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Elmhurst leading the way with PAS 2035 Simon Flint, Existing Dwellings Technical Consultant
From late June 2021 retrofit work carried out under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme will have to comply with the PAS 2035 standard. This isn’t big for the retrofit industry. It’s huge. PAS 2035 is the code of practice that businesses operating under the TrustMark (the established Quality Mark for the sector) must follow. The code was created to transform the retrofit industry by focusing on quality and accountability, in order to increase consumer confidence. We are currently in a period of transition to allow for preparation, upskilling and business planning and for the new legislation to become law. Elmhurst has been leading the way in the retrofit industry, becoming one of the first schemes to establish a PAS 2035 Retrofit scheme and training course, from its first inception in 2019. Along with dedicated accreditation schemes and training courses for Retrofit Assessors and Coordinators, Elmhurst has released a suite of bespoke software tools to aid in the accurate completion of assessments.
Elmhurst Accredited Retrofit Coordinators will have access to our online Retrofit Coordinator Tool, which enables the creation, development and lodgement of Retrofit Plans to the TrustMark Data Warehouse. The tool builds on TrustMark's basic software solution, by delivering a much smarter user interface, and additional features for quicker and easier data entry. Members also benefit from integration with ECOSurv, where at the click of a button installers and Retrofit Coordinators can lodge PAS 2035 retrofit plans through the ECO Surv PAS 2035 Workflow platform, with information sent directly to
Elmhurst and the TrustMark Data Warehouse. The platform streamlines the workflow process for Installers and Retrofit Coordinators undertaking PAS 2035 retrofit work under the government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) as well as the Green Homes Grant scheme. Elmhurst has always emphasised quality, which is why we’re fully supportive of the PAS 2035 framework and its aims to ensure professional accountability and high standards of work. June represents an exciting time for those involved in the retrofit industry and we’re proud to be at the forefront supporting our members.
