Building services workers secure 5% pay rise
Operatives across the building services contracting sector will receive salary increases of more...
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Tag: Tim Hopkinson
BESA hails Chancellor’s payment and training pledges
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed promises made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to tackle late payment and support apprenticeships. In his Spring Statement, Philip Hammond told the House of...
Read MoreCarillion collapse adds urgency to resolving retentions issues
The liquidation of construction giant Carillion could lead to potentially catastrophic losses for thousands of SMEs, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the electrotechnical and engineering...
Read MoreE Poppleton & Son bought by its directors
The ductwork manufacturer and installation contractor E Poppleton & Son has been acquired by its Managing Director Tim Hopkinson and Sales Director Nigel Edwards-Hughes. Hopkinson, who is also President of the Building...
Read MorePaul McLaughlin steps down as BESA Chief Executive for health reasons
Following a recent cycling accident, Paul McLaughlin is stepping down as Chief Executive of the Building Engineering Services Association. Tim Hopkinson, BESA President commented that “whilst Paul is expected to make a full...
Read MoreCelebrating imagination and innovation – HVR Awards 2017 winners revealed
Excellence within the heating and ventilating industry has been celebrated at the eighth annual HVR Awards, held in London, when a host of companies and individuals took the honours. Tim Hopkinson, President of lead sponsor,...
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Future leaders are key to improving productivity, says BESA President, Tim Hopkinson
Companies must give their young engineers space and time to think, innovate and share their ideas...
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B&ES specialist groups recognise their top talent
Presentation of awards to six of the industry’s most talented young people took place at a...
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