2025 marked a landmark year for the National Home Improvement Council as we celebrated our 50th anniversary and set a clear course for the future through Impact 2030. Our Annual Activity & Impact Report reflects on a year of national leadership across policy,...
NHIC CEO Anna Scothern reflects on the opportunities in the UK’s retrofit market During Green Careers Week , NHIC Chief Executive Anna Scothern reflects on how the drive toward a net-zero future is reshaping the housing and home-improvement sectors — and creating a...
15 October 2025, House of Lords – The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) celebrated its 50th anniversary with its largest Parliamentary Reception to date. Over 160 guests joined us in the House of Lords for this special event, including representatives from...
London, 15 October 2025 – The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) has announced the winners of the 2025 Stunell Awards at a special Parliamentary Reception in Westminster. Marking NHIC’s 50th anniversary year, the award presentation took place amid celebrations...
October 16, 2025 The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) is delighted to announce the appointment of The Rt Hon Lord Jim Knight and The Rt Hon Lord Don Foster as Co-Presidents of the Council, subject to final endorsement by the NHIC Board. This leadership...
The National Home Improvement Council has today published a landmark new report: Protect What Matters: Financial Protection Mechanisms in Home Improvement. The report highlights the growing financial risks faced by homeowners undertaking retrofit and renovation works...
InstallerSHOW 2025 marked a pivotal moment for the National Home Improvement Council as we celebrated our 50th anniversary with our most impactful presence yet. Hosted at the NEC Birmingham, the event brought together installers, manufacturers, industry leaders, and...
As the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) prepares to bring together experts, innovators, and thought leaders at InstallerSHOW 2025, we’re proud to welcome the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) as a Speaker Sponsor of The Knowledge Hub,...
As the NHIC marks its 50th anniversary at InstallerSHOW 2025, we are delighted to welcome the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) as a Seminar Sponsor for The Knowledge Hub — our flagship theatre for insight, discussion, and...
As the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) celebrates 50 years of leadership in the home improvement sector at InstallerSHOW 2025, we are proud to announce Fernox as the official sponsor of the event’s Drinks Reception—a moment designed to bring our community...
As we continue to mark the National Home Improvement Council’s 50th Anniversary, we’re delighted to welcome Digital Buildings as the official Digital Partner of the NHIC Knowledge Hub at InstallerSHOW 2025. Digital transformation is no longer a vision of the...
Celebrating Collaboration in Raising Standards and Protecting Consumers As the National Home Improvement Council celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2025, we’re proud to announce TrustMark as our official Knowledge Partner for InstallerSHOW. This partnership is built...
As the NHIC marks its 50th anniversary, we’re proud to host the Knowledge Hub at this year’s InstallerSHOW—a dedicated space for in-depth conversations on building safety, installer competency, sustainability, consumer protection, and mental health in the trades....
As the UK's flagship event for heating, plumbing, electrics, and renewables, InstallerSHOW 2025 promises to be the most dynamic edition yet—and for the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC), it's more than just an exhibition. It’s a celebration of 50 years of...
Insulation specialist Actis is putting its weight behind an organisation which campaigns for more energy and water efficient homes across the UK. It joins the National Home Improvement Council determined to add its voice to drive innovation and raise standards across...
At the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC), our mission is clear: to empower consumers and enhance the standards of the UK's home improvement sector. One of our proudest initiatives achieving exactly this is our series of consumer-friendly guides—known as...
Discover how carbon credits can unlock financial rewards for contractors and organisations installing renewable energy systems and implementing energy efficiency measures in residential properties. This webinar will provide a clear overview of the carbon credit...
The latest report from the CBI underscores a remarkable reality—Britain’s net zero economy is booming. With green sector jobs on the rise and energy security becoming a national priority, the demand for skilled professionals to retrofit homes and drive energy...
In the Home Improvement and RMI (Repair, Maintenance & Improvement) sector, the need for skilled, competent, and compliant professionals has never been greater. With the industry facing evolving regulations, increasing consumer expectations, and an urgent demand...
The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) welcomes the government’s announcement that it will remove the requirement for Maths and English qualifications for apprentices over the age of 19 where employers deem it appropriate. This long-overdue change will open...