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.

APHC announces 2020 training programme

The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors has published its 2020 programme of one-day plumbing courses which include Water Regulations, Legionella Cold Water Risk Assessment & Disinfection, and Sanitary & Above Ground Drainage.

Gas App UK now free after Wolseley sponsorship deal

Wolseley said it has enabled all registered Gas Safe engineers to use Gas App free of charge as part of a new sponsorship package

APHC offering 100 training rewards this year

The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors has announced it will give away 100 training rewards worth £150 in 2020

HHIC launches TRV guide for consumers

To help consumers understand the benefits of installing TRVs and the technology they use to achieve energy efficiency, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, has created a ‘Consumer Guide to Thermostatic Radiator Valves’

Benchmarking into 2020 and beyond

Chris Jessop, chair of the Benchmark steering group, looks at why the scheme remains important and the latest changes implemented to make it more relevant to modern day best practice, standards, and legislation

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

Upgrading a heating system – part one

HPM technical expert John Love discusses the role of system cleansing while upgrading existing heating systems

Water hardness critical to cylinder selection

As the quality and hardness of water varies by region throughout the UK, a technical expert from Heatrae Sadia has urged contractors and facilities managers to consider the local water composition before specifying water heaters in commercial buildings

JTL acquires Develop Training

National training provider for electrical and plumbing & heating apprenticeships, JTL, has acquired Develop Training