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Experts Urge Prioritising Thermal Insulation for Fast and Effective Energy Savings

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA), backed by a leading refrigeration expert, is warning that the Government’s overreliance on heat pumps as a major part of its Net Zero strategy is diverting attention away from simple, high-impact energy efficiency measures available for immediate implementation. Chris Ridge, TICA’s Technical Director and Chair of the British StandardsREAD MORE

TICA provides free ‘Insulation MOT’ to help Tees Valley charities cut energy costs

 The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) is offering free energy audits to charities, non-profit organisations and public sector bodies across the Tees Valley to identify opportunities to save energy and cut carbon emissions. As part of the initiative, Level 3 apprentices from TICA’s National Training Centre in Darlington – working under the supervision of instructorsREAD MORE

Darlington MP visits TICA’s National Training Centre to champion skilled careers

Darlington MP Lola McEvoy has visited the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association’s (TICA) National Training Centre to see first-hand how specialist training is equipping young people with the skills vital to both the construction sector and the UK’s net zero ambitions. During her visit to the facility, Ms McEvoy met apprentices from across the UK undertakingREAD MORE

TICA Urges Public Procurement Reforms to Prioritise Apprenticeships

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) is urging public authorities to place apprenticeships at the centre of new public procurement regulations – ensuring that major construction projects drive long-term skills development rather than prioritising cost-cutting measures. Under the new Procurement Regulations, which take effect on 24th February, public authorities must publish at least three keyREAD MORE

TICA Bucks Downward Trend for Apprenticeships with Record 2025 Intake

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) is defying a national decline in apprenticeships and is on track to welcome a record 200 apprentices to its national training centre in 2025. It highlights the trade organisation’s proactive efforts to raise the profile of both the thermal insulation sector and the rewarding career opportunities it offers, aREAD MORE

TICA Launches Guide for External Ductwork Insulation and Cladding

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) has published a new guide ‘Insulation and Cladding of External Sheet Metal Ductwork – A Guide to Product Selection and Installation for HVAC Ductwork Operating at Temperatures Between 10°C and 35°C’. Available free of charge to all TICA members via the trade organisation’s technical hub, other industry stakeholders canREAD MORE

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