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News
The Warm Homes Plan: A Major Step Forward for Homes, Skills and the Retrofit Sector
The UK Government has officially launched the Warm Homes Plan, the largest home upgrade programme in British history. Backed by £15 billion of investment, the plan is designed to cut energy bills, tackle fuel poverty and make energy-efficient home upgrades accessible to millions of households across the UK.
This landmark initiative represents a significant moment not just for homeowners and residents but for the wider construction, retrofit and energy efficiency sector.
The Construction & Retrofit Sector in 2026
As we move through 2026, the construction and retrofit sector continues to evolve at pace. Skills shortages, sustainability targets, tighter compliance requirements and changing funding landscapes are all shaping how employers train, recruit and future-proof their workforce.
So what does 2026 really look like for construction and retrofit and what should employers and learners be focusing on?
COP30: Why Climate Action Starts With Skills
As the world’s leaders gather in Belém, Brazil for COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, all eyes are once again on how we can turn promises into real progress.
But while global agreements dominate headlines, the truth is simple: climate action starts with people and with skills.
Awaab’s Law: What It Means for Retrofit and Low Carbon Professionals
From 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law (officially the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025) comes into effect, transforming how social landlords must respond to health and safety hazards in tenants’ homes.
UK Skills Academy – Warm Homes Skills Programme Announcement
UK Skills Academy is proud to announce that it has been awarded £1 million in government funding as part of the Warm Homes Skills Programme, a key component of the government’s Warm Homes Skills Plan launched in April 2025. This funding will enable UK Skills Academy to deliver high-quality training and upskilling for over 700 individuals in Domestic Energy Assessment, Retrofit Assessment, Energy Efficiency and Level 2 and Level 3 Insulation NVQs.
CITB Skills & Training Fund Closing 30 September 2025
Employers and learners urged to act now to secure full funding before deadline
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced significant changes to its funding structure, with the Skills & Training Fund officially closing on 30 September 2025. From October, funding will only be available through Employer Networks (ENs), which will typically cover up to 70% of training costs rather than the 100% currently available.