Section: Procurement
New research challenges the sector to rethink quality and procurement when delivering retrofit projects
Posted 21.03.18
Sustainable Homes: Article link
New research has strengthened the case for a more responsible approach to retrofit in housing.
The study - Responsible retrofit: rethinking quality - by Sustainable Homes with the support from Soltherm External Insulation, looked at the housing sector and supply chain's response to the challenges of funding, quality and the uncertain policy landscape in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Key findings of the research include:
- There is an urgency for housing providers to address the shortage of in-house technical skills
- Poor specification design and procurement, lack of transparency and excessive focus on costs undermines project delivery as well as trust in sector and ultimately the safety of residents
- There is a misapplication of value for money, with too much onus on achieving the cheapest price
- Existing Building Regulations are behind current thinking on sustainability and energy efficiency, leading decision makers to withhold investment
The above link gives access to download the research report.
