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September 2019
Info Night: Construction Contracts – sign on the dotted line?
Engaging a contractor in building works, ordering materials for your retrofit project or making a verbal agreement with a builder? Then you are entering into a contract! But do you know your rights, and if there is something in writing do you read every word before signing on the dotted line? "You can agree to almost anything ... Read more
Find out more »Carbon Co-op’s Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit workshop
What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? Run by Jonathan Atkinson of Manchester-based community energy organisation Carbon Co-op and experienced retrofit architect Marianne Heaslip of URBED, this short, free beginners workshop will explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and ... Read more
Find out more »GM Retrofit Builders Network Launch
An opportunity to meet other trades with retrofit experience in Manchester and access local clients seeking contractors for retrofit.
Find out more »October 2019
Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit – October 2019
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements What: What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? In this short, beginners guide we explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and make your home a little bit greener. ... Read more
Find out more »Green Open Homes 2019
Visit inspiring eco-homes! Join us for an inspiring day of eco-home visits, meet and speak to people who've retrofitted their homes and get your questions answered! Have you got questions about insulating your home? Want to understand how others have thought through home improvements? What to know how others have found trades people? *WHAT* Open ... Read more
Find out more »November 2019
Everything eBikes: EcoHome Lab + Info Night
Ever thought of getting an electric bike? We explore everything ebikes: from buying, hiring, retrofitting, commuting or leisure.
Find out more »Masterclass: Airtightness In Domestic Retrofit
An evening session with Liam Schofield on airtightness in retrofit.
Find out more »Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit – November 2019
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements What: What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? In this short, beginners guide we explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and make your home a little bit greener. ... Read more
Find out more »Eco-Renovation for Builders
This is practical training, run by builders for builders, gets into the nitty-gritty of issues that typically come up in a retrofit.
Find out more »Draught-Proofing Workshop – For renters and home-owners
Make low-cost improvements to keep your home warmer this winter. Are you aware of how much heat you may be losing through cracks and gaps in your windows, walls, and floors? These issues are reasonably simple to fix and will help you be warmer at home and save serious money on your annual energy bills. ... Read more
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