EPCs & Proposed Changes: What They Mean for Listed Buildings in England

Summary

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.

Join us for this panel event hosted by Amanda Williams CIOB Head of Environmental Sustainability, bringing together expert perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of improving energy efficiency in heritage and listed buildings. The panel will include Dean Calcutt, with additional speakers to be confirmed.

As the drive toward decarbonisation accelerates, professionals working with historic buildings face increasing pressure to meet energy efficiency targets while respecting heritage significance. This session will explore how these sometimes‑competing priorities can be navigated in a practical, proportionate, and compliant way.

The discussion will examine current and proposed EPC requirements in England, highlighting why standard EPC methodologies often fail to adequately reflect the performance and constraints of traditional construction. Panel members will consider fabric‑first retrofit approaches and discuss how sensitive interventions can improve building performance without undermining historic character. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to make informed, defensible decisions when working with heritage assets.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand current EPC requirements in England and the direction of proposed regulatory changes
• Recognise the limitations of standard EPC assessment methods when applied to listed and heritage buildings
• Apply fabric‑first retrofit principles in the context of traditional materials and construction techniques
• Identify appropriate, proportionate, and sensitive energy efficiency measures for listed buildings
• Balance decarbonisation targets with conservation obligations and statutory consent requirements

This event is ideal for construction professionals, surveyors, conservation specialists, clients, and anyone involved in the management or retrofit of heritage buildings who wants to develop practical, informed approaches to energy efficiency.

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Members: gain 3 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.

Amanda Williams – Host

Amanda Williams is Head of Environmental Sustainability at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). In this role, she leads CIOB’s work on climate action, environmental responsibility, and sustainable practices across the built environment, supporting industry professionals to respond to the challenges of decarbonisation, biodiversity loss, and climate resilience.

Amanda plays a key role in shaping CIOB’s sustainability strategy, policy engagement, and thought leadership, and regularly contributes to research, guidance, and industry commentary on environmental professionalism, retrofit, and the transition to a low‑carbon built environment. She is a frequent speaker and chair at conferences and events, bringing together industry, policy, and practice to drive practical and positive change.

Dean Calcutt – Panel Speaker

Dean Calcutt is an award‑winning retrofit and energy efficiency specialist, recognised as North East Energy Efficiency Consultancy of the Year 2026 and North East Energy Efficiency Director of the Year 2026.

Dean holds a range of respected professional memberships, including MCIOB, C.Build E, MCABE, and FACQP, alongside specialist qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Traditional & Older Buildings, Level 5 Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management, and a Level 5 SVQ in Senior Construction Management.

Through his work, Dean has extensive experience delivering PAS 2035‑compliant retrofit projects, bringing a practical, risk‑based approach to improving energy performance. He places strong emphasis on fabric‑first principles and on balancing energy efficiency improvements with the protection of historic building fabric and overall building performance.

Online Platform

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Contact

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CIOB Assist

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