British homeowners to spend thousands despite Brexit uncertainty
UK homeowners are set to spend up to £55.5 billion on home improvements in the next 12 months as they put house moves on hold due to Brexit uncertainty
Demand drives up plumber earnings in October
Earnings for self-employed plumbers rose by 3.6% last month, according to the latest figures released by Hudson Contract
Ignored leaks cause 400 million litres of water wastage
Brits are putting off fixing simple plumbing issues like leaky toilets and dripping taps, which can lead to huge water wastage, according to new research by the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme (WRAS)
TrustMark scheme formalised in ECO3 regulations
Designed to “give consumers more protection for home energy improvements”, the government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) regulations have been formalised by parliament
Trustmark change against OFTEC’s advice
OFTEC has said the government decided to incorporate TrustMark and the new PAS2035 standard into ECO3 for all energy efficiency measures against its advice
New Roca showroom hoped to drive growth
A showroom at Roca UK’s new headquarters in Leicestershire was expected to help the bathroom group accelerate growth
CIPHE joins with IDHEE to build resources
The Institute of Domestic Heating & Environmental Engineers (IDHEE) has been incorporated with the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)
Brexit uncertainty impacting wider industry
Brexit uncertainty and planning has affected the wider plumbing industry, a bathroom goods stockist explained this week
CIPHE renews calls for compulsory thermostatic mixing valves
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has renewed calls for the government to change its legislation surrounding thermostatic mixing valves on the back of latest admissions data
Roca unveils new Leicestershire plant
Bathroom goods manufacturer Roca invited media to its new warehouse and showroom facility in Coalville, Leicestershire, this week