Three more Master Plumbers recognised

Three more members of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) have become Master Plumber Certificate holders this year.

Selco launches phase two of reopening

Selco Builders Warehouse has revealed the second phase of its reopening process, meaning all 68 of its branches will be open in some form by next week.

Off grid homeowners see price of energy drop

The trade association for the liquid fuels distribution industry, UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), said off grid homeowners in the UK were seeing prices of heating oil drop by up to 27% since the same time last year.

Future support for low carbon heat welcomed

Mark Wilkins, head of training and external affairs at Vaillant, welcomes a BEIS consultation on future support for low carbon heat beyond the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), but questions whether some of the proposed measures could be implemented sooner.

Boiler Plan appoints sales and operations director

Boiler Plan has appointed a new sales and operations director to support the company’s future growth strategy.

Polypipe gives key workers a helping hand

Polypipe Building Products has donated half a tonne of polypropylene to students at Bradfield Technology College who have used the material to manufacture more than 12,000 visors for health care workers so far.

Businesses urged to take caution when re-opening premises

As many of the UK’s businesses consider reopening their doors, the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) has encouraged business and property owners to consider the risks posed by their water systems sooner rather than later.

Calls for Boiler Scrappage Scheme return

A leading trade body has written to the Chancellor giving details of how a new Boiler Scrappage Scheme could stimulate the economy.

Trade liaising on return to work

APHC CEO John Thompson has participated in a conference call with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and business secretary Alok Sharma about getting people back working and protecting the economy.

Pets at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning

A new survey has found the vast majority, 96%, of homeowners are unaware carbon monoxide can affect their pets.