Earnings hold steady for self-employed plumbers
Earnings for self-employed plumbers fell last month but in keeping with the traditionally slow start to the year, according to Hudson Contract
Plumbers4U flags up common emergency plumbing and heating issues
Steve Vincent, head of operations at Plumbers4U, has explained exactly why emergency plumbing repairs are best left to the professionals
Hundreds help balance energy system through trial
350 households are taking part in the USER project to trial ‘smart hubs’ in a bid to revolutionise hot water cylinders and support the low carbon transition
MARC and CIPHE join forces to educate installers
In its latest CPD event for members of the plumbing and heating industry next month, the CIPHE hosts the Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC)
Ideal Standard to fund plumbing apprenticeship scheme
Ideal Standard International, the provider of bathroom and washroom products, is funding a new UK apprenticeship scheme
PipeSnug welcomes Part L changes
PipeSnug has welcomed the recent government response to its consultation on the Part L of the Building Regulations, which specifies the use of pipe grommets and collars on incoming service penetrations and internal building services in new build dwellings
Boiler Guide reports record year for enquiries
New data from Boiler Guide has shown an increase of 43% in customers enquiries for new boilers, which it said remained the preferred heating choice for UK homeowners
HPA disappointed with Green Homes Grant funding plan
The Heat Pump Association said it is disappointed that 95% of the funding provided for the Green Homes Grant scheme looks unlikely to be rolled over into the next financial year
Decarbonisation of rural homes at risk due to high costs
New industry research by OFTEC questions the government’s current approach to decarbonising off gas grid homes being achievable despite rural households being offered a...
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