EVENT PREVIEW
‘Most ambitious’ conference programme and expanded awards
BESA is bringing together its most wide- ranging programme of commercial and technical content for its sixth annual conference this October. It has also announced an expanded shortlist for its growing programme of Industry Awards.
T
he one-day event, which is sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, will take place on Thursday, October 12 at the Novotel London West. It comprises three seminar strands
grouped under an overall heading of ‘Building businesses, building the future’ with content designed to appeal to building services professionals, young engineers, facilities managers, manufacturers, and specifiers. There will be a particular focus on skills shortages, the push for net zero, the rapid development of digital technologies, and the commercial and contractual challenges facing the building engineering sector. BESA members and young engineers can attend free of charge. The cost to non-members is £120 and bookings can now be made online here. A £10 donation will be made for every delegate who registers to the Association’s chosen charity Light House Club, which is dedicated to tackling mental health problems in the industry.
The packed one-day event, which is also supported by bronze sponsor GPS Air, features three distinct strands: Business, technical, and young engineers. The first will look at how firms can manage costs and invest for the future, improve collaboration, and comply with the Building Safety Act.
Technical content
The technical section will be the largest with sessions dedicated to each of the industry’s key
technologies and shaped by BESA’s specialist groups. The over-arching technical theme is delivering safe, healthy, and energy efficient building services – covering the complete lifecycle of a building and progress towards Net Zero. This is shaping up to be our most ambitious
conference to date,” said BESA chief executive officer David Frise. “The blend of commercial, contractual, and technical sessions means we can say – with complete confidence – that there is definitely something for everyone.
Digital
Along with a number of important digital related sessions, BESA is introducing more interactive workshops this year along with short ‘lightening learning’ sessions to give delegates quick access to takeaway actions. There will be detailed seminars on heat networks, fire safety in ventilation systems, heat pumps, heat recovery systems and a ‘Big Debate’ between supporters of chemical and non-chemical water treatment. A highly practical session will also look at ‘energy efficiency quick wins’ to help building managers get to grips with rising costs while also balancing the need to prepare for net zero.
Expanded shortlist announced for BESA Awards
BESA has also announced the shortlist for its expanded programme of National Awards,
which will be presented during a gala dinner at the same venue as the Conference later that evening. The 2023 Awards are sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric and the dinner will be hosted by the comedian Darren Harriott. The Association revamped and expanded its awards scheme this year and introduced a new regional qualifying format for some of the categories. The categories were reviewed and revised to ensure they rewarded individuals, teams, and companies from each part of the sector’s supply chain. Although some the awards are exclusively for BESA members, many are now open to the whole industry to ensure the programme reflects the full breadth of building services engineering expertise.
Go to
www.thebesa.com/the-besa-awards/ shortlist for the finalists and to find details about booking tickets for both the National Conference and Awards on October 12th. For more details, including registration, exhibition, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Charlie.pierpoint@theBESA.com
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