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Are you a property tradesperson or do you run a small business in the traditional home repairs, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) sector? Retrofit West Business Support is here to help you navigate the green revolution.

Retrofit West Business Support is funded by the Mayoral Combined Authority, and being delivered by RWCIC.

How can Retrofit West Business Support help you?

Retrofit West Business Support is here to help you meet growing demand in retrofit. Our mission is to create a skilled retrofit workforce, promote sustainable practices, and support businesses like yours to deliver low-carbon measures effectively.

We aim to develop the regional supply chain capacity for home retrofit in the West of England, focusing on sole traders and small businesses. Retrofit West Business Support provides:

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Training

Gain confidence and skills in retrofit projects through our range of technical and practical courses, offered through The Green Register and Bath College.

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Networking

Join regular events run by Future Leap and YTKO to connect with others in the industry and develop the local supply chain.

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Support

Avoid delays in getting materials and equipment for new installations with our established industry contacts.

Who can join?

This opportunity is open to sole traders, small building firms and RMI businesses based or trading in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire local authority areas. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Builders
  • Plumbers
  • Electricians
  • Heating system installers
  • Insulation installers
  • Solar installers
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How to access Retrofit West Business Support

If you’re interested in accessing the training, networking and support provided by Retrofit West Business Support, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Retrofit West Business Support website.
  2. There, you can register your interest, learn about training and accreditation, or sign up to become a service provider.

You can also speak to the Retrofit West team at advice@retrofitwest.co.uk.

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Learn more about Retrofit West Business Support

Our Retrofit West Business Support project aims to develop the regional supply chain capacity for home retrofit in the West of England, with a focus on sole traders, micro and small-sized RMI businesses.

By encouraging and supporting businesses to build capability and confidence in working with homeowners on retrofit projects, this capacity development will support the delivery of retrofit at scale within the region.

Led by Retrofit West CIC, a consortium of partners will provide an introduction to all aspects of retrofit to professionals working in this area. We can build your confidence to meet homeowners’ requirements, and provide in-depth training where needed, to increase your skills. A range of technical and practical courses are being offered through The Green Register, and accredited training leading to industry qualifications through Bath College.

The best time to make environmental improvements is when other work is being planned, such as roof repairs and extensions, so it’s good to have a trusted network of people available who can take on those other parts of the work that you don’t normally cover.

You are invited to join regular networking events run by Future Leap and YTKO, who will also be helping to develop the local supply chain. Getting the material supplies and equipment to complete a new installation often causes delays. Through established industry contacts, Retrofit West can link you in with Tier-1 and OEM suppliers to help address this issue.

Through this programme you will also be able to join a register of businesses that we can refer homeowners to, to take on a full house or partial retrofit.

Retrofitting is the future of home improvement. It’s all about enhancing energy efficiency in existing buildings - making them easier to heat, more sustainable, and more cost-effective for homeowners. From installing new windows to fitting solar panels, retrofitting is a growing field with increasing demand.

Environmental standards are rising. The UK Government has set ambitious targets for installing heat pumps and reducing carbon emissions. Homeowners are seeking ways to make their homes greener and cheaper to run. This means the demand for retrofit services is set to skyrocket.

The West of England region faces a huge challenge to upgrade our building stock to meet these higher standards, reduce Carbon emissions and meet our Net Zero targets making the majority of our homes more airtight, warmer, healthier and cheaper to run. To find out more about the growing demand and importance of green skills and jobs across the West of England please see here.

  • Retrofit discovery courses
  • Transition to retrofit Business Support workshops
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Domestic Retrofit Practitioner training
  • Air Source Heat Pump courses
  • Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) courses

Find out what training is currently available here.

Read more about what Retrofit West CIC, the West of England Combined Authority, and other regional partners are doing to unlock green skills here. More information and opportunities relating to domestic retrofit careers are available through Skills Connect.

  • Information workshops
  • Technology site visits
  • Engagement and networking events
  • Technology demonstration sessions

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