Author: Emily Moody

The Retrofit Academy 2023 Award Winners Announced at Futurebuild!

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Celebrating excellence in retrofit, David Pierpoint, CEO of The Retrofit Academy (TRA) along with category sponsors AIM and EON revealed the winners of the 2023 Retrofit Awards at Futurebuild, one of the biggest events of the year for professionals working in the built environment. The highly...

Event, Futurebuild, Retrofit Assessor, Retrofit Contractor, retrofit coordinator, Retrofit Designer, TRAawards2023

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Retrofit Academy Awards Shortlist: Retrofit Assessor of the Year

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The quality of retrofit assessments is widely seen as a problematic area for a sector trying to industrialise quality. But, judging by the shortlist for Retrofit Assessor of the Year, industrialising good is exactly what some Assessors are doing – quite exceptionally! Only a handful of marks...

Event, Futurebuild, Retrofit Assessor, retrofit coordinator, TRAawards2023

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Retrofit Academy Awards Shortlist: Retrofit Coordinator of the Year

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The Retrofit Academy has been training Retrofit Coordinators since 2016, having been part of the small group of retrofitters that invented the term more than a decade ago. Since then, we’ve trained over 2500 of them! So, we take enormous pride in the fact that the shortlisted entries for the...

Event, Futurebuild, Retrofit Assessor, retrofit coordinator, TRAawards2023

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Retrofit continues to expand at Futurebuild 2023!

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The Retrofit Academy will be returning to Futurebuild 2023, 7th – 9th March, curating the Retrofit Seminar Programme, and at the heart of the thriving Retrofit Section. The first day will also culminate in the prestigious Retrofit Academy Awards, which will take place on the Main Stage at 6:30...

Event, Futurebuild, TRAawards2023

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The Retrofit Academy Awards Seek Excellence in Retrofit!

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Entries for The Retrofit Academy Awards are now open! Following the success of 2022, the Retrofit Academy awards aim to recognise and showcase the importance of high-quality retrofit projects across the UK, with winners being announced at Futurebuild 2023, one of the biggest events of the year...

Event, Futurebuild, Retrofit Assessor, Retrofit Contractor, retrofit coordinator, Retrofit Designer, TRAawards2023

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The Retrofit Academy brings fully-funded Courses to the West Midlands to help build a skilled Retrofitting Workforce

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The Retrofit Academy (TRA) is working with Open College Network West Midlands and West Midlands Combined Authority to provide the Government with fully-funded Level 4 and 5 retrofitting courses, saving learners up to £3,000 in course fees. These qualifications are essential for providers to take...

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Supporting Unlock Net Zero Climate Champions’ Power List 2022!

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To fully achieve decarbonisation the net-zero transition requires large-scale disruptive change and extensive innovation across the UK energy system. This involves collaborative partnerships and decisive leadership across all sectors and industries. What is the Unlock Net Zero Climate Champions’...

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Updated Guidance for Internal Wall Insulation

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Clarification for the use of moisture closed insulations in Internal wall insulation retrofits Dr Sarah Price, Lead Author of the BEIS Retrofit Internal Wall Insulation Guide to BestPractice, has created the following supportive guidance which has been distributed by TrustMark, asrequested by...

best practice, insulation, internal wall, Retrofit, technical guidance

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Fully-Funded PAS 2030 Certification & Accreditation

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Do you live or have a registered business in the Essex or Devon regions? If so, start the process to be PAS 2030 Certified via a fully funded programme with the support of The Retrofit Academy.  Next Steps for Registered Businesses in Essex? Next Steps for Registered Businesses...

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The Retrofit Academy talks: Avoiding Large-Scale Failure in Retrofit

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The Retrofit Academy’s most recent summit delves into the industry’s past experience of large-scale failure in retrofit, our current position, and how we can ensure safe, good-quality retrofit in future! Featuring excellent content and resources from our guest speakers and technical directors,...

PAS 2035, Retrofit, retrofit coordinator, skills

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How we can #InvestInOurPlanet for Earth Day, and beyond

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Earth Day is not only a time to celebrate, but also a time to push forward in the challenge of tackling climate change and protecting our planet. We can all do our part to invest in a sustainable future for generations to come, by raising awareness and taking action. This year’s theme for...

Blog, Charity, Donate, Earth Day, Invest in our Planet, Re-use, Recycle, Reduce, Refuse, Retrofit

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The Retrofit Academy talks: PAS Updated!

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Back with a bang! The Retrofit Academy are dusting off the cobwebs and bouncing into spring with our latest summit: PAS Updated! We discuss the recent amendments to the PAS, as well as navigating what these changes mean and what comes next. We also delve into the the new British standard, BS40101:...

PAS2035, Retrofit, Summit

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CITB offers grant towards the Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management!

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Could you be eligible for a grant up to £600 as reimbursement towards the cost of the Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management? CITB are offering this great incentive, whether you’re thinking of professional development or a new career path! Eligibility Requirements You...

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The Retrofit Academy Awards 2022: Retrofit Rising Star

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Congratulations Barbara Lantschner! Those in the built industry may say that a generation of built environment professionals will soon exit, en masse, to a rightfully relaxing retirement, and it is the next generation who we will look to to expand and develop the innovations of today. Our Rising...

Futurebuild, Retrofit, TRAawards2022

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The Retrofit Academy Awards 2022: Social Landlord of the Year

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Congratulations: Renfrewshire Council! We hope with the work we’re currently doing in the social housing sector will make for a much larger intake of submissions in our search for the best social landlord retrofit client of the year. Nonetheless! We still had some star-studded organisations...

Futurebuild, Retrofit, TRAawards2022

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