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- February 2021

Specialist merchant partners with trade apps 23 February 2021

Wolseley Plumb and Parts has announced a partnership with Gas App and Plumb App....


Renewed concern over skills crisis 23 February 2021

Heating training provider JTL has voiced concern that a staggering 1.25 million extra construction trades workers and over 300,000 qualified trades apprentices are needed by 2030, as revealed by the UK Domestic Trade Skills Index.

The ‘UK Domestic Trade Skills Index’ is a new quarterly report from Homeserve Foundation, which provides comprehensive insights and analysis into the state of the nation’s trades skills.

JTL’s chief executive, Jon Graham, said in addition to the above statistics "the report identifies that one fifth of construction trade workers aged 55 or over will retire before 2030, whilst the number of EU workers who left in 2020 (20,000+) is likely to drop by an extra 22% by 2030...


SNIPEF welcomes drive to fairer payment 17 February 2021

The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF), has welcomed a major milestone on the road to fairer payment terms for small businesses with sweeping reforms to the UK Government’s Prompt Payment Code....


Hundreds of homes help balance UK energy system through DSR trial 15 February 2021

Up to 350 households are taking part in the USER project to trial ‘smart hubs’ that revolutionise hot water cylinders and support the low carbon transition....


New plumbing apprenticeship scheme 15 February 2021

To support the next generation of plumbers, Ideal Standard International is funding a new UK apprenticeship scheme....


MARC and CIPHE join forces to educate installers 15 February 2021

In its latest CPD event for members of the plumbing and heating industry, the CIPHE will host the Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC) in discussing what plumbing and heating engineers must be aware of when it comes to sizing,...


Decarbonisation of rural homes at risk – research 11 February 2021

New research has raised questions over whether the Government’s current approach to decarbonising off gas grid homes is achievable unless rural households are offered a significant increase in funding to cover the high costs involved.


JTL reveals winning apprentices 11 February 2021

JTL, the national training provider for electrical and heating & plumbing apprenticeships, has named the three winners of its annual National Apprentice of the Year Awards for 2020....


Record year for gas boiler enquiries 11 February 2021

New data from Boiler Guide has shown an increase of 43% in customers enquiries for new boilers suggesting gas boilers remain the preferred heating choice for UK homeowners....


Prepare for the future urges training provider 08 February 2021

This National Apprenticeship Week (8-14th February), national training provider, JTL, is encouraging both learners and employers to act now to build for a better future....


Seize opportunity for apprentice grant 04 February 2021

Plumbing and heating companies are being urged by the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) to take up the opportunities offered by the Scottish Government’s new Apprentice Employer Grant (AEG)....


Search for industry's amazing stories 01 February 2021

Wavin Hep2O has launched the Pride of Plumbing campaign to celebrate and share the most amazing stories that represent the best of the plumbing industry....