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Buildings Are More Complicated Than Stars

26/01/2026

Jenny Danson

What Dr Adam Hardy’s RS2 Presentation Really Tells Us About Retrofit, Risk, Heat Pumps and Reality

Across housing, there is growing recognition that we cannot deliver healthier, more efficient homes on intent alone. Retrofit, decarbonisation and asset investment decisions are increasingly high-stakes, both financially and reputationally. Measurement, done well, provides the evidence base that allows organisations to move forward with confidence. Done poorly, or not at all, it can mask risk, reinforce false assumptions and lead to decisions that fail residents and providers alike.

This session focused on why measurement matters, what it can reveal that models and assumptions often miss, and how senior leaders should think about interpreting data without becoming lost in technical detail.

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