1.30-2.30pm

How do we move from understanding Scotland’s building stock to delivering retrofit at scale?

We will hear from Julio Bros-Williamson and Parima Sharma from the University of Edinburgh on regional energy masterplanning, building data and archetypes; James York of Collective Architecture on the potential of pattern books to create repeatable retrofit approaches; and Simon Kemp of Warmworks on lessons from more than a decade of practical delivery at scale.

The session will present different approaches to responding to this challenge and we will seek engagement from the audience to highlight what needs to happen next to accelerate retrofit across Scotland.

1.30 - 2.30pm

Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) set out a route for decarbonising heat and improving energy efficiency across Scotland’s buildings. The next challenge is turning those strategies into tools for delivery. 

This workshop will bring together LHEES officers, local authorities, Scottish Government, agencies, researchers, supply chain and wider partners to explore shared challenges and opportunities. The session will focus on how we can better connect work across heat networks, fabric retrofit, clean heat, fuel poverty and health.

The aim is to share learning, avoid duplication, and identify where collaboration, research and partnership support could help local authorities move from planning to action.

1.30-2.30pm

The risks, rewards and silver linings of using archetypes to accelerate retrofit at scale. 

Scotland faces an unprecedented retrofit challenge. To decarbonise the nation's building stock at the pace required, the industry must find ways to move beyond one-off building assessments towards approaches that enable large-scale, repeatable delivery.

Archetyping has emerged as one of the most promising tools for achieving this. By grouping buildings with similar characteristics, archetyping has the potential to streamline decision-making, inform investment strategies and accelerate retrofit programmes. However, its application is not without challenges. Differences in construction, heritage constraints, occupant behaviour and local context often expose the limitations of standardised approaches.

This workshop aims to explore these realities through honest, collaborative discussion. Rather than asking whether archetyping is the answer, we want to understand where it works, where it doesn't, and what lessons can help make it a more effective tool for delivering retrofit at scale

1.30-2.30pm or 3-4pm

Experience the Low Carbon Passport through a practical and collaborative small-group session exploring how hands-on learning can support better low-energy construction. Developed for construction industry students, educators and professionals, this hour-long session will offer a snapshot into the training mechanism used to deliver the Low Carbon Passport project to over 1000 learners so far. 

We will also reflect on the range of learners and industry professionals engaged over the last 18 months, sharing lessons learned including the importance of making building physics accessible and the role that practical skills training can play facilitating wider conversations about construction quality, building performance and reducing the performance gap. 

Suitable for construction experts and interested newbies a-like, this session allows you to dip a toe into our ongoing efforts to build a resilient, industry-ready workforce for a net zero future.

3-4pm

Living Rent is Scotland's community and tenants union, organising with people to improve the homes and communities they live in. We know that trust is critical infrastructure for delivering retrofit. When people feel excluded or treated as an afterthought, trust breaks down and delivery becomes harder. 

We will explore why residents are experts in their own homes and how putting lived experience at the centre of retrofit can strengthen trust, reduce delivery risk and shift retrofit from something that happens to communities into something they shape.

3-4pm

What happens when retrofit moves from strategies into people’s homes?

This session brings together area-based delivery experience from Greater Manchester with occupant research from CeNZ-HighDB and resident experience to explore what successful retrofit looks like at neighbourhood and household level.

Speakers will share practical learning from delivery programmes and research into how people experience retrofit, before opening the discussion around a central question: how can we scale retrofit while ensuring that the needs, behaviours and experiences of occupants remain at the heart of delivery?

3-4pm

Retrofit One-Stop Shops are emerging across Scotland in different forms, shaped by local housing, communities and delivery partners. While each model is different, many face shared challenges around funding, customer journeys, supply chain, digital systems, skills, procurement and long-term sustainability.

This workshop asks: what infrastructure is required to enable a thriving network of Retrofit One-Stop Shops that respond to local needs?

Through short contributions from national, community-led and delivery perspectives, the session will identify the essential ingredients, shared capabilities and national support needed for local One-Stop Shops to emerge and grow.

The outcome will be a practical mandate for the infrastructure, partnerships and support required to accelerate Retrofit One-Stop Shops across Scotland.

We work with organisations across the built environment sector, including industry at all levels, universities and colleges, and the public and third sector, to come up with new ways to transform the built environment to become stronger, more sustainable, and smarter.

We provide the tools to inspire a strong, sustainable, and smarter built environment through innovation, skills, and collaboration.

By tapping into the expertise of universities, colleges, research, and other built environment experts, BE-ST provides the connections and culture to make big ideas, that generate growth and benefit businesses, education, research and communities, a reality.

Carbon Futures is an independent energy and sustainability consultancy dedicated to supporting the decarbonisation of the UK built environment. 

Collaborating with a wide range of client groups and design team partners, we provide value by developing sustainable, energy-efficient strategies that exceed industry standards and improve the performance of buildings. 

Our practical, impartial guidance enables targets for Net Zero, energy efficiency and sustainability to be met and ensures the final project outcomes are high-performing and cost-effective.

Driven by data, our expert consultants carry out detailed modelling and analysis to support the design and delivery of construction projects across various industry sectors.

The Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (CeNZ-HighDB) is a new UKRI Green Economy Centre. Led by the University of Edinburgh, this research partnership combines the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, West of Scotland, Edinburgh Napier University, and BE-ST – Scotland’s construction innovation centre.

CeNZ-HighDB will develop, test and underpin delivery of identified new ‘green’ innovations including high-energy efficiency building fabrics, new lower cost rapid-fit heating technologies, novel community heating-cooling systems for complex multi-use streetscapes and advancements in thermal-cooling modelling and data driven innovation to drive green economy growth

Changeworks is leading the way in delivering affordably warm, healthy and energy efficient homes and supporting households in fuel poverty. Our work includes delivering energy advice, retrofit management, developing retrofit solutions and providing independent consultancy services. By working with partners, we are driving the transition to a sustainable, just future. 

Ecological Building Systems is driven by a commitment to ‘Building Better’ through a ‘Fabric First’ approach to design, combined with the use of sustainable materials that support building performance and long-term durability.

Extensive research, carefully selected product ranges and industry-leading technical support form the foundation of the business, helping construction professionals deliver high-performance buildings with a reduced environmental impact. 

The focus is on creating healthier, more comfortable living and working environments while supporting a more sustainable built environment. 

Guidance and technical support are available to architects, contractors, self-builders and anyone seeking environmentally responsible building solutions. 

Through innovation, education and practical expertise, Ecological Building Systems continues to contribute to a more sustainable future for the built environment. 

Established in 1986, Esteem Training are proud to be Scotland’s No.1 training provider of Construction Modern Apprenticeships.  We deliver funded SVQ programmes for construction supervisors, managers and leaders supporting them throughout their career development.  Visit our stand to discuss your current training requirements and find out how Esteem Training can help you build a confident and competent workforce. 

Geovation Scotland is the only support organisation in Scotland specifically supporting land, property and location technology startups. 

We help unlock greater value from our national geospatial, land & property data assets by supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and developers to bring new products and services to market through an accelerator programme for early-stage founders and a UK-wide community of PropTech and GeoTech experts. 

Our bespoke accelerator programme offers technology entrepreneurs looking to accelerate the growth of their businesses a range of support – from finance, sales, pitching and marketing to data access, development support, up to £15k of funding and more! 

IndiNature is a Scotland-based manufacturer of high-performance, carbon-negative insulation made from UK-grown industrial hemp. Combining excellent thermal and acoustic performance with healthy, breathable, moisture-regulating properties, IndiNature's insulation products are easy to install and suitable for both new-build and retrofit projects. They help create energy-efficient, low-carbon buildings while supporting better indoor air quality. By transforming a renewable UK crop into sustainable building materials, IndiNature supports decarbonisation, creates new markets for UK-grown hemp, and contributes to more resilient local supply chains for the construction industry. 

Iso Chemie GmbH have been a manufacturer of energy-efficient and sustainable sealing solutions and technical foams for almost five decades. Their products can be used in energy-efficient construction, both in new buildings and in the energy-efficient refurbishment of old buildings.

The UK’s heating system is stuck in the past, costing people and the planet too much. At Kensa, we believe it’s time for an upgrade. Since 1999, we’ve been manufacturing ground source heat pumps in Cornwall and installing them all over the country, transforming how people heat and cool their homes and businesses. Our pioneering networked heat pump solutions deliver the cheapest, cleanest way to heat millions of homes and businesses, and even whole towns, all while minimising the impact on the electricity grid. That’s why Kensa is now responsible for half the ground source installations every year. 

NorDan is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of high-performance timber and aluminium-clad windows, doors and smart accessories. Founded in Norway almost 100 years ago, we are a family-owned business operating across Europe, with sustainability and innovative thinking at our core. 

We showcase our cutting-edge solutions designed for modern architecture, sustainability, and longevity. With a strong focus on quality, aesthetics and performance, NorDan products are trusted by architects, developers, and homeowners across the UK. 

Visit us to explore how our windows and doors can enhance your next project with superior design, security, and environmental benefits. 

Scotland Excel is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector. We are a leading non-profit organisation serving Scotland’s 32 local authorities and over 180 associate members from across the public and third sector. As leaders of change, we have helped to establish public procurement as an effective driver for local and national economic growth and wellbeing. Our services are designed to help our members deliver sustainable services that every community needs, and realise a host of social, economic and environmental benefits from their spend.

Zero Waste Scotland is Scotland’s circular economy public body, working with government, business, and communities to rewire the economy from our current “take, make, waste” model to one where we make the most of materials. A zero waste, circular economy is the right choice - for people, planet and prosperity.  In June 2026, our Built Environment Roadmap to Circularity was published, setting out a long-term vision for a highly efficient sector addressing carbon emissions, improving material reuse, and reducing waste and environmental impacts, while maintaining its role as a significant employer and contributor to the Scottish economy.