access a wide range of information directly from the VSD over a single cable. Energy monitoring in the building is handled by the BMS and includes electrical meters and gas metering.

Highlights

Client

Benmax

Location

Canberra City

Completion

2015

Technology

– Reliable Controls….
– Automated backup power

Project: 212 Northbourne

Project Summary

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T212 Northbourne Avenuehis project was undertaken to refurbish this unique buildings’ mechanical services plant to achieve a 4.5 star NABERS rating. The works included a full mechanical system upgrade including replacement of chilled, heating and condenser water systems.

Systems monitored include electrical meters, gas meters and water meters. A subsequent fit out was integrated into the base-building BMS with minimal re-engineering.

Highlights

Client

Benmax

Location

Canberra City

Completion

2015

Technology
  • Reliance Controls….,
  • Automated backup power