Building Connections: Building Fabrics
Thurs 16th January | 6pm - 8pm | Bristol & Bath Science Park, BS16 7FR
This event is for builders, roofers, insulation installers, and other professionals working with building fabrics.
Learn how these materials—like breathable membranes, vapor barriers, insulation wraps, and underlays—are transforming construction by making buildings airtight, energy-efficient, and weatherproof, all while meeting modern building standards.
Why Attend?
- Hands-On Insights: See how building fabrics can improve energy efficiency and airtightness in your projects. See the agenda below.
- Training & Support: Discover the accredited training options and business support available.
- Networking: Meet experts from Retrofit West CIC, The Green Register, West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, and connect with fellow construction professionals.
- Career & Skills Development: Explore opportunities to grow in the expanding field of energy-efficient construction.
- The Latest Products: Get hands-on with the latest materials and techniques to build smarter and more efficiently.
- Free to attend, and food and drinks will be provided.
- Refer a friend—bring someone to the event and claim a Greggs voucher to cover your next breakfast!
Who Should Attend: Builders, roofers, insulation specialists, carpenters, joiners, and anyone involved in creating airtight, energy-efficient buildings.
Whether you’re looking to improve your skills, discover new products, or build your business connections, this event is your opportunity to stay ahead.
Agenda
6:00pm – 6:30pm – Networking and Catering
6:30pm – 6:35pm – Welcome and Housekeeping
6:35pm – 6:40pm – Jack Allen, Managing Director at Building Energy Experts – Optimising Building Fabrics
6:40pm – 6:50pm – James Erskine, Sales Manager at CorkSol UK
6:50pm – 7:00pm – Ruth Marie Mackrodt, Director at TRUEWOOL® – Product Demo
7:00pm – 7:05pm – Warm and Well – Funding and Grant Options for Your Customers
7:05pm – 7:15pm – Q&A
7:15pm – 7:20pm – Presentation Close
7:20pm – 8:30pm – Further Networking
This event is funded by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Retrofit West. Thank you to Future Leap for event managing this series.
Retrofit West’s mission is to support homeowners across the West of England to accelerate the move to low-carbon housing and building retrofit. They firmly believe that retrofitting is not just a solution; it’s a critical weapon in the battle against climate change. The impact is wide-ranging, spanning across our community, from slashing carbon emissions to enhancing energy efficiency, from boosting local employment opportunities to elevating the health and overall well-being of our residents.
T&C’s
We will share your name, job title & company with the other event attendees for this event only. If you don’t want this information to be shared please let us know when you have booked your ticket. We do not share email addresses or any other personal information.
The event managers and Retrofit West will reach out to attendees in relation to the event and to further Retrofit West opportunities. Please let us know if you do not wish to be contacted.
We take photos at our events for marketing purposes, if you don’t want your picture taken please let us know in advance.
Please let us know at least one week in advance if you require closed captions or have any other accessibility needs.
Agenda and speaker changes sometimes happen out of our control. We reserve the right to make these changes at any time.
