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

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

How to benefit from the digital accounting age

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is already having a transformative impact on small and medium-sized plumbing businesses across the UK, explains Andrew Garvey, chief commercial officer of Countingup

Factory focus: Transparent boilers in Worcester

Each year groups of installers are invited along to Worcestershire for a look at how the product they recommend is manufactured. Joe Ayling reports.

CIPHE backs calls to adopt ‘Master Craftsman’ title

The Social Market Foundation (SMF), has published findings urging for the title of ‘Master Craftsman’ to be adopted to raise the status of apprenticeships