UK sustainable building products strategic partnership announced

[edit] Strategic partnership to drive UK built environment sustainable transformation

ASBP and BE-ST are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at advancing the use of sustainable building products within the UK built environment and construction sectors. The agreement will build on the strengths of both organisations, fostering long-term collaboration to maximise opportunities in knowledge, skills and capabilities.

The partnership will focus on several areas where combining the expertise and network from each partner can make a tangible impact. These include collaborating on advocating for use of low-carbon, natural materials in both retrofit and new build applications; supporting the growth of timber-rich construction in the UK and encouraging greater adoption of homegrown timber products; and undertaking collaborative research into innovative sustainable building solutions.

Both organisations will also seek to expand the market for proven low-carbon products, such as those championed by the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group, while supporting the low carbon skills agenda with a focus on work quality and knowledge of whole-life carbon approaches.

[edit] About BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation)

Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is Scotland’s national innovation centre for construction and the built environment. Its mission is to accelerate the built environment’s transition to zero carbon and does this through a wide range of collaborative projects, programmes, platforms and partnerships focused on delivering tangible impact at pace. Collaboration partners can access Scotland’s innovation ecosystem and benefit from a range of flexible tools and support services including an extensive network of academic expertise and the Innovation Campus; the UK’s first built environment-focused digital manufacturing centre, prototyping, and future skills centre of excellence.

BE-ST is supercharging change that will help achieve the vision of a better built environment that delivers inclusive and sustainable economic, social, and environmental impact for Scotland and the planet. Visit: www.be-st.build

[edit] About ASBP (the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products)

Launched in 2011, the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) is a non-profit sustainability organisation with over 160 members from across the built environment sector within its fast-growing alliance, including manufacturers, suppliers, architects, contractors and more.

Its mission is to support the “transformation to a healthy, low carbon, resource efficient built environment with a focus on demonstrably sustainable building products”. Activities include leading campaigns, publishing best practice guidance, hosting knowledge sharing events, influencing policy and leading or partnering on research, with focusses on natural materials, timber, circular economy, material reuse, health & wellbeing, indoor air quality and more. Visit: www.asbp.org.uk

[edit] Commenting on the partnership

Richard Broad, Director at ASBP: “We are delighted to form this strategic partnership with BE-ST to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable built environment. By aligning our networks, knowledge and expertise on timber, natural materials and more, we can strengthen the case for sustainable products and approaches and support the sector to embed low-carbon solutions at scale.”

Louise Rogers, Impact Manager at BE-ST, added: “By working in partnership with ASBP, we are able to expand our impact, strengthen collaboration across the sector and ensure that sustainable construction products and solutions are embedded in both practice and policy. We hope to bring our expertise in MMC, timber engineering, and skills delivery together with ASBP to help shape policies, skills and markets that make low-carbon construction the industry standard.”

Through this agreement, ASBP and BE-ST will jointly explore programme development, knowledge sharing and collaborative opportunities with industry, government and research stakeholders. Together, they will work to accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon, sustainable construction sector.

This article was issued via press release as "Strategic partnership announced to increase UK’s use of sustainable building products" date 25 November 2025.

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