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 high-quality service delivery, Taylor Lewis continues to lead by example in the growing energy efficiency and decarbonisation industry.
Through their dedicated Retrofit Department, investment in workforce training, and strong industry partnerships, they play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable retrofit solutions. Their involvement with education initiatives like the Green Construction Advisory Panel (GCAP) at Exeter College further demonstrates their commitment to bridging the skills gap and preparing the next generation of retrofit professionals.
Taylor Lewis – Driving Excellence in Retrofit and Workforce Development
Taylor Lewis offers a one-stop service for both clients and their customers to assist on projects from conception to completion. They currently have a dedicated Retrofit Department, which comprises a Project Support Team to provide effective customer liaison with clients’ tenants, with most of the team qualified to Level 2 in the Introduction to Retrofit accreditation. This enables them to have a sound understanding of retrofit when communicating with both clients and residents.
To complete the Retrofit Department, they have accredited retrofit professionals, including a Level 3 Retrofit Advisor, Level 4 Retrofit Assessors, and Level 5 Retrofit Coordinators.
Taylor Lewis recognises that there is a need to ensure that the existing and future workforce in this sector receives proper training. They are proud to be one of the key members of the “Green Construction Advisory Panel” (GCAP) run by Exeter College, where education works alongside industry and training bodies to provide relevant and necessary training for the Energy Sector and its future.
Working with the GCAP to build a specialist training centre for Exeter College, which opened last Spring and will be instrumental in training the next generation of green skills.
Last summer, as founding members of the Exeter GCAP, they were invited to attend the first Western Gateway Green Construction Advisory Panel, hosted by AccXel Construction School in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, where they offered industry knowledge to help bridge the gap between education and construction while addressing key industry challenges such as achieving carbon reduction targets, retrofitting housing stock, and adapting to new building regulations and green efficiencies.
The Taylor Lewis Mission
Taylor Lewis’ to put people and quality at the heart of everything they do, fuelling growth as the leading consultancy in the South West through investment in team members and clients. To achieve this mission, they are investing heavily in their people and in the technology and processes that will support them every day.
As an employer, the foremost commitment is to safeguard the well-being of their valued staff. Their approach to being an exemplary employer revolves around embracing a comprehensive strategy that takes into careful consideration the diverse spectrum of our employees’ needs and expectations. Through this, they establish an environment that not only nurtures positivity but also cultivates productivity, enabling each individual to flourish.
This dedication to creating an enriching workplace experience is an inherent cornerstone of Taylor Lewis’ core values. A collaborative culture is at the core of the business, and the focus is on building a reputation for quality and value. It is essential to them that everyone is on board with our company vision and understands their part in the delivery of our objectives for themselves and also for the local people that they serve in business.
The Retrofit Academy Awards 2025
The Retrofit Academy Awards 2025 celebrated the best in retrofit innovation and delivery at the National Retrofit Conference in London. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners who are leading the way in energy efficiency and decarbonisation. Planning for the 2026 Awards is already underway – stay connected for updates!
The Retrofit Academy Awards 2026 – Save the Date!
- 01 September 2025: 2026 Entries Open
- 28 November 2025: Entry Deadline
- January 2026: Shortlist Announced
- 03 March 2026: Awards Ceremony
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