Beyond the Model: Does Retrofit Deliver in Practice?
Why This Matters:
With increasing pressure from legislation, funding constraints, and resident expectations, housing providers need greater confidence that investment in retrofit is improving homes in a meaningful and measurable way.
What the Masterclass Will Cover
What current retrofit programmes are delivering in real terms, not just on paper
How post-occupancy evaluation helps assess building performance
The limitations of EPC ratings and what they do not capture
How data, including smart meter insights, can inform better decision-making
Why a whole-home approach is essential for addressing damp, ventilation and comfort
The role of retrofit as a long-term asset strategy rather than a compliance exercise
Practical lessons from live retrofit programmes delivered at scale
How funding structures influence design, sequencing and outcomes
Who the Masterclass Is For
Asset management and investment leads in housing providers
Retrofit and sustainability professionals
Repairs and maintenance leaders
Development and technical teams responsible for housing quality
Policy and strategy professionals shaping housing and decarbonisation plans
Who It’s Not For
Those looking for product demonstrations or technical specifications
Organisations not involved in housing provision, asset management or retrofit delivery
Anyone seeking a high-level overview without operational or strategic depth
What Attendees Will Leave With
Greater clarity on what “success” looks like in retrofit delivery
A practical understanding of how to measure building performance
Insight into how to prioritise investment using better data
Confidence in applying a whole-home, resident-focused approach
A clearer view of how retrofit links to asset strategy and long-term value
Practical considerations for improving future retrofit programmes
Speaker Credibility
Delivered in partnership with Morgan Sindall Property Services, with contributions from experts in building performance measurement, retrofit design, and large-scale programme delivery. The session draws on real projects and monitored outcomes across UK housing stock.
Logistics
Format: Virtual masterclass
Call to Action
If you are responsible for improving housing quality, managing assets, or delivering retrofit programmes, this session will help you reflect on current approaches and strengthen future decision-making. Join to build a clearer, evidence-led understanding of what works in practice.
Beyond the Model: Does Retrofit Deliver in Practice?
CPD Accreditation
Keeping pace with the ever evolving social housing landscape has never been more critical. Staying up to date is not optional, it is essential. Our masterclass series offers a flexible, accessible way to enhance your professional knowledge.
You can access this recording at a time to suit your schedule and watching this session and clicking the button below will provide you with CPD accreditation.
