Newsletter Q2 2026

ICA GROUP I N S P E C T I O N

Newsletter Issue 25

C O M P L I A N C E

A U D I T

Quarterly Focus April - June 2026

WELCOME TO OUR LATEST GROUP NEWSLETTER It’s been a busy few weeks for everyone and its great to see how our people contribute to various fundraising and volunteering initiatives. We also welcome FES Group, who are a well-established provider of compliance and sustainability services to the construction industry, their expertise will broaden and strengthen the range of services that ICA and the wider CERTANIA group of companies offer. In late April we held a meeting in Hinckley, Leicestershire that was attended by representatives from each group company, Business Development, HR and marketing. Everyone had an opportunity to discuss their company, the services provided, current challenges and future opportunities. It allowed us to exchange ideas and discuss possible cross selling within the group, it was a very productive day and we hope everyone came away with positive thoughts about how we can help each other and work together. Thanks to all of you have contributed to this newsletter and we hope you have some time to holiday this summer.

From Janet, Jim, Becci, Matt & Lee

CONTENTS Get to Know FES Group........................................................................................................................ 3 Cook Brown Building Control Training Workshop................................................................................ 5 Hickton Quality Control Updates.......................................................................................................... 6 Qualitas Compliance Provide CPD Update........................................................................................... 7 Volunteer Project for Morgan Lambert................................................................................................ 8 Hickton Quality Control Attend The Flood and Coast Expo...................................................................9 Current Vacancies............................................................................................................................... 10

FES GROUP ARE NOW PART OF ICA GROUP Following our acquisition by CERTANIA, FES Group have joined ICA Group, bringing their specialist construction compliance and sustainability services into the wider group of businesses.

We’re pleased to welcome FES Group to ICA Group and look forward to working closely together moving forward.

GET TO KNOW FES GROUP Established in 2007, FES Group are a nationwide construction compliance and sustainability consultancy, supporting clients across the residential and commercial construction sectors.

Their expertise includes Part L and Part O compliance, SAP and SBEM calculations, EPC production, air tightness testing, thermal bridging calculations, overheating assessments, acoustic consultancy, BREEAM support, energy statements, and retrofit services. They also provide on-site testing, monitoring, and reporting services for existing buildings.

FES Group work with many of the UK’s major housebuilders, contractors, consultants, and developers, delivering practical and efficient solutions backed by strong technical knowledge and nationwide coverage.

MEET THE LEADERSHIP TEAM Ben Wood founded FES Group alongside his father in 2007 and has played a key role in the company’s growth and development ever since. Over the years, Ben has continued to expand his technical knowledge within the industry, alongside achieving an MSc in Building Surveying.

Ben Wood, Founder & Managing Director

As Managing Director, Ben leads the overall company strategy and continues to drive the growth and direction of the business, helping establish FES Group as a trusted nationwide construction compliance and sustainability consultancy.

Supporting Ben and the wider business is Sam Palmer, who joined FES Group in 2014 and now oversees the day to day operations of the company, ensuring the successful delivery of services across all areas of the business.

Sam Palmer Operations Director

With a strong focus on operational excellence, quality, and continuous improvement, Sam plays a key role in supporting both clients and internal teams across the business. In 2024, Sam achieved Chartered Manager status and was awarded the CMgr FCMI designation.

COOK BROWN TEAM CATCH UP Cook Brown Building Control’s London Regional Team recently came together for a team catch up.

It was a great opportunity for colleagues from across the region to spend time together, share updates on current projects, discuss ongoing work, and strengthen relationships across the team. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed on the day!

TRAINING WORKSHOP Members of the Cook Brown Building Control team recently came together for a training workshop focused on supporting the upskilling of our current RBIs in preparation for licence upgrades.

The session provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen understanding and stay up to date with evolving industry requirements. It also allowed the team to come together, share insights, and build on collective knowledge.

Workshops like this play an important role in supporting ongoing development, encouraging collaboration, and maintaining a high standard of service for our clients.

HICKTON QUALITY CONTROL SUPPORTING MENTAL WELLBEING ON WEAR IT GREEN DAY Hickton Quality Control proudly took part in Wear it Green Day! We know how important it is to support one another. Initiatives like Wear it Green Day help encourage open conversations and remind us all to prioritise mental wellbeing.

A big thank you to the Hickton Quality Control team for getting involved and showing their support for such an important cause.

ANDY’S MAN CLUB Hickton Quality Control recently hosted an important session with Andy's Man Club at our Sheffield head office. The construction industry and related sectors can often bring isolation, pressure, long hours, and a culture where people feel they need to simply "get on with it". Too often, people struggle in silence. That's why the work Andy's Man Club does is so important.

Their message is simple: It's okay to talk.

A huge thank you to the team at Andy's Man Club for sharing their experiences, raising awareness, and highlighting the support available to those who may be facing difficult times.

QUALITAS COMPLIANCE PROVIDE CPD UPDATE Qualitas Compliance were recently invited to speak at the South Wales Seminar alongside Cook Brown Building Control, focusing on the upcoming Building Regulation changes in Wales due to come into effect in July 2026.

With 96 attendees joining the CPD session, the event gave professionals the opportunity to receive the latest updates, gain practical insights, and put questions forward ahead of the changes coming into force.

Events like this play an important role in bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and helping the industry stay informed and ready for what lies ahead.

BUILDING REGULATIONS WORKSHOP WITH M AND B IN BIRMINGHAM Andy Clark, Operations Director, was back with M and B at their Birmingham head office, delivering a Building Regulations workshop to their Development Team.

This session covered the Building Safety Act, Duty Holder responsibilities, and the key changes to the Building Regulations, with some really positive discussions and engagement throughout!

JGreat to be back with M and B yesterday at their Birmingham head office, delivering a Building Regulations workshop to their Development Team.

This session completes a trilogy of workshops covering the Building Safety Act, Duty Holder responsibilities, and the key changes to the Building Regulations over the past two years.

Always a pleasure working with the team at M and B, with some really positive discussions and engagement throughout

MORGAN LAMBERT COLLEAGUES LEND A HAND TO LOCAL FOREST SCHOOL PROJECT The Morgan Lambert team recently volunteered with St Leger Homes to support Adventuring Angels HQ in Doncaster, a community Forest School. The team helped install a steel-framed shelter for a new outdoor kitchen, working alongside local volunteers and partners including Jewson and Travis Perkins Managed Services.

A huge well done to the Morgan Lambert team for their efforts, and a big thank you to Angela and her team for their warm hospitality on the day.

COOK BROWN BUILDING CONTROL & MORGAN LAMBERT FUNDRAISING Cook Brown Building Control’s Regional Manager, Matt Fahey, is taking on the Macmillan Mighty Hike in the Peak District, a 26 mile challenge in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. The event supports people affected by cancer, a cause close to Matt, having impacted his family, friends and colleagues. If you’d like to donate please follow the link here.

Paul Rogers, Quality Control Auditor at Morgan Lambert, completed a charity cycle from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Wales in memory of Gracie May, raising funds for the Children’s Oncology Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Donations can be made here.

HICKTON QUALITY CONTROL AT FLOOD AND COAST EXPO Hickton Quality Control attended the Flood and Coast Expo, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with industry professionals and engage with visitors across the sector.

The stand featured a range of interactive activities, including a VR headset experience and a defect wall challenge, where visitors were invited to guess the number of defects identified.

These activities helped showcase key aspects of quality control in a practical and engaging way.

The team also took part in the event’s fun run, adding to the wider programme and atmosphere of the expo.

Overall, the event provided a strong platform for networking, sharing insights, and engaging with others working across flood resilience and coastal management.

CURRENT VACCANCIES Registered Building Inspector Cook Brown Building Control | Nationwide Due to continued growth, we have exciting vacancies for experienced Registered Building Control Inspectors Class 2D-F / 3G. Wherever you are based, we’d like to hear from you.

Clerk of Works Hickton Quality Control | Nationwide We are actively seeking Clerks of Works on an ongoing basis for full-time and part-time projects. Hickton Quality Control works on projects across the UK, providing quality site inspections for our clients.

Domestic Gas Quality Control Auditor Morgan Lambert | Nationwide This role involves quality control inspections, stock condition surveys, and intrusive thirdparty opinion inspections carried out for social housing providers across the UK. Principal Fire Safety Consultant Qualitas Compliance | Remote/Hybrid Due to continued success and growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join Qualitas Compliance as a Principal Fire Consultant. This role offers the chance to contribute to highprofile projects while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

To see all our current vacancies and explore more opportunities across the ICA Group, visit the ICA Group Careers page here.