Sectors an Overview

Construction & Infrastructure

The construction sector is under growing pressure to reduce emissions, eliminate diesel, and improve energy performance across sites and supply chains. We work with contractors, developers, and infrastructure specialists to:

• Identify emissions hotspots across temporary and permanent operations
• Replace diesel with clean energy systems like battery storage and hybrid solutions
• Build Net Zero strategies aligned with client and regulatory expectations
• Deliver training to improve site awareness and engagement
• Support carbon reporting for frameworks like PAS 2080 or BREEAM

Whether you're working on a housing development, commercial build, or large-scale infrastructure project, we help integrate sustainability without disrupting progress.

Building Materials & Merchanting

With roots in the building materials industry, we know first-hand how complex sustainability can be for manufacturers, merchants, and distributors. From high energy use to carbon-intensive logistics, the challenges are real—but so are the opportunities.

We support businesses in this sector to:

• Conduct site energy audits to reduce operational emissions
• Implement solar PV and battery storage for energy cost control
• Develop carbon and Net Zero plans that meet supplier and customer demands
• Communicate sustainability efforts to clients and industry groups
• Engage teams across branches through workshops and training

We also work with trade bodies such as the BMF to drive sector-wide change.

SMEs in the Built Environment

Family-owned SMEs are the backbone of the UK economy—and a vital part of the transition to Net Zero. However, many lack the internal resources, data, or guidance to begin. That’s where Grow Forward steps in.

We help SMEs across the supply chain:

• Understand and measure their carbon footprint
• Access support through SME Climate Hub and local initiatives
• Navigate funding, grants, and cost-effective clean energy upgrades
• Develop practical, affordable Net Zero strategies
• Train internal teams to become sustainability champions

Whether you operate one site or several, we provide the support and knowledge to help you move forward sustainably—at your own pace.

Events, Film, and Temporary Sites

Events, festivals, film productions, and pop-up sites have unique power and sustainability needs. We help organisers, production teams, and suppliers reduce their environmental footprint by:

• Designing clean, quiet, emission-free temporary energy systems
• Reducing reliance on diesel generators using batteries, solar, and hybrid systems
• Supporting energy reporting, audience engagement, and sustainability storytelling
• Providing tailored consultancy for B-Corp, ISO 20121, or bespoke green goals

From construction compounds to camera crews, we bring smart, scalable clean energy to wherever your audience—or your project—needs it.

Facilities & Property Management

Commercial property managers and FM providers play a pivotal role in decarbonising the built environment. We support this sector with:

• Whole-site energy audits to identify inefficiencies and quick wins
• Strategy development for phased retrofits and electrification
• Solar PV, BESS, and HVAC upgrade guidance
• Training front-line teams in energy awareness and efficiency
• Carbon reporting to meet tenant, investor, and ESG requirements

Our services align with sector frameworks like TM65 and CIBSE best practices.

Helping Every Sector Grow Forward

No matter your role in the built environment, sustainability is becoming a commercial necessity. At Grow Forward, we work alongside your teams, helping you turn challenges into opportunities—whether that’s cutting emissions, saving money, or winning more contracts.

Sustainability doesn't have to be overwhelming. With the right partner, it can become a competitive advantage.