Do we have the skills for a retrofit revolution?
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The UK’s ambitious target to reach net zero by 2050 requires significant change across the construction industry. The retrofit of historic building stock will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in helping to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon. But against the backdrop of a growing skills shortage, will challenges across the construction workforce hinder the much-needed retrofit revolution? In the latest episode of the 21CC podcast, two CITB experts convene to answer this question and explore the skills-related challenges and opportunities that will shape the retrofit sector. The speakers are:
The discussion also addresses:
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- Wendy Osborn, head of strategic operations at CITB
- Kevin McLoughlin FCIOB, managing director of McLoughlin Group Holdings and member of the CITB board
The discussion also addresses:
- Are apprenticeship pathways into retrofit-related careers working?
- How is the perception of retrofit skills and competence evolving, particularly in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry?
- How is CITB working with employers to support the recruitment of new talent and upskill the existing workforce?
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