At the end of contract, following the blended funding retrofit activity, all 30 homes in the project achieved an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A, far exceeding the Government’s EPC C target social housing.
As well as introducing energy performance improvement measures, the team also carried out improvements to pathways, landscaping and other community spaces such as waste and recycling facilities. These enhancements are designed not only to improve energy performance and reduce fuel costs for residents but create an improved sense of wellbeing by improving the public spaces around the buildings.
Daniel Aspinwall
Divisional Manager
Successful decarbonisation retrofit projects rely on right-first-time, front-line delivery integrated with strong support skills from design and planning to supply chain management and 1-2-1 engagement
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Successful construction projects all feature the same underlying criteria, but in projects like ours, building a strong, trusted and where possible, local supply chain is critical to provide the agility we need to meet both client and resident requirements.
To ensure full value for residents, we introduced a dedicated resident liaison officer, who played a crucial role in the project’s success by communicating benefits, addressing concerns and providing maintenance advice post-installation. Getting involved early, planning works at quieter times and avoiding school pick up and drop off hours allowed us to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships. We also spent time educating residents on best use and how to maximise results from the improvements to their home.
Ben Williams
Head of Zero Carbon Retrofit
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