Yesterday the government released the long awaited consultation on changes to Part L and Part F of the UK Building Regulations. The Future Home Standard consultation proposes options for raising the bar on energy efficiency standards for new build homes, and Read more…
The long-awaited PAS 2035 framework has been released, which is the standard to which all retrofit energy efficiency measures should adhere to. But why is this good news for iATS members? In order to meet the government’s target of net Read more…
The Independent AirTightness Scheme (iATS) is pleased to announce its new integration facility with software provider Retrotec. iATS members who use Retroctec’s ‘FanTestic’ software will now be able to seamlessly transfer data into the iATS lodgement portal, eliminating the need Read more…
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has released a report showing a 1 per cent increase in new dwelling starts compared to the same period last year. The report examines the period January 2019 to March 2019, Read more…
Last week the Independent AirTightness Testing Scheme (iATS) was pleased to join Elmhurst Energy at the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) event in Newcastle. iATS scheme coordinator Jennifer Hartley was on hand to meet conference attendees and talk about Read more…
The Independent AirTightness Testing Scheme (iATS) Ltd has recently updated its Professional Indemnity (PI) and Public Liability (PL) insurance for the lodgement of Air Tightness Tests. The Conditions of Authorisation produced by MHCLG, confirms that all registered Air Testers must Read more…
Elmhurst Energy have just released their latest edition of the Energy Matters magazine. This publication covers all the latest news from the energy assessment and energy efficiency industry, some of which may be of interest to iATS Members. This edition Read more…
It was in June that Elmhurst Energy took ownership of iATS Limited and we have spent the last few months learning the ropes and ensuring that the scheme meets the terms and conditions specified by government. I am delighted to Read more…
Level 1 Air Tightness Training Course Nov. 29, 2017, 11:18 a.m. There are still some spaces left on the Level 1 Air Tightness Training Course from 11th – 14th December 2017. For more information and to book a place please click Read more…
Elmhurst Energy, the energy performance assessment specialist, has announced the acquisition of the Independent AirTightness Testing Scheme (iATS). iATS is a Government approved scheme created for companies and individual undertaking air tightness testing services on commercial and residential buildings. Members Read more…
