Introducing Your Retrofit Academy CIC Awards 2025 Shortlist
Matthew Allcock has been shortlisted for the prestigious Retrofit Coordinator of the Year Award.
This recognition highlights the exceptional contributions Matthew has made through the application of his technical expertise and dedication to customer and tenant satisfaction.
As Retrofit Technical Lead at Baily Garner, a Retrofit Academy Corporate Member, Matthew has aided the delivery of some of the country’s largest decarbonisation projects and demonstrated a passion for guiding the housing sector on its journey toward net zero.
Ben Nixon, National Retrofit Lead and Senior Associate Partner at Baily Garner, said:
“Matthew is an exemplary retrofit coordinator and brings to the role a wealth of technical knowledge accumulated from his experience as a building surveyor. We’re proud to see his achievements recognised by this shortlisted entry, which was heavily supported by testimonials from our clients.”
Matthew embodies Baily Garner’s purpose – ‘to positively impact people’s lives’ – through his passion for improving the lives of social housing tenants.
Acknowledging His Work with Raven Housing Trust
Notably, his work with Raven Housing Trust across its SHDF Wave 1 and 2.1 schemes showcases his dedication to engaging with residents from the early stages of projects.
Through early and continuous engagement during Wave 1, Matthew ensured that retrofit measures not only met technical standards but also significantly improved residents’ quality of life through improved thermal comfort and substantial reductions in heating costs.
His efforts led to high levels of client and resident satisfaction that have continued throughout Wave 2.1 works.
Anthony Day, Sustainability Manager, Raven Housing Trust, said:
“Matthew is not only knowledgeable about the Net Zero challenge, he is also passionate about the subject matter. Raven Housing Trust worked with Matthew on Wave 1 of the DESNZ SHDF Project and we were so impressed we commissioned him again for Wave 2.1. Matthew has provided the same high-quality coordination on this second phase of our decarbonisation plan, which will provide our residents with warmer homes and lower energy bills.”
Retrofit Publications
Matthew is an advocate of promoting and improving the delivery of Retrofit Projects, not only in his own work but also in the wider industry. Matthew co-authored the development of a publicly available toolkit, titled “Unlocking Retrofit at Scale”, which provides a comprehensive guide to delivering retrofit at scale, practical tips at each stage of delivery and insights into key challenges and solutions.
Matthew’s holistic approach to retrofit coordination, which includes thorough monitoring and evaluation processes, has been a key factor in his success.
His hands-on site evaluations and problem-solving skills have contributed significantly toward the effective and timely delivery of projects, as well as their compliance with PAS 2035 standards.
Additionally, Matthew’s dedication to education and knowledge sharing underscores his suitability for this award. He has led numerous training sessions and technical reviews, equipping clients with the confidence to deliver future retrofit projects successfully.
Matthew continues to support the wider social housing sector as it bids for Warm Homes: SHF Wave 3 funding through our advisory appointment on the government’s Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise (RISE) service.
The Retrofit Academy CIC Awards 2025 – Finalists
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