Glasgow Retrofit Summit - Retrofit mapping
Glasgow Retrofit Summit looked at the work taking place to retrofit homes at individual, community and at-scale levels, with an emphasis on the needs, perspectives and objectives of local projects in Glasgow and the city-region and current themes, policies and practices in the sector.
The online summit took place in the mornings of 11, 12 & 13 February and was part of the Glasgow City Region Retrofit Action Week, hosted by Glasgow City Council. The first day of the summit focussed on where the city and city region is right now in terms of retrofit and what action looks like in the short term; the second day will look at the tools Glasgow needs to make retrofit happen at scale and what barriers need to be overcome; and on the third and final day, consideration will be given to how the Glasgow city-region can organise to get more retrofit done.
Mapping the Retrofit Supply Chain: A key initiative for Scotland
A crucial step in Scotland’s decarbonisation journey is understanding and strengthening its retrofit supply chain. Rob Morrison from Built Environment Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) recently outlined an ongoing project funded by Scottish Enterprise that aims to map the energy efficiency sector and identify gaps and opportunities.
Why mapping matters
To accelerate retrofit, Scotland needs a well connected, well resourced supply chain. The project focuses on tackling key barriers, including:
Supplier and manufacturer shortages affecting project scalability
Skills gaps and workforce limitations restricting retrofit capacity
Procurement challenges that make it difficult for SMEs to access contracts
By addressing these issues, the initiative supports local authorities in delivering their Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) and will ensure the supply chain is equipped for large-scale retrofit programmes.
Project scope
The mapping project covers four core business types
Professional services including retrofit coordinators, assessors, architects and engineers
Equipment manufacturers and suppliers providing energy efficiency technologies
SME builders and tradespeople essential for on-the-ground delivery
Large-scale retrofit specialists companies involved in mass retrofit programmes
The aim is to create a comprehensive overview of Scotland’s retrofit ecosystem, identifying key players, regional strengths and areas that need investment.
Key outputs of the project
The project will produce three major outputs
Database of energy efficiency companies consolidating existing sources into a single, reliable resource
Cluster Map of supply chain activity highlighting high- and low-density areas for targeted intervention
Procurement Framework Analysis examining current frameworks and offering recommendations to improve SME access and streamline large-scale projects
This initiative is a critical step towards scaling up retrofit action in Scotland. With a clear understanding of the supply chain landscape, policymakers, businesses and local authorities can work together to drive real change.