National Retrofit Hub Archives

New report calls for a fresh approach to driving resident demand for retrofit

|Date: 1 August, 2025

New report calls for a fresh approach to driving resident demand for retrofit

A new literature review from the National Retrofit Hub, supported by The MCS Foundation, calls for a broa ...

A new literature review from the National Retrofit Hub, supported by The MCS Foundation, calls for a broader, more realistic understanding of how resident demand for home energy upgrades is formed and ...

1 August, 2025
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National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

|Date: 19 April, 2024

National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

As the drive towards achieving net zero emissions intensifies, the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) announces ...

As the drive towards achieving net zero emissions intensifies, the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) announces the release of its latest tool to support regional efforts: the Regional Retrofit Skills Taskfo ...

19 April, 2024
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Ambitious retrofit funding opportunities for local authorities

|Date: 9 April, 2024

Ambitious retrofit funding opportunities for local authorities

Local authorities are being invited to access funding and expertise to help get hundreds of thousands of ...

Local authorities are being invited to access funding and expertise to help get hundreds of thousands of homes insulated and have renewable energy installed, as part of a new pilot scheme. The Local ...

9 April, 2024
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National Retrofit Hub sets ambitious agenda with open meeting drawing nearly 400 industry representatives

|Date: 23 February, 2024

National Retrofit Hub sets ambitious agenda with open meeting drawing nearly 400 industry representatives

On 21st February, the National Retrofit Hub (the Hub) hosted an open meeting, uniting nearly 400 industry ...

On 21st February, the National Retrofit Hub (the Hub) hosted an open meeting, uniting nearly 400 industry professionals in a collaborative effort to revolutionise the retrofit landscape. The diverse a ...

23 February, 2024
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The National Retrofit Hub welcomes new Board member

|Date: 25 August, 2023

The National Retrofit Hub welcomes new Board member

The National Retrofit Hub (the Hub) announces the latest addition to its Board: Simon McWhirter, Deputy C ...

The National Retrofit Hub (the Hub) announces the latest addition to its Board: Simon McWhirter, Deputy Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council. Simon joins a highly experienced team of exper ...

25 August, 2023
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National Retrofit Hub appoints new Co-Directors

|Date: 15 June, 2023

National Retrofit Hub appoints new Co-Directors

The National Retrofit Hub (the Hub) is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachael Owens and Sara Ed ...

The National Retrofit Hub (the Hub) is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachael Owens and Sara Edmonds as Co-Directors who take over from Russell Smith, Interim Director, in mid-July 2023. Rac ...

15 June, 2023
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New National Retrofit Hub to propel greener homes

|Date: 6 March, 2023

New National Retrofit Hub to propel greener homes

Construction industry organisations have joined forces to create a new National Retrofit Hub to help prop ...

Construction industry organisations have joined forces to create a new National Retrofit Hub to help propel retrofit rollout in the UK’s existing homes. The initiative, launched at the Building Centre ...

6 March, 2023
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whg and Walsall Council sign landmark agreement to deliver more affordable homes in Walsall

Funding secured to tackle £21bn quality crisis in construction

Weaver Vale Housing Trust set to welcome families to new homes in Crewe

Westminster homes cheaper to run after Major Works retrofit programme

SFHA says housebuilding in ‘desperate situation’ as lowest number of social homes started since 1997

Fourth winner crowned in annual public art prize

Cost certainty needed to deliver Decent Homes

Pipeline of more than 2,000 affordable new homes created through national rural housing support scheme

EDAROTH answers government’s ‘call to arms’ by demonstrating scalable social and affordable housing solution

One in 10 social rented homes still fail basic standards as Awaab’s Law looms

New report calls for a fresh approach to driving resident demand for retrofit

New report calls for a fresh approach to driving resident demand for retrofit

National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

Ambitious retrofit funding opportunities for local authorities

Ambitious retrofit funding opportunities for local authorities

National Retrofit Hub sets ambitious agenda with open meeting drawing nearly 400 industry representatives

National Retrofit Hub sets ambitious agenda with open meeting drawing nearly 400 industry representatives

The National Retrofit Hub welcomes new Board member

The National Retrofit Hub welcomes new Board member

National Retrofit Hub appoints new Co-Directors

National Retrofit Hub appoints new Co-Directors

New National Retrofit Hub to propel greener homes

New National Retrofit Hub to propel greener homes