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United Kingdom · Property and facilities · Senior (5-8 years)

Senior Building Technology Coordinator

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  • Experience bandSenior (5-8 years)
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  • Reports toBuilding Technology Manager
  • UK framework levelUsually a professional owning their own work, or leading a small team

Also advertised as Senior Building Systems Specialist · Building Controls Engineer · Smart Building Lead

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The qualifications matched to this job

City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Installing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems City & Guilds Limited · Level 2 · covers 2 of 10 standards
BPEC Level 3 Diploma In Plumbing Foundation BPEC Certification Ltd · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards
Highfield Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Retrofit) (RQF) Highfield Qualifications · Level 4 · covers 1 of 10 standards

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Understand and carry out electrical work on RAC systems and components City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Installing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems
Understand and carry out electrical work on domestic plumbing and heating systems and components BPEC Level 3 Diploma In Plumbing Foundation
Co-ordinating preparation for site operations in the workplace Highfield Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Retrofit) (RQF)

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  1. Understand and carry out electrical work on RAC systems and components City & Guilds Limited · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 2
  2. Understand and carry out electrical work on domestic plumbing and heating systems and components BPEC Certification Ltd · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
  3. Co-ordinating preparation for site operations in the workplace Highfield Qualifications · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 4
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3What this role really is

A Senior Building Technology Coordinator keeps building systems connected, efficient and running smoothly. The work covers system upgrades, integration between systems, and solving complex technical issues so buildings perform well and stay comfortable for the people using them.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Johnson Controls Metasys / Siemens Desigo CC / Schneider Electric EcoStruxure (or similar BMS) Expert

Configuring control logic, building custom graphics, advanced troubleshooting of controller communication, training operators, extracting detailed trend logs for analysis, and performing system backups.

Planon / Archibus / Corrigo (JLL) / ServiceChannel (or similar CMMS/IWMS) Expert

Configuring workflows for work orders, developing custom reports for maintenance trends, managing system integrations (e.g., with BMS for automated work order generation), and overseeing asset lifecycle data.

Genetec Security Center / LenelS2 OnGuard / Brivo / Verkada (or similar Access Control & Security) Expert

Configuring complex access levels and schedules, troubleshooting reader/panel hardware issues, managing integrations with other building systems, and conducting forensic analysis of access events.

Power BI / Tableau Advanced

Connecting to various building data sources (BMS/CMMS APIs), building new interactive dashboards to visualise building performance, and performing root cause analysis on energy consumption or system faults.

MS Teams/SharePoint / Procore / Jira Expert

Setting up and managing project sites for technology upgrades, managing permissions, creating automated workflows for project approvals, and ensuring seamless communication and documentation with project teams and vendors.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Technical Approach for System Upgrade Proposes options to supervisor, supervisor decides. Proposes preferred approach to manager, manager approves. Executes independently. Designs and decides technical approach within project scope. Informs manager. Consults on major architectural changes.
Troubleshooting Complex Faults Follows diagnostic steps provided, escalates when stuck. Diagnoses routine faults independently, escalates novel or multi-system issues. Leads diagnosis of complex, multi-system faults. Involves relevant vendors and internal teams. Decides on resolution path.
Vendor Selection for Small Projects (<£5K) Researches options, provides data to supervisor for decision. Recommends preferred vendor to manager, manager approves. Manages engagement. Evaluates and recommends vendors for projects up to £5K. Manager approves. Manages the full engagement and performance.
Changes to BMS Control Sequences Executes changes under direct supervision and review. Implements pre-approved changes, reviews with manager post-implementation. Designs, implements, and tests new control sequences for optimisations or integrations, following change management protocols. Informs manager.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Project Delivery Rate (On-Time & On-Budget)
The percentage of technology upgrade or integration projects you lead that are completed within the agreed timeline and budget.
Target · 90% of projects on-time and within ±5% of budget

You led the upgrade of the access control system for Building A. It was completed in 10 weeks (target 10 weeks) and cost £48,000 (budget £50,000), hitting 100% on-time and 96% on-budget.

Energy Consumption Reduction (for owned systems)
The measurable decrease in energy usage (e.g., kWh/sq ft) directly attributable to optimisations you've implemented in BMS control sequences or scheduling.
Target · Achieve a 5-7% reduction YoY for assigned buildings/systems

After optimising the HVAC scheduling and temperature setpoints in Building B, its energy usage for Q3 dropped by 6.2% compared to the previous year, saving roughly £2,500 that quarter.

Reactive vs. Preventive Maintenance Ratio (Tech-related)
Shifting the balance from fixing things when they break (reactive) to preventing failures through proactive maintenance and system health checks (preventive/predictive) for building technology components.
Target · Shift ratio from 60/40 to 40/60 (reactive/preventive) for tech-related work orders

In Q2, you initiated a programme of proactive BMS sensor calibrations and network health checks. This led to a 15% drop in critical BMS alarms and a shift in the work order ratio from 55% reactive to 45% reactive for tech issues.

Critical System Uptime (for managed systems)
Ensuring the core building technology systems (e.g., BMS, Access Control) under your purview are operational and accessible.
Target · Maintain 99.8% uptime for assigned critical systems

Over the last six months, the BMS for your assigned building had only 3 hours of unscheduled downtime, resulting in an uptime of 99.93%, well above target. This means fewer complaints and smoother operations.

Effectiveness of Complex Troubleshooting
How quickly and accurately you diagnose and resolve multi-system faults, especially those that stump others. It's about getting to the root cause, not just patching symptoms.
  • Feedback from Facilities Managers and IT on your ability to resolve 'mystery' issues
  • reduced repeat incidents after your intervention
  • clear, logical documentation of troubleshooting steps in work orders
  • successful resolution of issues where vendors are blaming each other.
Quality of Technical Solutions & Design
The robustness, scalability, and long-term viability of the technical solutions and system designs you propose and implement. Are they practical, cost-effective, and future-proof?
  • Positive feedback from the Building Technology Manager and other senior technical peers on your proposed designs
  • solutions that avoid common pitfalls or future maintenance headaches
  • successful integration of new technologies with minimal disruption
  • designs that meet both technical requirements and business needs (e.g., energy savings, user experience).
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
Your ability to guide and develop junior team members, helping them grow their technical skills and problem-solving abilities. It's also about how well you document and share your expertise with the wider team.
  • Junior team members seeking your advice and guidance
  • observable improvement in the skills and confidence of those you mentor
  • positive feedback during informal 1-to-1s
  • creation of useful SOPs or knowledge base articles that the team actually uses
  • leading internal training sessions on new systems or complex troubleshooting.
Stakeholder Confidence & Communication
How effectively you communicate complex technical issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders (e.g., Property Managers, tenants), building their trust in your expertise and the technology.
  • Stakeholders proactively coming to you for advice on building tech matters
  • clear, concise, and jargon-free explanations in emails and meetings
  • positive feedback on your ability to manage expectations during system outages or project delays
  • your ability to de-escalate situations and provide reassurance during critical incidents.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Solving Complex Puzzles

You get a real kick out of diagnosing a tricky, intermittent fault that no one else has been able to figure out. The satisfaction of tracing a problem through multiple systems and finally finding the root cause is what gets you going.

Spending an afternoon poring over BMS trend logs, cross-referencing with CMMS data and network logs, to finally pinpoint why a specific VAV box was intermittently failing, then implementing a fix that actually works.

Driving Efficiency and Improvement

You're always looking for ways to make our buildings run better, whether it's tweaking a control sequence to save energy or streamlining a workflow in the CMMS. Seeing the measurable impact of your optimisations is a big win for you.

Proposing and then implementing a new lighting schedule across three floors that reduces energy consumption by 10% without impacting occupant comfort, then seeing that reflected in the monthly utility bill.

Mentoring and Sharing Knowledge

You enjoy helping junior colleagues understand complex technical concepts or troubleshoot difficult issues. You like seeing others grow and develop their skills under your guidance.

Sitting down with a new Building Technology Technician to walk them through the intricacies of a new IoT platform, patiently explaining the data flows and helping them set up their first dashboard.

What frustrates people
  • The 'Single Pane of Glass' is still a lie: You'll spend your day toggling between 5-7 different logins for the BMS, access control, lighting, and work order systems that were all promised to be 'fully integrated.'
  • IT vs. OT Turf Wars: Constantly battling the IT department for network ports, IP addresses, and firewall exceptions for your building equipment, which they often view as a security risk rather than a critical asset.
  • Vendor Finger-Pointing: When the access control system stops talking to the BMS, the security vendor will blame the controls vendor, the controls vendor will blame the network, and you're stuck in the middle, trying to prove who's actually at fault.
  • Legacy System Handcuffs: Being responsible for a 20-year-old proprietary control system with no documentation, no available spare parts, and only one technician in the county who knows how to fix it. It's a constant battle.
  • User-Induced Chaos: Explaining for the tenth time that the space heater under their desk is why their office zone is always cold—the thermostat thinks it's 80 degrees and is pumping in cold air. Some battles you just can't win.
  • Budgeting for Invisibility: Trying to convince leadership to spend £100K on a critical infrastructure upgrade that, if it works perfectly, no one will ever notice. It's hard to get credit for preventing a disaster.
What this role does not give you
  • A perfectly predictable, routine workday without unexpected alarms or urgent requests.
  • Complete control over all system integrations; you'll often be reliant on external vendors and their schedules.
  • A role where you can avoid dealing with non-technical stakeholders and their sometimes-unrealistic expectations.
  • Immediate recognition for every single problem you prevent; sometimes, your best work is invisible.

8Who you work with

This role directly impacts our operational efficiency, energy consumption, and occupant satisfaction across the portfolio. You're instrumental in reducing reactive maintenance costs by proactively identifying and fixing issues. Your work ensures our buildings are not just compliant, but also contribute positively to our corporate sustainability goals. Get it right, and you're saving us serious money and making our properties more appealing. Get it wrong, and it's a cascade of problems, from comfort complaints to costly system failures.

Inside the business
  • Building Technology Manager
  • Property Management teams
  • IT Department (especially network and security teams)
  • Facilities Operations teams
  • Sustainability and ESG teams
Outside the business
  • BMS vendors (e.g., Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
  • Access Control & Security system integrators
  • IoT and sensor platform providers
  • Specialist contractors (HVAC, electrical, fire safety)

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • Proven experience (5+ years) working directly with Building Management Systems (BMS) in a troubleshooting, configuration, or optimisation capacity.
  • Demonstrable experience in leading small to medium-sized building technology projects, from planning to successful implementation.
  • Strong understanding of low-voltage electrical systems and network infrastructure as it pertains to building controls.
  • Experience mentoring junior technical staff or leading informal technical training sessions.
  • A solid track record of effective vendor management and coordination for technical services.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and 'Sequence of Operations' documents with ease.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity

Building systems are increasingly connected, making them targets for cyberattacks. As a Senior Coordinator, you'll need to understand the unique vulnerabilities of OT networks and implement robust defence strategies. A breach here isn't just data loss; it could mean physical disruption to our buildings.

Network Segmentation for OT · Vulnerability Management for PLCs/Controllers · Secure Remote Access Protocols · Incident Response for OT Systems

  • This week: Read up on recent cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure or smart buildings.
  • This month: Review our current OT network architecture and identify potential weak points.
  • Month 2: Take an introductory course on industrial control system (ICS) or OT cybersecurity.
  • Month 3: Work with our IT security team to conduct a basic vulnerability assessment on one of our building networks.

Quick win: Ensure all remote access to BMS and other critical building systems uses multi-factor authentication. Push for strong, unique passwords across all vendor accounts.

Advanced Building Analytics & Digital Twin Concepts

We're moving towards a future where we can simulate and predict building performance before making physical changes. Understanding advanced analytics and the basics of digital twins will allow you to test optimisations virtually, saving time and money, and making more informed decisions about our portfolio.

Energy Modelling Software · Predictive Control Algorithms · Data Normalisation for Benchmarking · Basic 3D Modelling/BIM Integration

  • This week: Research what a 'digital twin' means in the context of smart buildings.
  • This month: Investigate existing building analytics platforms and their capabilities beyond basic dashboards.
  • Month 2: Explore online tutorials for a basic energy modelling tool or a simple data visualisation library (e.g., Python's Matplotlib/Seaborn).
  • Month 3: Propose a pilot project to create a simplified 'digital twin' of a single floor or system, using existing data to visualise its performance in a new way.

Quick win: Use existing BMS data to create a simple regression model predicting energy use based on outdoor temperature for one of our buildings. See how accurate it is.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly attend industry webinars and conferences (e.g., Futurebuild, Smart Buildings Show) to stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices.
  • Participate in online forums or communities dedicated to building automation and controls to share knowledge and learn from peers.
  • Undertake continuous learning through online courses (e.g., Coursera, Udemy) on topics like IoT data analytics, Python for automation, or OT cybersecurity.
  • Seek out opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and lead internal technical training sessions, solidifying your own understanding and developing leadership skills.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Prompt Engineering for Smart Building Operations

AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are already here, and they're getting smarter. Being able to 'talk' to these systems effectively will dramatically reduce the time you spend on documentation, reporting, and even initial troubleshooting. Analysts who figure this out will outproduce peers 3:1.

  • Context Windows & Token Limits
  • Temperature Settings
  • RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)
  • Output Validation & Hallucination Detection

IoT Data Integration & Analytics (Advanced)

Our buildings are becoming saturated with sensors, but raw data isn't useful. The ability to integrate diverse IoT data streams (occupancy, air quality, asset health) and turn them into actionable insights is critical for truly 'smart' buildings. This moves us from just monitoring to actually optimising.

  • API Management & Data Connectors
  • Data Normalisation & Cleansing
  • Time-Series Data Analysis
  • Data Visualisation Best Practices

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Building Automation Systems (BAS) Logic & Control Sequences
  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Strategy
  • Low-Voltage Systems & Network Protocols
  • Energy Management & Sustainability Reporting
  • Vendor & Systems Integrator Management

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Mid-level Building Technology Coordinator (L2)

    2-3 years at L2

    Skills to master

    • Independently managing daily BMS/CMMS operations, resolving routine system faults, effective vendor coordination for standard tasks, and consistently delivering accurate reports.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently closing work orders within SLA and with high quality.
    • Proactively identifying and resolving minor system anomalies without supervision.
    • Successfully managing small, well-defined technology tasks or system checks.
    • Positive feedback on your ability to learn new systems quickly and apply knowledge.
  2. 2

    Building Controls Technician / Engineer (External)

    5-7 years experience

    Skills to master

    • Deep hands-on experience with specific BMS platforms, advanced troubleshooting of HVAC controls, programming control sequences, and experience with system commissioning.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Proven ability to configure and program complex control sequences from scratch.
    • Extensive experience diagnosing and repairing faults in building automation hardware.
    • Strong understanding of electrical schematics and network diagrams for building systems.
    • Experience working directly with clients or end-users to resolve technical issues.
  3. 3

    Facilities Engineer / Technical Manager (with Controls Specialisation)

    4-6 years experience

    Skills to master

    • Broad understanding of building services, experience managing maintenance programmes, and a strong technical aptitude for integrating and optimising building systems.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Experience overseeing the maintenance and operation of various building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
    • Demonstrable ability to identify and implement energy-saving initiatives.
    • Strong project management skills for facilities-related upgrades.
    • A clear interest and some hands-on experience with building controls and smart technologies.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role can lead into technical specialist positions such as Principal Systems Architect, or into leadership roles such as Director of Smart Buildings.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Senior Building Technology Coordinator is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

Also named as a next step, with no page in the catalogue yet:

  • Lead Building Systems Integrator (L4)

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

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This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to safely undertake electrical work on refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) systems and components. Learners will understand relevant electrical standards, inspection and testing requirements, and fault diagnosis and rectification procedures. Upon completion, learners will be able to inspect, test, diagnose, and rectify faults in electrically operated mechanical services components.

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  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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Senior Building Technology Coordinator
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS) Logic & Control Sequences
  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Strategy
  • Low-Voltage Systems & Network Protocols
  • Energy Management & Sustainability Reporting
  • Vendor & Systems Integrator Management
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16The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Senior Building Technology Coordinator is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Lead Building Systems Integrator (L4)

    3-5 years as Senior Building Technology Coordinator

    This is a significant step up, moving from leading workstreams to architecting solutions and being the ultimate technical authority. You'll be designing complex integrations between multiple disparate systems across our portfolio.

    • Enterprise Integration Architecture Designing robust, scalable integration solutions (e.g., using middleware, enterprise APIs) for the entire building technology stack.
    • Advanced Network Design for OT Architecting secure and resilient OT networks for large-scale smart building deployments.
    • Data Governance for Building Data Defining standards and processes for managing the quality, security, and accessibility of all building operational data.
    • Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Leadership Leading the evaluation and piloting of entirely new and unproven building technologies.

  2. Building Technology Manager (L5)

    4-6 years as Senior Building Technology Coordinator

    This path shifts your focus from deep technical execution to managing a team, budget, and technology programme for a portfolio of buildings. You'll be leading people and strategy more than hands-on troubleshooting.

    • Vendor Contract Management Negotiating and managing Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with key technology vendors.
    • Organisational Design Structuring the building technology team to optimise efficiency and capability.
    • Portfolio-level Reporting Developing and presenting executive-level reports on building technology performance and ROI.
    • Change Leadership Driving adoption of new technologies and processes across a wider operational team.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, you've got a lot on your plate. From troubleshooting tricky system faults to managing vendor relationships and optimising energy usage, your days are packed. Imagine if you could cut down on the manual grind and focus more on the big-picture problem-solving and strategic improvements. Well, you can.

Our team is embracing AI to make your job smarter, not harder. We're building an AI Productivity Hub specifically for Realestate Facilities Management, and as a Senior Building Technology Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of using these tools to transform how we operate. Think of AI as your super-smart assistant, helping you get through the tedious stuff faster and giving you deeper insights.

Automated Fault Detection & Diagnostics

Imagine AI algorithms constantly analysing BMS trend logs, spotting tiny performance deviations (like a valve that's closing too slowly or an air handler using too much energy) before they become a major problem. It'll automatically flag these issues and even draft a detailed CMMS work order for you. This means fewer surprises and more proactive maintenance.

Predictive Maintenance Analysis

Use AI to chew through historical asset data – think runtime hours, vibration levels, temperature readings – to predict exactly when a piece of kit, like a rooftop HVAC unit, is likely to fail. This isn't just a guess; it's data-driven foresight. You'll be able to order parts, schedule maintenance during non-critical hours, and avoid costly emergency breakdowns.

Vendor Spec Sheet Synthesis

Evaluating new building technology often means sifting through dozens of dense vendor specification documents. Feed them all into an AI tool and ask it to instantly create a comparison table based on your key criteria: communication protocols, power requirements, warranty, integration capabilities. It'll save you hours of tedious reading and help you make better procurement decisions faster.

Incident Communication Drafting

When a critical system goes down, every second counts. Use an AI assistant to instantly draft clear, concise communications tailored for different audiences. 'Draft an email to all building occupants explaining the North Tower access control is down, with an ETA of 2 hours for a fix.' Then, 'Draft a separate, more technical summary for the IT Director.' Faster, more consistent communication during stressful events.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Senior Building Technology Coordinator?

Common routes in include Mid-level Building Technology Coordinator (2-3 years at L2), Building Controls Technician / Engineer (External) (5-7 years experience) and Facilities Engineer / Technical Manager (with Controls Specialisation) (4-6 years experience). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Senior Building Technology Coordinator progress to?

This role can lead on to Lead Building Systems Integrator (3-5 years as Senior Building Technology Coordinator) and Building Technology Manager (4-6 years as Senior Building Technology Coordinator), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Senior Building Technology Coordinator?

Increasingly, Prompt Engineering for Smart Building Operations and IoT Data Integration & Analytics (Advanced). These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 4

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

 More jobs in property and facilities

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

The skills in this role transfer well to other settings. They can lead to technology roles within large organisations with big real estate portfolios, such as corporate campuses or data centres. They can also lead to consultancy work in smart building technology, or product development roles with building tech vendors. Skills in integrating and optimising physical and digital systems apply across many industries.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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