Clark Contracts has been awarded a contract to retrofit Scotland's National Retrofit Centre at BE-ST's Innovation Campus. The project aims to transform the building into a living laboratory, showcasing best practices in non-domestic retrofit. 

The ambitious project will involve a range of energy-efficient measures, including the installation of a new insulated CLT panel system, increased insulation, and a hybrid heat pump system. Solar PV and thermal arrays will also be integrated to further reduce energy consumption.

Once completed, the retrofitted building will meet the stringent standards of International EnerPHit and Scottish Net Zero Public Sector Building. It will serve as a valuable resource for the industry, providing training and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

The project is funded by Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund, demonstrating the Scottish Government's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in public sector buildings.


Stephen Good, CEO at BE-ST said: "We’re really excited to be working with the team at Clark Contracts on this project. As we embark on the transformative retrofit of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre, Clark Contracts will bring their wealth of experience and expertise to work with BE-ST and the design team to test and optimise approaches and navigate the complexities of retrofitting a large-scale, multi-use building. Retrofitting existing buildings to achieve zero carbon outcomes is a challenge, but the insights we will gain throughout this process will be invaluable and we can’t wait to share them with the sector every step of the way."

Caitriona Jordan, Associate Director of Retrofit and Energy Efficiency at BE-ST, said: "This marks the beginning of our investment in Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre —a platform for the sector to come together to learn, collaborate and upskill in retrofit practices, to tackle the challenges and realise the opportunities of retrofit head-on. Through a series retrofit interventions, across multiple phases, we are uniquely positioned to bring the entire sector along with us on a live retrofit journey."

Gerry Cummins, Director at Clark Contracts added: "We are delighted to have been selected to lead this retrofit for BE-ST and look forward to working in partnership with them and the design team, to deliver this project in a collaborative manner. Throughout the project, we will be able to actively promote the facility and BE-ST’s wider initiatives, whilst also creating valuable opportunities for our team to enhance their skills and expertise in deep retrofit and EnerPhit projects."