New research finds 17% of plumbers work for their family business

New research has found that 17% of UK plumbers now work for their family business

Water Regs UK calls for Brits to stop DIY plumbing

Water Regs UK has called for Brits to stop DIY plumbing, it said that plumbing projects are often best left to the professionals

CIPHE dinner addresses industry issues

Education, public health and industry collaboration were the running themes of this year’s CIPHE ‘Dinner with the President’

Scotland reaches renewable milestone, MCS reveals

According to MCS, Scotland has officially surpassed 200,000 small-scale renewable technology installations since records began in 2008

Allowing for pipe expansion helps avoid leaks

HPM technical expert John Love explores the key considerations when designing or installing a piping system, in particular to allow for pipe expansion

Triton Showers supports safety alert on start/stop-button showerheads

Triton Showers has supported the call for third party suppliers of start/stop-button showerheads to provide clear warnings about their use with instantaneous electric showers

Apprentices awarded with equipment bursaries to ‘kick start’ their career

The Worshipful Company of Plumbers has announced six recipients of its bursary to help kick-start their careers in the plumbing industry

Wirquin announces ‘Free Fuel for a Year’ winner

Wirquin has announced the winner of its national promotion, ‘Free Fuel for a Year’

Screwfix Trade Apprentice semi-finalists announced

Three emerging heating engineers and plumbers reach semi-final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024

Replacing parts: Lack of regulation poses real danger

Neil Macdonald, technical manager at the Heating and Hotwater Council (HHIC), looks at the importance of selecting approved replacement parts when taking on a repair.