Keeping Up with Change: Why Staying Ahead of Regulations & Policy Matters
In the past decade, the retrofit and construction sector has faced a tidal wave of change that has reshaped the way we design, deliver, and manage buildings.
In the past decade, the retrofit and construction sector has faced a tidal wave of change that has reshaped the way we design, deliver, and manage buildings.
The updated PAS 2035:2023 standard has been live since March 2025, and if you’re still exploring what the changes mean in practice, this webinar recording is for you.
Awaab’s Law comes into force this October, introducing strict repair deadlines for damp, mould, and emergency hazards. This blog examines what it means for landlords, residents, and the future of social housing safety.
This short case study film, first featured in The Retrofit Academy’s new Retrofit in Action series, takes you behind the scenes of the Easiform Project.
Our latest article takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Easiform retrofit project in Bristol, showing how archetype-led planning, collaborative problem-solving, and PAS 2035 best practice delivered energy-efficient, occupant-focused upgrades across over 150 homes.
Our latest article explores the new BS 40104: Retrofit assessment for domestic dwellings – Code of practice, and how it’s setting a new benchmark for consistency, quality, and confidence in domestic retrofit delivery.
Join our CPD webinar on PAS 2035:2023 to explore key changes, compliance updates, and best practices for retrofit delivery. Gain practical insights to keep your projects aligned with the latest standards.
Whether you’re delivering PAS-compliant retrofit programmes or specifying fabric upgrades, this resource supports informed, whole-house design decisions on a complex and easily mishandled building element.
From March 2025, all Government-funded retrofit projects must comply with the updated PAS 2035:2023 standard. Our latest article breaks down the key changes and what they mean for your projects.
Updates to PAS 2035:2023 and the Building Safety Act mean retrofit projects may now require two Principal Designers, one for CDM and one for Building Regulations. If your works fall under Building Control, appointing a Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) is no longer optional, it’s the law.