Retrofit project management, Support for Warm Homes grant recipients

Challenges of being a Retrofit Coordinator

Introduction

Jonathan Newton is joined by Jessica Scott, Retrofit Manager at Procast, who brings over five years’ experience delivering retrofit projects across social housing and private consultancy. Drawing on her experiences working both client side and in coordination roles, Jessica shares insights into managing compliance, navigating evolving regulations and ensuring retrofit projects achieve their intended outcomes.

The conversation covers the importance of quality assurance, stakeholder collaboration, and getting retrofit right first time to avoid unintended consequences such as damp, mould and performance gaps. Whether you’re a housing provider, local authority, or retrofit professional, this episode offers practical guidance on balancing cost, quality and long-term sustainability.

For further information visit: ⁠www.pro-cast.co.uk

Published: 17 June 2026

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