Retrofit Compliance Workshop

A FREE practical workshop for trade companies across South London thinking of accrediting to PAS 2035 - what does it take to be compliant?

Want to win retrofit work through PAS 2035 accreditation?
This practical, hands-on session will help you get ready.

Being PAS 2035 and MCS accredited opens doors to:

• Government-backed funding schemes
• A rapidly growing retrofit market
• Greater credibility with clients and contractors
• A competitive edge in bidding for work

What to expect

Designed for contractors or companies working towards PAS 2035 or recently accredited, this workshop will help you:

• Understand the standards clearly
• Avoid common pitfalls
• Learn from real case studies
• Get tips from experienced delivery partners

This interactive session is designed to help businesses clearly understand PAS 2035 and MCS requirements and apply them with confidence. It is tailored for organisations working towards accreditation or recently approved, focusing on how to meet standards effectively across the full project lifecycle.

• Pre-booking essential.
• Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

The event is run by the South London Partnership, a collaboration of local authorities covering Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton,Croydon & Wandsworth.

An overview of the programme:

I. The Retrofit Landscape and Foundations

1. Defining Retrofit and Sustainability: Understanding the core concepts and their importance.
2. Standards Overview: Introduction to PAS 2035:2023, PAS 2030:2023, and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

II. Funding and Market Outlook

1. Retrofit Funding Timeline: Review of current and historical government funding schemes (e.g., SHDF, LAD, ECO4).
2. Future Funding and Policy: Detail on the Warm Homes Plan and national targets for home retrofits by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.

III. Mastering the Standards

1. PAS 2035: The Over-Arching Standard: Required process for government-funded energy efficiency work.
2. Key Retrofit Roles: Roles and responsibilities of the Retrofit Coordinator, Assessor, Designer, and Installer.
3. PAS 2030 vs. MCS: Differentiating the installation scope of each standard (Fabric/M&E vs. Renewable/LZC Technology).

IV. The Certification Journey (PAS 2030/MCS)

1. The 6-Stage Process: Step-by-step guide from Application and Quality Management System (QMS) development.
2. Assessment and Compliance: Office and Site assessments, required competency, and Trustmark registration.
3. Maintaining Certification: Requirements for ongoing technical auditing and annual reassessment.

VI. Procurement and Next Steps

1. Contractor Requirements: What Principal Contractors look for in sub-contractors (Competency, Compliance, Financial Stability, Experience).
2. Actionable Takeaways: Next steps for individuals to begin or advance their learning and compliance journey.

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