Following an audit of installations done under the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), which provides grant funding of up to £350 towards the cost of installing Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points at domestic properties across the UK, the leading certification...
NHIC Welcomes Chancellors Announcement Supporting the Construction Talent Retention Scheme
The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) welcomes today’s announcement from the Chancellor confirming support for the Construction Talent Retention Scheme. Formally launching later this month, the Construction Talent Retention Scheme is a partnership between...
CLC’s Construction Talent Retention Scheme – Press Release
Industry and Government unite to launch Construction Talent Retention Scheme The Government has moved to secure vital talent needed to build the UK's recovery from Covid-19, protecting employment for thousands of people working in the construction sector. Construction...
GGF LAUNCHES SAFE GUIDE FOR INSTALLERS
Following the GGF’s “first to market” launch of the Safe Guide for Homeowners during the Covid-19 Crisis, the GGF has now launched a complementary Safe Guide for Home Improvement Companies. The new Guide has integrated the most recent and relevant Government Guidance...
NHIC Launches Second COVID19 Impact Survey
Focussing on Consumer Detriment and the Risk of Rogue Traders Following its successful COVID19 impact survey, the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) has today launched its second nationwide industry survey to better understand the impact the COVID19 pandemic is...
NAPIT examines the New Regulations for Mandatory Electrical Safety checks in the Private Rented Sector and the impact of Covid-19
NAPIT’s Group Chief Executive, Mike Andrews, outlines the Regulations for mandatory electrical safety checks in the Private Rented Sector coming in to force on 1st July 2020 and explains the Guidance for Landlords amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. NAPIT have spent many...
NHIC Launch 2020 Events – NET ZERO CARBON HOMES
MAKING THE CASE FOR ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE HOME IMPROVEMENT SECTOR The UK Government has committed to ‘net zero’ greenhouse emissions by 2050. That gives just 30 years to get our homes in order, and with UK housing accounting for almost 1/3 of carbon...
GQA Qualifications Joins GGF
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that GQA Qualifications has become a Member of the Federation. GQA Qualifications is an Awarding Body for specialist sectors and occupational roles with its roots firmly in the Glass, Glazing and...
Cut the VAT to unleash green housing revolution, party leaders urged
VAT cut on home improvements could generate £15bn in new taxes, create 95,000 jobs and unlock £1bn green revolution. A coalition of business groups and organisations from across the property and construction sectors have joined forces to urge the next UK government to...
NHIC Member, Trustmark Scheme in new Regulations gives Householders more Protection for Home Energy Improvements
The government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) regulations to make homes in the UK more energy-efficient AND improve quality and installation standards across the energy industry have been formalised by parliament. The new regulations (ECO3: improving consumer...
GGF Brexit Readiness Campaign Underway
Following a recent £50,000 grant from Government to help companies through Brexit, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Brexit Readiness Campaign is now well underway with; the launch of the new GGF Brexit Hub, production of a new guidance brochure and...
NHIC President Rt Hon Baroness Maddock hosts Parliamentary Debate on “Healthy Homes and the Role of Refurbishment”
The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) President Rt Hon Baroness Maddock is hosting a Healthy Homes debate in Parliament. Entitled healthy Homes and the Role of Refurbishment, the debate will look at what needs to be done to raise awareness and standards to...
QANW are Proudly Sponsoring the Category: Delivering Community Benefit Through Home Improvement, at the 45th Prestigious NHIC Annual Awards
The National Home Improvement Council is proud to announce Quality Assured National Warranties as this year’s sponsors of the category ‘Delivering Community Benefit through Home Improvement’ at its 45th Annual Awards. This category is open to NHIC Members and...
GGF RESPONDS TO CHANCELLOR’S SPRING STATEMENT
Amidst all things Brexit in the last seven days, the Chancellor, Philip Hammond delivered his Spring Statement with some encouraging proposals made for the construction industry. Here are the main items from the statement with commentary from Kevin Buckley GGF Group...
GGF RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL HOME IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
The GGF is delighted to announce that it has renewed its longstanding partnership with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC). In previous years, both GGF and the NHIC have worked on political influencing, marketing and PR campaigns. On the renewed partnership,...
NAPIT Promotes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Out to the Industry
NAPIT has highlighted a range of initiatives it is undertaking to promote its longstanding commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and has called for companies across the industry to take similar steps. Since its formation, NAPIT has had EDI practices...
Winners Announced at the 44th Prestigious NHIC Annual Awards
For over 40 years the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards have recognised excellence in UK housing and have grown to become highly regarded as the premier event in the home improvement and modernisation sector. At a gala presentation dinner on the...
Shortlist Announced for the 44th Prestigious NHIC Annual Awards
Since 1974 the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards have recognisedachievement in UK Housing and have grown over the years to become highly regarded as thepremier event in the home improvement and modernisation sector. This year the NHIC is proud to...
GGF Launches Updated Fire Resistant Glazing Guide
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Fire-Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) has released a revised version of its fire-resistant glazing best practice guide, timing the launch to coincide with the GGF’s presence at this year’s FIREX International exhibition last week...
NHIC are Proud Sponsors of the British Homes Awards 2016
The NHIC is pleased to announce that it is one of this year's principle sponsors for this year's British Homes Awards alongside BRE, The AJ and The Building Centre. The Sunday Times British Homes Awards 2016 invite submissions for a single stage open design...