Ventilation plays critical role in reducing viral transmission – briefing

Vent-Axia has welcomed a government’s COVID-19 press briefing citing ventilation as being critical in the fight against the virus.

Ideal Bathrooms resumes trading

UK bathroom distributor Ideal Bathrooms will resume trading today (4 May).

CIPHE pleased with key worker recognition amid expanded testing

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) said expanding coronavirus testing was good news for those who may be self-isolating due to personal or household symptoms.

Learning in lockdown: Baxi Heating launches courses

Baxi Heating is offering a new series of free online commercial product training sessions to enable installers to continue to develop their knowledge from this week.

Mira launches lockdown lowdown series

Mira Showers has launched a new series of troubleshooting films aimed at installers called Lockdown Lowdown.

APHC advises on return of plumbers to people’s homes

The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) has participated in an online conference with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in order to provide direct feedback on the effects of COVID-19 on the plumbing and heating sector.

Plumber video-call app offers free access

A plumber video-call app has been opened up for free as cold and wetter weather faced Brits in lockdown this week.

Vaillant and Glow-worm expand digital learning

Vaillant and Glow-worm are turning to digital and online training and business advice to support installers during lockdown.

Pacifica Group proposes government-led social distancing certification

National domestic energy and appliance services company Pacifica Group has written to the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to recommend formal social distancing training that would provide increased reassurance to tradespeople and the public.

HPA backs consultation on low carbon heat

The Heat Pump Industry has welcomed a government consultation on Future Support for Low Carbon Heat, published yesterday.