Built Environment - Smarter Transformation

BE-ST Fest is back. This year we are turning ambition into action. We'll put into sharp focus the testing and exploration of tangible and impactful actions as we collectively work towards net zero. ➡️ Book your ticket: bit.ly/3T34BD1

Speaking at the TiC Summit, Minister Creagh confirmed the government will recommit to the Timber in Construction Roadmap, which outlines measures to increase the use of timber in the construction sector. youtube.com/watch?v=_bClob…

Exploit4InnoMat Open Call offers selected applicants free access to top-tier testing, validation, and upscaling services through a 6-month support program. It provides tools, expertise, and training to help companies accelerate material innovations. ➡️ exploit4innomat.eu/e4im-open-call…

As 2024 comes to a close, we at BE-ST is reflecting on an incredible year filled with impactful projects, partnerships, and platforms. Join us as we reflect on the 10 standout moments that made this year unforgettable. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3ZMCHhg

🕺 Relive last month's Accelerate to Zero Awards. During the ceremony over 20 businesses, individuals and organisations were celebrated for their contribution and dedication to decarbonising the built environment across 10 different categories. Congratulations to our winners!

Joe Miles, @atamateuk explains how they are leading in building data collection as they have installed sensors in the ALCHEMAI project’s buildings to measure occupancy, air quality, temperature, humidity, and energy usage at an advanced level ➡️ bit.ly/3DlSBYi

Inside Scotland's Trade Mission to France. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇫🇷 Scottish Development International (SDI), with the support of BE-ST, recently led a Trade Mission strengthening ties between Scotland and France.

🎄 Festive fun at BE-ST! Yesterday the team celebrated the season sustainably with a Crafted, Thrifted, or Re-Gifted Secret Santa, with the twist that gifts could be stolen - plenty of laughs and surprises!

Meet Zarja Krevelj, one of our change makers and an early pioneer in the homegrown mass timber movement at @EdinburghNapier. @HLMArchitects Read more here ▶️ bit.ly/4a04wHD

Prepare your workforce for Passivhaus Equivalent by undertaking our Passivhaus Practical training where you will explore real life scenarios using bespoke training rigs. ➡️ Book now: bit.ly/4ghbD0N

Energy Systems Catapult and BE-ST are conducting a survey to gather insights from individuals and organisations leading the way in retrofit and energy efficiency improvements in their communities. Complete the survey ➡️ bit.ly/3BkzQUA

👏 Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy to become mandatory in early 2028. The Scottish Government aims to publish the revised standards in early 2026. The longer lead time will allow developers, designers and contractors to prepare and upskill. ➡️ bit.ly/4gwVSSE

📣 Calling all professionals to share your experience with retrofit training and qualifications. Please complete this short survey here ➡️ bit.ly/3Bhyn1f

Did you know that CITB registered businesses can access a 70% grant to train their workforce? Through this funding, you can attend our Passichaus Practical Training run in collaboration with Coaction for only £45 per person. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4ghbD0N

On Monday, 12 of our employees, and some of our specialist supply chain delivering the retrofit of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre are attending Passivhaus Practical Training as part of the Low Carbon Learning training programme which is being delivered by BE-ST and CoAction.

Would you like to join our new cohort of Built Environment Change Makers cohort? 📆 Application deadline 16th December 🗣️ Interviews January 2025 📄 Application pack: lnkd.in/eS93tF6D Apply here ▶️ lnkd.in/eUYnpvs3

@theCIOB calls on construction professionals at all levels – from site workers to senior executives – to share their insights on mental health challenges and the initiatives organisations have implemented to tackle the issues. Share your thoughts ➡️ bit.ly/4fpibJn

The main contractor retrofitting Scotland's National Retrofit Centre @clark_contracts, joined us for a day of dedicated Passivhaus Practical training inside the building with their team and the project design team!

Join us next week to learn more about Retrofit Scotland and what they have in store for 2025. ➡️ Register your interest: bit.ly/3Vn1VkA 📆 17th December ⏰ 12-13.30 📍 Online

Our S2 @IndustrialCadet bronze girls benefitted from a tour of the @BE_STbuild facility today. Learning about #sustainability in the #builtenvironment Thank you to @EDTScotland @ViridorUK and @kayekeenan7 for supporting once again @TheEDTUK @YoungSTEMLeader @WoodfarmHigh

Learn more about Retrofit Scotland and what they have in store for 2025 by joining their Retrofit Scotland: Next Steps online workshop on the 17th of December 2024. ➡️ Register your interest: bit.ly/3Vn1VkA 📆 17th December ⏰ 12-13.30 📍 Online