The Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) is the recognised trade association for the External Wall Insulation (EWI) industry, representing the major system designers, a nationwide network of specialist installers and the key component suppliers.
INCA represents around 70% of the industry by volume and is at the forefront of transforming the energy efficiency of homes and businesses in the UK.
Below you’ll find all the latest news from INCA and the EWI industry as a whole.
All The Latest News From INCA
INCA Member Forum – Common Assessment Standard
INCA Member Forum - Common Assessment Standard Pre-qualification costs the construction industry up to £1 billion each year and so INCA partners Build UK is rolling out the Common Assessment Standard to improve efficiency and to reduce duplication in the...
EWI Installation Costs Survey
As the recognised trade association for the external wall insulation industry in the UK INCA are expected to have access to accurate figures and data to support our lobbying efforts with the key industry stakeholders and in order to better promote the industry on...
CSCS Cards – New Guidance And Support
An important reminder before it's too late ... all CSCS Industry Accreditation (IA) cards issued from 1st Jan 2020 will expire on 31st December 2024 and cannot be renewed. This is in line with the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) decision to ensure a fully...
INCA calls on Government to optimise retrofit programme
A built environment trade association representing the External Wall Insulation (EWI) industry is marking the start of the new calendar year with the launch of 3 Core Messages to lobby Government. The Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) is rallying for...
PAS 2035/2030:2023
It's just been announced that the British Standards Institute (BSI) have published the new Publicly Available Standards (PAS) 2035/2030:2023 and it's now available to download for FREE at BSI’s webstore. [button...
INCA Member Forum – Building Safety Regime
The Building Safety Act 2022 became law on 28th April 2022 and is now the foundation of a new building safety regime in the UK construction industry. Since that time (and particularly during 2023) a significant amount of secondary legislation has been introduced. The...
Health gains from home energy efficiency measures
It's very interesting to read the recent press release from the Energy Agency who have, over the last 10 years and in partnership with Glasgow University and NHS Ayrshire & Arran and on behalf of South and East Ayrshire Councils, have been conducting a study into...
INCA Committee Objectives
INCA, the Insulated Render and Cladding Association, is home to a number of steering committees which help guide the direction of the association and support the external wall insulation industry in general. These committees are made up of volunteer contributors from...
INCA – Is It Time YOU Joined?
INCA - Is It Time YOU Joined? As the drive to net zero begins to ramp up and with domestic heating bills at all time highs the external wall insulation industry has never been more important and in demand. Be it new build or refurbishment, your efforts are making a...
INCA Awards 2023 Meet The Sponsors
INCA are a not for profit organisation and, as such, the INCA awards is not a commercial event, instead it’s an opportunity for the industry to get together, celebrate EWI excellence, have some fun and raise some money for a deserving cause. And that’s why the support...
INCA Awards Host Revealed
The INCA Awards 2023 are taking place on Thursday 9th November in the Royal Suite at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the heart of Nottingham city centre. Every year we employ the services of a professional celebrity host to entertain us and to present the awards ceremony...
Openreach MDR Process Feedback Questionnaire
Openreach MDR Process - Feedback If you're involved in the EWI retrofit market you will undoubtedly have had dealings with Openreach in relation to their MDR programme which deals with the moving of BT phone wires when EWI systems are being installed. Over the years...
INCA EWI Maintenance Guidance Manual
INCA, the Insulated Render and Cladding Association, are delighted to announce the publication of the new External Wall Insulation Maintenance Guidance Manual. This is designed to be adopted as best practice by the EWI industry as a whole and can therefore be...
INCA Scotland Members Meeting – Book Your Place
INCA Scotland Members Meeting - Book Your Place For all those INCA members, be they System Designers, Installation Contractors or Associates, who are either based in or work in Scotland we have a free event that you won't want to miss! On Wednesday 28th June 2023 INCA...
Inca Awards – How To Write A Winning Entry
If you're thinking about entering a project then do it ... you CAN win. Every single project entry is carefully reviewed and independently judged against similar projects - our entry categories reflect this: New Build: low rise EWI with render finish New Build:...