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With growing awareness among homeowners around energy efficiency and sustainable living, contractors like you have the opportunity to help your customers tackle important issues such as high energy bills, draughty homes, and improved health and well-being for their families. Homeowners often overlook hidden signs of poor energy efficiency, such as cold spots or uneven temperatures across rooms. Persistent humidity, which can lead to mould growth, can indicate poor ventilation or insulation.

To make the most of this opportunity, it’s essential to understand when retrofit measures are appropriate and how to propose the right solutions, allowing you to offer valuable, professional advice and guidance.

Read our latest blog to understand how to identify opportunities, the measures that you can recommend, and where to get the data to back up your suggestions: https://www.greenregister.org.uk/news/the-retrofit-market-what-are-the-micro-opportunities/

Don't miss this week's events!

Tomorrow is our first event of November: What the Building Safety Act Means for Low Carbon Construction with Alliance for Sustainable Building Products. A range of expert speakers will update you on the Building Safety Act, including insight from the architect’s perspective, and explore the impact on using natural building materials such as timber. Get a discounted ticket if you're a member of one of our partner organisations!

Next up is Where Do Clients Start With Retrofit? with speakers from and . Our speakers will take you through the inspiring process they are using to help customers understand how to tackle retrofit, and how their guidance leads to successfully completed projects.

And a look towards next week:

Speakers from , DeltaQ and Cepro will describe this pioneering community-led affordable housing project in Bridport, West Dorset, whic takes a radical approach to collective design, multi-generational mutually supportive living, food production, transport, and energy at scale. Join us for It Is Possible! How Regenerative Community Cohousing Became A Reality on 13th November.

Visit our website for more information.

Research from Bristol City Council reveals valuable insights into home retrofitting:

20% of households haven’t made energy improvements in the last decade.
61% want to install energy efficiency measures in the next five years.
42% plan to switch to low-carbon heating soon.

Upskill your team for a future in sustainable home building and follow us for expert insights and updates on retrofitting trends.

Source: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/files/documents/5037-able-to-pay-retrofit-research-exec-summary/file

A retrofit qualification is not just about gaining new customers—it’s also a way to expand the services you offer your current clients. By offering opportunities to improve the energy performance and comfort of homes while other work is being carried out, you’re adding long-term value to your projects and supporting more sustainable living environments.

With a Retrofit Skills Level 2 qualification, you’ll boost your credibility, giving clients confidence in your expertise and quality of work. These skills set you apart from competitors who haven’t yet embraced sustainable construction, positioning you to attract higher-paying jobs and a broader range of clients.

Read our blog to learn more about how this qualification can transform your business: https://www.greenregister.org.uk/information/futureproof-your-business-with-low-cost-low-risk-retrofit-training/

One of the biggest barriers contractors face when considering training is the financial investment and time constraints. The Retrofit Skills Level 2 course offers a low-cost solution with flexible learning options designed to fit around your work schedule. It combines online modules at your own pace with hands-on, practical sessions directly applicable to real-world projects.

Worried about costs? Funding options are available, reducing the price to as little as £149—but only until 2025! Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Register now and ensure you're gaining relevant, industry-leading skills:
https://www.greenregister.org.uk/retrofit-skills-level-2/

Spotlight on returning member n.lutton!

n.lutton are masonry contractors operating Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. With over 25 years of experience, they specialise in traditional lime mortar repointing along with stone walling, brickwork and stone masonry.

Some of the services n.lutton provide include:

- lime repointing and stone masonry
- walling and drystone walling
- dressed & worked stone
- brickwork & blockwork
- internal feature walls & fireplaces
- stone flooring
- hard landscaping

Visit .lutton for more information.

Awareness of the importance of reducing embodied carbon in construction has grown significantly over recent years. A growing number of industry designers and professionals have made great strides in how to use lower carbon materials in construction, solving many technical challenges along the way, working with fellow design team members to investigate what’s possible.

Want to learn more?

Read our latest blog: https://www.greenregister.org.uk/news/fire-safe-low-carbon-construction/

Knowing when to recommend energy-efficient upgrades can set you apart in the industry! Here are common housing improvements that provide the perfect opportunity for retrofitting:

1. Kitchen or bathroom refurbishments
2. Extensions
3. Replastering
4. Re-rendering
5. Reroofing

Encourage your clients to consider combining these upgrades with energy-saving solutions, like enhancing insulation during re-flooring or re-roofing projects. Help your customers make informed decisions with Retrofit Skills level 2, and follow our business page for more.

Understanding your customers' current needs is crucial, but anticipating their future needs will set your business apart. With rising energy bills and the push for sustainability, homeowners are increasingly focused on improving energy efficiency. This shift presents new opportunities for construction professionals to expand their skillset and offer essential retrofit services, contributing to a greener future and supporting the UK's net-zero targets.

The Retrofit Skills Level 2 qualification from The Green Register equips builders and SMEs with the expertise to retrofit buildings for energy efficiency. Offering flexible, practical learning at an affordable price, this course is an excellent way to diversify your services and future-proof your business.

Read our blog to learn more about how this training can help you stay ahead in the industry: https://www.greenregister.org.uk/information/futureproof-your-business-with-low-cost-low-risk-retrofit-training/

With UK summers getting hotter due to climate change, overheating in buildings is becoming a real concern for homeowners 🌡️ When retrofitting, it’s important to assess the risk of overheating and suggest measures to maintain comfort in warmer months.

Here are some solutions to keep in mind:

1. Install external or internal shading to block excessive sunlight.

2. Consider solar-controlled glass or even reducing window size in vulnerable areas.

3. Always evaluate the home’s summer comfort before installing retrofit measures.

Stay tuned! We’ll cover this in detail in upcoming course units.

Make sure to sign up to Retrofit Skills Level 2 to learn more: https://www.greenregister.org.uk/retrofit-skills-level-2/

This Wednesday is the second event in Green Register member Materials in Mind's Factory X series, exploring what it means to regenerate from a bioregional perspective.

Join the team in Sparks Bristol to share ideas, experiences and practice from the UK and abroad. Hear from practitioners and share experiences on renewal and sustainability through harnessing the available resources and potential of local natural and human systems.

Book your place today on the page.

We had a brilliant time at this week preparing for our Ventilation Practical Session for our Retrofit Skills Level 2 qualification.

With learners already booked on and going through the online part of our course, we’re fine-tuning the practical sessions ready for their release in November.

Want to know more about Retrofit Skills? Click here: https://www.greenregister.org.uk/retrofit-skills-level-2/

As of 2024, the demand for retrofitting UK homes is skyrocketing due to rising energy costs and the push for sustainability. Nearly 29 million homes will need retrofitting by 2050 to meet the UK’s net-zero targets, with 19 million homes requiring upgrades by 2030 alone!

Retrofitting is crucial for reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and cutting household bills.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to future-proof your business and support a greener UK.

Register today https://www.greenregister.org.uk/retrofit-skills-level-2/

Welcome to new Green Register member Stickland Wright .

Based in Brighton, Stickland Wright is an architecture and interior design practice with coordinator specialism. The team are committed to creating sustainable buildings that benefit both people and the planet, and enhance the way people live, work and play.

Visit for more info.

The UK is on a mission to reduce carbon emissions by 68% by 2030. That means retrofitting millions of homes to meet energy efficiency standards—especially with rising energy costs and a need to tackle fuel poverty.

What’s Driving This Change?

Policy Support: The UK’s legally binding commitment to net-zero by 2050 is a key driver.

Economic Factors: Rising energy costs and fuel poverty make retrofitting critical for long-term affordability.

Skills Gap: There’s a growing demand for construction professionals equipped with retrofit skills, which will drive economic growth and job creation.

Ready to be part of the change? Learn more about how retrofit training can boost your business and future-proof your career. Register today: https://www.greenregister.org.uk/retrofit-skills-level-2/

Don't miss out on this week's events, including our free Twilight Talk on Empowering Women in Sustainable Construction with and this evening!

Our second event of the week is the third instalment in our highly rated airtightness series with Green Register partners . 100% of the feedback responses from the first event rated the session as 'excellent' or 'very good' - this is not an event to miss.

Visit our Training & Events page for more information.

Don't miss out on this week's events, including our free Twilight Talk on Empowering Women in Sustainable Construction with and this evening!

Tomorrow is the October instalment in our Case Studies series, where we'll hear from Green Register partner about how they have realised highly sustainable homes in the South-West, delivering energy efficiency and build quality on tight budgets, and how those houses have performed for their owners.

Our final event of the week is the third instalment in our highly rated airtightness series with Green Register partners . 100% of the feedback responses from the first event rated the session as 'excellent' or 'very good' - this is not an event to miss!

Visit our Training & Events oage for more information.

The third instalment in our airtightness series is only two days away! This session will cover the process from a contractor's perspective, and will include a recap on the red line rule for the air barrier line, how to define and review it. There will also be a breakout room with a build type, CLT, timber frame or masonry and look at elevation drawings with examples of different junctions and mark them up live.

This is one of our most popular series, but don't just take our word for it - 100% of feedback from the first session rated the training as 'excellent' or 'very good'! Join us and trainers from this Wednesday to find out for yourself why this series is rated so highly.

Visit our 'Training & Events'page for more info & to book your place.