You must be able to:

  • Explain the benefits of retrofit work

  • Describe the basics of building physics and energy efficiency, including heat loss, ventilation and airtightness

  • Describe the various properties and meanings of U-values related to thermal insulated industrial doors and shutters

  • Use best practice industry guidance to support effective retrofit installation

  • Use effective communication and engagement in retrofit operations with diverse teams, including:

    • clients

    • contractors

    • engineers

    • architects

    • other professionals

Next: Knowledge

You must know and understand:

  • What is meant by ‘retrofit’

  • The UK building regulations and standards and other energy efficiency standards

  • How trades can be affected by retrofit practices, and the associated regulation and competence schemes

  • How retrofit benefits the environment, the current drivers, benefits, challenges and initiatives relating to retrofit

  • The roles required for execution of a retrofit project

  • How to simplify industry terminology and technical information into terms that are understandable and accessible

  • The importance of ensuring that work is undertaken by appropriately qualified and competent practitioners

  • How to identify project-specific challenges or problems

  • The various properties and meanings of U-values related to thermal insulated industrial doors and shutters