BACS

Everything about BACS

Learn what the new regulations mean, how to comply, and which steps you can take now without unnecessary investments.

We help you make your real estate portfolio GACS-compliant.

01

What is BACS and why is it required?

BACS stands for Building Automation and Control Systems. From January 1, 2026, large buildings must continuously monitor and optimize their installations.  

Why? Many buildings currently waste
25-30%of energy through poorly configured systems. BACS ensures you see what's happening in real-time and automatically adjust where needed.

02

Does this apply to my building?

BACS is mandatory for all non-residential buildings with large HVAC systems. Think offices, schools, warehouses, hospitals, hotels, and sports facilities.

  • January 1, 2026
Installations with nominal capacity > 290 kW
  • June 1, 2026
Indoor climate must be continuously measured

"Healthy Workers protects and increases real estate value and investment returns by allowing sustainability investments to be deferred and executed more efficiently."

Maarten Briët Co-Head Netherlands, Schroders

Time for action

Make sure you are ready for BACS

Download the guide with practical information. A lot of clients already comply with BACS 2026 through our services.

97%of clients achieve positive ROI within the first year.

03

Is your building BACS-ready?

BACS works with four classes that indicate how intelligently your building is controlled. From class D (everything manual, no monitoring) to class A (fully automatic, real-time optimization).

Want to know which class your building currently has and what's needed? Let Healthy Workers do the free
BACS check.

04

What changes from january 2026

From January 2026, buildings must meet specific technical requirements. Here's what that means in practice:

  • Continuously monitor energy and performance
  • Automatically detect inefficiencies
  • Signal or correct deviations
  • Connect installations (minimum HVAC; where relevant also lighting and shading)
  • Demonstrably comply with installations at class C and an EMS at class B

“Missed the January deadline? You're not alone. Many portfolios are still working toward compliance, and we're helping them get there. Let us help you too.”

Jonatan Roose, Founder Healthy Workers

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