Academy Login
Join BESAEvents
Our upcoming events and conferences for BESA members.
Read MoreThursday, January 21, 2016
In my last blog just before Christmas, I brought you up to speed with the progress we had made in my first 100 days as chief executive of the BESA.We are now about to unveil the new brand and the new strategy shaped over that period; so this seems like the right time to drill down a bit further into the detail.The start of 2016 feels like the right time for a relaunch because the industry stands...
Read MoreMonday, November 2, 2015
There was a painful irony in the emergence of two key statistics last week: Architects fees have risen to their highest level since 2000; while specialist contractors have lost out on £30m worth of retentions this year. Average hourly rates for architects are up by 7% compared with a year ago, according to The Fees Bureau, who research such things and reported that the surge in private housing...
Read MoreThursday, October 29, 2015
For years the building engineering industry has been urged to emulate car manufacturers. ‘Why can’t you deliver the performance guarantees they do?’ we were regularly asked. ‘Why is there such a huge performance gap between how a building is designed and how it performs when cars do just what they say on the tin?’ was a common lament from clients. ‘Why’, we were asked, ‘don’t you reinvent your...
Read MoreFriday, September 18, 2015
Our members are, quite rightly, feeling buoyant thanks to a surge in orders and much better future business prospects. However, there are a couple of clouds on the horizon that can't be ignored. The results of the latest B&ES State of Trade Survey showed that the ‘net optimism measure’ has risen to 45% (up from 39% six months ago). Members in all parts of the country and of every size and...
Read MoreThursday, September 17, 2015
Thirteen may be unlucky for some, but as I sit reflecting on my first 13 days as chief executive of the Association, I can’t help but think that I am actually very lucky indeed: lucky to have been appointed to a role where I feel I can make a real difference; lucky to have the full support and backing of my officer team; and lucky to have a team devoted and committed to helping me restore the...
Read MoreSign up to the BESA newsletter for all of the latest BESA and industry information, events, invitations and specialist content straight into your inbox.
Signup to our mailing list for industry news and information from the BESA
