Understanding Energy Performance: How Homes are Evaluated in the UK
When it comes to assessing the energy efficiency of homes in the UK, there’s a structured process in place that helps homeowners understand their property’s energy performance.
How Retrofit Can Transform Lives: The Human Impact of Upgrading UK Homes
The UK is facing a climate emergency, and our homes are a big part of the problem. But retrofit isn’t just about reducing emissions—done right, it can dramatically improve people’s health, comfort, and quality of life.
Understanding Retrofitting Homes: Simplified Insights
The benefits of retrofitting homes extend far beyond financial savings. By making homes more energy-efficient and better insulated, homeowners can enjoy more affordable bills, increased comfort, and regulatory compliance.
The Changes to Heat Pump Regulations
Through retrofit solutions, VOR Group aims to reshape our environment for a sustainable future. Our … Read more
Balancing Heritage & Historic Retrofit with Modern Energy Efficiency
Retrofitting heritage and historic buildings involves preserving history and embracing sustainability. Many UK buildings are heritage structures, often less energy-efficient due to their older construction.
EPC Requirements Scrapped: What This Means for Landlords
The UK government has announced new minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) standards for rental properties in England and Wales.
RdSAP 10: What does it all mean?
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) released information on the updated Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure, … Read more
Retrofit Coordination
VOR Group recently ran a series of successful Retrofit Surgery Lunch & Learn events. In … Read more
5 Key Takeaways from Our Retrofit Surgery: Installation and Handover
In our final Retrofit Surgery, we dived into the key stages of Installation and Handover in the retrofit process.
5 Key Takeaways from Our Retrofit Surgery: Design & Ventilation
In our recent Retrofit Surgery, we explored the importance of design & ventilation in retrofit. We discussed the importance of understanding the building’s physical & structural aspects, the need for detailed planning & specification of proposed EEM, & the integral role of ventilation & thermal bridge modelling.
