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Sara Edmonds announced as Co-Director of the National Retrofit Hub
We are excited to announce that our Head of Citizen Engagement, Sara Edmonds, has been named as Co-Director of the UK’s burgeoning National Retrofit Hub.
First of its kind remote concrete inspection device could save industry millions
A recent project from the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Nuclear Research Centre has developed a one-of-a-kind platform for the remote detection and classification of faults in concrete structures.
Open call for circular and sustainable materials
BE-ST is looking for companies with a sustainable building material product that reduces embodied carbon to join its newly launched Accelerator programme.
Edinburgh’s next net zero carbon affordable housing project
Proposals to transform currently vacant land into an affordable net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh have now been approved by city planners.
New initiative to help build a low carbon future for the North of Scotland
A pioneering new initiative has launched to accelerate the drive towards building a low carbon future for the North of Scotland.
BE equal, BE inclusive: Celebrating equity and diversity every day.
On International Women's Day this year, alongside celebrating impactful women in the built environment, we want to look at diversity and inclusion in the sector in Scotland as a whole and assess the community, how we can accelerate the rate of change and what we can do now to make a difference.
Open letter to leaders across Scotland’s built environment: Call for bold leadership and brave decisions in 2023
In this open letter, Stephen Good, CEO of Built Environment – Smart Transformation, calls on these leaders to see low and zero-carbon solutions as the answer.
Modern methods of construction: tackling the UK’s ‘wicked’ retrofitting challenge
Applying modern methods to retrofit may be the best way for the UK to insulate our homes at scale. Find out more about how as we sit down with Ele George, Energiesprong.
New design guide to transform Scotland’s approach to affordable housing
A new catalogue of net zero carbon building designs could provide a significant boost to Scotland’s affordable housing sector, as part of a standardised approach for local authorities and housing associations to adopt across a range of future developments.
Scotland’s homes need energy equivalent MOTs to mitigate future cost crises & empower homeowners, says leading architect
An equivalent MOT system for homes could help Scotland to achieve zero carbon goals and save energy, according to one of Scotland’s leading architects and former president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS).
First Minister visits BE-ST
Yesterday we welcomed Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Built Environment – Smarter Transformation innovation campus, along with Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Patrick Harvie.
Climate campaigner calls on the built environment’s next generation to champion change
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation launches search for next set of industry leaders.
Caitriona Jordan: Skills development will be key to improving the energy efficiency of our homes
As part of Scotland Excel’s ‘Supporting the journey to net zero’ campaign, Caitriona Jordan, head of retrofit programmes at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), looks at the skills needed in the construction industry to support decarbonisation.
Timber demonstrator unit shows Scots businesses the potential for sustainable offices
A modular demonstrator unit has been unveiled by Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), with the aim of highlighting to Scottish firms that a timber kit-of-parts approach to retrofit could be ‘key’ to future sustainable offices.
BE-ST strengthens leadership team to drive zero carbon ambition
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has named Douglas Morrison as its new deputy CEO, supporting the innovation centre’s commitment to accelerating sustainable transformation across the built environment.
Construction diversity project receives Scottish Government equality funding
A project that aims to encourage diversity and inclusion across the construction sector is among a raft of initiatives to receive government-backed funding.
BE-ST supports more than 900 jobs and £377 million in revenues in 21/22
BE-ST supports more than 900 jobs and £377 million in revenues in 21/22
Renowned climate campaigner and architect joins BE-ST
Leading voice on climate action in the built environment, Sara Edmonds, has joined Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) helping to accelerate decarbonisation and expand the innovation centre’s reach across the UK.
Patrick Harvie to launch first Green Home Festival, with BE-ST to play a role in showing how Scotland can build greener
Patrick Harvie to launch first Green Home Festival, with BE-ST to play a role in showing how Scotland can build greener
BE-ST and UKGBC Scotland team up on joint sustainability mission
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced a new partnership with the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC Scotland), with a shared ambition to radically improve the sustainability of the built environment.