Episodes
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home Improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero-carbon homes.
In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Mark Harrison from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
The CIOB are the Chartered Institute of Building, and we stand for the science, ethics and practice of built environments across the world. Everything we do is to improve the quality of life for those using and creating the built environment.
In the episode, Anna and Mark discuss the importance of those working in the RMI sector and their impact on construction as a whole.
They also discuss the crucial issues of equality, diversity and inclusion within the whole sector.
Visit the COIB website:
CIOB 5-year corporate plan: https://www.ciob.org/institute-governance/corporate-plan
Sign the charter link: https://www.ciob.org/specialreport/charter/diversityandinclusion
The podcast is kindly sponsored by NHIC Members:
For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit the following:
https://nhic.org.uk/ and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/
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Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home Improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes.
In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Mark Woods from Crown Commercial Service, who has exciting news about a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS) that allows micro-SMEs and local tradespeople to access government-funded home improvement works for local authorities, housing associations, and other publicly owned housing providers.
Mark talks about the difference will this new Dynamic Purchasing System make to tradespeople in the domestic repair maintenance and home improvement industry
Thank you for listening to this episode of Net Zero For Nothing, connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes, if you have any questions or comments please do let us know via the podcast comments and we’ll feature them in future episodes.
The URL for the DPS website is https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6241
To use the DPS system, access documents and start the onboarding process, suppliers can head over to https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1#buildingcleaningservices and scroll down to Housing Maintenance & Repair.
The podcast is kindly sponsored by NHIC Members:
For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit:
https://nhic.org.uk/ and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/
To follow us on social media please search for @TheNHIC
Monday Oct 03, 2022
The Benefits of Consumer Protection Schemes In The Home Improvement Sectors
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes.
In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Faisal Hussain, CEO at DGCOS, HICS and HIES.
Faisal talks about the benefits of Consumer Protection Schemes across the double glazing, renewables and general home improvement sectors and how members are vetted and accredited so that consumers are protected, which builds trust in quality and work practices across the sectors.
Thank you for listening to this episode of Net Zero For Nothing, connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes, if you have any questions or comments please do let us know via the podcast comments and we’ll feature them in future episodes.
To follow DGCOS, HICS and HEIS on social media, search for @HIES_Scheme and @DGCOS
For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit:
https://nhic.org.uk/ and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/
To follow us on social media please search for @TheNHIC
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home Improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes.
In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Harry Tyndall, CRO at Snap IT Ltd. A company that provides on-demand deliveries for tradespeople.
Harry talks about the benefits of using new and emerging digital technologies to help tradespeople access the supply chain for spare parts to fix boilers and toilets and other important facilities in consumer houses. Instead of waiting days for parts to be ordered.
Thank you for listening to this episode of Net Zero For Nothing, connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes, if you have any questions or comments please do let us know via the podcast comments and we’ll feature them in future episodes.
To follow Snap IT on social media please search for @snapitshop
For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit:
https://nhic.org.uk/ and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/
To follow us on social media please search for @TheNHIC
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home Improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes.
In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Taskforce Member at the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).
Brian talks about the benefits of creating systems that support the RMI industry instead of bogging it down, the future of the industry and how young people can get involved and the issues facing consumers during a cost of living crisis and how we can come together as an industry to help develop solutions.
Thank you for listening to this episode of Net Zero For Nothing, connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes, if you have any questions or comments please do let us know via the podcast comments and we’ll feature them in future episodes.
To follow The Federation of Master Builders on social media please search for @fmbuilders and https://www.linkedin.com/company/construction-leadership-council/ for the CLC on LinkedIn.
For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit:
https://nhic.org.uk/ and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/
To follow us on social media please search for @TheNHIC
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Culture Change Through Community with Maria Coulter
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
To use the special Special Net Zero For Nothing Show offer, simply mention that you heard about the membership through the podcast and Maria will give you a 1-month free membership and a super generous 10% off!
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Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality.
Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.
In this series of podcasts celebrating women across construction, we hope to elevate the visibility of women and the role they play in creating a vibrant and thriving construction sector.
We discuss ways we can build workplaces where women thrive and celebrate the women who are forging change and building a better future for themselves and for the wider built environment.
In this episode, we meet Andy Mitchell CBE from the Tideway and the Construction Leadership Council and he shares with us advice he would give his younger self and discuss all things construction and why encouraging diversity and inclusion at all levels of society is not simply a great idea, but essential thinking.
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality.
Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.
In this series of podcasts celebrating women across construction, we hope to elevate the visibility of women and the role they play in creating a vibrant and thriving construction sector.
We discuss ways we can build workplaces where women thrive and celebrate the women who are forging change and building a better future for themselves and for the wider built environment.
In this episode, we meet Jenny Mclaughlin from Heathrow Airport and she shares with us advice she would give her younger self and discuss all things construction and why encouraging diversity and inclusion at all levels of society is not simply a great idea, but essential thinking.
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Celebrating Women in Construction with Alexandra Bolton from the CDBB
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality.
Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.
In this series of podcasts celebrating women across construction, we hope to elevate the visibility of women and the role they play in creating a vibrant and thriving construction sector.
We discuss ways we can build workplaces where women thrive and celebrate the women who are forging change and building a better future for themselves and for the wider built environment.
In this episode, we meet Alexandra Bolton from the Centre for Digital Built Britain and she shares with us advice she would give her younger self and discuss all things construction and why encouraging diversity and inclusion at all levels of society is not simply a great idea, but essential thinking.
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Revolutionising Retrofit
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Hello and welcome to Net Zero For Nothing, the podcast from the National Home improvement Council connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes.
In this episode of Net Zero for Nothing we meet Russell Smith and Tony Beer from NHIC Member Retrofitworks
Russell and Tony talk about why the RetrofitWorks way is revolutionising the way homes are retrofitted across the UK and why this is a pivotal decade for climate change.
Thank you for listening to this episode of Net Zero For Nothing, connecting industry, government and householders on the pathway towards zero carbon homes, if you have any questions or comments please do let us know via the podcast comments and we’ll feature them in future episodes.
To follow RetrofitWorks on social media please search for @RetrofitWorks
For more information on the NHIC and our members please visit
https://nhic.org.uk/ and https://nhic.org.uk/nhic-members/
To follow us on social media please search for @TheNHIC