Building resilience: Key lessons in retrofit technical assurance for sustainable success

This session will focus on the critical insights and lessons learned from implementing technical assurance in retrofit projects, with a focus on enhancing building performance, sustainability, and long-term resilience whilst minimising the potential for unintended consequences of retrofit works, such as damp and mould. We will share practical knowledge about common challenges, technical pitfalls, and best practices to ensure quality control and compliance in retrofit initiatives. 

Key Topics:

• Navigating technical assurance processes in retrofit projects
• Recommendations on preventing damp and mould hazards caused by an unsuccessful retrofit project 
• Lessons learned from real-world retrofit and damp and mould case studies
• The importance of accurate data  
• Tenant centric solutions
• Ensuring compliance with energy efficiency and sustainability standards
• Overcoming common technical challenges and pitfalls
• The importance of appointing competent contractors to prevent long-term consequences
• Collaboration strategies for effective quality control
• Future trends in retrofit technical assurance