Current programs such as ECO4, LADs, HUG and SHDF require PAS 2030/35 certification and TrustMark registration; Licence Plus is designed for future programs and the "able to pay" market that may not need the PAS 2035 element that PAS 2030 certification requires.
To work within the Licence Plus scheme, Licence Plus contractors must be a TrustMark registered company and undergo assessments to ensure high-quality installations that protect the customer.
Alex Gates, general manager of Simply Certification, explains;
"We are delighted to be one of the first certification bodies to offer this as one of our key priorities is to help expand the supply chain to meet the UK's net zero targets."
"We have been working closely with a number of prime contractors and TrustMark on various initiatives to increase the numbers within the UK supply chain and we are already seeing an increase in new contractors in this sector, which is a great achievement."
"Improving energy efficiency through quality renovation"
Simon Ayers, CEO of TrustMark explains,
"We face one of the biggest challenges in reducing energy consumption and making homes in the UK warmer, more comfortable and healthier. Improving energy efficiency through quality renovation is the key to reducing this burden, but it must be done by skilled tradesmen working to measurable standards to ensure the outcome meets the need.
Demand for companies has never been higher and will only continue to grow. This demand, coupled with the current skills shortage, means we need to find broader solutions. We believe the Licence Plus Scheme can be part of that solution, so it's great to have Simply Certification on board and offer Licence Plus registration to their businesses."
Certification for the entire built environment lifecycle
Simply Certification, launched in August 2020, is quickly becoming the certification body of choice for organizations operating across the entire built environment life cycle, which includes 4 key stages:
- Pre-construction and design
- Construction
- Operation, facility management and retrofit
- End-of-use
"We provide a great assessment experience that really adds value"
Alex concludes;
"Our offering is very attractive to organizations operating at any of the stages of the built environment life cycle.
"Particularly for organizations focused on net-zero strategies. We focus heavily on supporting organizations in their quality, environmental, health and safety certifications. We have tailored our services to meet these needs, including assessments and certification for ISO and SSIP, as well as TrustMark, PAS 2030, PAS 2038, License Plus and soon MCS.
Our unique offering is that we can coordinate assessment plans that minimize disruption and ensure great value through a collaborative approach.
We provide a great assessment experience that adds real value and helps with continuous business improvement with plans that are integrated where possible - a great offering for an industry that needs to demonstrate such high levels of compliance and certification."
Contact our team today for more information on TrustMark and Licence Plus:
0191 3233960
hello@simplycertification.co.uk