Installers urged to take advantage of grant extension

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed an extension of the £2bn Green Homes Grants to “help more households and tradespeople benefit, as Britain builds back greener from coronavirus”

KNIPEX adds some cheer with advent calendar

Pliers specialist KNIPEX has announced plans to launch a new prize draw advent calendar on 1 December

Heating industry failing to upskill workforce, suggests research

The UK’s heating industry has failed to train and upskill boiler installers to the standards required to fit modern condensing boilers, according to research by The Heating Hub

Stax sets the standard with new ISO audit

A leading supplier to the heating and plumbing sector, Stax Trade Centres has confirmed re-accreditation with the British Assessment Bureau

Further clarity needed on future energy mix

Mark Wilkins, head of training and external affairs at Vaillant Group, said the company has invested heavily in both hydrogen and heat pump appliances in preparation for national net zero requirements

Conex Bänninger names its Installer Hero 2020

Daniel Watkins has been named as Conex Bänninger’s Installer Hero for 2020, after the supplier embarked on a search for the UK’s most selfless plumbing and heating professionals

Industry rallies to help installer

Installer Andy Cam is raising money for Wayne Burgess, a self-employed plumber who is undergoing chemotherapy

BestHeating estimates cost of heating world leaders

Designer radiator specialist BestHeating has calculated the heating costs of leaders across the world in some of the coolest countries

Report shows need for proactive approach to boiler servicing

Over three million UK households have never had their boiler serviced, according to latest research from the Benchmark Steering Group

Apprentice plumber to play Tottenham in FA Cup

Staff and students at Trafford College will be tuning in to the third round of the Emirates FA Cup in the New Year to watch one of its apprentices play Tottenham Hotspur live.