Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Small Works, Retail, Housing and Maintenance. ​Employing over 250 people, Clark Contracts was ranked number 72 on the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work for List. The proportion of business derived from repeat customers has averaged 79% over the past five years and 72% of customers rate the contractor as ‘Impressive’ or ‘First Class’.

Working in both the public and private sector, we deliver individual contracts of up to £30m in value across our divisions. 

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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.

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For around 100 years, we have been innovating for our clients and are proud to have worked on vital infrastructure which supports communities. 

We are a strategic supplier to the UK Government with key strengths in education, healthcare, justice and borders, transport and defence. 

From modern and purpose-built educational and healthcare projects to delivering and maintaining roads, rail, water, energy and telecommunications networks, our talented teams work to support our purpose.

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Geovation sits at the heart of the geospatial ecosystem, connecting industry challenges with startup solutions. We believe in open innovation and the positive impact it can have on people, planet and profit. 

Geovation is an Ordnance Survey initiative and together with HM Land Registry offers an award-winning Accelerator Programme which has so far kickstarted the business of over 150 geospatial and property startups, who have collectively raised a total of £130m in funding to date, and created 2,500 jobs for the UK economy. In addition, in partnership with Registers of Scotland, Geovation Scotland is amplifying our support for open innovation and collaboration across Scotland’s location and property sectors.

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We work with government, business, and communities to rewire the economy from our current model to one where we make the most of the materials we have. This is known as a circular economy and it’s the right choice if we want to create a more equal and just society for all.

We’re Scotland’s circular economy public body. Since 2014, our work has helped more people understand that the answer to the climate emergency is to consume less. Through an expansive range of projects and programmes, our innovative work has shown that embedding circular practices is as possible as it is essential.

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GAMECHANGER AWARD SPONSOR

With a history dating back over 300 years, leading Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern provides its depth of knowledge, commercial understanding and expertise to businesses, the public sector, charities, families and individuals. We use our experience, passion and insight to resolve complex matters, determined to find the best possible solutions to their legal and business requirements, challenging ourselves to provide extraordinary results.

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SKILLS IMPACT AWARD SPONSOR

At The Verdancy Group, we believe real change starts with people. Our green skills training centre and sustainability consultancy help individuals and organisations make confident, informed choices for a low-carbon future.

Our new network of Apex Training Centres is supporting the practical transition to net zero, in communities, classrooms and workplaces across the UK.

We’re especially proud to be opening our latest centre at Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre in Hamilton.

It’s a privilege to support the BE-ST Accelerate to Zero Awards. Wishing the very best of luck to all of the shortlisted finalists.

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DRINKS RECEPTION SPONSOR

Harley Haddow is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with over 75 years of experience delivering innovative, sustainable, and people-focused design solutions. Founded in 1950, we have grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies, providing expertise in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental services. With offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, and Manchester, we pride ourselves on combining national reach with local insight. Our collaborative and holistic approach enables us to deliver projects of all scales, from pioneering net zero carbon designs to complex refurbishments of heritage buildings and major new-build developments.

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RETROFIT ACCELERATOR AWARD SPONSPOR

KORE Retrofit is an energy efficiency and retrofit solutions provider established in 2019 as part of the KORE Group, a trusted name in the Irish construction sector for over two decades. As an established enterprise with over five years of operation, KORE Retrofit has grown to become a leading provider under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI) One Stop Shop (OSS) scheme. KORE Retrofit deliver deep retrofit and home energy upgrade services to domestic and commercial clients across Ireland, offering a fully managed, end-to-end solution from energy assessments and grant management to contractor coordination, Project management, and post-works BER certification.

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COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP AWARD SPONSOR

Scotland Excel was established as the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector in 2008. We are a leading non-profit organisation serving Scotland’s 32 local authorities and over 160 associate members from across the public and third sector.

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COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD SPONSOR

With three generations of industry experience, we are one of the UK’s most established providers of sustainable and viable energy generation, distribution, and consumption management projects. We are driven by our purpose to protect our planet for future generations. This commitment is ingrained within our practices, from grass-roots level and our Climate Education programme through to our pioneering sustainable solutions across the UK. We provide an end-to-end sustainable energy service to help clients on their journey to net zero.

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TECHNOLOGY IMPACT AWARD SPONSOR

At Valorem First, we're on a mission to deliver exceptional digital transformation and technology solutions that drive real business value. Since our launch in early 2023, we've been helping organisations navigate the complexities of modern technology to achieve operational excellence. We believe in building trusted partnerships with our clients, working collaboratively to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth and success.

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