About us

BESA puts members at the heart of building engineering services.

Specialist Groups

BESA specialist groups set the standards that shape building engineering services and to contribute to the strategic development of the Association.

BESA Group Companies

From commercial insurance to employee benefits, or training requirements to the latest legislative updates, we’ve got you covered – and all at preferential member rates.

Careers

Current job opportunities at the BESA

Back To The BESA Future

Join BESA

Membership means more services to add value to your business and to help you make the most of the opportunities in the marketplace.

Trustmark

As a BESA member, you automatically qualify to apply for FREE Trustmark status, helping you to win domestic work.

Sole & micro trader

Medium company

Large company

Competence Assessment Standard

The BESA Competence Assessment Scheme provides independent accreditation of our members’ technical competence and commercial capability.

Become a BESA Affiliate

Becoming an Affiliate may be easier than you think...

Become a BESA Associate

Member offers

From commercial insurance to employee benefits, or training requirements to the latest legislative updates, we’ve got you covered – and all at preferential member rates.

BESA Connect

BESA Connect is a scheme helping those who don't have the digital equipment at home to assist them in completing their training or apprenticeship.

Find a BESA member

Use our interactive Find A BESA Member facility to take advantage of the high competence and health and safety standards to which our members adhere.

Why use a BESA Member

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

The BESA Book

The BESA Book is an annual industry directory published on behalf of the Building Engineering Services Association by Open Box Publishing.

Future Leaders

Bringing together early career technical personnel working in our sector to learn about the industry and new technology, collaborate

Affiliate Directory

Browse the organisations which are members of the BESA affiliation scheme.

Updates from Members

Find out all the latest news and press releases from BESA members

Blog

Up-to-date comment and thought leadership on key industry issues from our expert team.

Events

Up-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.

BESA Virtual Conference & Exhibition 2020

Join us for a full programme of technical content, including an exhibition featuring innovative technical solutions.

Your BESA Magazine

Your 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.

E-newsletter

Sign up to receive our regular e-newsletters where you will find all the latest BESA and industry news and events in your inbox.

BESA Podcast

The podcast that delves deeper into the unique challenges faced by the construction and building engineering services industry.

Representation

The BESA helps shape the building engineering services industry, progressing key issues and keeping on top of consultations

Diversity

A 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.

Mental Health

A 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

Indoor Air Quality

A 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.

Brexit

Keep up with the latest developments in our dedicated Brexit area

Grenfell

A dedicated area to focus on how we in the building engineering services sector can learn from and improve following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Retentions

A dedicated area highlighting BESA's efforts to address the issue of retentions in the built environment.

Carillion announcement

A dedicated area with resources and guidance for members affected by the Carillion collapse, as well as information on late payment reform.

Contact

For information on the BESA and how membership could benefit your business, get in touch

Jobs

Specialist recruitment services for the sector