In today’s commercial property market, the role of building services extends far beyond simply keeping occupants warm. High-performance heating must now integrate seamlessly with architectural design, ESG strategies, and occupant wellbeing. Nathan Chance, National C&I Technical & Sales Manager at…
Every burner engineer knows the moment: you’re on site, everything’s wired in, but the burner just isn’t playing ball. Whether you’re dealing with a quiet residential oil unit or a powerful commercial gas burner, a solid grasp of fault-finding is…
When fixing heavy load pipe installations, split bands are a popular choice. This is usually because they are a traditional clamp that has been around for years, and have always ‘done the job’. So why change? Installations today are growing…
Significant UK employment law changes are coming into force from April 2026, bringing new responsibilities for employers across pay, compliance, and workforce management.
Aalberts integrated piping systems wins the Aalberts sustainability award <!– –> news overview March 31, 2026 , 8:42 am We are proud to share that Aalberts integrated piping systems EMEA has won the Aalberts sustainability award. Each year our parent company Aalberts NV recognises the…
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has this week (25th March 2026) published a discussion paper exploring the growing need for flexibility in landfill cessation dates, as the UK’s waste management sector continues to drive significant progress in recycling and carbon…
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to transform workplace rights across the UK, with major reforms coming into force from April 2026. For employers in thebuilding engineering services sector, these changes will directly impact how you manage absence, support…
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to transform workplace rights across the UK, with major reforms coming into force from April 2026. For employers in thebuilding engineering services sector, these changes will directly impact how you manage absence, support…
Recent government announcements have introduced new incentives for employers to recruit and train young people, alongside significant changes to the apprenticeship system. For businesses in building services engineering already facing persistent skills shortages, these updates could have important implications.
The Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) industry thrives on real world problem solving, technical curiosity, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. No two days are the same, systems rarely behave exactly as expected, and engineers are…
Research Seminar: Optimizing Indoor Environments for Health and Wellbeing Across the Life Course On 10th March 2026, the Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training in Energy Efficient Indoor Climate Control for Optimised Health (EICCOH), in collaboration with the Strathclyde ASHRAE Student…
A new guide outlining their roles and responsibilities under the Building Safety Act has prompted some questions about how seriously clients are taking the new safety regime, writes BESA’s director of specialist knowledge Rachel Davidson.
