NIA launches new Benefits of Membership Leaflet

There are still millions of un-insulated properties in the UK and the National Insulation Association (NIA) is committed to growing the market for insulation and supporting its members in maximising business opportunities.  It provides a range of support services to its members and has produced a new leaflet which clearly sets these out:

• Representing member’s views to Government and other key external stakeholders and lobbying on their behalf to obtain the best outcome for the industry.
• Members can raise issues and concerns about energy efficiency schemes that the NIA will take forward and resolve on their behalf.
• Provision of up–to-date information, advice and guidance on policy, regulations and schemes to aid members with their planning and provide them with a competitive advantage versus non-members.
• Promotes the benefits of insulation and provides free referrals and leads to its members.
• Promotes the use of NIA members as the preferred choice to carry out any insulation work to householders, businesses and key specifiers.
• Setting industry quality standards.
• Regular briefings and newsletters.
• Local networking events and an Annual Conference which are free for members to attend.
• Opportunity to be part of working groups to drive the industry forward.

Neil Marshall, Chief Executive of the NIA commented; “Membership of the NIA is much more than simply obtaining a logo that companies can place on their marketing materials.  It’s about receiving good quality information, advice and support in accessing business opportunities and being regarded as the preferred choice by consumers and specifiers to carry out insulation work. Our new leaflet clearly sets out the services and support that we provide in a straightforward manner”.

The NIA is a leading trade body in the Insulation Industry representing manufacturers, system providers and installers of cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation, including external, internal and hybrid systems, loft/roof insulation and draught proofing. 

If you are interested in finding out more and would like a copy of the NIA Benefits of Membership leaflet please contact Bev Hodson, on 01525 383313 or email bev.hodson@nia-uk.org

NIA to host Insulation Industry Summit on Quality and Standards

Last year Amber Rudd, Secretary of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) commissioned an independent review of quality and consumer protection across the energy efficiency market designed to restore consumer confidence.

 

The review which is being led by Peter Bonfield is due to be published in the near future and will include a number of key recommendations.  The NIA is actively involved in the review through participation in its working groups and it has also been working alongside other leading organisations including the BBA, BRE, Guarantee Agencies, BTOpenreach, the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council, Energy Companies and the Association of Technical Monitoring Agents in putting in place enhanced standards and quality processes.

 

The Bonfield Review is expected to recommend the development of common industry standards to ensure that all participants are operating to the same high levels and a consistent approach is adopted throughout the supply chain.  With this is mind Neil Marshall the CEO of the National Insulation Association (NIA) has today announced that he intends to host an Insulation Industry Summit to which industry bodies from the across the insulation supply chain will be invited to agree on a collaborative approach to the development of the new standards.

Announcing the Summit Neil Marshall said: "It is very important that industry bodies work together in developing a set of common industry standards for the various insulation measures that can be adopted across the market and be referenced in relevant regulations, schemes and documents.  This will help ensure efficiency, consistency and avoid duplication, overlap and possible confusion from multiple standards.  To help facilitate this I intend to invite other industry bodies to a summit in the next few weeks to discuss and agree how this can best be achieved through collaborative working."

Venue confirmed for 2016 NIA Annual Conference, Exhibition & Gala Dinner

The NIA is pleased to announce that its Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner will be taking place at the Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel, on Tuesday 6^th December 2016.

The NIA’s Annual Conference is firmly established in the calendar as a key event for the insulation industry and promises to be an informative and enjoyable day and evening for everyone again this year. Delegates will hear from a number of high profile, influential speakers from within and outside of the industry and have the opportunity to ask questions, have their opinions heard and network.

The event is open to NIA members and key industry stakeholders; last year saw an attendance of around 300 delegates. This makes it the perfect place to discuss current issues affecting the sector as well as learn about and discuss plans and strategies for the year ahead. The event also includes an exhibition where businesses are able to showcase their products and services to delegates and a black tie gala dinner.

Neil Marshall, Chief Executive of the NIA commented: “We are looking forward to providing our members and external guests with an informative and enjoyable event at which they will be able to find out about opportunities across a range of markets as well as network and socialise in informal surroundings.  NIA members receive priority, free delegate places at the event and we would therefore urge any insulation companies that are not currently members of the NIA but would like to attend the event to join the association now in order to ensure they are able to attend and obtain a free delegate place.    

Companies interested in attending the event who are not currently members of the NIA should contact Maeva Robson by email Maeva.robson@nia-uk.org or call the office on 01525383313