Refurb and Retrofit - Transformation In Action

Refurb and Retrofit - Transformation In Action

Matt Milloy

Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode May 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
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feeds.castplus.fm

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

S1E20 Ending Retrofit’s Rollercoaster: Jack Allen on Wave 3 Funding, PAS 2035 & Truly Warm Homes

May 06, 2025 42m

Building Energy Experts focuses on energy efficiency and sustainability.Jack Allen transitioned from consultancy to hands-on building performance.Decarbonizing social housing faces funding and…

S1E19 Water and The Retrofit Solution

May 01, 2025 42m

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…

S1E18 Mad Men Ad Man Takes On Retrofit

Apr 09, 2025 32m

Eden Labs focuses on commercializing sustainability through marketing.Renaming 'retrofit' to 'renovation' could improve public perception.A national conversation about sustainability is…

S1E17 Employment Focused Training - The Future Of Retrofit

Mar 20, 2025 25m

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…

S1E16 House Monitoring Tool In The Post

Mar 10, 2025 33m

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…

S1E15 Empowering SMEs in the Construction Sector

Feb 24, 2025 39m

Tom Jarman worked and still works across the energy spectrum.  He's concentrated on some key points in this podcast;The construction sector needs to focus on value and outcomes rather than just cost…

S1E14 WE Built This House of Straw - Cypren Edmunds

Feb 08, 2025 43m

Great episode from Cypren, here's what we discuss;Straw Building UK aims to promote straw as a sustainable building material.Straw has excellent thermal insulation properties compared to conventional…

S1E13 Why Ventilation Matters More Than You Think

Jan 30, 2025 40m

In this episode of the Refurb and Retrofit podcast, host Matt Milloy speaks with Simon Jones, the host of the Air Quality Matters podcast. They discuss the critical importance of indoor air quality,…

S1E12 Redefining Interior Design: A Sustainable Approach

Jan 17, 2025 44m

In this episode of the Refurb and Retrofit podcast, Matt Milloy speaks with Cat Hoad from Interior Design Declares about the evolution of sustainable interior design. They discuss the importance of…

S1E11 Heat Pumps: Myths, Facts, and Future Trends

Nov 27, 2024 36m

What we learn:Heat pumps can work effectively if installed correctly.Public perception of heat pumps has evolved over the years.Installation quality is crucial for heat pump efficiency.Noise…

S1E10 SNUGG Is So Good Which? Magazine partnered them.

Nov 08, 2024 32m

Website for SNUGGKey Topics and Highlights:What is Snugg?Michelle introduces Snugg as a user-friendly platform that helps homeowners kickstart energy-efficient home projects, learn about funding…

S1E9 Imandeep Kaur for Civic Square & Neighbourhood Led Retrofit

Sep 30, 2024 46m

**Guest:** Imandeep Kaur, Co-founder of [Civic Square](https://civicsquare.cc)  **Host:** Matt Milloy  **Topic:** Community-led Retrofitting and the Role of Civic Engagement in Sustainable HousingIn…

S1E8 Perezhivanie - Emotional Resonance in Retrofit: What Marketers Need to Know

Jul 02, 2024 28m

Key Takeaways:Emotional Significance of Homes: Homeowners view their residences as places of deep emotional value, not just as financial assets.Motivational Factors: Beyond financial savings,…

S1E7 From Fuel Poverty to Financial Ruin: The Retrofit Dilemma

Jun 19, 2024 39m

About the Guest(s):Mel Esquerre: Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Mel is a private homeowner and active member of the Living Rent organization. With a vested interest in housing improvements, Mel has…

S1E6 Automating Retrofit - The Q-Bot Insulation Underfloor Robot

May 15, 2024 31m

Q-Bot's Robotic Innovation: Introduced a robotic system for underfloor insulation in UK homes, focusing on improving thermal performance and bottom-floor air quality.Sustainable Solutions: Discussion…

S1E5 Approved For Use - Indinature Gets Hemp Insulation Into Houses

Mar 15, 2024 34m

About the Guest(s):Sam Baumber serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Indinature, an innovative company focused on manufacturing technical thermal insulation based on industrial hemp. With a…

S1E4 Logbooks For Houses - Digitising Retrofit Information

Feb 23, 2024 41m

Nigel Walley is a seasoned professional with a dual role in the housing and property management sector. He serves as the chair of the Residential Logbook Association, a trade body that focuses on…

S3E3 Special Edition - Retrofit vs Rebuild Report: Greater London Authority

Feb 20, 2024 10m

Discover how the London Assembly's new report on retrofitting and refurbishing buildings could have a significant impact on local and national policy. The report outlines six key recommendations,…

S1E2 A Woman And Heat Pumps

Feb 15, 2024 31m

Leah Robson is an influential figure in the renewable energy industry, helming a burgeoning heat pump business that also provides solar panels, EV chargers, and batteries. Her venture, operating in…

S1E1 This Plant Could Help Save The Planet. Find Out How, Why and What's Stopping It Being Used - Unyte Group

Feb 02, 2024 31m

Jamie Bartley is a leading authority on industrial hemp and the CEO of Unyte Group. With a background rooted in waste recovery solutions and land remediation, Jamie embarked on a mission to harness…

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