The NHIC Podcast29 Jan 2025

Building Confidence: How to Foster Trust in Home Improvement

Episode Overview: This episode explores the vital aspect of trust between homeowners and installers within the home improvement industry. Anna Thompson from LABC shares in-depth insights on how mutual understanding and communication can rebuild trust and improve project outcomes.

What You Will Learn:

The historical context of mistrust between homeowners and installers and the pivotal factors that contribute to it.
Details on the Building Safety Act 2022 and how it aims to enhance safety and accountability in building practices.
Specific rights, responsibilities, and reasonable expectations for both homeowners and installers to foster a transparent relationship.

Featured Guest:

Anna Thompson, Head of Engagement at Local Authority Building Control (LABC)

Resources Mentioned:

Competent Person Schemes: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/competent-person-scheme-current-schemes-and-how-schemes-are-authorised#current-schemes

LABC: https://www.labc.co.uk/

LABC’s Front Door: https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/

Ask Anna: https://labcfrontdoor.co.uk/ask-anna

TrustMark

NHIC Doorstep Digest on Improving Trust in Home Improvement Projects: https://nhic.org.uk/doorstep-digests/improving-trust-in-home-improvement-projects/

The NHIC Door Step Digests: Free Consumer Guides on the NHIC website: https://nhic.org.uk/doorstep-digests/

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