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National Retrofit Centre
The National Retrofit Centre
Opened by the First Minister of Scotland on Wednesday 17th January 2024.
The development of the National Retrofit Centre, co-funded by the Scottish Government, Edinburgh Napier University, and BE-ST, will revolutionise our approach to retrofitting existing buildings in the United Kingdom.
As an extension of the UK Government's National Retrofit Hub, this centre is fostering deep collaboration between industry, academic stakeholders, public sector organisations, and citizens to create a comprehensive national retrofit response.
With clear alignment to a just transition and a focus on industrialised retrofit solutions, the National Retrofit Centre of Excellence is prioritising the use of natural, locally sourced, and sustainable materials. The centre will enable the development and testing of innovative technologies before they enter the commercial market.
Follow the journey
First minister visits BE-ST to announce funding milestone for Scotland’s innovation centres
Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre to become non-domestic retrofit demonstrator
Retrofitting Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre: Meet the team
Clark Contracts to undertake the retrofit of BE-ST building
The Vision Behind Retrofitting Our Building to Zero Emissions
Why choose a whole building retrofit approach?
Demonstrator opportunities
Are you a manufacturer or supplier who would like to join the retrofit of Scotland's National Retrofit Centre?
We are inviting you to express your interest in providing information about the suitability of your products for use in the deep retrofit of the Accelerator Lab within the BE-ST Campus.
Addressing emerging skilling demands
The National Retrofit Centre of Excellence will provide specialised training and resources, as demonstrated in our Low Carbon Learning Programme, facilitating the mainstream integration of these skills into educational institutions as demand increases
BE-ST Campus Tour
Register for your free tour of the BE-ST Innovation Campus. The monthly tours cover the role of BE-ST and how we support industry to accelerate the built environments transition to zero carbon.