FES Group joins CERTANIA to strengthen UK Buildings & Infrastructure activities

Construction compliance consultancy enhances CERTANIA’s capabilities in energy performance, testing and regulatory services

York/Munich , April 9, 2026 – FES Group, a UK-based construction compliance consultancy, joins CERTANIA, an international group specializing in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC), as well as laboratory and compliance services.

Founded in 2007, FES Group has grown to become a trusted compliance partner to developers, housebuilders, and contractors across the United Kingdom. With a strong customer-first ethos, the company focuses on providing a seamless and cost-efficient path to compliance—helping clients navigate increasingly complex building regulations with ease.

FES Group delivers a comprehensive range of services across Part L and Part O compliance, including energy modeling, SAP and SBEM calculations, EPC production, airtightness and acoustic testing, as well as retrofit assessments and planning support. Covering the full project lifecycle – from design stage through to completion, the company enables clients to manage compliance efficiently through one expert partner.

Operating nationally from York, London, and Edinburgh, FES Group supports projects ranging from individual builds to large-scale developments. Its integrated approach helps clients save time and cost while ensuring full regulatory alignment and transparency throughout the process.

The partnership strengthens CERTANIA’s Buildings & Infrastructure activities in the United Kingdom, expanding capabilities in energy compliance, building performance, and on-site testing services. It also enables closer collaboration across the group, enhancing the overall service offering to clients.

“Joining CERTANIA is an important step in the further development of our activities,” says Ben Wood, Managing Director of FES Group. “We’ve built our business on making compliance as straightforward and efficient as possible for our clients, while maintaining strong, long-term relationships. With CERTANIA, we can expand our capabilities, collaborate with a broader network, and continue delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-evolving regulatory environment.”

“With FES Group, we are strategically strengthening our capabilities in the United Kingdom in a market shaped by increasing regulatory and sustainability-related requirements,” says Karsten Xander, Founder and CEO of CERTANIA.

By joining CERTANIA, FES Group gains access to an international network, shared infrastructure, and additional opportunities for collaboration, while continuing to operate with the agility and service mindset that define its success.

About CERTANIA
CERTANIA Group, headquartered in Munich, is an internationally active Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) company with centuries of combined experience. Its experts shape industry standards and continuously advance methods across life sciences, food and consumer goods, industrials, buildings and infrastructure, as well as certification and compliance. More information: www.certania.com.

About FES Group
Founded in 2007 in the United Kingdom, FES Group is a construction compliance consultancy providing energy and regulatory services across the building lifecycle. Its services include SAP and SBEM calculations, EPC production, airtightness and acoustic testing, retrofit assessments, and planning support. With offices in York, London, and Edinburgh, the company supports developers, contractors, and consultants across a wide range of construction projects. More information: www.thefesgroup.com