Refurb and Retrofit - Transformation In Action

Following the developments, stories and innovations in the refurbishment, retrofit and refit sectors. Bricks made from plants, carbon negative materials and building transformations.We hear from architects, materials specialists, builders, heating experts, gas and pipe gurus and pioneers of new ways that can help transform housing here in the UK and around the world.

Refurb and Retrofit - Transformation In Action is a technology podcast hosted by Matt Milloy, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Milloy hosts Refurb and Retrofit - Transformation In Action, a technology show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Ending Retrofit’s Rollercoaster: Jack Allen on Wave 3 Funding, PAS 2035 & Truly Warm Homes

  May 6, 202542 minS1

  Strap in for a straight‑talking, myth‑busting tour of Britain’s retrofit frontline. Host  Matt Milloy sits down with Jack Allen-founder of Building Energy Experts and one of the sector’s sharpest building‑physics brains-to expose why PAS 2035 compliance, airtightness testing and real‑world performance data beat “best‑guess” modelling every time . Jack pulls no punches about the boom‑and‑bust “Wave” funding fiasco that’s left contractors gasping for air-and explains how the three‑year Warm Homes Wave 3 pot could finally steady the ship if policymakers stop dithering . He calls out the perverse incentives that splash £30k on external wall insulation while ignoring dirt‑cheap ai...

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  Episode #19

  Water and The Retrofit Solution

  May 1, 202542 minS1

  Halcyan Water conditions hard water to behave like soft water.Every millimeter of lime scale can increase energy consumption by 7-10%.Over 60% of the UK is supplied with hard water.The average household can save about half a tonne of CO2 equivalent per year by treating hard water effectively.Accreditation processes for water treatment products are complex and slow.Government regulations often do not adequately address the issues of hard water.Consumer awareness is crucial for the adoption of water treatment solutions.Halcyan's product can be installed in less than an hour and protects the entire house.The ROI for...

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  Episode #18

  Mad Men Ad Man Takes On Retrofit

  Apr 8, 202533 minS1

  Eden Labs focuses on commercializing sustainability through marketing.Renaming 'retrofit' to 'renovation' could improve public perception.A national conversation about sustainability is lacking.Community engagement is crucial for promoting sustainable practices.Emotional drivers are more effective than logical arguments in marketing.Negative media coverage affects public perception of retrofit solutions.True stories and authenticity can engage consumers.Collaboration among stakeholders can amplify sustainability efforts.Timely solutions can make sustainability more appealing.Human ingenuity can drive the transition to sustainability.<br>Find Eden Lab https://www.edenlab.co/what-we-do<br><br><br>

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  Episode #17

  Employment Focused Training - The Future Of Retrofit

  Mar 20, 202526 minS1

  Greenworks aims to train and hire a workforce for the net zero transition.The retrofit industry faces a significant skills gap, needing 3 million trained individuals by 2030.Barriers to entry include a lack of understanding of career pathways in retrofit.Employers often hesitate to hire newly certified trainees due to their lack of experience.Greenworks focuses on continuous learning to ensure trainees remain job-ready.Training should be relevant and accessible to the learner's role.Engaging younger generations requires modern, digestible training methods.The qualities needed for retrofit roles include being personable and methodical.SMEs benefit from training solutions that integrate into...

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  Episode #16

  House Monitoring Tool In The Post

  Mar 10, 202533 minS1

  Permetrix provides test kits for measuring housing performance.The tools help assess heat loss and ventilation in homes.User-friendly design allows homeowners to easily collect data.Data privacy is ensured under GDPR regulations.Accurate measurements are crucial for effective retrofitting.Many EPCs are inaccurate, leading to funding allocation issues.Permetrix tools validate retrofit work and ensure quality assurance.The company aims to penetrate the heat pump market effectively.AI could enhance personalized monitoring solutions in homes.Research is needed to address climate resilience and overheating.<br>LINKS<br>The Purmmetrix website: https://www.purrmetrix.com/<br><br>This show was...

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