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RISE toolkits

Our comprehensive collection of in-depth toolkits will guide you through the bid writing journey and help you develop an effective retrofit project. From start to finish, these accessible guides will give you the tools you need to develop your retrofit programme, apply for Warm Homes scheme funding and reach your net zero goals.

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Retrofit Project Overview Toolkit

Large-scale social housing retrofit projects are complex. They require the coordination of many teams within your organisation, managing a diverse...

Supply Chain Advice Pack: Procurement routes

Procurement is a key part of retrofit projects. Without successful procurement, project outcomes may not be met, and in some case...

Supply Chain Advice Pack: Fabric first approach

The "fabric first" approach to retrofit is the key approach recognised by the Government to support the delivery of large scale retrofit projects,...

Supply Chain Advice Pack: Low Carbon Heat Networks

To ensure large scale retrofit projects meet the intended outcomes of the works, it is recommended that installers of low carbon heat systems must...

Supply Chain Advice Pack: Sustainable Procurement

This advice pack provides an overview of sustainable procurement. With procurement being a key activity in retrofit projects, there is an opportuni...

Data for Retrofit Projects Toolkit

Good quality data is the foundation for any retrofit project and developing good practices to manage and improve your data quality are valuable ski...

Business Case Toolkit

Developing and delivering a successful Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund retrofit project requires a clear and convincing business case. &nbs...

Monitoring and Evaluation Toolkit

Monitoring and evaluation is required under PAS 2035, the standard that governs all retrofit programmes in the UK receiving public funding. Underst...

Embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Housing Retrofit

There is a lack of EDI in the housing retrofit, construction, and sustainability sectors. Consideration of EDI is essential to attract diverse tale...

Supply Chain Advice Pack: Introduction to PAS 2035

PAS 2035:2023 (Publicly Available Specification) ensures high quality, compliant installation of energy efficiency measures in existing homes, with...

Resident Engagement Toolkit

Developing and delivering a successful retrofit project requires a strong resident engagement plan. This toolkit explains the importance of residen...

Senior Management Buy-in Toolkit

Getting the buy-in of senior managers and other key stakeholders is vital for a successful retrofit project. To get buy-in, you must tell a convinc...

Consortium Forming Toolkit

Forming a consortium can be an effective way to deliver the objectives of a retrofit project. By collaborating with partners and pooling resources,...

Supply Chain Advice Pack: Introduction to TrustMark

TrustMark is the only government endorsed quality scheme for works carried out to residential properties. If you’re a tradesperson looking to...

Supply Chain Advice Pack: Introduction to PAS 2030

The PAS 2030:2023 (Publicly Available Specification) ensures high quality, compliant installation of energy efficiency measures in existing homes....

Supply Chain Advice Pack: Understanding retrofit scheme standards

To support the delivery of large-scale domestic retrofit, schemes such as the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) require activity to comply with spec...

Supply Chain Advice Pack: The Microgeneration Certification Scheme

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is an independent certification scheme that covers microgeneration (renewable energy) products and i...