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Mark will oversee the development and implementation of a strategic plan to develop Haden's in-house capability in building management and controls system technology.

“The creation of this position allows us to provide an integrated solution to the management and control of building engineering services systems we install or maintain ourselves, rather than rely entirely on outsourced skill sets in controls and building management”, explained Ian Barrat, General Manager, Haden Construction. “This is particularly important with the emerging Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) standards resulting in greater need for verification of commissioning and operation and will allow us to bring the intellectual property in-house.”

Mark Dredge is excited by the challenge of this new role and the opportunity to work with Haden and Norfolk. “After many years spent working for product aligned companies, I am looking forward to the challenge of growing a vendor neutral BMCS business, building on Haden’s in-house engineering and design capabilities,” he explained. “My aim is to make sure that we deliver what we have offered to our customers, not only in HVAC but in building controls also.”

“Haden is in a great position in that we have a fantastic resource to build on in our team of 500-plus technicians. Not only will this complement the technical skills of our technicians, but it will offer them the opportunity to up skill into building management and control systems,” Mark explained.

Mark brings almost 30 years of experience in building engineering services control systems and HVAC service operations and management. Previously, Mark worked with Atlas Air, Trane and Siemens.