About us

The BESA puts members at the heart of building engineering services.

Specialist Groups

BESA specialist groups set the standards that shape building engineering services and to contribute to the strategic development of the Association.

BESA Group Companies

From commercial insurance to employee benefits, or training requirements to the latest legislative updates, we’ve got you covered – and all at preferential member rates.

Careers

Current job opportunities at the BESA

Back To The BESA Future

Join Us

Membership means more services to add value to your business and to help you make the most of the opportunities in the marketplace.

How to apply

Applying for membership of the BESA is a straightforward – start your membership journey today.

Affiliates

Becoming a BESA Affiliate gives you the unrivalled opportunity to put your name, products and services in front of over 1,000 members operating across the building engineering services sector.

Competence Assessment Scheme

The BESA Competence Assessment Scheme provides independent accreditation of our members’ technical competence and commercial capability.

Member offers

From commercial insurance to employee benefits, or training requirements to the latest legislative updates, we’ve got you covered – and all at preferential member rates.

Find a BESA member

Use our interactive Find A BESA Member facility to take advantage of the high competence and health and safety standards to which our members adhere.

Why use a BESA Member

Construction is a complex process. It therefore requires significant expertise to deliver the building engineering services that buildings demand.

The BESA book

The BESA Book is an annual industry directory published on behalf of the Building Engineering Services Association by Open Box Publishing.

Future Leaders

Bringing together early career technical personnel working in our sector to learn about the industry and new technology, collaborate

Affiliate Directory

Browse the organisations which are members of the BESA affiliation scheme.

Updates from Members

Find out all the latest news and press releases from BESA members

News

Latest news on the initiatives and activities being undertaken by the BESA in support of its members and the building engineering services sector.

Blog

Up-to-date comment and thought leadership on key industry issues from our expert team.

Events

Up-to-date information on a range of events of interest and relevance to building engineering services contractors, attendance at many of which are free of charge.

Your BESA Magazine

Your BESA magazine is an exciting new member's magazine offering valuable guidance and updates on technical, training, skills and education along with other association and industry related news.

E-newsletter

Sign up to receive our regular e-newsletters where you will find all the latest BESA and industry news and events in your inbox.

Representation

The BESA helps shape the building engineering services industry, progressing key issues and keeping on top of consultations

Diversity

A dedicated area to help raise awareness on the key issues surrounding the current lack of diversity, promoting the business benefits of a diverse workforce and sharing best practice case studies and actionable resources.

Mental Health

A dedicated area to help raise awareness of mental health wellbeing in the building engineering services sector, providing practical resources and tools to help companies address this important issue in their workplace

Indoor Air Quality

A dedicated area to help raise awareness of the importance of indoor air quality, the conditions of air inside buildings and how our sector can work together to make buildings safe havens.

Grenfell

A dedicated area to focus on how we in the building engineering services sector can learn from and improve following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Retentions

A dedicated area highlighting BESA's efforts to address the issue of retentions in the built environment.

Carillion announcement

A dedicated area with resources and guidance for members affected by the Carillion collapse, as well as information on late payment reform.

Job Board

Specialist recruitment services for the sector