Quality in Retrofit Summit: Creating Retrofit You Can Trust
On 20th January, The Retrofit Academy CIC had the pleasure of co-hosting the Quality in Retrofit Summit with The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). A sell-out event held at RICS’ stunning Surveyor’s House in London, the event brought together built environment professionals from the surveying and retrofit sectors to discuss how retrofit projects can […]
The Warm Homes Plan: Investing in Britain’s Homes to Cut Bills, Tackle Fuel Poverty and Create Good Jobs
At The Retrofit Academy CIC, we’ve been championing quality retrofit and skills development for a decade. We know how critical a skilled workforce is if we are to upgrade nearly 30m homes. We also know that the industry needs more certainty than the stop-start funding of previous years if it is to develop into a […]
FUTUREBUILD CONNECTS AMBITION AND ACTION AT 2026 EVENT
Futurebuild 2026 officially opens registrations this week – sign up here – as it aligns with the COP30 climate summit, recognising the critical role buildings play in closing the gap between ambition and real-world action. As world leaders tackle issues including adaptation, cities, waste, the circular economy, climate readiness and resilience during the first two […]
The Retrofit Academy: Leading the Race to the Top in Retrofit at HOMES UK 2025
Stafford, 10th November 2025 – In a year when national audits exposed widespread defects in home insulation schemes, The Retrofit Academy (TRA) is calling time on poor practice and leading a race to the top in retrofit – a national movement to rebuild trust, competence, and care in how we decarbonise homes. At HOMES UK […]
Beyond the 30,000 Homes: Raising Retrofit Standards for Good
Written by Dr Sarah Price Director, Spruce Retrofit Consulting Research Fellow at Leeds Sustainability Institute Technical Author for PAS 2035 You may have seen the recent news article claiming that 30,000 homes in the UK, retrofitted under government-funded schemes, could now be at risk of condensation, damp, and mould. That figure may well be an […]
Returning for 2026: Retrofit Academy Awards
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 Retrofit Academy Awards are now officially open for entries. Celebrating excellence across the retrofit sector, the Awards shine a light on the people, products and partnerships that are driving real impact in the journey to decarbonise UK homes. Now in their fifth year, the Awards return to […]
Introducing the NRC Advisory Group: Guiding the Future of Retrofit at Futurebuild 2026
We are proud to announce the formation of the National Retrofit Conference (NRC) Advisory Group: a new collective of sector leaders who will shape the programme for the 2026 National Retrofit Conference, taking place from Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th March 2026 at ExCeL London (co-located with Futurebuild). This group is not a typical event […]
Beyond the Blueprint: Immersive Tech Is Retrofit’s Missing Link
At Futurebuild earlier this year, I asked a room of retrofit professionals a question: “Why are we still teaching modern retrofit using methods that wouldn’t look out of place in the 2010’s?” A few thoughtful nods. A few uneasy glances. No disagreement. To me, that sums it up. Despite our progress with decarbonisation targets, PAS 2035 […]
The Retrofit Academy Awards 2025 Finalists – West Midlands Combined Authority – Energy Capital
Meet Your Retrofit Academy CIC Awards 2025 Finalists West Midlands Combined Authority | Energy Capital was recognised as a 2025 finalist in two prestigious categories at the Retrofit Academy CIC Awards: This recognition highlights the innovative and strategic approach taken by West Midlands Combined Authority – Energy Capital in driving large-scale, sustainable retrofit initiatives. Through […]
The Retrofit Academy Awards – Taylor Lewis
Meet Your Retrofit Academy CIC Awards 2025 Finalists Taylor Lewis has been recognised as a 2025 finalist in the prestigious Best Retrofit Employer Award at the Retrofit Academy CIC Awards. This recognition highlights Taylor Lewis‘ commitment to workforce development, training, and fostering excellence in the retrofit sector. As a company that prioritises education, collaboration, and […]