NHIC Domestic RMI Strategic Forum 

Supported by NHIC and it’s loyal members

To register to attend or contribute to a free email annascothern@nhic.org.uk

This week’s NHIC Strategic Forum webinar on addressing poor mental health in construction is delivered by Daisie Rees-Evens, Policy Officer at the Chartered Institute Of Building (CIOB).

Greening Britain’s Homes – The National Retrofit Strategy 

27th January 2021

CEO NHIC - Anna Scothern

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of FMB and Chair of the Construction Leadership Council’s RMI workstream talks to NHIC members about the strategy for Greening Britain’s Homes. 

He talks about the importance of Leaders committing to the 20-year plan, of working together across eight interlocking strategic priorities and of putting an end of piecemeal policy making.

FMB are members of the NHIC and we are pleased to confirm our wholehearted support for the strategy.

Find out more about the consultation document here.

The consultation period ends on 1st March 2021

CEO NHIC - Anna Scothern

Anna presented the RMI Workstream Digital Prospectus, a discussion focussed on where we are currently, where we need to go and how to get there using a 4 step plan. See the recording for more details. 

Also featured in this presentation is Dispute Resolution, presneted by NHIC member, Ciaran Harkin of the QASSS. Raising awareness and offering solutions.

Russell Smith spoke at the NHIC Strategic Forum on behalf of the CLC RMI Work Stream.

Developing a unified National approach to domestic retrofit is key to delivering the decarbonisation of society whilst providing a post covid stimulus to every community.

 

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 Talent Retention Scheme will keep skills in the sector, matching displaced workers with employers seeking new staff
  • Scheme is based on proven model to safeguard talent in the aerospace and automotive sectors
  • Supported by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and all leading sector trade bodies

Latest News

Members Testimonials

“Corgi Services, the commercial brand licensing business of the Gas Safety Trust, has been a member of the NHIC since 2018.  The reason we joined was to support the improvement of homes in the UK which is critical if we are to achieve the zero carbon targets and challenges that the nation will face in the coming decades.  The NHIC is well connected into government and with a broad range of industrial membership, enables us to get access to excellent networking and opportunities to influence the agenda.”

Corgi Services

“The home improvement sector will be critical to meeting the challenges our country faces, from reaching net zero, to tackling fuel poverty, to training the next generation in highly skilled jobs. It is critical we work together as a sector with one voice, and that is why the work of the National Home Improvement Council is so important”

James Talman

NFRC

“Being part of the NHIC has become core to BMA’s mission as an organisation. It’s an essential way to network with influencers on the broader home improvement sector. It also means we’re part of the collective voice of the whole RMI industry.”

Tom Reynolds

Bathroom Manufacturers Association

“The NHIC’s promotion of a fabric-first approach to building design aligns with Recticel’s belief that it is essential to creating better-insulated homes which optimise interior comfort and wellbeing. Such sustainability is also key to minimising emissions, and future generations across the globe enjoying a safer, healthier environment.  Recticel also applauds NHIC’s initiative to reduce the number of people living in fuel poverty.”

Paul Simpson

Recticel

“EnviroVent has been members of NHIC for a number of years now and have found the connections that we have made with fellow members extremely valuable. It has allowed us to gain valuable insights in sharing best practice across the refurbishment industry and understanding how we can raise standards and quality of this broad industry for the benefit of consumers in the long term.”

Rebecca McLean

Marketing and Communications Director, Envirovent

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