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Read MoreBESA specialist groups set the standards that shape building engineering services and to contribute to the strategic development of the Association.
Read MoreFrom commercial insurance to employee benefits, or training requirements to the latest legislative updates, we’ve got you covered – and all at preferential member rates.
Read MoreMembership means more services to add value to your business and to help you make the most of the opportunities in the marketplace.
Read MoreAs a BESA member, you automatically qualify to apply for FREE Trustmark status, helping you to win domestic work.
Read MoreThe BESA Competence Assessment Scheme provides independent accreditation of our members’ technical competence and commercial capability.
Read MoreFrom commercial insurance to employee benefits, or training requirements to the latest legislative updates, we’ve got you covered – and all at preferential member rates.
Read MoreThe BESA provides practical assistance to its members in managing, developing and training their workforce and in establishing terms and conditions of employment.
Read MoreIn its role as an employers’ organisation, the BESA is responsible for ensuring the relevance to members’ needs of collective agreements with the sector’s recognised trade union.
Read MoreThe BESA is committed to ensuring that its members are fully compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation, and that they remain up-to-date with current industry best practice.
Read MoreBESA has been providing best-in-class technical guidance and standards to the building engineering services sector for over 100 years.
Read MoreThe BESA technical team is on-hand to give expert advice, guidance and practical support that address key technical issues as well as deliver access to standards, specifications and guides to good practice.
Read MoreTechnical bulletins provide the most up-to-date and relevant industry information and technical advice, ensuring that our members continue to operate as leaders within the industry.
Read MoreCertification and registration enable the demonstration of best practice to end users, as well as enabling you to remain compliant.
Read MoreAs a BESA member you have access to expert support from our experienced and knowledgeable legal & commercial team.
Read MoreIt is crucial that employers understand and manage the wide range of regulatory requirements and obligations they must comply with.
Read MoreContracts can be a minefield. Ensuring your company's contracts are managed efficiently can save your business not just time, but money too.
Read MoreDebts, disputes and payment issues can cause a real impact on your business' cash flow meaning the right advice and guidance can be essential.
Read MoreAs a business owner, protecting and de-risking your business from threats is essential and having plans and processes in place along with a support network is key.
Read MoreBESA has been providing best-in-class technical guidance and standards to the building engineering services sector for over 100 years.
Read MoreLatest news on the initiatives and activities being undertaken by the BESA in support of its members and the building engineering services sector.
Read MoreBESA Training has provided training and apprenticeships for the building engineering services sector and its employers for over 25 years.
Read MoreAs a BESA member you have access to expert support from our experienced and knowledgeable legal & commercial team.
Read MoreIt is crucial that employers understand and manage the wide range of regulatory requirements and obligations they must comply with.
Read MoreContracts can be a minefield. Ensuring your company's contracts are managed efficiently can save your business not just time, but money too.
Read MoreIt is crucial that employers understand and manage the wide range of regulatory requirements and obligations they must comply with.
Read MoreThe BESA provides practical assistance to its members in managing, developing and training their workforce and in establishing terms and conditions of employment.
Read MoreUse our interactive Find A BESA Member facility to take advantage of the high competence and health and safety standards to which our members adhere.
Read MoreConstruction is a complex process. It therefore requires significant expertise to deliver the building engineering services that buildings demand.
Read MoreThe BESA Book is an annual industry directory published on behalf of the Building Engineering Services Association by Open Box Publishing.
Read MoreBringing together early career technical personnel working in our sector to learn about the industry and new technology, collaborate
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Read MoreLatest news on the initiatives and activities being undertaken by the BESA in support of its members and the building engineering services sector.
Read MoreUp-to-date comment and thought leadership on key industry issues from our expert team.
Read MoreUp-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.
Read MoreIt is crucial that employers understand and manage the wide range of regulatory requirements and obligations they must comply with.
Read MoreIt is crucial that employers understand and manage the wide range of regulatory requirements and obligations they must comply with.
Read MoreIt is crucial that employers understand and manage the wide range of regulatory requirements and obligations they must comply with.
Read MoreIt is crucial that employers understand and manage the wide range of regulatory requirements and obligations they must comply with.
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Read MoreYour 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.
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Read MoreThe BESA helps shape the building engineering services industry, progressing key issues and keeping on top of consultations
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA dedicated area to focus on how we in the building engineering services sector can learn from and improve following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Read MoreA dedicated area highlighting BESA's efforts to address the issue of retentions in the built environment.
Read MoreA dedicated area with resources and guidance for members affected by the Carillion collapse, as well as information on late payment reform.
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The BESA Competence Assessment Standard provides independent assessment of our members’ technical competence and commercial capability.
Members must meet industry compliance, regulatory, legal and technical requirements through assessment of their competence. This guarantees clients' peace of mind that contractors delivering their projects are technically competent, have a skilled workforce and deliver high-quality services.
Through a simple but rigorous process, BESA validates all members by scrutinising business management capability, workforce competence and technical compliance.
Successful completion of BESA’s Competence Assessment Standard is mandatory for membership and ensures that as a BESA member you can demonstrate that you work to the highest standards.
There are also a range of business benefits to be gained.
The rigour of the BESA Competence Assessment process demonstrates your professionalism and commitment to quality providing you with a competitive edge over other businesses - BESA Membership is the badge of quality!
BESA members continue to be specified as trusted organisations through clients such as insurers, councils and retailers, principal contractors, end-users and supply chain.
Qualify for compliance schemes – through completing the Competence Assessment Standard, you deem to satisfy the audit criteria for other schemes such as Competent Persons, Vent Hygiene Elite and REFCOM Elite
Receive discounted registration for key industry services and lots of other exclusive BESA member offers, saving your £££s
Completion of the Competence Assessment process signals, technical competence, health & safety compliance, a financially healthy business, good customer service, investment in your workforce and a fair deal for clients and sub-contractors
By completing the Competence Assessment process and being a member of BESA, you are also able to access a whole range of other membership benefits such as discounted technical publications, preferential commercial insurance rates and free guidance and advice on technical, legal, H&S and employment affairs matters.
The BESA Competence Assessment Standard is straightforward.
New members are assessed on joining and at the end of their first year. Following that, assessment is done every 3 years to monitor and re-verify competence or more frequently if required.
BESA will be conducting all assessments remotely until further notice. It is important that we protect the health, safety and welfare of our members and our audit team, whilst continuing to maintain confidence and trust in the marketplace for BESA members.
There are 3 key areas to the remote assessment:
remote view of documentatioN
observation of
technical activities
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We have created some handy guides and videos to help you through the process which you can access by following the links below:
BESCA Remote Assessment Guide BESCA Remote Assessment Video BESCA Technical Abilities Video Example Golden Rules for Recording Technical Activities
Help AvailableAnd don’t forget, your BESA Regional Manager is experienced at taking members through the process, they are always on hand to help.
Contact our team on 01768 861 701 to chat about the benefits of BESA membership.
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