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Former BESA president Rab Fletcher

BESA grieves death of former president Rab Fletcher

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the death of “hugely popular and highly respected” former President Robert (Rab) Fletcher after a lengthy battle with cancer.... 
 28 Aug 2025
BESA’s director of competence and compliance Jill Nicholls

BESA launches training to support heat network regime

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched the first official training course supporting the government’s Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS). HNTAS will be phased in over time once policy proposals are consulted ... 
 28 Aug 2025

Can a modern wood burning stove help households manage rising costs?

The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has responded to Ofgem’s announcement that the energy price cap will rise by 2% from 1 October 2025, meaning the typical annual dual-fuel household bill will increase from £1,720 to £1,755.... 
 28 Aug 2025

Savings expert unveils forgotten boiler setting that can cut winter bills by 30%

A savings expert has revealed the perfect boiler adjustment to make before winter, claiming it can help avoid excessive energy bills.... 
 27 Aug 2025

Fall in UK installers fitting heat pumps and solar panels  

The UK is lagging far behind its European neighbours for installers working on heat pumps and solar panels, according to a European-wide study by plumbing and drainage manufacturer, Wavin.... 
 22 Aug 2025

UK retailers face £146m annual losses without Net Zero upgrades

UK retailers are losing over £146 million every year by failing to upgrade their buildings’ services to meet Net Zero targets, according to new research from Mitsubishi Electric. The analysis finds that these losses come from aging equipment that ... 
 22 Aug 2025

Over half of plumbers say NI and wage costs impact hiring apprentices

More than half (55%) of plumbers are struggling to hire apprentices due to wage costs and national insurance contributions, according to new research from plumbing and drainage manufacturer Wavin.... 
 20 Aug 2025
BESA’s technical director Kevin Morrissey

Overheating is now a critical building safety issue, says BESA

With the UK set to record its warmest summer on record, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for urgent action to tackle the growing number of buildings that overheat.... 
 19 Aug 2025

Get heat pump qualified and upgrade your home heating for free with Logic4training

The South East’s training provider for the trades, Logic4training, can now offer successful candidates on its LCL Awards Level 3 Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) course access to a free heat pump for their home, plus product training, MCS certification ... 
 18 Aug 2025
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