Plumber earnings slide in May
Weekly earnings for self-employed plumbing contractors fell month, according to the latest figures released by Hudson Contract
Government net zero legislation backed by EUA
The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has praised government for legislating for net zero carbon emissions by 2050
280 jobs lost as QRL enters administration
South Wales-based radiator manufacturer Quinn Radiators Limited (QRL) has this week gone into administration
JTL awards its apprentice of the year
Aaron Housen from Hayes has been named JTL’s ‘National MES Apprentice of the Year’ – covering plumbing and heating skills
Wirquin meets new WRAS criteria
WRAS (The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) has reviewed its acceptance criteria for approvals to be granted in respect of WCs, cisterns and inlets valves, a leading sanitary equipment specialist has reported
Rheem acquires Intergas
Intergas has joined Rheem’s Global Water Division, expanding its water heating and boiler portfolio
Baxi-hosted forum support energy mission
A leading industry body has announced the launch of its response to the government’s challenge to ‘at least halve’ the energy usage of new buildings by 2030 by using new technologies and modern construction practices
CIPHE members prepare for AGM
Members of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE) are being urged to book their place without delay for the organisation’s 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
21st celebrations for Polypipe charity regatta
Sailors in the sector have been urged to sign up early for the Polypipe charity regatta in September – which celebrates its 21st year in 2019
£40m growth for bathroom market in 2019
A new bathroom market report from MTW Research indicates that bathroom sales will grow by around £40 million in 2019