HHIC confirms heating engineer eligibility for COVID-19 testing

Government has reportedly confirmed workers ‘delivering essential services in the utilities sector’ are now eligible for testing.

Coronavirus crisis hit earnings from March

Earnings for self-employed plumbers fell by 12.7% last month as the launch of the lockdown hit the construction industry, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.

Gas Industry Awards postponed until 2021

The 2020 Gas Industry Awards, due to take place on 6 May 2020, have been postponed to the 18 May 2021 due to the current coronavirus crisis.

OFTEC supports food bank charity with PPE donation

OFTEC has donated 1,000 items of personal protective equipment to help support a food bank charity during the coronavirus outbreak.

Viessmann develops ventilators and mobile units

Viessmann has converted part of its production facilities in Germany to manufacture its own ventilators, mobile intensive care units, respiratory protective face masks and hand sanitiser.

Grant UK hires renewables business development manager

Grant UK has appointed Matt Beales as a business development manager within its renewables sales team.

Irish government urged to delay carbon tax increase

The trade association for the liquid fuels sector in Ireland, The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), has lobbied the Irish government to consider a delay to next month’s planned €6 increase of carbon tax on heating oil.

Baxi adapts to face coronavirus crisis

Baxi has revealed the steps it has taken to protect its workforce and continue to provide support for customers and installers throughout the Covid-19 crisis.

Ask Alpha: Boiler installations

Jonathan Kidner, product engineer at Alpha Heating Innovation, provides some food for thought on the subject of efficient boiler installation.

Enter the HPM April competition

Entries for this month’s Easter competition remain open until the end of the month – with a range of prizes to be won.