Arcade’s National Contractor of the Year win at the BESA Industry Awards 2025 is exactly the kind of achievement we are proud to celebrate.
At BESA, the awards are about more than recognising success on the night. They are about shining a light on businesses like Arcade that demonstrate long-term commitment, technical excellence, and a clear investment in the future of the sector. After 50 years in operation, Arcade’s story stood out not only because of how far the business has come, but because of the values, people, and expertise that continue to drive it forward.
Arcade’s submission stood out because it reflected a business with a strong sense of identity, purpose, and progress.
Their work across both the industrial and commercial sectors demonstrated real breadth, while their focus on apprenticeships, renewables, design, delivery, and specialist technical capability showed the depth of their contribution to the industry. It is this combination of consistency and forward thinking that makes businesses like Arcade such strong examples for the wider sector.
What also impressed us was the way Arcade backs up its ambitions with action. Innovation and renewables are not just themes in their story; they are embedded in how the business invests, trains, and delivers every day. That commitment is central to the kind of progress BESA wants to encourage across the industry.
Arcade’s technical expertise was another key part of their success. Their work in areas such as heat recovery, waste heat recapture, Revit modelling, and 3D scanning highlights the value they bring to clients and reinforces why they stood out as worthy winners. These are the kinds of capabilities that are helping to shape the future of building engineering services.
For BESA, recognising companies like Arcade is about celebrating the people, standards, and innovation that keep our industry moving forward. Their success is not just a proud moment for their team, but also a reminder of the quality and commitment that exists across our membership and the wider sector.
When BESA recognises a business through the Industry Awards, it signals that their achievements have been acknowledged by peers and by a respected industry body. In Arcade’s case, that recognition reflects years of hard work, technical strength, and a clear commitment to raising standards. It also gives them a well-earned platform to share their story with clients, partners, and future talent.
We also understand that putting together an entry takes time, effort, and a willingness to reflect honestly on your business. That is part of what makes the process so valuable. It gives companies the opportunity to step back, assess their progress, and showcase the work they may not always stop to recognise themselves.
Arcade’s success is a strong example of why businesses should consider entering the BESA Industry Awards.
The awards give businesses the opportunity to step away from day-to-day delivery and reflect on their growth, their people, and the impact they are having across the sector. That process can be incredibly valuable in its own right, helping organisations recognise the strengths that set them apart.
The awards also create opportunities to connect with others across the industry, celebrate excellence, and raise the profile of the work being delivered throughout the building engineering services community. For winners like Arcade, recognition can support recruitment, strengthen marketing, build client confidence, and contribute to long-term growth.
Just as importantly, recognition reinforces to teams that their work matters. It provides a story that can be shared internally and externally, and it helps showcase the talent, dedication, and technical standards that deserve to be seen across our industry.
If you are considering entering, take Arcade’s example as encouragement. Be clear about what makes your business different, be proud of the people behind your success, and do not be afraid to show the technical detail and innovation that underpin your work.
The BESA Industry Awards 2026 are now open for entries. This is your opportunity to put the spotlight on your own success, share your achievements, and demonstrate the value your business brings to the industry.