Insulate Magazine Issue 18

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Insulate News
Over 100 attend NIA
Special Insulation Industry Event
The National Insulation Association (NIA), with
external speakers, recently addressed over 100
industry delegates at its special briefing event
on Thursday 26th April in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The
event provided attendees with comprehensive details
of a number of key developments
that will impact their
businesses over the next year.
After lunch Simon Ayers, Trustmarks CEO gave an
interesting and informative presentation on the new
Each Home Counts Quality Mark that will be specified
for all funded work. Adrian Hull from THS Inspection
The day kicked off with an
opening address from Derek
Horrocks, NIA Chair. He
stated that “important developments
are on the horizon” and
that it was the NIA’s aim to
ensure its members had the
most up to date information
to aid their business planning.
He also said that now is the
time to influence the outcomes
too.
Neil Marshall, Chief Executive
of the NIA, followed up
by setting out details of the
NIA’s new strategy and plans
which are focussed on four
key areas; Policies and Funded Schemes; Quality and
Standards; New Markets and Business Development/
Lead Generation.
Richard Mellish and Alice Hunter from the Department
for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
provided an update on the ECO3 consultation and Neil
Marshall then responded by setting out NIA member’s
views on the proposals. Neil urged all members to
respond to the consultation to ensure their views and
opinions are taken into account.
Services and Chair of the Association of Technical
Monitoring Agents rounded off the day by providing
insights into technical monitoring and future
developments that would impact insulation companies.
Specialist events such as these are just one of the many
benefits of becoming a member of the NIA.
Companies wishing to join the NIA should contact the
NIA on 01525383313 or email info@nia-uk.org
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