White paper calls for smarter approach to Net Zero

The UK could hit Net Zero two years sooner if energy firms focus on cutting household energy waste, according to a supplier

CIPHE issues timely Legionella reminder

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is urging caution when it comes to the hazards of Legionella

BMF responds to UKCA product marking delay

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has given a “guarded welcome” to an announcement postponing planned changes to product marking rules following Brexit but warns that more action is needed

Lakes issues updated ‘Safe Working in the Home’ guides

Showering spaces manufacturer Lakes is reissuing ‘Safe Working in the Home’ guides it produced last year to in light of Public Health England’s advice to continue wearing masks in close contact settings

Freelance plumbers’ earnings rise 5.7% amid housing boom

The cost of freelance plumbers increased by 5.7% last month, highlighting the inflationary pressures in the construction industry supply chain

Grant UK logo to feature on Bath Rugby shirts

Grant UK is pleased to be returning to The Rec to support Bath Rugby as one of its Official Partners

Kensa delivers training ahead of £160m social housing retrofit

Kensa Contracting is urging local authorities and housing associations in England to act now and bid for a portion of the £160m available in 2021/22 through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)

Plumbing merchant index shows bounce-back continues

Sales through specialist plumbing and heating merchants during the second quarter of the year show the market’s recovery continues following the adverse impact of the initial COVID lockdown last year

Greenstar 4000 winner selected as Worcester Bosch Strava Club hits target

Worcester Bosch’s Greenstar 4000 Strava Club has achieved 11,000 miles since its launch in late May and crowned installer Norbert Marokity as the winner of a brand-new Greenstar 4000 boiler

ELCO provides heat pump CPD module

Leading manufacturer of commercial heating products ELCO Heating Solutions has introduced a new CIBSE-approved CPD module