Events

Engage in a session exploring historical buildings, uncovering the make-up of their material and structure and how this fits into your retrofit project. This Masterclass will provide you in-depth knowledge into historical buildings, to learn how their heritage can be maintained alongside your retrofit journey paying attention to key factors such as structure and ventilation. In looking back, we must look forward and so join us and learn how to develop these houses in accordance with planning requirements and policies from Historic England.

RdSAP 10, the updated methodology for retrofit assessments, will come into force on 15 June and will update how housing stock is modelled and evaluated. For housing providers, asset managers, and contractors, understanding RdSAP 10 is essential. The changes will affect how retrofit projects are assessed, how data is collected, and how funding and compliance requirements are met. This masterclass will help you build a clear knowledge base, demystifying the changes, explaining what they mean in practice, and highlighting opportunities to improve data quality and retrofit outcomes.

Join us for a peer learning session focused on the role of Dynamic Simulation Modelling in retrofit planning and net-zero delivery. Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) approach enables early-stage analysis of operational energy use, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), and HVAC system performance - empowering teams to make informed decisions from the outset. This modelling method supports accurate benchmarking, design optimisation, and stakeholder collaboration, helping close the performance gap between predicted and actual building performance. It also enables proactive planning for technical standards and future verification processes.

Retrofit often introduces a whole new language and acronyms which can feel unfamiliar. In this session, we will break down the language, key concepts and typical stages involved. This masterclass will help you feel more confident navigating conversations, reports, and project plans.

From the start of your retrofit project, it is essential to establish a communication and engagement plan to enhance project success by keeping stakeholders informed. This masterclass will look into the importance of understanding stakeholder expectations and ways to engage residents to ensure that communication in relation to the retrofit is clear and relevant to them.

This session will walk through the basics of Biodiversity net gain in relation to landlords. Covering the basics of Biodiversity net gain and the impact this may have in relation to new developments and asset management.

Join us for a dynamic peer learning session focused on how local planning can accelerate the transition to clean heat. This session will spotlight Nesta’s Clean Heat Plan pilot, developed in partnership with Plymouth City Council, and share early insights into how place-based strategies can unlock low-carbon heating at scale. Nesta will present their experience designing a draft clean heat plan for a complex area in Plymouth, exploring how local authorities can coordinate supply chains, engage communities, and tailor delivery to local housing stock and energy needs. This session will highlight how councils, housing providers, and retrofit stakeholders can collaborate to create actionable clean heat plans that bridge the gap between strategic ambition and practical delivery.