The Retrofit Academy Forum – Discussing Non-Domestic Retrofit, BSI PAS 2038 & Opportunities for Retrofit Professionals
Every month in our Retrofit Academy Forums, we select a topic that we think is central to retrofit professionals and delve deep into the issues. Not only did one of our latest Forums introduce the first details on our long-awaited Understanding Non-Domestic Retrofit course, but the course authors themselves also shared and discussed the importance […]
Exploring the Future of Retrofit Training: The Retrofit Academy Pilots Immersive Learning through Virtual Reality
How CITB Can Help You Access Retrofit Training
New first-of-its-kind Retrofit Designer course launched by The Retrofit Academy
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 […]
Funded retrofit training is now available to ex-service and military personnel through ELCAS!
Former and current military personnel are encouraged to embark on a career in sustainable home refurbishment as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) offers credits for courses from the UK’s leading force in retrofit skills and knowledge. If you are seeking an opportunity to transition your career into a growing industry and possess transferable skills from […]
My Retrofit Journey: Michelle Keeling, GoGreen Alliance
Michelle Keeling’s career evolution from Submissions Officer to Submissions Manager and beyond at GoGreen Alliance Ltd. is a testament to the transformative potential of continuous learning and The Retrofit Academy’s retrofit training courses, spanning from levels 2 to 5. Discover her inspiring journey and the opportunities for professional development within the retrofit industry. Michelle’s Journey: […]
Eight Reasons Why You Should Train with The Retrofit Academy
Author: Callum Harrison, Director of Training, Development and Delivery In order to improve the energy efficiency, comfort, health, and warmth of 27 million homes across the UK, we require skilled retrofitters capable of delivering high-quality work on a large scale. Yet still, the question remains: which training courses are currently available to equip retrofit professionals […]
New skills partnership aims to upskill 230 West Midlands professionals in retrofit
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has agreed a new skills partnership with The Retrofit Academy with the aim of fast-tracking the careers of 230 local retrofitters as the region looks to ramp up the number of homes is it making more energy efficient. The new partnership follows the WMCA’s successful bid for new Government […]
Partnership set to accelerate green skills and retrofit jobs for upgrading millions of homes in the South East
A breakthrough partnership that will accelerate the development of green skills, and improve social housing infrastructure in the South East, has been announced. The Retrofit Academy and the Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH) are set to support the training and development of the workforce required to retrofit 13.9 million households across the region’s […]
Partnership set to accelerate green skills and jobs for upgrading Birmingham housing
Birmingham City Council has announced a three-year partnership with The Retrofit Academy, to accelerate the development of the green workforce and infrastructure needed to upgrade social housing in the region, at scale. This skills boost for the city follows the receipt of £24.8m from the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) to make energy efficiency […]
