THE Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and BE-ST have announced a new partnership aimed at advancing the use of low-carbon and natural products within the built environment and construction sectors.
The partnership aims to focus on areas where combining the expertise and network from each partner can make a tangible impact. These include collaborating on advocating for use of sustainable 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 research into sustainable building solutions.
Both organisations will seek to expand the market for proven low-carbon products, such as those championed by the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group.
ASBP and BE-ST will jointly explore programme development, knowledge sharing, and collaborative opportunities with industry, government, and research stakeholders.
Richard Broad, director at ASBP, said, “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.”
