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
The Perfect Storm: Labour Shortages in the EWI Industry
As I woke up to smell the coffee this morning my hope was that the external powers that provide governance may do the same in the very near future to help ride the perfect storm that we are now in. ‘Storm Covexit-19’ is here! And it’s going to be around for some time...
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...
Covid-19 – Legal advice
Managing the Impact on Construction Contracts & Coronavirus (Covid-19)Whilst the health and welfare of all people is paramount during this crisis, it’s important that your contractual obligations are not put to one side in relation to your ongoing contracts and...
Coronavirus Update ‐ 9 April 2020 – Re-opening of sites
Site Operating Procedures – Protecting Your Workforce Introduction Construction sites operating during the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic need to ensure they are protecting their workforce and minimising the risk of spread of infection. This guidance is intended to...
Letter to Prime Minister – Concerns on the impact of COVID-19
A copy of a letter from INCA to the Prime Minister outlining the concerns of our contractor members over the impact of Covid-19 on the industry. The Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson MP Insulated Render & Cladding Association 10 Downing...
COVID-19 INCA Statement
Coronavirus – INCA Member Information and GuidanceINCA Secretariat would like to reassure members that INCA remains open for business and are producing updates and practical, EWI industry -specific guidance for INCA members on dealing with the current Coronavirus...