Sustainability Category Supporting a Step Change in Construction Jackie Richards Whole House Energy/Project Lead Fabric First Institute www.wholehouseenergy.com/fabric-first-institute
Fabric First Institute Training Project • What is the Fabric First Institute? • What are the project aims? • What is it delivering and why is this unique? www.wholehouseenergy.com/fabric-first-institute
What is the Fabric First Institute Project? Ø Addressing skills gap. Ø Grant & match funded £200k project. Ø Unique Low Energy Construction Skills Training. Ø Businesses; Educational Establishments; Local Authorities; Material Suppliers. Ø Regional legacy of excellence. Fabric First Institute Project Partners, November 2016 (Photographed by Simon Finlay) www.wholehouseenergy.com/fabric-first-institute
lity new build homes Poor oor qualit Image courtesy of Daily Mail “UK buildings using up to 5 to 10 times more energy than designed” (Carbon Trust ) Image courtesy of Twitter www.wholehouseenergy.com/fabric-first-institute
Regional demand for qualit lity y sk skills ills Ø Regional Passivhaus developments. Ø £47 million of Norwich City Council’s Passivhaus developments (Fabric First Framework). • Highly skilled workforce • Alleviating fuel poverty “ In our experience this investment in training has helped to greatly bring down the cost of delivery. The knowledge and skills gained have helped our supply chain understand the risks and the opportunities associated with Passivhaus construction resulting in tangible benefits and reduced costs for all parties.” (Project Partner) Paul Hamilton, Senior Project Manager, R G Carter Limited www.wholehouseenergy.com/fabric-first-institute
What is the project delivering? ü Demonstration unit. ü Development of City and Guilds Level 3 accredited module. ü 30 trained students - Level 2/3 students. ü Development of a one-day course. ü 180 regional contractors and subcontractors trained. ü Student and business hub. www.wholehouseenergy.com/fabric-first-institute
What does the training consist of? Fabric First Institute training purely focuses on best practices theory and practical techniques relating to building asset performance, including: Ø Importance of collaboration (mixed trades learning together); Ø Insulation; Ø Air tightness; Ø Thermal bridging; Ø And mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR). Blown Insulation Thermal Bridging MVHR Air tightness www.wholehouseenergy.com/fabric-first-institute
What has the project already achieved? Ø Pre bookings of 113 places of the 180 available. Ø Other regional colleges are enquiring about the availability of the Level 3 qualification accessibility for their students. Ø Captured the imagination of industry. Ø Regional Centre of excellence in quality buildings and supporting our low carbon economy. “I had not fully appreciated the detailing that goes into Passivhaus construction as I have not had the pleasure of working on such a scheme. This course has definitely highlighted the complex nature of the build and how crucial each stage in its construction is ”. S. Tsvakirai, Senior Surveyor, Foster Property Maintenance Ltd (March 2017) www.wholehouseenergy.com/fabric-first-institute
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