
Government Launches Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The UK government has launched its Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses, charities and public sector organisations, such as schools and care homes. Following the announcement introduced by the government on 8 September, there has now been further guidance published relating to the scheme. The government will provide a discount on your gas and electricity…

Slow progress on retrofit putting net zero goals at risk, says report
The UK is not refurbishing its building stock fast enough and is putting net zero targets at risk, according to sustainability consultancy 3Keel. The Global Retrofit Index, carried out by 3Keel for insulation firm Kingspan, put the UK in the fourth position in its league table of G20 countries, but found that none of the…

Sheppard Robson wins approval to retrofit listed 60s offices in Manchester
After laying empty for the past four years, the Grade II-listed Pall Mall Court in Manchester’s city centre will be retrofitted to improve airtightness and open the building to new use. The building’s cladding will be ‘faithfully recreated’ with new cladding joints made by 3D printers a process which will allow improved airtightness and energy…