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Strategic Partnership to Promote Sustainable Building Products in Scotland

Date: 18 November 2025
Source: Project Scotland, The Scottish Construction Magazine

Overview

The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and BE-ST have formed a strategic partnership focused on accelerating the adoption of low-carbon, natural, and sustainable building materials throughout the UK construction and built environment sectors.

Partnership Goals

• Advocacy & Promotion:
  Collaborate on promoting sustainable materials in both retrofit and new build projects.

• Support Timber-Rich Construction:
  Encourage increased use of homegrown timber and timber-engineered products.

• Research & Development:
  Conduct joint research into innovative sustainable building solutions to expand the market for proven low-carbon products.

• Knowledge Sharing & Programmes:
  Develop educational programs and share expertise with industry partners, government bodies, and researchers to embed sustainable practices more widely.

Key Focus Areas

• Expanding markets for low-carbon products like natural fibre insulation championed by ASBP.
• Leveraging each organisation’s network and technical knowledge on timber and natural materials.
• Strengthening collaboration to influence policy and skills development towards low-carbon construction standards.

Leadership Statements

• Richard Broad, ASBP Director:
  “This partnership enables us to combine knowledge and networks to make a tangible impact on embedding sustainable products in construction at scale.”

• Louise Rogers, BE-ST Impact Manager:
  “Our joint efforts will enhance sector collaboration and help integrate sustainable materials into industry practice and policy, making low-carbon construction the norm.”

Industry Impact

This alliance marks a significant step towards decarbonising construction by:

• Advocating for greener building practices.
• Supporting the growth of domestic timber supply chains.
• Influencing policy and skill-building initiatives aligned with sustainability goals.

Keywords: Sustainable Building Products, Low-Carbon Construction, Timber, Natural Materials, UK Construction, Retrofit, New Build, ASBP, BE-ST, Sustainable Materials Policy, Natural Fibre Insulation.

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