Project Name: Easiform
Location: Stoke on Trentl
Client: Bristol City Leap (BCL)
Funding: SHF Wave 2.1
VOR was appointed to lead retrofit assessment, design, and coordination for a PAS 2035-compliant programme covering over 150 homes in South Bristol.
Arranged in blocks of four flats, planning permission for EWI was required and promptly secured. Spanning both PAS 2035:2019 and PAS 2035:2023, the project brought regulatory challenges, which our team addressed through updated guidance, training, and refined processes. Alongside energy efficiency, the programme also supports wider social benefits by enhancing local streetscapes.
Our Role
VOR’s multidisciplinary team of qualified Retrofit Coordinators, Designers, and Assessors worked collaboratively to ensure technical rigour and occupant-centred solutions.
- Retrofit Assessments
- IOEs, MTPs, Risk Pathways (PAS 2019)
- EPR, EPC and energy models
- Bristol Archives consultation
- Retrofit Design package
- Thermal bridge modelling
- Planning applications
- Building Regulations applications
- NBS specifications
- Retrofit Advice
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Installers communication
- Retrofit Coordination
Measures Implemented
We applied a fabric-first approach, supported by in-depth building performance modelling, to ensure measures were not only compliant, but also practical, durable, and cost-effective.
- Cavity Wall Insulation (BFM.1)
- External Wall Insulation (BFM.4)
- Loft Insulation / Loft Hatch (BFM.9)
- Pitched Roof Insulation (BFM.10)
- Replacement of Existing Windows (BFM.3)
- Replacement of External Doors (BFM.3)
- Ventilation Improvements
Before & After
Energy Efficiency Measures
Basic
Loft Insulation & Loft Hatch
Fabric
Cavity Wall Insulation, External Wall Insulation, Pitched Roof Insulation, Replacement of Windows and External Doors
Ventilation
Ventilation Improvements
What the Client said
“Working with the VOR team on the SHDF Easiform retrofit project has been seamless from start to finish. Their end-to-end service, from retrofit assessment through to coordination, Design, compliance, and TrustMark lodgements, has given us complete confidence in delivery. The turnkey approach has ensured consistent quality, clear communication, expert guidance, and measurable outcomes for our residents and stakeholders.”
