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⚽ BESA’s Play it Safe campaign has come home! The #BuildingSafetyAct has changed the rules. Don’t get caught offside! ⚽ Just like football, ensuring building safety requires teamwork. Clients, architects, engineers, contractors and residents all have vital roles. With clear goals, strategic planning and seamless coordination, we aim for victory in safety. Continuous training keeps everyone at their best, while strong communication ensures everyone is in sync. Every player’s effort counts, making sure we avoid hazards and stay compliant. When we work together, we win together. Let’s keep our buildings safe – because in this game, safe buildings for all is the ultimate goal. This guide is exclusively available for BESA Members & available to pre-order for non-members: https://lnkd.in/egD8bN5Z

It's Apprenticeship Week in Northern Ireland, and were celebrating all things apprenticeships, by taking a trip down memory lane to 1956. Apprenticeships were popular in the early 1900s and were adopted by new industries like engineering, plumbing, and shipbuilding. Below, you can see the HVCA apprentices at the National College hostel, Ingall House, Dulwich Wood Park, London. Our industry is in need of a new generation of skilled workers, making it essential to continue nurturing top-tier talent to keep our industry thriving. Hiring an apprentice is easier than you might imagine, with financial support and guidance available from the government. Let's invest in the future! #GettingItRight

🖥️ HEAT NETWORKS WEBINAR 💻 Our expert panel recently delivered a fascinating webinar about the importance of Heat Networks and why it is essential that the industry upskills in this area. For a limited time, BESA Academy has two fully-funded Heat Networks courses available: 🎓 Heat Networks Foundation Course (RRP £150) is an online course which takes approximately 1 hour to complete. The deadline for registration and completion is Friday February 28. 🔧 Heat Networks 1: Installation and Maintenance Course (RRP £500) comprises 8 online modules and a 1-day practical session. The deadline for completion is Monday March 31st. This industry is evolving, don't get left behind, register now.

It's Apprenticeship Week in Northern Ireland, and the theme is #GettingItRightForYou Invest in the future, by finding talent that's right for your business. Our industry is in need of a new generation of skilled workers, therefore it is vital that we continue pumping out the quality worker required to keep our industry thriving. Taking on an apprentice will grow your workforce and can improve how you work, increasing productivity and profits, it is a no-brainer. The Apprenticeship Journey map below lays out the process of taking on an apprentice in Northern Ireland, if you still have questions and would like further advice on apprenticeships, get in touch with our Skills Advisory Service today. Find out more about Apprenticeships here: https://lnkd.in/etRHucuS

We love celebrating all of our new #members and we would like to welcome 15 new members to #REFCOM. Congratulations on continuing your commitment towards #compliance in the industry! If you see yourself in the video, give us a like and share a comment below to introduce yourself and connect with others! 🚀

The next round of BESA Member Meetings will be taking place across the UK between March & April, and we'll be discussing Training & Skills. We are thrilled that colleagues from the BESA Skills and Policy Team will be joining us at the meeting to share updates on forthcoming projects and initiatives. To ensure the discussion is as relevant and impactful as possible, we’d appreciate hearing from you in advance. If you have any questions about the topics listed below, please reply to this post, and the team will do their best to address them during the meeting: - Apprenticeships, including Levy support - Qualification Funding - Attraction of New Talent - School Engagement By sharing your experiences, you’ll help us better understand the issues members are encountering and ensure the meeting provides actionable solutions.

We are excited to welcome to BESA Group our newest Affiliate Member Breatheairo. AIRO is revolutionising ductwork compliance, fire risk mitigation, and air quality monitoring with its globally patented AirCare sensor - the world’s first dust and grease deposit monitoring system. Designed in accordance with TR19®, and other key industry standards, AirCare provides real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance insights, and blockchain-secured data validation. We look forward to partnering with Ryan Jones and the team. Please reach out if you would like to learn more about BESA Membership.

New Blog: The Future of Heat Networks: Opportunities and Challenges Heat Networks are emerging as a significant growth area within the building services industry. With the UK government committed to expanding these networks, the landscape is vibrant, offering numerous business opportunities. Government incentives, regulatory changes, and the need for skilled professionals drive the sector's growth. The Heat Network sector presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for manufacturers and service providers. The government wants to raise Heat Network coverage from 3% to 20% by 2050. This could mean a £20 billion investment. Training and skill development are crucial to meeting this demand. BESA Academy have two fully-funded Heat Networks courses available: 🎓 Heat Networks Foundation Course (RRP £150) is an online course which takes approximately 1 hour to complete. The deadline for registration and completion is Friday February 28. 🔧 Heat Networks 1: Installation and Maintenance Course (RRP £500) comprises 8 online modules and a 1-day practical session. The deadline for completion is Monday March 31st. This industry is evolving, don't get left behind, register now.

I'm excited to announce a series of BESA Group member meetings taking place throughout March and April, with a key focus on training and skills. These meetings will be a great opportunity for BESA members to discuss industry challenges, share insights, and explore how we can strengthen skills within our sector. To reserve your place visit the BESA Events page Iain McCaskey Kip Bahra Sarah Stanton Nathan Wood Ian Gregory Glen Narbeth Ian Lammas Adrian Sims Ross Docherty Peter Curtis Brian Hughes Chris Bond Don Monaghan Alan Pedlow Dale Kenyon Stephen Paylor Chris McGlen Adrian Hurley Stuart O'Neil Lily Martin Stuart Rattray