The body will “deliver a single, consolidated voice for the sector” and fills a void left by the closure of the SEC Group earlier this year.

Actuate UK consists of:

• The Building Engineering and Services Association (BESA)
• The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA)
• The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
• ECA – Electrical and Engineering Services
• The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA)
• The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA)
• SELECT – the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Scotland
• The Scottish and NI Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF)

Steve Bratt, CEO of ECA said: “If we are to build back better, faster and greener, maximising the potential of engineering services is critical.  I am therefore delighted that the engineering services sector is coming together, right across the supply chain, to speak with one voice and ensure we play our part.”

Julia Evans, CEO of BSRIA said: “To stand any chance of resolving the climate change emergency we need to act together now. Actuate UK brings the best in the sector together to focus on the issues crucial to the industry and contribute in partnership to resolving the big issues of the day.”

Alan Wilson, Managing Director of SELECT, the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Scotland, said: “SELECT was a very keen and active participant in the work of the SEC Group both at UK but especially at Scottish level. We look forward to working with our colleagues in the new Actuate UK body as it broadens its footprint across a whole host of activities linked to our members’ work.”

David Frise CEO of the Building Engineering Services Association said: “Engineering services make a building work, they bring it to life.  And where ninety percent of people spend ninety percent of their time in a building, it is crucial for the economy and the physical and mental health of our citizens that buildings are safe and work properly.” 

Stephen Matthews, CEO of CIBSE said: “CIBSE looks forward to working more closely with our colleagues in Actuate UK to lead change in the engineering services sector to deliver safer buildings and economic renewal whilst reducing the carbon impact of our infrastructure and buildings.”