We’ve have launched a series of free events for builders to help them develop their skills in retrofitting and renovating a range of homes.
Tina Holt, Project Manager for the Retrofitting project said “These three events will look at the many considerations which need to be made when renovating or extending properties of different ages and types.”
The series of three events starts with a half day course in airtightness on 28 February in Penrith. Delivered by Ecological Building Systems based in Carlisle, the course will focus on the most appropriate methods and materials to ensure airtightness when retrofitting and extending existing buildings.
This will be followed by an evening webinar on 15 March which will cover the most recent updates to Part F, L and O of the Building Regulations that came into force in June 2021. The last event will be a two-day classroom-based course on 23 & 24 March, packed with workshops and practical sessions, both led by People Powered Retrofit, a not-for-profit one-stop-shop retrofit organisation covering the North West who offer clear, independent advice and support to help deliver retrofit projects to a high standard.
The events are fully funded by the Energy Redress scheme, and are free to attend. A generous bursary is available for all the events, intended to reimburse builders for time and cost.
Tina continued “As well as being able to deliver these high quality courses with expert speakers, they’re fully funded by the Energy Redress Scheme, so they’re fully funded and free to attend. Even better, we’re able to offer a generous bursary for each event, so hopefully our local builders won’t be out of pocket.”
For full details and to book your free places, see www.cafs.org.uk/events.
Funded through the Energy Redress Voluntary Redress Scheme. Delivered in partnership with People Powered Retrofit and Ecological Building Systems.