IHI
CLG relations with energy assessor groups hit buffers
The Institute of Home Inspection has pulled out of consultation talks with the CLG in protest at the un-representative make-up of panelists officials at the department want. Other groups, including accreditation schemes, are also angry it would seem.
Accreditation Schemes vs Trade Bodies and Institutes
Who do you think should represent Domestic Energy Assessors: your accreditation scheme or one of the numerous trade bodies or institutes? A poll so far puts the accred schemes up there with the so-called institutes!
DEA Workshop: Accreditation Schemes Get 12 Months to Improve
The poorest performing accreditation schemes have been warned they have 12 months to improve or risk losing their licence. That was one of the messages presented to representatives of Domestic ENergy Assessors at the latest CLG-hosted DEA Workshop held on Tuesday (23rd Sept 08). Also, lack of interest from Trading Standards and the Advertising Standards Authority on both estate agent compliance and training providers respectively.
DEA Workshop with the CLG - CPD Changes
Domestic Energy Assessors and industry representatives met with the CLG last week to plot a path for the future of Energy Performance Certificates, and those serving them. Here we gather views and gauge consquences. Part 1 of 2 looks at a proposed CPD shake-up
CLG to Investigate Accreditation Schemes
The representative body for DEAs and Home Inspectors, The Institute of Home Inspection (IHI), has been told by the Housing Minister that accreditation schemes will be investigated following concerns over quality and conduct
First Day Marketing: Hello?
DEAs were concerned when the Drop Dead Date of HIPs was pushed back to June 1st 08, yet have remained silent in spite of campaign to abolish it permanently!
Podcast #7: Shane O' Reilly Explaining High Court Action
After todays announcement to serve a Notice of Intent on the Government, Shane O' Reilly - IHI Chairman - elaborates on the reasons and hoped-for outcome
IHI to Serve Notice of Intent on Government
The Institute of Home Inspection (IHI) have released a surprise 11th hour which reveals that they are to serve a Notice of Intent on the Governement.
Stay tuned for emergency podcast with Chairman later this evening.
Podcast #6: Linda Gray on IHI and Govt Meeting
Chatting with Linda Gray about why she joined The Institute of Home Inspection and what happened at her meeting with the Government last week.
Linda Gray Takes On IHI Trustee Role
Linda Gray accepts Trustee role; Tony Gordon becomes Life-long President; and Shane O' Reilly takes Council Chair.
Does this signal a new strategy and vision?
