Peter Hoyle 1945-2021

UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the death of its former president Peter Hoyle at the age of 76.

Hoyle was the first president of the Association since the Second World War to serve two consecutive terms following his election in 2000. He then became only the sixth person in the history of the association – then called the HVCA – to be awarded its Distinguished Service Award.

BESA chief executive officer David Frise said only individuals who rendered exceptional levels of service to the Association and its members received this special accolade.

“We refer to it as BESA’s “Hall of Fame” and Peter certainly deserves to be regarded as one of our most outstanding past presidents for his totally dedicated service to both the Association and the industry at large,” he said.

Formerly managing director of Bradford-based Mitton Mechanical Services (now Mitton Group), Hoyle was also president of GCI-UICP, the European umbrella body for the building engineering services sector, and achieved considerable success as the UK’s representative on the international stage.

He served on the HVCA’s council for more than 20 years and carried out vital work for the benefit of all members through his work on the membership, operations, finance and house committees. He was also a director of the association’s subsidiary Piper Enterprises and chairman of its training provider Building Engineering Services Training (BEST).

“He was a totally genuine man who, above all, recognised the value of the people he worked with and the importance of investing in their development,” said Frise. “In his inaugural address, Peter insisted that quality began and ended with people – and that any organisation, business or trade body, could only be as good as the individuals involved.

“Peter Hoyle will be remembered for his kindness and desire to help and support others whether in his business or personal life. We are truly grateful for his long and distinguished service.”