Blogs

In the realm of energy efficiency and building standards in the UK, PAS 2030 and PAS 2035 are critical. They provide guidelines and requirements for the installation of energy efficiency measures and the retrofit of buildings.

We take a look into the accreditation and its importance in the retrofit journey. 

Local authorities and housing associations are responsible for 6.3 million public sector buildings, and face increasing pressure to improve their existing stock by retrofit and decarbonisation to both meet the environmental targets, and support tenants through the energy and fuel crisis.

Through extensive pre-tender engagement SWPA has designed its latest framework to support these challenges.

In the race to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, local authorities are facing one of the biggest changes, and therefore challenges, of a generation; retrofitting their existing housing stock to meet stringent decarbonisation requirements.

However, help is at hand...

The South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) and the Green Accord have teamed up to bring you 6 interesting facts about retrofit, as its popularity and relevance begins to increase positively even more in the construction industry and its supply chains.

The South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) held the Asset Safety and Compliance Conference on Thursday, 25^th April 2024 at the Forge, in Winslade Manor near Exeter.

Clive Feeney, LHC's Group Managing Director, reflects on the achievements and growth during LHC's first year as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG), and how an updated strategic vision has led to new partnerships, growth opportunities and an increased focus on Social Value. 

Heather Rowland, talks about her role as SWPA’s very own, Regional Procurement Manager... 

The South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) extend a warm welcome to the Kovia Group, for their appointment on the newly launched Asset Safety and Compliance Framework (ASC1), where Kovia Compliance features on the Asbestos Consultancy workstream.

We put Rosie Bates, our newly appointed Client Support Manager, under the spotlight with some quick fire questions. See what Rosie had to say and what she gets up to in her spare time. 

As the third greatest creator of CO₂ emissions in the UK, behind energy and transport, the construction industry’s challenge to meet net zero isn’t going away. The demand for action is increasing, and institutions like housing associations are being asked what they are doing to meet the 2050 net zero goal.