Latest updates
The IAA First Roadshow
Tue 24th May 2022
To compliment our annual conference we will be hosting a range of roadshows throughout the UK as we recognise the value of face to face events and maintaining an open dialogue with our members. All roadshows will be free of charge and open to members only.
Our first roadshow will be taking place in Glasgow focusing on development at The IAA and IAA CS and to help gain an understanding of how we can best support you in delivering Scottish Energy Efficiency Policy. This will be a great opportunity to network and ask the team any questions.
Date: Thursday 23rd June, 9:30-12:15 with lunch thereafter
Location: Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Book your free tickets
The IAA 2022 Conference
Tue 26th April 2022
We are pleased to announce The IAA 2022 Conference will take place on Thursday 6th October with early released tickets available to purchase.
Tickets are available to both members and non-members or by invitation only, due to popular demand tickets are sold on a first come first served basis with priority given to members. We advise you to complete this form and return to hannahlifshack@theiaa.co.uk.
The details
Date - Thursday 6th October 2022
Location - To be released shortly
Dress - Smart/casual
Fundraising to support a Ukrainian family
Fri 22nd April 2022
The war in Ukraine has resulted in many families fleeing to other countries, including England, in search of refuge. In support of this cause The IAA are looking to collectively raise money through a range of activities.
The IAA are gifting a 2-bed property, located in Watford, for a 12 month period and aim to raise £10,000 to cover essentials including bills, furniture and property maintenance costs for the family.
Donate now
Which? Trusted Traders launches new relationship with The IAA
Thu 31st March 2022
There are a multitude of benefits to homeowners for using an IAA member to carry out their insulation, for example:
- All IAA TrustMark registered members go through another level of surveillance to be associated with TrustMark
- Homeowners have peace of mind work is carried out by members who are trained and certified
- If applicable, all homeowners will receive an IAA guarantee for their chosen measure. This guarantee covers any defaults in materials and workmanship in connection with the installation by the installing Company
Members of The IAA with 39 employees or less can apply to join Which? Trusted Traders and take advantage of a special offer giving them 50% off their membership fees for the first six months.
Download the Which? Trusted Traders brochure
The IAA launch an Able To Pay (ATP) Scheme
Wed 9th March 2022
An ATP Scheme across the domestic, non-domestic and new build sector.
The IAA recognise the need to provide access to guarantees for consumers who are self-funding works, underwritten by a robust but value for money quality assurance framework.
The ATP framework is accessible to IAA end-to-end members with an aim to provide a robust yet proportionate quality framework that protects consumers and ensures IAA member installers remain the very best in class, and importantly encourages mortgage lenders to invest in Energy Efficiency.
The IAA Partner with Checkatrade
Thu 13th January 2022
Checkatrade have receive over 3 million monthly searches from homeowners looking for a reliable tradesperson and generated 4.65 million jobs for our members in the last 12 months.
The IAA have partnered with Checkatrade to provide our members an exclusive offer; join now and paying nothing for 2 months. Members can be listed under the following categories and subcategories:
- Insulation
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- External Wall Insulation
- Loft/ Roof Insulation
- Solid Wall Insulation
Christmas and New Years opening times
Thu 16th December 2021
From all of us at The Insulation Assurance Authority, we would like to thank you for your support and wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
The IAA have chosen to make a donation to a local charity KidsOut who give disadvantaged children positive experiences to support them to become future members of our society and workforce.
Christmas and New Years opening times:
Friday 24th December - 09:00 - 12:30
Monday 27th December - Closed
Tuesday 28th December - Closed
29th/ 30th/ 31st December - Normal hours
Monday 3rd January - Closed
Tuesday 4th January - Normal hours
Sign up to The IAA Net Zero Pledge
Wed 4th August 2021
The IAA are commitment to 'Race to Zero' and have created our own net zero pledge to support energy efficiency and tackle the climate crisis. As the technical authority for the insulation sector and advocates of energy efficiency, The Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) recognise the importance of promoting and committing to net zero 2050 and the energy efficient fundamentals to both businesses and homeowners.
Sign up to The IAA net zero pledge:
www.theiaa.co.uk/net-zero-2050
The IAA Conference
Fri 25th June 2021
Avaliable for members or by invitation only, due to popular demand this will be on a first come first served basis. To book your place at The IAA conference, please email enquiries@theiaa.co.uk to request a form.
The details:
Date - Thursday 30th September 2021
Location - Leicester
Dress - Smart/casual
The IAA... One Year On
Thu 1st April 2021
As The IAA approaches its 1st year anniversary it is time to reflect on what we have achieved. When The IAA was initially launched it was safe to say no one knew the full extent and impact COVID-19 would have on business. However, against the trend it is great to report that since launch we have on-boarded a number of System Designers, Installers and System Suppliers.
Is the Future of the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme at Risk?
Wed 24th February 2021
The IAA note with grave concerns the recent article from the Times Newspaper in which they suggest that the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme is to be scrapped by Government at the end of March and the committed funding for the financial year 2021/22 withdrawn in its entirety and, whilst this is currently being denied by the BEIS the Government Department responsible for the scheme we are yet to receive assurances from Ministers that this is not the case
Christmas and New Year opening times:
Thu 17th December 2020
Wednesday 24th December - Normal hours
Christmas day - Closed
Monday 28th December - Closed
New Years Day - Closed
Monday 4th January - Normal hours
PAS 2030:19 NVQ Qualifications
Mon 14th December 2020
ProQual have now released the latest PAS2030:19 NVQ qualifications, specifically focusing on:
- Level 2 - NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (December 2020)
- Level 3 - NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (December 2020)
The Green Homes Grant extension
Fri 20th November 2020
With the recent Government announcement, the Green Homes Grant has now been extended with the new deadline of March 2022.
Register as a Green Homes Grant Installer
Mon 5th October 2020
Once you become a Member of The IAA and are TrustMark registered, you must ensure you register as an official Green Homes Grant Installer.
Why? When homeowners search via the Simple Energy Advice or TrustMark website, this will ensure you are listed under the local areas you service. Encourages homeowners to select your company to carry out their home improvements.
PAS 2038
Fri 2nd October 2020
PAS 2038 is a design standard, covering energy efficiency retrofit of non-domestic buildings. This includes shops, offices, factories, warehouses as well as hotels. PAS 2038 is comparable to the specification of PAS 2035 to domestic retrofit and requiring installation of energy efficiency measures in compliance with PAS 2030.
Social Media
Wed 30th September 2020
Installer List
Mon 14th September 2020
Once you are registered as an Installer you will be added to The IAAs Installer List. Please ensure all the details within this section is correct. If you would like to amend any details, please contact enquiries@theiaa.co.uk.
PAS 2030
Mon 10th August 2020
In parallel to the Green Homes Grant, the Government have allocated £2bn of funding for renewable energy and installing energy efficiency in England. This scheme is backed by UKAS- accredited certification of installers to PAS 2030. For more information please click here.
Home Upgrade Grants & Funding for Public Buildings
Tue 7th July 2020
Message to Members from Tony Hardiman MBE, Chairman of The IAA
As The IAA, we have been working closely with Government and have written on numerous occasions on your behalf to secure what has now become reality. Through the support of a wider industry group and some of our strategic stakeholders it is pleasing that we now have the very positive news reported today.
Free vinyl graphic logos for your company vehicles
Thu 11th June 2020
Request your free company branded IAA vinyls - The IAA are offering all members 3 sets of vehicle vinyls in addition to TrustMark logos (where applicable). Select the size and colours (white or blue) to fit your company vehicles. We also offer a fitting service charged at 46p per mile from Milton Keynes.
COVID 19 - Procedures and Documentation
Thu 4th June 2020
During the COVID – 19 pandemic the health and well-being of our workforce and homeowners is and will continue to be our number one priority. Following the Governments advice and response on social distancing the decision was taken to suspend any inspection or surveillance visits which were scheduled to be carried out on customer properties.
With the recent government announcement and rules relating to returning to work. The IAA and CIGA have taken the view that we can now reengage and schedule property inspections in circumstances where we can guarantee safe methods of carrying these inspections out.
TrustMark / IAA update
Fri 29th May 2020
Further Extension to the TrustMark Data Warehouse Lodgement Flexibility Agreement
The IAA on your behalf has been positioning for changes in the PAS 2030-19 and PAS 2035 transition arrangements and once again TrustMark have listened to the concerns of the industry, extending the data warehouse lodgement flexibility during this very difficult time for the industry.
TrustMark have recently updated the TrustMark Data Warehouse Lodgement Flexibility Agreement to take into account the recent crisis.
The impact of the COVID-19 lockdown period has been reported as having a significant effect on the 60-day flexibility agreement originally published on 27th March 2020.
Retrofit Coordinator services available to members
Tue 26th May 2020
The IAA will shortly be launching a pilot Retrofit co-ordinator service exclusively available to you our members. This service will enable you to carry out work efficiently and effectively giving you the confidence that the PAS 2035 requirements for all projects to have a competent Retrofit Coordinator is met so reducing your ECO compliance risk.
New Insulation Assurance Authority launched to raise standards in the Insulation industry
Wed 1st April 2020
Today sees the launch of the Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA), a new nationwide organisation which will bring together all aspects of quality assurance, consumer protection, technical guidance, certification, installer monitoring and support under a single compliance platform for the insulation industry.
