Wolseley acquires more brands, closes in on Ideal Bathrooms deal
Wolseley UK has announced agreements with Saint-Gobain for the acquisition of plumbing and heating focussed businesses Neville Lumb, DHS and Bassetts
WaterSafe launches film to recruit qualified plumbers in England
National accreditation body WaterSafe has launched a film starring its members to recruit more qualified plumbers in England to its register, which is free to join
Report highlights emergence of smart water meters
Smart water metering is taking off in the water sector, with the smart share of AMI and AMR almost doubling thanks to water shortages and the importance of leakage protection.
Daikin opens first Sustainable Home Centre
Daikin UK has opened its first Sustainable Home Centre in Essex, which will allow homeowners to familiarise themselves with Daikin’s air source heat pump technology and discuss with an expert the best solution for their home.
Employers urged to benefit from a £1,000 grant
JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating and plumbing apprenticeships, has encouraged employers to take advantage of a £1,000 grant extension to hire new trainees as part of the government’s Traineeship Programme
Plumbing projects most common DIY disaster in UK homes
A new survey has confirmed that plumbers are the UK’s most used tradespeople when it comes to fixing problems caused by ‘have-a-go DIY-ers’
Amber warnings raise building overheating concern
With heatwaves set to become more prominent in the UK, REHAU has released guidance on how the industry should act to accommodate the temperature control in new buildings.
Further backing for extended UKCA Mark transition period
The Association of Ductwork Contractors and Allied Services (ADCAS) has backed industry calls for the UKCA Mark transition for construction products to be extended until at least the end of 2022
Drain Doctor reports record month
Drainage and plumbing company Drain Doctor has recorded its best-ever month in September 2021
HVO fuel demonstration expanded to 200 homes
The liquid fuel heating industry has announced a second phase of its fossil fuel replacement demonstration converting 200 homes and businesses across the UK from oil heating to renewable fuel Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) this winter