APHC advises on return of plumbers to people’s homes
The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) has participated in an online conference with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in order to provide direct feedback on the effects of COVID-19 on the plumbing and heating sector.
Precautionary advice for emergency domestic work
A new animation offers guidance to contractors and customers during emergency domestic work.
Safe electrics: The hidden dangers
With the growing prevalence and importance of electrics in modern gas boilers, electrical safety has become a hot topic in the heating industry. Neil Macdonald, technical manager at the HHIC, looks further at considerations that need to be made.
Dodgy energy meters: What should you do?
If you suspect that a homeowner's energy supply is at risk or have suspicions about anything you’ve seen but don’t know what to look for, keep an eye out for some of the following signs of tampering.
OFTEC extends registrations during COVID-19 crisis
OFTEC has extended all current business and technician registrations for two months without charge, as part of the trade association’s support for its 9,000 registrants during the coronavirus pandemic.
Government needs support of construction industry, stresses BMF
Construction work must continue to follow coronavirus guidelines so essential work can be completed safely, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has underlined.
HHIC issues updated advice for essential work
HHIC has issued updated advice to heating engineers on working during COVID-19 crisis.
Gas Safe reacts to government lockdown, awaits further guidance
Gas Safe Register has updated its advice on the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Construction bodies call for urgent cashflow action in Scotland
A group of respected construction industry bodies has suggested a number of simple actions which the Scottish Government could introduce to help with cashflow and protect jobs against the “crippling” background of coronavirus.
Coronavirus crisis: CIPHE issues guidance for trade
Guidance has been released from the CIPHE in response to the coronavirus outbreak.