The Bathroom Association has announced the winners of its Thirty-under-Thirty Awards 2026, celebrating 30 outstanding young professionals shaping the UK bathroom sector. The winners received their awards during the Association’s Gala Evening on 8 October 2026 at The Grand Hotel, Birmingham, following the annual Connect Conference. Created to recognise emerging talent across the sector, the […]

From 15 October 15, Amendment 4 has come into full effect, following the withdrawal of the previous version, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022+A3:2024. BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 was published on April 15th, 2026, and could be implemented immediately. NAPIT is supporting its members with a range of resources to help them understand the changes and keep their knowledge up to […]

Andy Cherrill from TF Solutions outlines why the company is trying to flatten the learning curve for new entrants to the air conditioning installation market: This summer has been a record-setter, with sweltering temperatures and months of dry weather leaving the country – and our homes – on the warm side.   Traditionally, prolonged and excessive […]

KNIPEX has redesigned its 165mm Cable Shears to make every cut easier. An optimised joint and blade design means the new generation requires around 20 per cent less effort than the previous model, while still delivering a clean cut without crushing the cable. The updated Cable Shears range covers models 95 11 through to 95 […]