01.09.2025
Congratulations to Keegans’ Brian Smith on Completing Level 5 Retrofit Coordinator Certification with the Retrofit Academy!
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A huge congratualtions to Brian Smith, who has successfully completed his Level 5 Retrofit Coordinator course at The Retrofit Academy!
Brian, already a highly experienced retrofit assessor, now strengthens our retrofit coordination services, reinforcing our commitment to delivering the highest quality retrofit solutions to our clients.
Well done, Brian - an excellent achievement!
According to PAS2035:2023, what changes have been made to the qualifications required for retrofit designers?
The qualification requirements for retrofit designers have changed significantly. Previously, a Retrofit Coordinator (RC) could carry out retrofit design for Risk Path A & B projects. However, under the new guidelines, this role must now be carried out by a specialist or a trained designer. This ensures that the design work meets the highest standards for energy efficiency and safety.
What are the new PAS2035:2023 qualification requirements for Retrofit Assessors (RAs) and Retrofit Coordinators (RCs)?
Under the updated PAS2035:2023, Level 3 in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings is now a mandatory qualification for both Retrofit Assessors (RAs) and Retrofit Coordinators (RCs) when working with any traditional property. This ensures that professionals are properly trained to handle the unique challenges of retrofitting older and traditional buildings.
Is PAS2035:2023 mandatory for all retrofit projects?
Yes, PAS2035:2023 is a mandatory standard for retrofit projects in the UK that aim to receive public funding or need to meet specific energy performance requirements under government regulations.
What are the key changes in PAS2035:2023 compared to the previous version?
PAS2035:2023 introduces new requirements for risk management, quality control, and energy performance assessments. It emphasises a more holistic approach to retrofitting, including considerations for occupant needs and long-term sustainability.
What does Retrofit mean?
The UK Government has identified the retrofit of buildings as a key lever in their low carbon strategy to achieve 68% carbon reduction by 2030. All affordable homes will be required to achieve a minimum EPC of C by 2030. All ECO funded refurbishment projects are required to achieve full compliance with PAS 2035:2019 from July 2021 with a 20% funding uplift for projects that comply before the deadline.
PAS 2035:2019 (Specification for the Energy Retrofit of Domestic Buildings) is revolutionising the refurbishment of buildings. Over the last 30 years energy efficiency programmes have focussed on single measures (i.e.: cavity wall insulation or window replacement, etc.) but all future programmes now require a holistic solution designed to suit the specific building type.
To comply with PAS 2035, a qualified Retrofit Coordinator must be employed to provide a 'Whole House Retrofit' solution.
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