Founding Life Fellows Unveiled by The Retrofit Academy

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Recognition from UK’s driving force in retrofit skills and knowledge for outstanding contributions to retrofit policy, projects and professional practice. The Retrofit Academy launched its new Professional Membership this week to recognise and signpost expertise in advice, assessment, coordination and design. 19 Life Fellows have been unveiled– a designation reserved for individuals whose expertise and […]

The Retrofit Professionals’ Hub – Home of the Community of Retrofit Best Practice

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After six months of intensive development, The Retrofit Academy is delighted to announce the launch of the new Retrofit Professionals’ Hub (let’s call it ‘the Hub’ for short).   The Hub is an online membership platform that is a one-stop shop for support, networking and lifelong learning in retrofitting for retrofit advisors, assessors, coordinators and designers. It brings together a […]

New first-of-its-kind Retrofit Designer course launched by The Retrofit Academy

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Calling all Architects, Architectural Technicians and Technologists, Chartered Building Surveyors, and Construction Managers looking to expand their career in retrofit can now apply for the newly launched Retrofit Designer course from the UK’s leading retrofit knowledge and skills provider.  The UK’s first Retrofit Designer course created around the PAS 2035 framework has been curated by […]

Quality Skills For Large-Scale Retrofit Key to New Government’s Net Zero Success

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An industry expert is urging the new government to ensure it includes developing and prioritising retrofit training and knowledge as part of its focus on skills following the King’s Speech a few weeks ago. The call follows the King announcing several new measures including the Skills Bill designed to bring together local and national government, […]

What’s Next for Retrofit Under a New UK Government? Top highlights from The Retrofit Academy’s Latest Retrofit Professionals’ Forum

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On 5th July, approximately 80 members of The Retrofit Academy (TRA) gathered for the latest Retrofit Professionals’ Forum, which focused on the timely topic: “What’s next for retrofit under a new UK government?” The event featured insights from industry experts on the ongoing Fabric First versus Fabric Fifth debate. Find out more about the discussion in […]

Trailblazing Retrofit Coordinator Launches Consultancy After Training at The Retrofit Academy

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A Shropshire-based Retrofit Coordinator has opened his own consultancy business after upskilling in the industry. Following the completion of the Level 5 Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management course through The Retrofit Academy, Sam Gwilliam has launched Roost Building Consultants alongside his wife Kate to provide clients with services such as retrofit advice, assessment and coordination. […]