Our project management services provide councils, housing associations, and social landlords with expert oversight of retrofit energy improvement programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. We support funding schemes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), Off-Gas Retrofit Programme (ORP), Energy Company Obligation (ECO), and other grant-backed initiatives, guiding projects from initial design through to completion.
Effective project management ensures that retrofit works are compliant, high-quality, and deliver measurable energy, carbon, and cost savings.
What Is Project Management in Retrofit?
Retrofit project management involves coordinating all aspects of a retrofit programme, including design, procurement, installation, compliance, and reporting. A project manager ensures that:
- Contractors and consultants deliver work to specification and programme
- Budgets, timelines, and resources are effectively managed
- Compliance with PAS 2035, building regulations, and funding programme requirements is maintained
- Risks, issues, and variations are identified and addressed promptly
In short, retrofit project management provides central oversight, ensuring that energy efficiency and retrofit interventions are delivered safely, efficiently, and successfully.
Why Project Management Is Essential
Retrofit programmes, particularly for non-traditional, PRC, or hard-to-treat homes, involve multiple stakeholders, complex technical requirements, and strict compliance standards. Without professional project management:
- Projects can experience delays, cost overruns, or quality issues
- Compliance with PAS 2035, SHDF, ORP, ECO, and other funding programmes may be at risk
- Communication between landlords, contractors, designers, and funders may be unclear
- Energy savings, EPC/SAP improvements, and carbon reduction targets may not be achieved
Professional project management mitigates these risks by coordinating all parties, monitoring progress, and ensuring high-quality delivery.
What Our Service Provides
Our retrofit project management services include:
Programme Planning and Coordination
- Development of detailed project schedules and milestones
- Coordination of retrofit designers, coordinators, assessors, evaluators, and contractors
- Resource planning to ensure efficient delivery
Budget and Contract Oversight
- Monitoring of project budgets, costs, and contractor payments
- Management of contracts, variations, and procurement processes
- Financial reporting for grant-funded programmes
Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Ensuring PAS 2035 compliance and alignment with SHDF, ORP, ECO, and other funding requirements
- Oversight of installation quality and safety
- Risk assessment, issue resolution, and corrective action management
Reporting and Communication
- Regular progress updates for landlords, boards, funders, and regulators
- Documentation for governance, audit, and compliance purposes
- Clear recommendations to support decision-making and remedial actions if required
Supporting Retrofit Programmes
Our project management services support:
- SHDF, ORP, and ECO grant-funded retrofit schemes
- PAS 2035-compliant retrofit design and installation
- EPC/SAP rating improvements and energy performance verification
- Non-traditional, PRC, and hard-to-treat housing retrofit programmes
- Long-term decarbonisation and energy efficiency strategies
By providing centralised management, landlords can ensure retrofit projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in full compliance, maximising energy, carbon, and cost-saving outcomes.
Deliverables
Clients receive:
- Comprehensive project management from design to completion
- Programme schedules, milestone tracking, and progress reports
- Budget and contract monitoring with cost control and variation management
- Quality assurance and compliance reporting
- Audit-ready documentation for funders, regulators, and internal governance
All deliverables are presented in plain English, making complex retrofit project information clear and actionable.
Why Work With MDA?
MDA has extensive experience providing project management for social housing retrofit, including non-traditional, PRC, and hard-to-treat properties. Our expertise ensures:
- Projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification
- Compliance with PAS 2035, SHDF, ORP, ECO, and other funding programmes
- High-quality retrofit installations that achieve energy savings, carbon reduction, and EPC improvements
- Confidence for landlords, funders, and residents that retrofit works are safe, effective, and fully auditable
With MDA, social landlords gain a trusted partner to oversee retrofit programmes from start to finish, ensuring successful delivery, regulatory compliance, and measurable results.