BESA Community
Being a BESA member, enables you to have unprecedented access to the most knowledgeable, trustworthy and supportive community there is for the building engineering services industry.
There is something for everyone here at BESA, whether you are an engineer out in the field, an apprentice just starting out, a graduate looking for your first full time role, a business owner or HR expert, BESA welcomes everyone and knows the importance of sharing from each other's experiences in order to help improve the industry, create more work, skills and training, technical guidance and better supply chain.
As a BESA member, there a number of ways you can get involved with the BESA Community...
BESA Member Meetings
BESA member meetings are your opportunity to be in the room with fellow members, industry peers, manufacturers and distributers to discuss the burning issues which are impacting your business. A problem shared is a problem halved and for many business owners running a business can be a lonely business, so come along to your next regional meeting.
- Eastern Counties
- London and South East
- Midlands
- North East
- North West
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- South West
- Wales/Cymru
- Yorkshire
BESA Member Forums
BESA Local Authority Forums
BESA Member Forums take place throughout the year and are focussed on specific technical subjects at the request of BESA members.
BESA Local Authority Forums currently take place in Scotland but we are looking to expand them across the UK soon. These are a great opportunity to be in the room with your LAFs to discuss tenders, win more work, discuss any issues you may have and make great business contacts.
BESA Awards
BESA National Conference
The BESA Awards are the leading industry awards for building engineering services. We host six regional heats across the UK with all finalists heading onto the prestigious BESA Awards final held later in the year to coincide with our National Conference. You can get involved by nominating your company, employees and apprentices to gain the recognition they deserve. Attending as a guest is a great opportunity to socialise and network with your industry peers or you may want to sponsor a category for great exposure for your company.
Our annual National Conference is the top technical event in our Members' calendar. It's a great opportunity to gain technical insight and knowledge, network with fellow members and peers and have your burning questions answered by industry experts. Rather than attend as a delegate you may want to get involved as a speaker or panellist to showcase your knowledge and passion about a particular subject.
To find out how you can get involved email charlie.pierpoint@thebesa.com.
BESA Events
BESA Webinars
BESA hosts a number of social events throughout the UK to enable members to meet up and talk shop on a more informal level. These can range from golf days, clay pigeon shooting and on site tours. BESA also attends and exhibits at various external conferences to promote the benefits of using BESA members to help them win work. We also help support our member's events by sending representatives along to help promote our industry.
If you would like to get involved with the BESA Community then contact martina.stocker@thebesa.com.
Join the debate and keep up to date with industry developments, technical best practice and the hot topics of the moment. Grab a cuppa and join fellow members and industry colleagues at our regular webinars.
If you'd like to suggest a webinar topic or would like to speak on one please get in touch, as we would love to hear from you: charlie.pierpoint@thebesa.com
BESA Governance
BESA is governed by its Constitution and as an individual, you can gain invaluable insight and knowledge by representing yourself and your company in one of our many committees or groups. You may want to set your sights high and aim for the BESA Council or work your way up the Presidential ladder. Being involved with the BESA community is great for your own personal development but also provides you with crucial information to feed back to your company.
The BESA Presidential Team represent BESA membership and the Association both internally and externally.
They are pinnacle of the BESA membership structure and are key players in the governance of BESA. They develop and safeguard BESA's strategy.
As officers and members of the BESA Council and BESA Board, they make high-level decisions that impact BESA's financial status and functional processes.
If you would like to get involved you have to be nominated by other officers of the Presidential Team and then approved by BESA Council and voted for by BESA members. Candidates are chosen for their dedication, involvement and support of the aims of BESA.
Current BESA Presidential Team:
- BESA President - Clare Curran
- BESA President Elect - Adrian Hurley
- BESA Vice President - Pete Curtis
- BESA Immediate Past President - Rab Fletcher
As a member of the BESA Council you will play a role in defining the overall vision, mission, strategy, management and control of the BESA for delivery of the objects as set out in the BESA Constitution.
Subject to the provisions of the Constitution, the Council is the supreme governance body of the BESA and will exercise plenary powers in the management of the business and affairs of the BESA to ensure that the Association lives up to its shared vision, aims and values.
Members of Council will be accountable within the framework of the Constitution, the Authority Levels and the Code of Conduct, to the Association’s Membership collectively for the governance, management and strategy of the BESA.
Council has 24 members. Four people are nominated and elected by BESA members.
If you would like to find out more about the BESA Council contact Mark Oakes on association.secretary@thebesa.com.
As a member of the BESA Board you will play a role in delivering the strategic vision and mission of BESA, ensuring that the BESA lives up to its shared vision, aims and values. Members of the Board will be accountable within the framework of the Constitution, the Authority Levels and the Code of Conduct, to Council collectively for the governance, management and strategy of the BESA.
Under the supervision of the BESA Council, the Board will help to shape the strategic direction of BESA, in line with the constitution and legislation, through good governance and effective strategic planning.
The Board has 9 members and three people are nominated and elected by BESA members.
If you would like to find out more about the BESA Board please contact Mark Oakes on association.secretary@thebesa.com.
The BESA Academy board discuss skills and training for the building services sector. You can get involved by emailing academy@thebesa.com
As a BESA Trustee you will be a member of the BESA Council and be entitled to attend meetings of the BESA Board as observers to ensure the implementation and delivery of the strategic vision and mission of BESA ensuring that it lives up to the shared vision, aims and values.
The Trustees will hold the property of the BESA on trust for the members as a whole and represent the Councils interests and individually and collectively act within the scope according to the objects.
Under the supervision of the BESA Council, the Board will help to shape the strategic direction of BESA, in line with the constitution and legislation, through good governance and effective strategic planning.
Three Trustees are elected by BESA members.
If you would like to find out more about the Trustees contact Mark Oakes on association.secretary@thebesa.com.
There are a number of committees specialising in specific areas of interest. By being involved, you can help shape your industry and develop new guidance.
We currently have the following committees:
Affiliate Committee
Education Committee
Employment and Policy Committee
Legal and Commercial Committee
Membership Committee
Technical Committee
If you would like to find out more about the BESA Committees, contact Martina Stocker martina.stocker@thebesa.com
We have a number of Specialist Groups set up to deal with specific technical subject matter. These groups meet throughout the year to help shape and develop much needed guidance.
BIM Group
Commissioning Group
Energy Efficiency in Buildings Group
Health and Wellbeing Group
Heating & Plumbing Services Group
Offsite Manufacturing Group
Pipework Group
RAC and Heat Pumps Group
Service and Facilities Group
Ventilation Group
If you are interested in joining any of the groups contact mark.oakes@thebesa.com
Regional Chairs are responsible for the BESA Member Meetings and activities in their area like the BESA Awards and social events. As a Regional Chair you can help shape the agenda for your Member Meetings, attend Council and make important decisions to help drive BESA's objectives.
If you would like to get involved as a Regional Chair contact martina.stocker@thebesa.com.