Convening Communities
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow 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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
Passivhaus Practical
Hands-on Passivhaus Practical Training accredited by the Passivhaus Trust. One-day course for contractors, architects and trades delivering high-performance buildings at scale.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow 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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
Passivhaus Practical
Hands-on Passivhaus Practical Training accredited by the Passivhaus Trust. One-day course for contractors, architects and trades delivering high-performance 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. Delivered using bespoke training rigs developed by BE-ST, the course bridges a critical knowledge gap in the industry and equips participants with widely transferable skills.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow 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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
Passivhaus Practical
Hands-on Passivhaus Practical Training accredited by the Passivhaus Trust. One-day course for contractors, architects and trades delivering high-performance buildings at scale.
Passivhaus Practical
Hands-on Passivhaus Practical Training accredited by the Passivhaus Trust. One-day course for contractors, architects and trades delivering high-performance buildings at scale.
Passivhaus Practical
Hands-on Passivhaus Practical Training accredited by the Passivhaus Trust. One-day course for contractors, architects and trades delivering high-performance 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. Delivered using bespoke training rigs developed by BE-ST, the course bridges a critical knowledge gap in the industry and equips participants with widely transferable skills.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow 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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
Passivhaus Practical
Hands-on Passivhaus Practical Training accredited by the Passivhaus Trust. One-day course for contractors, architects and trades delivering high-performance buildings at scale.
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 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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
Passivhaus Practical
Hands-on Passivhaus Practical Training accredited by the Passivhaus Trust. One-day course for contractors, architects and trades delivering high-performance 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. Delivered using bespoke training rigs developed by BE-ST, the course bridges a critical knowledge gap in the industry and equips participants with widely transferable skills.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow 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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
Low Carbon Passport (BE-ST)
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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
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. Delivered using bespoke training rigs developed by BE-ST, the course bridges a critical knowledge gap in the industry and equips participants with widely transferable skills.
Low Carbon Passport (BE-ST)
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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
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. Delivered using bespoke training rigs developed by BE-ST, the course bridges a critical knowledge gap in the industry and equips participants with widely transferable skills.
Participants will gain insight into:
Insulation: Understand how different insulation materials perform thermally, and how their placement and installation impact overall building efficiency.
Airtightness Tapes: Learn the physics behind air movement in buildings and how airtightness tapes contribute to reducing heat loss and improving energy performance.
Membranes: Explore the role of breather membranes and vapour control layers in managing moisture, preventing condensation, and protecting building fabric.
Perfect for those new to construction or looking to strengthen their technical foundation, this course combines theory with hands-on experience to build confidence and competence in building performance.
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. Delivered using bespoke training rigs developed by BE-ST, the course bridges a critical knowledge gap in the industry and equips participants with widely transferable skills.
Participants will gain insight into:
Insulation: Understand how different insulation materials perform thermally, and how their placement and installation impact overall building efficiency.
Airtightness Tapes: Learn the physics behind air movement in buildings and how airtightness tapes contribute to reducing heat loss and improving energy performance.
Membranes: Explore the role of breather membranes and vapour control layers in managing moisture, preventing condensation, and protecting building fabric.
Perfect for those new to construction or looking to strengthen their technical foundation, this course combines theory with hands-on experience to build confidence and competence in building performance.
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. Delivered using bespoke training rigs developed by BE-ST, the course bridges a critical knowledge gap in the industry and equips participants with widely transferable skills.
Participants will gain insight into:
Insulation: Understand how different insulation materials perform thermally, and how their placement and installation impact overall building efficiency.
Airtightness Tapes: Learn the physics behind air movement in buildings and how airtightness tapes contribute to reducing heat loss and improving energy performance.
Membranes: Explore the role of breather membranes and vapour control layers in managing moisture, preventing condensation, and protecting building fabric.
Perfect for those new to construction or looking to strengthen their technical foundation, this course combines theory with hands-on experience to build confidence and competence in building performance.
Shaping Scotland’s Built Environment Cluster
On 9 December, 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 at 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.
What is a Cluster?
The Scottish Government’s Blueprint for Developing Clusters makes clear that Scotland’s Built Environment sector has a significant opportunity to form a nationally recognised, industry-led cluster capable of driving innovation, investment and economic impact. The intent is to bring together contractors, manufacturers, designers, digital specialists, academia, policymakers and supporting organisations into a coordinated ecosystem that can share knowledge, align priorities and accelerate Scotland’s transition to low-carbon, high-productivity construction.
The Blueprint emphasises the need for clear leadership, strong governance and an evidence-based understanding of the sector’s strengths and gaps, ensuring that any future cluster is industry-driven and positioned for international competitiveness.
For the Built Environment, this means creating the critical mass and collaborative structure required to attract funding, develop new markets, build skills, and enhance Scotland’s global profile while delivering environmental and social value across communities.
What is this event for?
The aim of the event and our engagement activity is to validate and build on the research already completed to map Scotland’s construction ecosystem, and to understand where industry believes the greatest potential lies. We are particularly interested in the four areas that continue to define Scotland’s transition:
Advanced materials
Low-carbon construction
Retrofit and refurbishment - including heat and energy-storage solution
Digital and data.
Who is this event for?
This workshop is an invitation for contractors, manufacturers, designers, technology providers and supporting organisations to contribute their insight. We want an honest picture of Scotland’s current readiness for coordinated cluster activity, the barriers that limit progress, and the opportunities where targeted investment from government and enterprise agencies could have the greatest economic and social impact.
By bringing together industry, academia, policymakers, and non-government partners, we have an opportunity to establish a shared framework that supports innovation, attracts funding, strengthens supply chains and helps Scotland grow its built-environment capabilities—whether through increased export potential or by reducing reliance on imported solutions.
The 9 December workshop will take place in person, with further online engagement, interviews and questionnaires available for those unable to attend. Broad participation is essential. The more perspectives we capture, the stronger and more representative the recommendations will be.
To stay updated, please register your interest here.
Date: 9th December 2025
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: BE-ST Innovation Campus
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow 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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
Low Carbon Passport (City of Glasgow 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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
Low Carbon Passport
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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
Shaping Scotland’s Retrofit Knowledge Hub
In partnership with The Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (CeNZ-HighDB), Retrofit Scotland will be relaunching a case study library and knowledge hub, building on the rich work already done and looking ahead to the next phase of innovation.
International Retrofit Conference
For three years, the International Retrofit Conference has been a platform for the industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to come together and discuss the possibility. In 2025, we're cutting through the noise to tackle the real barriers of large scale retrofit.
BE-ST Fest Summit
The UK’s biggest festival for a zero-carbon built environment will play host to transformative discussion and knowledge exchange on breaking through barriers to accelerate our journey to net zero carbon.
UK&I Residential Retrofit - 5 Part Web Class
Join this comprehensive course designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in retrofit projects. This five web classes offer a deep dive into critical aspects, ensuring you're poised for success at every stage.
Low Carbon Passport
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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
Sustainable Solutions for Community Buildings
Experts from Energy Saving Trust (EST) and Built Environment Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) will share guidance and advice to help you successfully improve and future-proof your community building.
Retrofit Event: Meet the Suppliers
On Wednesday 15th October Traditional Buildings Health Check are hosting a special meet the suppliers event with a focus on retrofit solutions and products suitable for traditional buildings.
Low Carbon Passport
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. 
These interactive sessions will explore the core principles of thermal performance, insulation, airtightness, and sequencing. Participants will gain practical experience and insights into testing and understanding building envelope performance.
WE:Build – Retrofitting Learning Event
This event is designed to empower women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to explore careers in the built environment, with a focus on inclusive learning, hands-on training, and real-world insights from industry professionals.
Hosted by Equate Scotland, in partnership with BE-ST and Changeworks, this event combines online learning, practical workshops, and inspiring discussions to build confidence, competence, and community in the retrofit sector.
Preparing for change
Are you a private landlord in Scotland? If so, we're hosting a webinar on Wednesday 24 September to help you understand the Scottish Government's latest proposals for minimum energy efficiency standards.
New from Old: Retrofitting Historic Buildings - Virtual Conference
Join our 2-hour virtual conference to understand the scale and opportunities available for retrofitting traditional, historic and heritage buildings.
Sustainable Solutions for Community Buildings
Join us at this practical upskilling event to learn how to make your community building more sustainable. This event has been designed to inspire and empower community representatives, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to start their building refurbishment journey.
Experts from Energy Saving Trust (EST) and Built Environment Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) will share guidance and advice to help you successfully improve and future-proof your community building.
You will learn about the basics of assessing your building and exploring different ways to make it more energy-efficient and sustainable. Through case studies and interactive workshops, you will gain practical insights and skills to help you move forward with your project.
The event will include:
Introduction theory and case studies
Q&A with experts from EST and BE-ST
Practical workshops on insulation and retrofit measures
Networking Lunch