Upgrading a heating system – part two
HPM technical expert John Love continues his mini-series of articles on the circumstances for changing to a sealed heating system
HHIC responds to Building Regs consultation
A review of Building Regulations has been described as “well overdue” by the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, as it responded to The Future Homes Standard 2019 Consultation on changes to Part L, conservation of fuel and power, and Part F, ventilation.
Stelrad Installer Loyalty Club extends registrations
Stelrad’s Installer Loyalty Club is going “from strength to strength”, having been up and running since late 2019.
More investment needed for training, stresses CIPHE
To meet the energy efficiency policies set out in the Budget 2020, more investment is required to train the nation’s plumbing and heating engineers, says the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE).
Hounsfield supports NGEO training hub
Hounsfield Boilers has donated a 12/19 Kitchen Model oil boiler to a leading electrical, oil and water training centre in East Anglia.
CIPHE backs calls to adopt ‘Master Craftsman’ title
The Social Market Foundation (SMF), has published findings urging for the title of ‘Master Craftsman’ to be adopted to raise the status of apprenticeships
CIPHE highlights rise in escape of water claims
According to the Construction Insurance Risk Engineers Group (CIREG), insurance claims for escape of water occurrences have increased substantially, both in their frequency and severity, since 2015.
“The right to train is good for business”
Mark Krull, director for Logic4training, calls on businesses to take another look at the government’s ‘Right to Request Time to Train’ scheme.
Aico expands mobile training and demonstration unit fleet
Latest addition to keep up with customer demand.
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