Hosted by Retrofit West, The West of England Combined Authority and Future Leap, The West of England Retrofit Summit 2025 is an online event designed for those involved in large-scale and community retrofit projects, including local authority officers, installers, contractors, consultants, community organisations, surveyors, academics, landlords, and green economy organisations.
Green Register member Barefoot Architects‘ recently finished the largest completed cohousing project in the UK: 53 mixed tenure, low-energy homes, set within car free
The Retrofit West website is a comprehensive resource designed to simplify the home improvement journey for both homeowners and professionals. Whether you’re looking to
Kindly sponsored by ecomerchant: together promoting ethical, healthy sustainable building materials. In our first Twilight Talk of 2025, speaker Roy Kareem from the Centre for
Reflecting back on 2024, a real highlight for our Programme Director, Tom Westwood, was the Transforming Bristol Together event organised by the Bristol and
As demand for energy-efficient buildings rises, so do the opportunities for skilled contractors to grow their businesses within the retrofit sector. With substantial government funding and new initiatives at local and national levels, the retrofit market presents a wealth of potential projects, from residential renovations to large-scale social housing upgrades. For contractors, this means a chance to build new skills, gain a competitive edge, and tap into an expanding pipeline of work.
Kindly sponsored by ecomerchant: together promoting ethical, healthy sustainable building materials. Is stopping building new homes the solution to the twin climate and housing emergencies?
In today’s business world, sustainability is more than just a marketing ploy—it’s a commitment that organisations must uphold with integrity and transparency. To support this
With growing awareness among homeowners around energy efficiency and sustainable living, contractors like you have the opportunity to help your customers tackle important issues such as high energy bills, draughty homes, and improved health and well-being for their families.
Awareness of the importance of reducing embodied carbon in construction has grown significantly over recent years. A growing number of industry designers and professionals
Kindly sponsored by ecomerchant: together promoting ethical, healthy sustainable building materials. What are the challenges in attracting, training and retaining women working in sustainable construction
In a few weeks we are running our second training event in whole life carbon assessment (WLCA). Requirements for carbon assessments are becoming increasingly