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Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 2d

Join us 15 Oct for Introduction to Building Physics Dynamics.

A hands-on session exploring how core construction products work and how to use them effectively.

➡️ Book now: buff.ly/22MAbRV

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 2d

We're excited to welcome Stuart Goldsmith as the host of this year's Accelerate to Zero Awards.

Join us for a night of celebration, laughter, and inspiration at the Accelerate to Zero Awards.

➡️ Book your ticket: buff.ly/qb931hf
📆 6 Nov | Oran Mor

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 3d

We want to hear your views on how the construction sector can take someone with no skills or experience and make them occupationally competent. Your insights will help shape future training and workforce development.

➡️ Complete the survey: buff.ly/fp2mJO3
📆 Open until 24th October 2025.

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 3d

BE-ST is proud to have collaborated with Bauer Media Outdoor and partners on the launch of the Milestone range of bus shelters in Basildon, Essex, marking the most significant innovation in UK bus shelter design in decades.

Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/mXSHJ6U

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 5d

Our fantastic lineup of exhibitors will be on hand throughout both conference days, ready to share their proven products, services, and real-world case studies that have delivered measurable change across the built environment.

Book your tickets now 👇
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Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 11d

MOD X is joining us as keynote speakers at the BE-ST Fest Summit, where we will hear from Founder Ryan E Smith and Managing Partner Tyler Schmetterer

➡️ Book your ticket now: buff.ly/LF33SFT
📆 Wednesday 5th Nov
📍 Paisley Town Hall

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 15d

Join us for Passivhaus Practical, a more advanced course for contractors, subcontractors, designers, and supply chain professionals looking to deepen their practical knowledge.

📆 25 Sep | 9.30am - 4.40pm
📍 BE-ST Innovation Campus
➡️ buff.ly/f9vmW8A

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Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 16d

Have your booked your seat yet at this year's Accelerate to Zero Awards?

Join us for an inspiring evening that recognises outstanding achievements across the sector.

➡️ buff.ly/WWA2LC4
📆 Thursday 6 Nov | 6.30pm-12am
📍 Òran Mór in Glasgow

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 17d

Rachael Owens, Co director, National Retrofit Hub will be a keynote with us at this year's International Retrofit Conference.

➡️ Book your ticket: buff.ly/KsgJ2Zu
📆 Wednesday 6 Nov
📍 Paisley Town Hall

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Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 18d

Join us at the BE-ST Innovation Campus for the Introduction to Building Physics Dynamics - a practical course for apprentices (college or industry-based), educators, community groups, and those with basic awareness of building physics or low carbon practices.

Sign up now ➡️ buff.ly/HY1m9iK

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 18d

Tara Gbolade will be joining us on the BE-ST Fest Summit stage in November.

Her expertise and advocacy are helping to drive regenerative approaches across the built environment, and we can’t wait to hear her insights.

➡️ Book your ticket: buff.ly/LF33SFT
📆 Wednesday 5th Nov
📍 Paisley Town Hall

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Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 19d

Applications are now open for the next cohort of the BE-ST Educator Programme, a six-month agile leadership course designed for college management and educators.

Find out more and apply for this fully funded course ➡️ buff.ly/L3uAQCO

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 19d

It's National Innovation Week - a time to shine a spotlight on the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leading experts who are pioneering the transformative technologies and industries of the future.

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 22d

Tomorrow's built environment is one of the most exciting careers to consider.

We are funding Scottish Masters and Post Graduate candidates who can help solve climate change, create smarter, healthier places and develop a workforce and culture that supports the new future.

➡️ buff.ly/EClZQNi

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 23d

Professor David Glew, Director of the Leeds Sustainability Institute, will be joining us at this year's International Retrofit Conference.

➡️ Book your ticket: buff.ly/D85mmL8
📆 Wednesday 6 Nov
📍 Paisley Town Hall

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 24d

Welcome Hugo, as he joins us as our newest Associate Impact Manager!

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 25d

Tickets are now live for the Accelerate to Zero Awards!

Join us for an inspiring evening that recognises outstanding achievements across the sector, showcasing the projects, people, and organisations making real progress on the road to zero carbon.

➡️ buff.ly/SX3LeAe

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The Data Lab @thedatalab.bsky.social · 29d

We're delighted to be named a finalist for the Technology Impact Award at the Accelerate to Zero Awards, hosted by @be-stbuild.bsky.social 🎉

Congratulations to all other finalists!

🏆 The awards ceremony takes place on November 6th at Òran Mór, Glasgow.

🎟️ www.be-st.build/event-listin...

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Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 26d

Mark Farmer will join the BE-ST Fest Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, bringing over 35 years of expertise in construction and real estate to the stage.

➡️ Book your ticket now: buff.ly/oCR491h
📆 Wednesday 5th Nov
📍 Paisley Town Hall

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · 26d

Join us on 23rd September at the BE Connected: Scotland’s Innovation Centres & Education Exchange event for a dynamic day of innovation and networking as we explore ways to build stronger connections across Scotland’s innovation landscape.

➡️ buff.ly/BHOOZxI
📆 23rd Sept | 9.30am – 2.30pm
📍 BE-ST

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yesterday BE-ST officially relaunched its Innovation Campus by welcoming stakeholders to see the newly equipped Mass Timber Centre of Excellence and Scotland’s newly retrofitted National Retrofit Centre.

The event, held at our Innovation Campus, marked the first event in the BE-ST Fest '25 Fringe.

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Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · Sep 3

❗ BE-ST has launched a free training programme to upskill 1,200 construction workers for Scotland’s low carbon future.

📖 Find out more in the full article - buff.ly/wvce9CH

👷 Sign up for the course through our online module Low Carbon Passport or the first two in-person sessions - buff.ly/muFLdyG

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Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · Aug 28

The deadline to submit your application for the Accelerate to Zero Awards is tomorrow.

Whether you're putting the finishing touches on your application, or just making a start, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. ➡️ buff.ly/6s961ly

Sponsors: Anderson Strathern | KORE Retrofit | Scotland Excel

Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚨 Tickets are live for BE-ST Fest '25

BE-ST Fest 2025 is about coming together as a sector to explore the reality of bringing about real change, the risks, trade-offs, and how to scale the strategies and solutions that actually work.

📅 5 - 6 Nov
⏰ 9am - 5pm
📍 Paisley Town Hall

🔗 buff.ly/3qA1Hpz

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Built Environment - Smarter Transformation @be-stbuild.bsky.social · Aug 25

BE-ST provides industry, educators, colleges and students hands-on training and resources that ensure you stay ahead of shifting policies, market demands, and skills requirements, helping you build higher quality, faster, smarter.

Find out more on our new website ➡️ www.be-st.build/skills-train...