Retrofit lead professional
A retrofit lead professional is defined by 'Residential retrofit standard: RICS Professional Standard UK' published by RICS in March 2024 as 'The appropriately qualified and competent professional with responsibility for end-to-end coordination of a retrofit project, e.g. a retrofit coordinator, project manager or similar.' PAS 2035:2023 'Retrofitting dwellings for improved energy efficiency – Specification and guidance most recently published in 2023 does not mention the term lead professional.
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