Viewpoint: Consider more than carbon intensity

Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch digests a latest report calling for the end of gas-fired boilers.

HWA launches heat pump technical standard

The Hot Water Association (HWA) has published a new technical standard entitled ‘Hot water storage vessels for Domestic Purposes for use with Heat Pumps’

Shock apprenticeships figures revealed

Just eight per cent of students advised to seek one by schools across the UK

“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.

Geberit receives industry accreditation for training

Its Warwick and Dublin academies obtained accreditation from CIPHE

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

Ask Alpha: Boiler installations

Jonathan Kidner, product engineer at Alpha Heating Innovation, provides some food for thought on the subject of efficient boiler installation.

Vaillant and Derby College Group reveal new learning experience

Vaillant and the Derby College Group (DCG) said that they have developed a blended learning experience for both those leaving school and mature students

BPMA announces varied range of training courses

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is offering a range of training courses

BREng: An apprenticeship is a gateway to a successful career

Tom Smelt, of BREng, is nearing the end of his apprenticeship with the company, and reflected on the experience and the opportunities it has opened up