BESA said the staff cull was 鈥渢o improve the efficiency of operations鈥� and added that it was not yet able to say how deep the cuts would go.
The changes follow a two-year review dating back the arrival of chief executive Paul McLaughlin.
In a statement, BESA said the reasoning behind the headcount reduction was 鈥渁 desire to accelerate the recruitment of new members and continue growing its training 辫谤辞惫颈蝉颈辞苍鈥�.
It added: 鈥淥ur revised strategy and structure reflects the Association鈥檚 renewed focus on the areas of highest priority for members.鈥�
It said priority areas were training, legal and commercial support but did not say what other services were being reduced or scrapped.
聽鈥淲e are sorry that these strategic decisions have impacted directly on specific roles within the business,鈥� said Mr McLaughlin. 鈥淗owever, difficult decisions come with the territory and, at a time of considerable economic uncertainty, it is crucial for the long-term success and prosperity of BESA and its members that we focus our resources in the areas where they can make most difference.鈥�
BESA was previously called the Heating & Ventilating Contractors Association until a rebranding in 2012.
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