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

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...

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...

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...