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A wide range of key information and expert advice is provided via a comprehensive series of on-demand masterclasses and insightful online events. We’re adding new content all the time, so please check back regularly for the latest updates.

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Engaging residents in heating technology | RISE Masterclass

Once your retrofit project is complete, it is essential that your residents understand how to use any new installations and what it means for the way in which they live in their homes. This masterclass will look at heating technology and the best practice for ensuring that residents gain the full benefit of living in a warmer, healthier home. This masterclass will include: An overview of domestic heating systems and their historical context, to help you explain difficult concepts to residents; Practical methods for engaging with tenants, to help them feel more engaged with their heating system and the process of upgrading; and An outline of the importance of data collection.

Building up your project costings | RISE Masterclass

Developing project costs for retrofit interventions you will deploy in the project is one of the most technical and number-heavy tasks in the preparation phase. This masterclass will support housing associations and local authorities in building up their project costs for a retrofit project.

Fabric first and no regrets | RISE Masterclass

This beginner guide will provide an overview of how to develop a retrofit programme. It will set out a clear pathway for all elements of a retrofit programme starting from the initial business case through to programme development, delivery, handover, and post-works considerations.

How to get to EPC C | RISE Masterclass

This Masterclass gives you some guidance of retrofit measures to get a property to EPC C. This Masterclass covers: Insulation measures Low carbon heating SAP Assessments

Rethinking approaches to retrofit with The University of Leeds | RISE Masterclass

This session showcases examples of research in retrofit projects and how you can engage with your local university.

Effective Storytelling for Housing Retrofit | SHRA Masterclass

How to tell the story of your programme to galvanise support from senior leadership, install confidence in your team, and encourage buy-in from residents.

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