AECB GM Live Event - Learning from Retrofit: Client, Designer & Contractor

AECB GM Live Event - Learning from Retrofit: Client, Designer & Contractor

Come join us and hear the lessons learned from the three key perspectives of a retrofit team : the client, the designer and the contractor.

By Progress in Practice - Passivhaus Architects

Date and time

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:30 - 20:00 GMT+1

Location

Manchester Technology Centre

Oxford Road #103 Manchester M1 7ED United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

In the built environment the roles and responsibilities for design and construction of a project continue to subdivide. The fragmented roles of the industry combined with complexity of retrofit makes collaboration essential for a successful low energy scheme. What better way to unpick the lessons learned from retrofit than by hearing the three key perspectives of a team: the client, the designer and the contractor.

We are excited to be hearing from three people who are working in different stages of the low energy delivery:

Client - Florence Collier from Humblebee will be talking from a client’s perspective having carried out her own retrofit. Florence will discuss the challenges of appointing designers and installers.

Designer - Eric Fewster from ColdProof will be talking from a PHPP designers view of making a design appropriate for a deep retrofit.

Contractor - Brian Mc Closkey from The Retrofit Hub will share first-hand experience as a builder working on low energy retrofits, sharing lessons of turning drawings into reality.

There will be drinks and nibbles to start and the opportunity to ask questions to both of our speakers. Followed by a trip to the pub for people who make it that far.

Join us on Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 17:30 at Manchester Technology Centre (see special entrance directions below) for an exciting evening filled with networking opportunities, informative presentations and discussion about sustainable building practices. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the industry, this event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the AECB Greater Manchester Group.

Agenda

5:30 - Drinks and nibbles

6.00 - Speaker 1 – Client – Florence Collier from Humblebee

6:30 - Speaker 2 – Designer – Eric Fewster from ColdProof

7:00 - Break

7:15 - Speaker 3 – Contractor – Brian Mc Closkey from The Retrofit Hub

7:45 – Panel Discussion and Q&A

8:00 - Close (pub optional)

So whether you're a designer, builder, developer or general eco-build enthusiast please join us for this exciting event and help to shape the AECB Greater Manchester chapter!Ticket prices

Our local group events are free to those with an AECB membership, if you would like to find out more about getting a membership use the following link.

Who are the AECB?

The AECB (Association for Environment Conscious Building) is a network of individuals and companies with a common aim of promoting sustainable building. Running since the 1980's the AECB are the largest and oldest network for sustainable building.


What do the AECB do?

The AECB bring together contractors, trades people, self builders, architects, designers, engineers, manufacturers, housing associations, local authorities and academics to help develop, share, train and promote sustainable building best practice. We promote excellence in design and construction.


What are the AECB goals?

The AECB want to help educate and help effect deep lasting change within the construction industry. We are part of the change to help better our lives (as well as others and the planet) & well being through comfort, health and sustainability in our homes. The AECB is run by its members and is an independent, not for profit organisation.

What is the GM Local Group
The AECB GM Local Group was initially formed from a collaboration between Progress in Practice, Manchester School of Architecture and MMU. The aim of the group is to bring together like minded construction industry professionals in the region within a supportive and progressive environment. There will be opportunities to learn, network and share ideas across a range of topics, all with the aim of furthering our knowledge and skills in environmentally conscious construction. If you'd like to get involved in managing the group and running events please contact the Local Group Leaders who can be found here.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I get involved with the formation of the AECB GM?

If you'd like to help or contribute in any way please contact info@progressinpractice.co.uk