Retrofit Essentials: Bootcamps

We are running a series of free in-person one-day Retrofit Essentials bootcamps across England throughout 2023.  Based on our online CPD accredited Retrofit Essentials Course, participants will follow presentations from experts, and have opportunities to ask questions and workshop with peers. 

Aimed at housing associations, local authorities, combined authorities, and any other registered providers, bootcamps are open to all - whether you've never engaged with retrofit before, or if you've submitted an SHDF bid in previous waves.

Our specialist presenters will lead you through six key areas:

• Module 1 - A complete beginner's guide to housing retrofit
• Module 2 - The business case for retrofit and developing a project team
• Module 3 - Data, data, data
• Module 4 - Developing retrofit interventions & PAS2035
• Module 5 - Procuring for retrofit
• Module 6 - How to engage residents in retrofit

You can sign up now for a bootcamp in a region near you:

November 2023

North East

9am. Monday 6 November 2023 at The Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne

West Midlands

9am. Wednesday 8 November 2023 at Birmingham City Council House, Birmingham

South West

9am, Wednesday 22 November 2023 at University of Exeter, Woodbridge

Yorkshire

9am, Monday 27 November 2023 at Hull Guildhall

South East

9am, Wednesday 29 November 2023 at Council Chamber, Wokingham

Retrofit Essentials: Online

From 2022 to 2023, SHRA ran an eight-week online Retrofit Essentials course, a CPD-accredited learning programme designed to provide social housing professionals with the essential knowledge needed to create a retrofit strategy.

Participants joined weekly 90-minute webinars, comprising an expert masterclass and a chance to ask questions, join discussions, and interact with fellow social housing professionals in breakout sessions.  From advice on building a business case and understanding PAS2035 through to resident engagement, attendees were equipped with the essential building blocks to deliver a social housing retrofit project.  

These programmes have now come to an end.