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
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:...
Fire Performance Requirements for EWI Systems Revised Guidance
INCA, the Insulated Render and Cladding Association, are pleased to announce publication of Guidance Document 01: Fire Performance Requirements for EWI Systems which has been revised in June 2023. The four geographic regions to which the Building Regulations apply,...
Outstanding Achievement Award 2023 – Nominate Now
One of THE most coveted annual industry award is the INCA Award for Outstanding Achievement which formally recognises an individual who has made a career difference to our external wall insulation industry. It is voted for by INCA Board but nominations are invited...
Component Supplier Of The Year – Vote Now
For the last 2 years Trueline have won the Component Supplier of the Year category at the annual INCA Awards - will they make it a hat-trick in 2023 or will they be knocked off their perch! Nominations are open now but this year we're doing things a little...
Great British Insulation Scheme and ECO4 – Ofgem Consultation
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed that Ofgem are the intended Administrator of the newly names Great British Insulation Scheme. As such and as part of the formal process Ofgem have now opened a consultation seeking views on their proposed...
Installer Of The Year – Vote Now
The coveted annual Installer of the Year category is always a popular and highly competitive part of the INCA Awards and we expect 2023 to be no different. Last year it was won by Procast and this year they'll undoubtedly be looking to retain their tittle but it could...
INCA, CHAS And The Fairness, Inclusion & Respect Growth Assessment
As INCA members you will already know that you are entitled to a discount of up to 20% off your CHAS accreditation packages ... including renewals ... and all you need to do to access this substantial discount is email info@inca-ltd.org.uk and we will email you a...
Member Forum – Openreach
Over the last few months we have been hearing more and more questions relating to Openreach and their process and costs. As such INCA have opened dialogue with Openreach on behalf of our membership and have organised for a member forum to facilitate two way dialogue...
3 Days – 3 Peaks
This years chosen charity is the British Heart Foundation and throughout 2023 INCA will be doing what we can to raise a little money and awareness for such a worthy cause. Our fundraising efforts kick off in early May when our own Company Secretary, John Sparrow,...
The Great British Insulation Scheme … ECO+ Rebranded
In a press release on 30th March 2023 Energy Security Secretary, Grant Shapps, set out plans in an initiative known as "Powering Up Britain" to drive multi billion pound investment in energy revolution by outlining steps to strengthen Britain's long-term energy...
BSI PAS 2035/2030: 2023 Public Consultation
The Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 2035/2030 documents, published and owned by British Standards Institute (BSI), are currently undergoing a revision process. Our friends at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero have asked us to make our members...
The Benefits of Associate Membership
INCA, the Insulated Render and Cladding Association, represents virtually ALL the external wall insulation system designers / manufacturers along with an ever increasing national network of specialist installers too. But did you know that INCA membership is also open...