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

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The Building Engineering Services Association is the UK's leading trade organisation for building engineering services contractors – representing the interests of firms active in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, control and management of engineering systems and services in buildings.

 

 

Second boost this year for Apprenticeship Levy

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BESA welcomes an unexpected improvement to the Apprenticeship Levy announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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