Join the debate and keep up to date with industry developments, technical best practice and the hot topics of the moment. Grab a cuppa and join us for this award wining webinar series. 

If you'd like to suggest a webinar topic or would like to speak on one please get in touch, as we would love to hear from you: charlie.pierpoint@thebesa.com

 

BESA

**Address Immediate Challenges:**

🚀 We’ll dive into the most pressing diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) issues facing your industry today—from public sector tender success to attracting top talent—offering actionable strategies for quick, measurable improvements.

📊 **Gain Valuable Insights:**

With a panel discussion, live Q\&A and interactive polling, this isn’t just a webinar; it’s a platform to voice your priorities, receive support, and shape future initiatives.

**Agenda Highlights:**

🔸 **The Business Case for DEI in Today’s Market**

Explore how DEI can drive profitability, help with tender success, and strengthen talent pipelines.

🔸 **Panel Discussion:**

Hear from industry leaders and experts on overcoming barriers, leveraging DEI for growth, and achieving quick wins.

🔸 **Interactive Poll & Q\&A**

Let us know your DEI priorities and get answers to your unique challenges!


Building a Competitive Advantage Through Diversity: Strategies for Winning Business and Attracting Top Talent

Make 2025 the year you transform your RAMS process. With HandsHQ you can create better RAMS in less time, so your team can focus on what matters most, keeping your business compliant and saving money.\*\*\*\*

HandsHQ is the UK’s most trusted safety software, helping over 2,000 customers of all sizes keep their teams safe, by creating better RAMS in less time and effortlessly managing their training matrix.

\*“HandsHQ was a no-brainer for us. It empowered our contracts managers to create high quality, consistent RAMS themselves.” \*Claire Curran, President at BESA and MD of Linaker 

Here are some of the benefits using HandsHQ’s RAMS software:

\*\*✅  Simplify your RAMS process: \*\*Stop spending hours trying to format your RAMS documents in Word. HandsHQ allows you to easily create professional, consistent RAMS across the business. Stand out from the competition and win more work.

\*\*✅  Empower your team and have visibility over RAMS: \*\*Use an easy-to-follow workflow to create RAMS in minutes on-site or in your office, allowing your team to access, modify and sign them. Access the version history to have full visibility over the documents.

✅ \*\* Minimise errors and ensure legal compliance:\*\* Always stay up-to-date with the current state of your RAMS, managed from a centralised database.


Start 2025 with better RAMS

The BESA Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Scheme, administered by ECIS, provides fast access to treatment, expert medical support, and a suite of health services - designed to help your workforce stay productive and engaged.

As a BESA member, your business has exclusive access to this PMI scheme, which isn’t available on the open market. With competitive premiums, it’s cost-effective to provide private medical insurance as part of your employee benefits package. Investing in your team’s health means fewer disruptions and a stronger business.

Join the webinar to learn the key benefits and how to access the scheme.


Exclusive private medical insurance cover for BESA

Conflict avoidance week

BESA’s revised **DW145** standard, *Guide to Good Practice for the Installation of Fire and Smoke Dampers*, launched in **November 2024**!

Join our expert panel for a focused discussion on key updates and their impact on fire safety in building services. Plus, explore our **specialist training courses** to ensure compliance and best practices in damper installation.

\*\*DW145: Installation of Fire Dampers \*\*represents a crucial step forward in fire safety standards, addressing the urgent need for compliance and competence highlighted by the Building Safety Act.  

This updated guidance ensures contractors can meet the highest standards in design, installation, and inspection, while emphasising critical aspects such as penetration seals, accessibility for maintenance, and robust evidence of compliance.  

With practical examples, clarity on manufacturers’ instructions and a focus on photographic documentation, DW145 sets a new industry benchmark, supporting designers, builders, manufacturers, local authorities, mechanical services, ductwork and other specialist contractors in protecting lives and property under today’s rigorous safety regime. 


Fire Dampers - Raising the installation standards

Speakers

Paul White

Ventilation Fire and Smoke

Paul McSoley

PMCSTECH CONSULT

Steve Taylor

Fire Protection - Fire Resistant Ductwork

Paul Downing

Compliance Air and Water

Replays

Building a Competitive Advantage Through Diversity: Strategies for Winning Business and Attracting Top Talent

Start 2025 with better RAMS