Industry helps ensure safer re-openings amid legionella risk

Plumbing and heating engineers have a crucial part to play in the safe reopening of commercial buildings.

How to maximise opportunities working as lockdown eases

Tom Hood, UK sales director from ADEY shares some thoughts and advice on how installers can maximise the business opportunities available as lockdown eases

Post-coronavirus plumbing: Adapting to the new normal

No amount of planning could have prepared self-employed tradespeople and other construction workers for the coronavirus crisis.

Critical role of ventilation in lockdown transition

Alan Macklin, technical director at Elta Group and chairman of the Fan Manufacturer’s Association (FMA), has drawn attention to the critical role that ventilation will play as the UK begins transitioning out of lockdown.

Businesses urged to take caution when re-opening premises

As many of the UK’s businesses consider reopening their doors, the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) has encouraged business and property owners to consider the risks posed by their water systems sooner rather than later.

Wilo outlines steps for wiser water usage

Water pump manufacturer Wilo UK has stressed the importance of water conservation and creating innovative, eco-friendly solutions to minimise water wastage and energy.

Precautionary advice for emergency domestic work

A new animation offers guidance to contractors and customers during emergency domestic work.

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.

On balance, it’s basic practice

Hydraulic balancing or system balancing is a simple process when commissioning a wet heating system that should be a forefront of industry efforts to increase efficiency in homes across the UK.

Top tips on preventative maintenance during lockdown

Andy Green, technical director at Baxi Heating, has offered advice on how to protect the heating system through a building lockdown, avoiding the risk of legionella.