Events
Knowledge, inspiration and connectivity
Attend one of the 50+ online and in-person events we host each year.
Browse our events, and others in the sector, where you'll:
Be inspired by the latest thinking and best practice
Learn new skills with free training
Exchange knowledge
Connect with people from across the sector
Have important discussions to shape the future of the sector
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Scotland’s Biobased Construction Materials Landscape
Discover Scotland's bio-based construction materials landscape and connect with those working to bring new materials into real projects.
With increasing focus on reducing embodied carbon, Scotland is seeing growing interest in bio-based materials for construction and the built environment.
IBioIC, in collaboration with BE-ST, is hosting this session to explore the Scotland's bio-based materials landscape, highlighting current activity, emerging developments, and the practical steps needed to bring these materials into wider use.
The session will bring together researchers, innovators and industry to share insights from ongoing projects and material development. By connecting those creating new bio‑based products with those who could specify, manufacture or apply them, the event aims to highlight practical opportunities for collaboration and real‑world deployment.
Agenda
10.00am - Arrival, coffee & networking
10.30am-12.30pm
Industry perspectives: what's ready now
Academic insights: what's coming next
Innovation showcase pitches
Discussion and Q&A
12.30pm - Networking Lunch
13.30pm - Event Close
Topics will include:
The current landscape of bio-based materials in construction
Emerging materials and applications
Performance, standards and adoption challenges
Routes to scale-up and manufacture
Opportunities for collaboration across academia and industry
Who should attend:
Construction and building materials companies
Manufacturers and product developers
Architects, engineers and designers
Sustainability and net zero leads
Innovators, SMEs and start ups
Research and technology developers
Low Carbon Passport (Inverness College)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Introduction to Building Physics Dynamics
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Delivering Quality
Join us on 29th April at Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre, located within BE-ST’s Innovation Campus, for the launch of a new joint publication from BE-ST and the Passivhaus Trust: Delivering Quality.
Futurebuild
Join us at Futurebuild 2026 and visit BE-ST at stand G41 to explore how Scotland’s innovation ecosystem is driving progress towards a zero carbon built environment.
In a landmark move for the UK construction sector, Futurebuild and UK Construction Week London, will come together from 12–14 May 2026, creating a new national platform for the built environment at Excel London.
The collaborative co-location will form the UK’s Built Environment Super Event, designed to reflect the full scale, complexity and ambition of an industry facing unprecedented change. Together, the events will bring 25,000 built environment professionals, 600+ exhibitors and 700+ speakers across 13 dedicated stages under one roof, making it the largest and most comprehensive construction event in the UK calendar.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Introduction to Building Physics Dynamics
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Data Fest 2026
At DataFest, industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners come together to explore how data and AI are redefining our world - from the way we work and live, to how we connect and create.
Expect world-class speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities to connect with peers across sectors and industries.
For our 2026 edition, our theme 'Intelligent Futures' will explore how data and AI are transforming the systems, industries, and societies of tomorrow - with a focus on long-term impact, trust, and responsible scale.
Passivhaus Practical Training
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Passivhaus Practical Training
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Introduction to Building Physics Dynamics
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Passivhaus Practical Training
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Passivhaus Practical Training
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Passivhaus Practical Training
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Lunch & Learn: Working with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work across every sector and job role. But what does using AI actually look like in the day-to-day work of other professionals?
Join us for an informal lunch session where you will hear directly from peers who are exploring AI.
Passivhaus Practical Training
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
All Innovation Centres Roadshow - Aberdeen
Join us for a day filled with exciting discussions, networking opportunities, and innovative ideas. This is the perfect event for anyone passionate about innovation, sustainability, and networking.
Our New Future: Redefining Risk, Resilience and Regeneration
Our New Future: Redefining Risk, Regeneration and Resilience brings together leading voices from finance, policy, materials, public delivery, and retrofit to explore what it will really take to deliver a sustainable and equitable built environment — beyond targets alone.
BE-ST & Leitz - Timber Manufacturing Open Day
On the 12th of March 2026, BE-ST, Leitz and The Joinery Network will bring together industry leaders to explore how home-grown engineered mass timber can support a low-carbon, resilient built environment, with a strong focus on housing.
Make Good Symposium 2026 (In-person)
What if our built environment was shaped by local, climate resilient, mixed-species forest? Make Good hosts an afternoon of thought-provoking talks from scientists, designers, manufacturers, lawyers, architects and developers.
South Lanarkshire Retrofit Supply Chain Engagement
This interactive workshop will bring together local installers, suppliers, training providers, community partners and public sector partners to explore the new service, understand demand in South Lanarkshire, and build the skills, knowledge and connections needed to deliver high-quality retrofit.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Scotland’s Housing Festival 2026
Attend the Scotland's Housing Festival 2026
This flagship event in Scotland is the nation’s largest housing conference and the place to debate, learn and shape the future of the housing sector.
We will be bringing together housing professionals, stakeholders, politicians, and tenants under one roof in Glasgow.
Taking place just weeks before the next election, you'll hear from leading speakers delivering content on housing policy and strategy in Scotland, alongside practical insights to support your everyday work.
The packed programme will address the immediate and longer-term concerns of the sector across four dedicated content streams:
Housing Management
Future Thinking and New Technology
Climate Proofing Our Homes
Asset and Development
Plus, additional content across the sector.
Now is the time to invest in yourself. Develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your network at Scotland’s Housing Festival.
Why attend?
Gain valuable knowledge from expert policy leaders, practitioners and influential innovators
Get hands on knowledge about the issues facing the sector and the opportunity to share your experiences and insight
Be challenged on creative ways of thinking and how you can improve your professional practice
Delve deeper into your areas of interest and expertise on current national and local topics
Unrivalled networking opportunities and discussions in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere
Development opportunities to enable you to grow, learn and accelerate your career to new heights through top level debate and practical solutions to take back to your job
Hear about all the latest trends in the sector.
Passivhaus Practical Training
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Monthly Factory Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how our four core programmes intend to support the industry to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon.
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus, G72 0AH
Introduction to Building Physics Dynamics
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
Queen's University’s Annual Sustainable Construction Conference 2026
You are warmly invited to attend Queen's University’s annual Sustainable Construction Conference 2026. This year’s event is titled: Materials Matter: A Deep Dive into Material Innovation, Circularity, and Low Impact Design.
Venue: Mandela Hall, One Elmwood, Queen’s Student Union (77 University Road, Belfast BT7 1NF)
Date: Tuesday, 24th February 2026
Time: 8:45am to 1:15pm GMT
Event type: In person
Cost: Free
Net zero targets are tightening, and carbon scrutiny is increasing. That puts material choices and circularity firmly in the spotlight. This year’s conference asks why ‘Materials Matter.’
Join us for a half-day event, to explore materials, circularity, and low-impact design, with a focus on innovative and best-practice. With insights from leading experts across the UK and Ireland, this conference is your chance to deepen expertise in these key areas.
Attendees can expect detailed insights, real-world case studies, and cross industry perspectives that are all aimed at accelerating sustainable transformation across construction and the built environment.
Registration will start at 08:45am GMT, with the event commencing at 09:30am GMT in the Mandela Hall on the ground floor
Secure and covered cycle parking can be found adjacent to One Elmwood, please talk to a member of the registration team on arrival. To make a booking, we encourage participants to contact sustainability@qub.ac.uk at least 24 hrs prior to the event.
Uncovered, sheffield cycle stands are also located at the front of One Elmwood adjacent to 75 University Road.
For those with mobility needs, blue badge parking is available adjacent to the venue on Elmwood Avenue (https://w3w.co/allow.letter.even) or via Fitzwilliam Street car park barrier (https://w3w.co/focal.cloth.name).
Please note that there is limited on-street car parking available, delegates are encouraged to liftshare where possible and can avail of ‘Pay-as-You-Go’ Parking at Queen’s PEC (https://w3w.co/shades.term.string) or Stranmillis Car-Park (https://w3w.co/thus.locate.feared), both car parks are a 15-minute walk to the venue.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Shaping Scotland's Built Environment Cluster - Online Workshop
*Please note that this is a repeat of the workshop held in person on 9th December 2025.
We are bringing together organisations from across Scotland’s built environment to help shape the development of a dedicated, industry-led Built Environment Cluster. This session hosted online by BE-ST marks the start of a wider engagement process to ensure that any future cluster reflects the real needs, priorities and opportunities within our sector.
Low Carbon Passport (BE-ST Innovation Campus)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
BE-ST Educator Programme: Train the Tutor
The BE-ST Educator Programme is a four-day leadership and skills development course designed for Further Education (FE) managers and tutors.
Introduction to Building Physics Dynamics (Aberdeen)
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
Introduction to Building Physics Dynamics (Aberdeen)
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
Introduction to Building Physics Dynamics (Aberdeen)
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Introduction to Building Physics Dynamics
This hands-on training course offers a practical introduction to building physics, helping learners understand how core construction products function and how to use them effectively.
Low Carbon Passport (BE-ST Innovation Campus)
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited course designed to equip construction professionals with the critical skills and competencies needed to deliver low carbon, energy-efficient buildings across Scotland.
Passivhaus Practical Training
Alongside trusted training provider Coaction Training CIC, we’re offering Passivhaus Practical Training designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, architects, consultants and tradespeople delivering commercial, residential, public and educational buildings at scale.
Hacking the Housing System
The flagship event that will bring to a close BE-ST Fest 2025, explores the innovation we need to adopt at a system scale, to help us tackle the housing emergency, and deliver better, faster, more affordable housing regeneration solutions.
How to Survive in a Changing Job Market
The future of hiring will be transferable skills, not experience, but where can you hone new skills?
The Human Nature Approach
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from Human Nature, the pioneering UK developer reimagining how communities are built - from first principles of sustainability, wellbeing, and design excellence.
Monthly Innovation Campus Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Factory that has been supporting construction-related businesses to collaborate and innovate.