We provide the connections, infrastructure and culture needed to solve the sector’s most pressing challenges. We bring together world-class academia, government bodies and industry at all levels to future-proof the commercial and environmental road forward for our sector.

BE-ST is the launchpad to a zero carbon built environment.

BE-ST is the launchpad to a zero carbon built environment

Everyone understands the climate crisis we’re living in. By 2045 we need to decarbonise our entire built world.

Supporting your zero carbon journey

We're connected to over 80,000 businesses, organisations and individuals in the built environment ecosystem.

We can help your organisation:

  • Develop new products, business models and services.
  • Access funding streams.
  • Explore advanced equipment at our Innovation Factory.
  • Create scalable solutions to industry challenges.
  • Enhance knowledge and skills.

We are accelerating the built environment’s transition to zero carbon by 2045.

‘Accelerate to Zero’ is our sector-wide road map that we are building to ensure ready made, scalable solutions are available for any problems posed by building or retrofitting to zero carbon standards.

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Passivhaus Practical Training

Alongside Coaction, we are delighted to offer Passvihaus Practical Training endorsed by the Passivhaus Trust

During the day our hands-on activities will give you rapid upskilling of:

  • Designing for construction: what’s really needed to get it right and what are the consequences of not doing it well
  • How to assess the risks in a design.
  • What can go wrong, how to avoid it, and remedial work; learn from our experience and mistakes!
  • What good looks like: airtightness, insulation and more.
  • What it takes to achieve airtightness.
  • Impact of sequencing and material choices on build quality.

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Looking to host an event?

We've got three spaces for events and conferences, with free wifi and AV equipment. We also have a unique exhibition space that can be booked on request.

Our team will work with you to figure out the best option for your event and support you from start to finish.

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