Formerly the Heating and Ventilation Contractors Association, the Building Engineering Services Association is an industry body which is designed to promote high-quality workmanship, develop best practice and offer industry-specific training programmes for SMEs and large enterprises.

It also provides robust accreditations for companies and their staff to evidence their competencies and compliance with industry standards.

The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) is the principal trade association for plumbing and heating contractors in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

SNIPEF also offers best practice and guidance for organisations in the construction and building services industries as well as supporting the training of trade apprentices.

John Gallacher, managing director of Arc-Tech (Scotland), said: “We have always looked for new ways to support our immediate and long-term growth aspirations, and with our BESA membership and SNIPEF certification, we feel Arc-Tech (Scotland) and our people will be given the best chance to succeed with our placing within each of these widely recognised, industry bodies.

“I extend my thanks to the representatives whom were involved in securing our respective membership and certifications, and we look forward to becoming a valued contributor over the months and years ahead.”