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 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...
INCA Awards 2018 – Results
The INCA Awards 2018 culminated with an exciting ceremony held at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate, with around 200 guests in attendance. This year saw entries...
INCA Awards 2018 – The Countdown Has Begun
We are fast approaching the 1 week mark for the INCA Awards 2018. The Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) is the go-to trade association for the External Wall Industry. Taking place on the 1st November, the highly anticipated INCA Awards ceremony will...
INCA Awards 2018 Shortlist
Architectural Design Award Winter Gardens Architect: View Architects System Designer: Aliva UK Contractor: Joyner PA The project was a major refurbishment alongside several new build elements of construction on this project, which has become the 'Law and Professional...
Energy Company Obligation – ECO3
The Executive Chairman’s response to the ECO3 Consultation released by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. 2018 – 2022 Background and overview: As an industry, we welcome a policy committed to helping the fuel poor. That said, we would prefer...
Where’s the BEEF?
INCA is a member of BEEF, the British Energy Efficiency Federation. This is a group of organisations that meets quarterly to discuss issues facing industries working in the energy efficiency sector. Chairman, Andrew Warren, explains the provenance of the Federation,...
Countdown to the 2018 Energy Efficiency Standards
Have you done enough to avoid a £4,000 fine? Some 6% of landlords risk financial penalties and being banned from renting if their properties fall beneath imminent energy efficiency rules. From 1 April 2018, the new regulations have the potential to leave landlords...
British Energy Efficiency Federation
In December, INCA was represented at the British Energy Efficiency Federation (BEEF) meeting by Anna Wesson of the Secretariat. Founded in 1996 by the UK Government, BEEF aims to provide a forum for consultation between existing industry associations and the energy...
Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety
This week, Dame Judith Hackitt published her interim report of the Independent Review which suggests a major overhaul of the Building Regulations systems, especially for tall buildings, to create a risk based approach underpinned by cultural change in the industry....
INCA Awards 2017 Winners Revealed!
Winners of the INCA Awards 2017 The Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) Awards celebrated the successes of exceptional innovation and design in External Wall Insulation (EWI). Project of the Year was awarded to SPSenvirowall and Build-Therm for their...
Complying with PAS 2030:2017
PAS 2030:2017 has now been published with the expectation that installers claiming compliance, including for sub-contracted work, will implement it from 1 April 2017 and meet it by 31 May 2017. A complete pre-design Building Survey must have been undertaken by a...
INCA and the Solid Wall Symposium in Scotland
INCA Represents the EWI Industry at Solid Wall Symposium in Scotland The Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) represented the external wall insulation (EWI) Industry at a solid wall insulation (SWI) Symposium in Scotland this month highlighting the...
Government Increases the Target for Solid Wall Insulation in Response to INCA Evidence
The Government has increased the target for Solid Wall Insulation (SWI) measures from 17,000 a year to 21,000 a year in response to evidence provided by INCA on behalf of the external wall insulation industry. Last year, the Insulated Render and Cladding Association...