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
Building Safety Bill – ‘the times they are a changing’
Since the devastating fire of Grenfell in 2017 we have already seen a number of regulation changes to address the shortfalls identified by Dame Judith Hackitt for building safety with a focus on high rise residential buildings. Now our latest addition is the Building...
Message from the Chairman – The next generation
Whilst sustainability has been a featured word for the past two decades, it is only in recent times that we have been brave enough to say out loud that sustainability is quite literally, survival. We all make ever growing commitments to less carbon intrusive...
CE Mark vs UKCA / UKNI Mark
Most UK manufacturers are driving at speed to meet the deadline of the transition period; 1st January 2022, so INCA deemed it worth updating those members outside of the External Wall Insulation product supply chain on the current issues and challenges. The main...
Fire Performance Requirements for EWI Systems
Since the original Technical Guidance Document 01 entitled: Fire Performance Requirements for EWI Systems was first published in May 2021 things have changed a little. Because of these changes the original comprehensive 28 page guide which was intended to provide...
Building A Safer Future Charter
On the 24th of March I attended the Build UK members meeting where we were given a Grenfell Briefing and a presentation on ‘Building A Safer Future’ by its chief executive Amanda Long. It is almost 4 years since the tragedy and much in the construction industry...
Australian fire test — INCA responds
INCA Ltd are aware of a recent fire test reported by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) on behalf of Victoria Building Authority, Australia (Referenced test report ‘EP205417 revision D, dated 29th September 2020). The report considers...
INCA Awards 2020 – Results
The INCA Awards 2020, in line with current Government Covid-19 recommendations, culminated in an exciting, virtually...
INCA Awards 2020 Shortlist
Architectural Design Award Wheatstone House (now known as The Gateway) London System Designer: SPS Envirowall Contractor: Build-Therm Services Architect: ColladoCollins...
INCA Awards 2020
We are pleased to announce that they are happening but due to a new set of social distancing criteria, this year only, will be totally different. We are looking to provide a lunch time Hybrid / Virtual awards Ceremony, hosted within a conference facility, broadcast...
Green Homes Energy Package
The Government announces a £2bn Green Homes Energy Package At last……some good news for our industry It all started last week with Energy efficiency groups urging the Chancellor to introduce a street by street energy efficiency retrofit scheme. Ahead of the Economic...
INCA Awards 2019 – Results
The INCA Awards 2019 culminated with an exciting ceremony held at the MacDonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham, with around 160 splendidly dressed guests in...
INCA Awards 2019 Shortlist
Architectural Design Award...
INCA Awards 2019
The Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) is delighted to present the INCA Awards 2019, recognising innovation and excellence in the external wall insulation (EWI) industry. The Awards are being held from 7pm on Thursday...
INCA Systems Designers meet the BBA
On 12 December, a delegate from the INCA Technical Committee met John Albon, Richard Beale and Brian Moore of the BBA. The aim was to have a frank and open discussion about the how the EWI industry can work better with the BBA in order that all parties are satisfied....
INCA Awards 2018 – This Year’s Winners Revealed
The Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) Awards 2018 celebrated and recognised outstanding innovation, quality and excellence in External Wall Insulation (EWI) projects delivered by members over the last 12 months. Those projects who received awards...