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PEPA Conference September 2024
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31/7/24

PEPA Conference September 2024

**BOOKINGS NOW OPEN** As members of the Property Energy Professionals Association, ecmk are delighted to support the PEPA Conference 2024 on Tuesday, 24 September. We’d like to invite our members to join us at this industry event and claim up ...
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TrustMark Business Portal
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29/7/24

TrustMark Business Portal

The TrustMark Business Portal is a free platform designed to streamline interactions with TrustMark and provide registered businesses with essential resources. You can create your own personalised profile, visible to customers searching for the trades you offer. You can make ...
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PAS2035 Design Support Guide
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26/6/24

PAS2035 Design Support Guide

TrustMark continues to work closely with Scheme Providers to support Retrofit Coordinators and Registered Businesses. Created in June 2024 TrustMark has a new Design Support guide, produced with the support of Nigel Jones at ecmk. The PAS2035 Design Best Practice ...
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Important Regulatory changes to the sharing of EPC data for England and Wales
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17/5/24

Important Regulatory changes to the sharing of EPC data for England and Wales

The Government has made amendments to the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 to improve data access related to energy assessment and EPC data. These changes should come into force on 24th June 2024. Building owners, landlords, ...
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Best Practice Guide for Retrofit Technical Issues
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10/4/24

Best Practice Guide for Retrofit Technical Issues

For individuals involved in Retrofit Projects, a new “best practice guide” is available for download. Nigel Jones from ecmk has created this guide to tackle the typical challenges related to energy efficiency measures (EEMs) in retrofit projects. The guide provides ...
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Energy Professional Accreditation Auditor Job Vacancy
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19/3/24

Energy Professional Accreditation Auditor Job Vacancy

ecmk are looking for a Energy Accreditation Professional Technical Auditor to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for Qualified Domestic Energy Assessors to pivot their careers and utilise their skills in an Auditor role. We have trained a number ...
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Office closure over the Easter Holidays
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18/3/24

Office closure over the Easter Holidays

Please note that our offices will be closed over the Easter bank holidays, whilst we take a little break: Friday 29th March (Good Friday) – CLOSED Saturday 30th March – CLOSED Sunday 31st March – CLOSED Monday 1st April (Easter Monday) ...
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TrustMark Retrofit Portal Audit and Remediation Process
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14/2/24

TrustMark Retrofit Portal Audit and Remediation Process

TrustMark will be aligning the way Retrofit Coordinators receive non-compliant audit feedback and the way they upload new evidence to the project, with the current on-site feedback process. Although Retrofit Coordinators will receive notification, along with a non-compliance report via ...
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PEPA Virtual Annual Conference 24th April 2024
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12/2/24

PEPA Virtual Annual Conference 24th April 2024

**BOOKINGS NOW OPEN** As members of the Property Energy Professionals Association, ecmk are delighted to announce they are once again supporting the PEPA Virtual Conference 2024 on 24th April. We’d like to invite our members to join us at this ...
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Energy Professional Accreditation Auditor Job Vacancy
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8/1/24

Energy Professional Accreditation Auditor Job Vacancy

ecmk are curently looking for a full-time Accreditation Auditor to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for Qualified Domestic Energy Assessors to pivot their careers and utilise their skills in an Auditor role. We have trained a number ...
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Office closure over the Christmas Holidays
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13/12/23

Office closure over the Christmas Holidays

We’d like to thank our members for your continued support this year. Please note that our offices will be closed over the Christmas holidays, whilst we take a little break: Friday 22nd December – 9am – 6pm Saturday 23rd December ...
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PEPA Conference October 2023
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11/9/23

PEPA Conference October 2023

ecmk look forward supporting another PEPA (Property Energy Professionals Association) Conference 2023 on 31st October. This in-person conference will take place at Reach Events, The Riverside Centre in Derby. There will be speakers from DESNZ, HSE, DLUHC, an update on the Scottish ...
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ecmk welcomes new Scheme Manager
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14/8/23

ecmk welcomes new Scheme Manager

ecmk are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Rowley as Scheme Manager. Before stepping up to the position of Scheme Manager, Ian previously held the position Auditor and Technical Consultant within the ecmk auditing team. Ian has a wealth ...
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BSI public consultation for PAS 2035 standards update
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24/4/23

BSI public consultation for PAS 2035 standards update

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has opened a public consultation on revisions to the current version of PAS 2035. The changes proposed aim to improve processes and provide clarification around the Retrofitting of homes across the UK, to improve energy ...
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Accreditation Auditor / Retrofit Coordinator job vacancy
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19/4/23

Accreditation Auditor / Retrofit Coordinator job vacancy

Due to continued growth we are looking to recruit multiple Energy Accreditation Professionals / Qualified Retrofit Coordinators to join our expanding team here at ecmk. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Retrofit Coordinator who is keen to move ...
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ecmk supports PEPA virtual conference 2023
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31/3/23

ecmk supports PEPA virtual conference 2023

As members of the Property Energy Professionals Association, ecmk look forward to attending the PEPA Virtual Conference 2023 on 19th April. We’d like to invite our members to join us at this industry event and claim up to 4 hours CPD ...
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Technical Support Easter opening hours
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29/3/23

Technical Support Easter opening hours

Just in case you need us over the Easter break, our opening hours for techinical support are: Technical Support – Easter opening hours Friday 7th April 2023 (Good Friday) – CLOSED Saturday 8th April 2023 – 9am – 5pm Sunday 9th April ...
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U-Value Guidance for members
Blog
14/3/23

U-Value Guidance for members

ecmk has produced guidance to help members understand the use of U-Values in relation to RdSAP conventions and ECO4 lodgements for EPCs and ERPs. This guidance supports the TrustMark EPR Conventions 2.01: Overridden u values will not be accepted as ...
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SMART (EPC) Survey App – Now on the App Store
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9/3/23

SMART (EPC) Survey App – Now on the App Store

As part of a move to keep our mobile Apps in a single location for ease of download and version updates, we have now transferred the SMART (EPC) Survey App over to the App Store, under a new licence. To ...
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Now is the time to train as an Energy Professional
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16/2/23

Now is the time to train as an Energy Professional

If you are considering a career in the Energy Efficiency sector, then now is a golden opportunity. Solutions to the Energy Crisis The soaring cost of energy bills compounded by poor energy efficiency of the UK housing stock is exacerbating ...
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Changes to fuel prices associated with Domestic EPCs
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14/2/23

Changes to fuel prices associated with Domestic EPCs

The government has agreed to a significant change in fuel prices associated with the running costs and savings shown on Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). These adjustments are necessary due to major shifts in fuel prices over recent years and ...
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The appropriate use of SAP and RdSAP for energy assessments
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25/1/23

The appropriate use of SAP and RdSAP for energy assessments

This official scheme guidance explains the differences between the methodologies of SAP and RdSAP for energy assessments. This will help you decide which is more appropriate for an energy assessment on a domestic property. This guidance is complimentary to Convention ...
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Easy ways top up your CPD
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24/1/23

Easy ways top up your CPD

All Energy Assessors must complete a minimum of 10 hours Continuous Professional Development (CPD) every year which coincides with the start and end date of the individual assessor certification. It is a mandatory requirement of Energy Assessor Accreditation to complete ...
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TrustMark Quality Assurance Monitoring Government Funded Schemes
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15/12/22

TrustMark Quality Assurance Monitoring Government Funded Schemes

TrustMark has published two documents for use by the PAS2035:2019 / PAS2030:2019 / MCS supply chain, delivered under associated government schemes where TrustMark is mandated. TrustMark Quality Assurance Guidance – Government Funded Schemes V1.0: This document sets out the process ...
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Support opening hours over the Christmas holidays
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8/12/22

Support opening hours over the Christmas holidays

Our team would like to wish all of our members a Happy Christmas and we hope that you enjoy the festive break and a well earned rest! Should you need us during this time, please check our technical support opening ...
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ecmk team up with Retrospect on pioneering external wall insulation
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5/12/22

ecmk team up with Retrospect on pioneering external wall insulation

Retrospect Consultancy Ltd, who are Welsh based retrofit installation specialists and accredited members of the ecmk Retrofit Assessor and Coordinator schemes, have piloted a ‘never been done before’ external wall insulation (EWI) innovation. This innovation was brought about to solve ...
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ecmk launches new website
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29/11/22

ecmk launches new website

ecmk launches new website ecmk has today launched its new rebranded website which is now live. The site has had a complete overhaul offering much easier navigation with a significantly improved training section, making it easier to search for available ...
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New measures set to help households better insulate homes and reduce energy bills
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28/11/22

New measures set to help households better insulate homes and reduce energy bills

Today, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced new measures set to help hundreds of thousands of household better insulate their homes and reduce consumption while saving families hundreds of pounds each year. New £1 billion ECO+ ...
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ecmk to attend MEP event 2022
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22/9/22

ecmk to attend MEP event 2022

ecmk to attend Midlands Energy Professionals (MEP) event on 12th October 2022 ecmk look forward to attending The Association of Midlands Energy Professionals (MEP)’s first face-to-face event since the pandemic shut-down. The Event is for energy assessors of all disciplines, ...
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ecmk to attend PEPA conference 2022
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20/9/22

ecmk to attend PEPA conference 2022

ecmk to attend PEPA conference 2022 As members of the Property Energy Professionals Association, ecmk look forward to attending PEPA Conference 2022 on 29 November at The Riverside Centre (Reach Events) in Derby. We’d like to invite our members to join us at this industry ...
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ecmk to exhibit at ECO4 Sustainable Warmth Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2022
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7/9/22

ecmk to exhibit at ECO4 Sustainable Warmth Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2022

ecmk to exhibit at ECO4 Sustainable Warmth Supply Chain Conference Exhibition 2022 ecmk are delighted to attend the ECO4 & Sustainable Warmth Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition hosted by the Energy Efficiency Association on 23 November 2022 at Bolton Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa. Our Scheme ...
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Lodging EPRs – RdSAP Data Production Retrofit Projects (ECO4 only)
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6/9/22

Lodging EPRs – RdSAP Data Production Retrofit Projects (ECO4 only)

Lodging EPRs – RdSAP Data Production Retrofit Projects (ECO4 only) Following consultation with all PAS2035 Scheme Providers, a process has been agreed to maintain a clear divide between Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure surveys (RdSAP) conducted for PAS2035 Retrofit Assessments and RdSAP ...
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BEIS IWI and moisture closed systems clarification
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9/8/22

BEIS IWI and moisture closed systems clarification

BEIS IWI and moisture closed systems clarification BEIS has issued clarification regarding Internal Wall Insulation and moisture closed systems. The BEIS Retrofit Internal Wall Insulation, Best Practice guidance does not prohibit the use of moisture closed internal wall insulation systems ...
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What you need to know about ECO4
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29/6/22

What you need to know about ECO4

What is ECO4? The ECO4 scheme is a mechanism to help households go 100% carbon neutral. The ECO4 scheme is specifically designed to help provide grants to eligible households to fund energy efficient upgrades to homes. The grants can help ...
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Easter member support opening hours
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25/6/22

Easter member support opening hours

Easter member support opening hours Please see below our Customer Technical Support opening hours over the Easter holidays: Friday 2nd April (Good Friday) – CLOSED Saturday 3rd April 9am – 5pm Sunday 4th April (Easter Sunday) – 9am – 1pm ...
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We’re recruiting full-time auditors
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15/3/22

We’re recruiting full-time auditors

ecmk are looking to recruit full-time Energy Accreditation Professionals (Auditors). ecmk is a leading government approved provider of Accreditation, Certification and Training, enabling Energy Assessors to deliver Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs) for all building types, Legionella Risk ...
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ecmk Sponsor Energy Efficiency Awards 2020/21
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21/8/21

ecmk Sponsor Energy Efficiency Awards 2020/21

ecmk are proud to be supporting the Energy Efficiency Awards 2020/2021. This year we will be sponsoring the Regional Renewable Heat Installer and Contractor of the Year award for the North West, Regional Energy Efficiency Champion of the Year award ...
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We’re Recruiting a Full-Time Auditor
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17/8/21

We’re Recruiting a Full-Time Auditor

ecmk are looking to recruit a full-time Energy Accreditation Professional (Auditor). ecmk is a leading government approved provider of Accreditation, Certification and Training, enabling Energy Assessors to deliver Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs) for all building types, Legionella ...
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We recruiting for a full-time adminstrator
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10/7/21

We recruiting for a full-time adminstrator

We are looking for a full-time administrator ecmk is a leading government approved provider of Accreditation, Certification and Training, enabling Energy Assessors to deliver Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs) for all building types, Legionella Risk Assessment Reports, ...
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Significant Milestone for the Retrofit Industry
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1/7/21

Significant Milestone for the Retrofit Industry

Today marks a significant milestone for the retrofit industry, as the new PAS 2030-19 standard (previously PAS 2030:2017) becomes mandated for all ECO3 funded energy efficiency installations, effective from the 1st July. All work must be carried out in accordance with PAS 2035, which ...
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ecmk to attend PEPA Conference 2021
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4/5/21

ecmk to attend PEPA Conference 2021

ecmk will be supporting the Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) conference which is taking place on 25 May 2021 with sessions on ECO4, EPC Action Plan, MEES, PAS 2035 and PAS 2038, offering up to 5 hours of CPD for delegates. This year’s event will ...
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Retrofit Coordinator Job Vacancy
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6/4/21

Retrofit Coordinator Job Vacancy

CoreLogic have a fantastic job opportunity for a qualified energy assessor looking to take the next step in their career and become a qualified Retrofit Coordinator and join their growing Energy division. What’s more CoreLogic are providing and funding ALL ...
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Energy Trust Course – Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings
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12/2/21

Energy Trust Course – Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings

Energy Trust UK are delivering the ABBE Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings qualification, which has been developed to raise awareness of older, traditional or vulnerable buildings (e.g. buildings built prior to 1919). The focus is ...
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Scottish EPC Register Downtime
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5/10/20

Scottish EPC Register Downtime

Assessor Notification – Scottish EPC Register – planned maintenance Please be aware that we have been informed by the Energy Saving Trust that the Scottish EPC Register will be unavailable to external users during these times for planned system maintenance: Thursday 8 October ...
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Changes to the Scottish EPC Register
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14/9/20

Changes to the Scottish EPC Register

As already published, changes are taking place this month by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), to form a new single centralised EPC register for the UK, which excludes Scotland. We have now been informed by the Energy Saving Trust that the Scottish EPC ...
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Important Update for the New EPC Register
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4/9/20

Important Update for the New EPC Register

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has decided to bring ownership of the EPC register service in-house and combine the national registers to form a single UK register (excluding Scotland). This has caused changes to the EPC register which are taking ...
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Green Homes Grant Scheme
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11/8/20

Green Homes Grant Scheme

With the recent announcement of the new £2 billion Green Homes Grant scheme, the Government is encouraging tradespeople to gain TrustMark accreditation. The Green Homes Grant will start in September and in order to gain work as part of this scheme, tradespeople must ...
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More Online Training For Assessors
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31/3/20

More Online Training For Assessors

We recognise during these unprecedented times our members and those working within the surveying and energy assessment industry will be significantly affected by a reduction in work volumes. The current situation is challenging for many of us, but can also ...
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Price Freeze on Lodgement Fees
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11/3/20

Price Freeze on Lodgement Fees

ecmk know how important it is for Energy Assessors to get value for money from their Accreditation Scheme, which is why we keep costs low. We’ve chosen not increased the price on our lodgement fees for several years now and ...
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