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The Home Upgrade Show

REGISTRATION STAYS OPEN ALL WEEK

Expo, Collaboration Theatre, Supply Chain Meet-Up + RISE 'Warm Homes' sessions

Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Manchester; Thu 10 - Fri 11 Oct 2024

The Home Upgrade Show returns to Greater Manchester!

Manchester's largest retrofit event, The Home Upgrade Show, is a two-day practical showcase featuring a wide range of local and national retrofit suppliers and service providers. This practical and sociable event is designed to offer vital information and support, fostering long-lasting relationships to help advance your retrofit projects.

Who's it for?

The Home Upgrade Show is aimed at anyone interested in retrofit at-scale, community retrofit and individual home retrofit projects - specifically, local/combined authority officers, installers, contractors, consultants, community organisations, surveyors, academics, landlords and sector organisations plus householders already underway with their own retrofit plans. 

What will I find?
  • MEET 50+ exhibitors offering retrofit solutions and services
  • LEARN: at the Collaboration Theatre Sessions: practitioner presentations, and discussions each day
  • MEET & CHAT: sociable networking + meeting, workspaces and café
  • MEET-UP: at the Supply Chain Meet-Up, 4pm, Thurs 19 Oct
  • GET INSPIRED by the beautiful heritage venue + tours each day
  • FREE TO ATTEND: central location with easy access by public transport

 

Visitor Information

📅 10am-4pm, Thurs 10 & Fri 11 October 2024

📍ℹ Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Manchester M13 0FE 

🎫 Registration essential for free entry on both days
(includes entry to Supply Chain Meet-Up, 4-6pm, Thurs 10 Oct)

Practical Expo
Expo

 

Over 50 exhibitors will present a range of retrofit solutions, from global brands to local start-ups, in a relaxed atmosphere ideal for learning and networking. Discover more innovations in a few hours at The Home Upgrade Show than at many other industry events. We are #AllForRetrofit. Are you?

 

Exhibitor list

Talks and Workshops at The Home Upgrade Show
Collaboration Theatre Sessions

🆕 Collaboration Theatre programme

With your involvement, sessions will explore key regional opportunities as devolution supports retrofit scale-up: workforce, community engagement, consumer advice, support, and market development.

Join us for workshops, training, and collaboration sessions – register now.

Collaboration Theatre programme

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Networking & Social

🆕 Join us at the Supply Chain Meet-Up, 4.00-6.00pm, Thurs 10 Oct, in partnership with RISE.

The domestic property retrofit market aims to upgrade 880,000 homes, offering significant business and career opportunities in Greater Manchester. Come along to the Meet-Up to:

  • Explore the future of GM retrofit
  • Network with business owners
  • Learn about market opportunities
  • Discover new products and services
  • Enjoy an after-work social.

Who is it for? Contractors, installers, building trades, surveyors, architects, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, specifiers, procurement – and those seeking a new career in retrofit. 

REGISTER

 

Featured exhibitors
Kensa Contracting
Outdated electric heating systems are trapping hundreds of thousands of UK households in fuel poverty. Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) and UK ground source heat pump supplier Kensa are calling for urgent action to protect consumers and aid those struggling to afford basic heating.
Smartmeters
Join Secure Meters at our event to explore our innovative domestic heating controls, including the Radbot and C1727 thermostats, which enhance energy efficiency and comfort. We'll also present advanced heat metering and billing solutions for accurate energy distribution.
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Your Home Better is now a registered CIC, we are looking to recruit new members on the journey to democratise Retrofit. Join us.
Worcester Bosch
Worcester Bosch is here to help you and your customers embrace the latest heating technologies and reduce carbon emissions, whatever the home, property, or business.
FTM Solar
FTM SOLAR will present its innovative Battery Storage System and Smart Home products at The Home Upgrade Show, highlighting energy efficiency, storage optimization, and intelligent home automation for residential and commercial use.
UK Hempcrete listing

As a leading UK retrofit consultancy, UK Hempcrete's mission is to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in existing buildings, meeting client needs and supporting the UK's carbon reduction goals. Retrofit Right specializes in combining historical preservation with modern sustainability using bio-based insulation materials.

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Intergas Heating Solutions' Xtend hybrid system reduces gas consumption by up to 82.5% by combining a boiler and an air source heat pump to produce low carbon heat and hot water.

Instagroup
 
InstaGroup is a leading supplier and installer of solar, insulation, and flooring solutions for both commercial and domestic projects. With the UK's largest installer network, they focus on achieving net-zero and offer energy-saving solutions through national funding schemes and for paying customers to help reduce energy bills.
 
Lendology
Join us at the Home Upgrade Show on October 10-11, 2024! Lendology CIC, a B Corp and social enterprise lender, will showcase sustainable funding options for home repairs, energy efficiency, and renewable technology, all with fixed interest rates for eligible homeowners.
Venti
At VENTI, we believe everyone deserves clean and healthy air. We promote healthier living by providing efficient mechanical ventilation and innovative solutions. We offer free advice and bespoke solutions, ensuring proper ventilation and regulatory compliance with the help of our knowledgeable team.
Furbnow
Furbnow are the impartial hassle free end to end retrofit service. Working with homeowners across the UK to decarbonise the UK one home at a time.
Warm Front
Warm Front Ltd is an established family owned and managed business based in South Manchester, with vast knowledge of property data and expertise within the energy efficiency sector, we are very confident we can provide the very best of quality installations of insulation, solar PV and air source heat pumps.
SDL Surveying
With accredited professionals in every UK region, we provide a one-stop shop for retrofit services on a national scale. As well as being RICS-qualified surveyors, our assessors are Elmhurst Energy, ECMK, and TrustMark registered, making us a trusted provider of PAS 2035 retrofit services. We partner with local authorities, social housing landlords, energy suppliers, and mortgage lenders to deliver home upgrades for tenants, landlords, and homeowners. Come and visit us at the event!
Switchee

Switchee provides cutting-edge technology for retrofit and decarbonisation programmes

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Waste Water Heat Recovery for Showers (WWHRS) saves energy by transferring heat from waste shower water to cold mains water, reducing hot water demand and lowering energy use, emissions, and bills. The new Recoup HeatDeck™ WWHRS shower tray offers an easy retrofit solution. It will be joined by the Recoup Easyfit+ and Mira Showers Advance Heatloop™, which is compatible with WWHRS.

Practical retrofit showcase
A showcase of Manchester's retrofit services, support and expertise
Friendly, approachable style
No big fancy stands - simple displays centred around the practical application of retrofit, information-sharing and relationship-building
Workshop programme
Workshop programme hosted by local and regional practitioners
Progress in Practice workshop
New for 2024 - Collaboration Theatre - where you can listen to and discuss the key issues with invited experts - collaboration is key to getting retrofit done!
Meet old friends and make new contacts
Meet old friends and make new contacts
Get information and support
Information and support for anyone and everyone looking for help with their retrofit project - wherever they are on their journey
Getting help for your retrofit project
The emphasis at The Home Upgrade Show is about information-sharing and relationship-building - the practical aspects of getting retrofit done
Experienced practitioners
Collaboration and knowledge-exchange are key to helping the retrofit sector grow and flourish
New tech
A showcase of the latest low carbon tech
End-to-end retrofit services
Providing advice about start-to-finish service for retrofit at-scale and for individual projects
Get inspired at the beautiful heritage venue
Near city-centre location, easy to reach by public transport. Join an historic tour of the beautiful venue, Victoria Baths.

Retrofit Supply Chain Meet-Up

Discover the future of GM retrofit - Meet. Learn. Connect.

4-6pm, Thurs, 10 Oct, Victoria Baths, Manchester

In partnership with RISE; Supported by Your Home Better, People Powered Retrofit, Retrofit Hub, Procure Plus, AECB, and Green Economy.

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  • MEET with fellow business owners already busy with retrofit
  • DISCOVER local retrofit market opportunities from those seeking suppliers
  • EXPLORE new products, services and suppliers
  • FIND OUT about local training, funding and business support
  • TREAT yourself to a relaxed after-work social in an amazing building
Business and career opportunities abound in the fast-developing domestic property retrofit market, focused on improving and upgrading 880,000 homes across the region. Join other building professionals at this unique event designed to inspire those already busy with retrofit work, and those interested in knowing more about the huge opportunities being developed across Greater Manchester.
 
 Who is it for?  Contractors, installers, building trades, surveyors, architects, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, specifiers, procurement   and those  seeking a new career in retrofit 
Timings
 10.00-16.00  The Home Upgrade Show opens (50+ retrofit exhibitors, interactive theatre sessions & talks)
 16.00  The Home Upgrade Show exhibition floor closes; Supply Chain Meet-Up begins
 16.00-16.30  Drinks, nibbles, networking
 16.30-17.00  Presentations: RISE, GMCA and supporters >> "The GM retrofit market, and how you can be part of its growth"
 17.00-18.00  Drinks, nibbles, networking


The Meet-Up is part of The Home Upgrade Show.
Please REGISTER for the event and arrive at the venue before 4pm.

 

 

The Expo - who's exhibiting at The Home Upgrade Show?

Meet over 50 local, regional and national retrofit suppliers, service providers and practitioners in an informal and inspiring setting. Whatever stage you are at with your retrofit ambition or project, the practical-focused Expo will provide you with trusted advice, information and a 'friendly ear' to listen to your specific challenges.

Collaboration Theatre Programme

In at the deep end with retrofit? >> Come along to daily presentations from local expert practitioners + plenty of opportunity for questions, discussion and networking. All happening in an Edwardian swimming pool!
Theatre Location: Females Pool

12.00hrs: New talent, new skills: shaping the future of retrofit, with GREENWORKX >> Join us to explore workforce development in retrofit. Discover strategies for upskilling your team. Learn how Greenworkx attracts and trains new talent to thrive in green jobs. Prepare your team for the retrofit revolution.

13.00hrs: What is low carbon retrofit and do I want or need it? with WARM FRONT >> Open debate on low-carbon retrofitting.
Your views? Is it worth it? Who can advise? Cost and support? Energy bills? Impact on your life?

14.00hrs: The path to democratised retrofit - making the difference that is needed, with Your Home Better >> Your Home Better is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), a cooperative for community groups and installers working together to make Manchester carbon neutral. Come and join us on our retrofit revolution.

15.00hrs: Loft insulation isn't working in 80% of UK houses. What can we do about it? Hosted by Loftzone, come along to learn about loft insulation: regulations, installation, performance, safety, and alternative techniques. Discover U-value calculator and design considerations. (CPD points available for this session).

16.00-18.00hrs: ⭐ Supply Chain Meet-Up: Discover the future of GM retrofit. Meet. Learn. Connect. Learn more about the local retrofit market opportunities from those looking for suppliers at an after-work social. In partnership with RISE, and supported by AECB, Procure Plus, People Powered Retrofit, Retrofit Hub, Green Economy, Your Home Better

All sessions are free to attend and will be held in the former Ladies Swimming Pool (now empty!).

Theatre Location: Females Pool

12.00hrs: Area-based approaches to retrofit, with CARBON COOP >> Learning from Carbon Co-op's South Manchester Area-Based Scheme on energy efficiency: benefits, challenges, and replication insights.

13.00hrs:  The path to democratised retrofit - making the difference that is needed, with Your Home Better >> Your Home Better is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), a cooperative for community groups and installers working together to make Manchester carbon neutral. Come and join us on our retrofit revolution.

14.00hrs: Retrofit Professionals Networking, hosted by PEOPLE POWERED RETROFIT >> Guided networking space for contractors, designers and installers within the retrofit industry. A business referral/matchmaking event to help like-minded individuals within the industry collaborate effectively.

All sessions are free to attend and held in the  former Ladies Swimming Pool (now empty!).

What people say about Retrofit Action Week events

Contractor_smiling_for testimonals

...I wanted to network with other companies and individuals in the supply chain, and the whole week was excellent for that. Made lots of great connections.

Manufacturer/Supplier - Exhibitor, The Home Upgrade Show, Manchester 2024
Summit Attendee 2

You guys are great, very inspiring, you've made the day for me, thank-you 👏🏼

Local Authority officer - attendee, Birmingham Retrofit Summit 2024
Architect (2)-1

A great event to attend. Met an awful lot of interesting people from a lot of different backgrounds, social housing providers, contractors, installers. It's particularly useful to see how different people can speak to each other about retrofit

Architect - visitor, The Home Upgrade Show, Manchester 2023
Architect (5)-1

Nice and compact…plenty of time to have a good chat with everyone - met some good people and you see the highlights. The workshops were very interesting which led to making some good relationships with architects and different builders and stuff that's going to be a good working relationship going forward

Housing officer - visitor, The Home Upgrade Show, Manchester 2023
Summit Attendee round (trans background)

Thanks everyone for all the lovely conversations and talks - very insightful

Project Manager - attendee, Birmingham Retrofit Summit 2024
Engineer

My main takeaway today was meeting the guys on the CITB training stall - that was absolutely outstanding

Energy engineer - visitor, The Home Upgrade Show, Manchester 2023
Retrofitter

I think strengthening the kind of network of contacts and the retrofit industry in the Northwest was the most important thing for us. Meeting contractors and people who are interested in pushing retrofit forward, whether that be social housing providers, whether that be community groups, that sort of thing - looking at how it can be done at scale

Retrofitter & installer - visitor, The Home Upgrade Show, Manchester 2023