Introducing Home Retrofit training workshop includes how to insulate homes properly.

how to make our homes low-energy, comfortable & healthy…

£85/65/45* per person for a 3-hour workshop

Venue: wudl, 101 North Western Street, Manchester, M12 6JL
(What3Words location: ///work.garage.swaps)

& online using Zoom

Friday afternoons (2pm) & Saturday's (10am) - new workshops coming later in the year
(1.30pm/9.30am arrival/networking for a prompt start at 2pm/10am)

One-off group bookings - please get in touch to arrange a workshop at either your own premises, on Zoom, or at our event space in Manchester.

We’ll explore why it’s urgent to retrofit over 20 million homes in the UK, the importance of a “fabric first” approach, and how to develop a “whole house plan.”

Topics include single measures and quick wins; fabric first principles (insulation, airtightness, and moisture control); embodied carbon (natural and recycled materials); heating and cooling; ventilation; and how to assess, evaluate, and plan a retrofit project.

This perspective is valuable for anyone involved in housing or commercial buildings—whether you deliver a specific service or manage entire proje

In our presentation we'll cover the following topics:

why we need to retrofit our homes (including a little Carbon Literacy)
single measures & quick wins
fabric first: insulation, airtightness & moisture control
embodied carbon - natural & recycled materials

10 minute break

heating & cooling
ventilation
assess, evaluate & plan

ok, what next - further help & resources

who is this for...?

homeowners & (private/social rental) property owners who would like to understand how to improve their homes making them more energy efficient, comfortable and healthy - perhaps things to consider before contemplating a new kitchen…
designers & consultants (such as architects, surveyors, engineers and project managers) who are keen to find out more about the huge opportunities in low-carbon domestic retrofit
builders & installers who are starting to recognise that we need to offer new specialist services for low-energy home improvement
teachers in schools, colleges and universities who would like to keep up-to-date with modern materials and practices and can encourage the next generation to enter this incredibly exciting and fast-growing industry
manufacturers & suppliers who are keen to learn how to support this huge growth sector
young people & students who would like to discover how exciting a career in modern construction can be...!

can this workshop be counted as CPD…?

Yes. CPD, or Continuing Professional Development, includes any activity that enhances your skills and knowledge for your professional role, such as formal courses, seminars, conferences, work-based projects, research, and self-study like reading or podcasts. It's about continuous learning throughout your career, not just formal training, and should aim to improve the service you provide.

“I have attended a number of Fabric events now and I highly recommend them. Ric is a font of knowledge, passion and innovation and you can’t help but want to be on the same journey as him . Whether it’s attending their informative and enjoyable workshops or one of the networking events, I guarantee you will learn more about sustainability and how we can all save this planet and as a bonus you will meet some wonderful people along the way.

If you are a homeowner, an architect, a student, working in construction or housing, a newbie to the industry or just curious to what Fabric is all about, you will receive a warm welcome, I highly recommend a visit.”

Alli Johnson, Edge Energy