Retrofit industry news, PAS2035 guidance and practical insights for coordinators, housing associations and installers. Updated regularly.
Retrofit technology is evolving rapidly. We explore emerging trends, regulatory changes, and tools that will shape the sector through 2026 and beyond.
Understanding the carbon metrics behind social housing retrofits is essential for compliance and demonstrating impact. Here's what retrofit professionals need to know.
Off-gas-grid properties present unique retrofit challenges requiring specialist planning, fuel source assessment and coordinated delivery. Understanding these complexities is essential for retrofit professionals.
Retrofit professionals must navigate multiple procurement frameworks to secure materials and services efficiently. Understanding the key options—from dynamic purchasing systems to framework agreements—ensures compliant, cost-effective project delivery.
A plain-English guide to PAS2035:2023, the roles it defines and what compliance means in practice for your retrofit programme.
One covers the whole coordination process, one covers installation. Why both matter and when each standard applies to your project.
What needs to be in place before TrustMark lodgement, the most common reasons lodgements fail and how to avoid them.
A practical breakdown of the Improvement Option Evaluation — what PAS2035 requires, common omissions and how automation reduces errors.
Everything housing associations and registered social landlords need to know about the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund.
Ventilation assessment is a mandatory part of the PAS2035 process yet remains the most common source of non-conformities at lodgement.
The UK government's Warm Homes Plan represents the largest public investment in home upgrades in British history. Here's what it means for social housing delivery.
Awaab's Law came into force in October 2025, setting strict legal timeframes for social landlords to address damp and mould. We explain what compliance looks like in practice.
RdSAP 10 came into effect in June 2025, introducing significant changes to how domestic energy assessments are conducted. We break down the key updates.
With the Warm Homes Plan now in motion and ECO4 having wound down, the UK retrofit sector is at a turning point. We look at where the industry stands and what needs to happen next.
Scheme announcements, guidance updates and practical insights. Published when there is something worth reading — never for the sake of it.