24.10.2025
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Our Director of Retrofit, Jonathan Abbott, had an invaluable and insightful day yesterday at The Housing Forum’s National Conference!
Jon presented at Session 4B: “Retrofitting Existing Stock for a Low Carbon Future”, where he and other panel speakers explored practical insights and innovative approaches to delivering retrofit solutions.
Jon reported important and promising discussions taking place around net zero; Encouragingly, current progress toward net zero is largely being driven by the decarbonisation of electricity.
With the built environment representing a significant portion of emissions, it’s clear that we all have a vital role to play in making these targets achievable.
There was also a strong consensus that collaboration is key; in order to carry out meaningful retrofit, data must be accurate, and policies should be kept in line with industry requirements.
Overall, it was a productive and inspiring day that reinforced the importance of working together to achieve a low-carbon future.
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.
Are SHDF projects under PAS2035:2019 still valid after the changes to PAS2035:2023?
Yes, all SHDF projects carried out under PAS2035:2019 remain valid as long as the assessments have been preloaded into Trustmark before the end of March 2025.
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