Trade Engine

Trade Engine is a solution designed to meet the quality management, compliance, installation, and training needs of the UK's energy efficiency and retrofit sectors. According to the vendor, this platform caters to a wide range of businesses, including energy and utility providers, local authorities, housing associations, installer businesses, and retrofit professionals. With its extensive features and services, Trade Engine aims to provide end-to-end solutions for professionals in the energy and retrofit industries.

Key Features

PAS 2030 & MCS Certification: According to the vendor, Trade Engine provides a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) that supports installers in complying with PAS 2030 and MCS standards. Their QMS platform can be tailored to an organization's retrofit workflows and supports various standards such as PAS 2030, PAS 2035, MCS, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.

Retrofit Training: The vendor states that Trade Engine offers funded training courses in domestic Retrofit Assessment and Retrofit Coordination, approved by ABBE and NOCN. These courses aim to equip professionals with the necessary skills for retrofit projects, including coordination, risk management, and energy efficiency measures for older and traditional buildings.

PAS 2035 Retrofit Coordination: According to the vendor, Trade Engine provides assessment, coordination, and design services for projects that need to comply with PAS 2035. Their expertise covers the entire project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with the standard's requirements.

Whole-House Retrofit Services: Trade Engine specializes in fabric-first installation of energy efficiency measures at scale for both private and funded retrofit programs. The vendor claims that they offer comprehensive retrofit solutions for the entire house, aiming to ensure optimal energy efficiency.

Retrofit Advice & Assessment: According to the vendor, Trade Engine offers expert advice and assessment services to support whole-house retrofit projects. They evaluate the energy efficiency needs of buildings and recommend suitable retrofit measures to achieve maximum energy savings.

SAP and PHPP Energy Modelling: Trade Engine utilizes SAP and PHPP energy modeling techniques to accurately assess the energy performance of buildings. The vendor states that this helps determine the most effective retrofit measures for optimizing energy efficiency.

Air Tightness Testing & Thermography: According to the vendor, Trade Engine conducts air tightness testing to evaluate the air leakage of buildings. They also provide thermography services to identify areas of heat loss and insulation gaps, aiming to enable improved energy efficiency and thermal performance.

Retrofit Coordination & Design: Trade Engine offers retrofit coordination and design services to ensure the smooth implementation of retrofit projects. According to the vendor, they manage stakeholders, coordinate activities, and ensure compliance with relevant standards, while designing retrofit plans that optimize energy efficiency.

Planning & Project Management: Trade Engine provides planning and project management services for retrofit projects. They aim to assist in creating comprehensive project plans, scheduling tasks, and managing resources, ensuring efficient and effective execution.

Monitoring & Evaluation: According to the vendor, Trade Engine offers monitoring and evaluation services to assess the performance of retrofit projects. They monitor energy usage and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented measures, aiming to identify areas for improvement and optimize energy efficiency.