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A dedicated group for young engineers and newcomers to the industry has been launched by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The BESA NextGen network replaces the Association’s ‘Future Leaders’ group which was formed in 2017 to support young engineers ...

A new 12-strong Council has been appointed at the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). Following a successful election held in February-March in which 21 nominations were received, the new Council was announced at the Association’s 2024 Annual General Meeting ...

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has launched its CIBSE Chartered Organisation Programme, as it seeks to elevate standards within building services engineering industry. At its core, the CIBSE Chartered Organisation Programme represents a commitment to professionalism and excellence. ...

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) and the Association for Consultancy and Engineering Ireland (ACEI) have teamed up to promote built environment sectors across the UK and the Republic of Ireland The Chief Executive of ACE, Kate Jennings recently ...

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has chosen Carers UK as its nominated charity for 2024. As a result, the organisation will be asking members to plan corporate activities throughout the year as part of an ongoing fundraising initiative. Two ...

Don Gilpin, current President and CEO of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), has made the decision to not renew his contract which will conclude at the end of the Fiscal Year 2025 (30 June), in order to pursue other interests. ...

Beyond Buzzwords, published by The Young Foundation on 7 March, underlined the economic and social benefits that equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can bring, while noting substantial barriers to progress. The report confirmed the critical role that professional bodies like ...

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new “first of its kind” fund to give circular economy innovators the opportunity to fast-track their business growth through fully funded brand communications, marketing and design support. The Circular Economy ...

Despite repeated warnings that measures introduced by the Building Safety Act are now in place, affecting every project, many contractors are still ignoring safety regulations says the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The Association is concerned that firms do not ...

Experts from the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) have teamed up to work in partnership on an innovative pioneering project – The Future of Cleaning initiative. An industry first, this ground-breaking ...