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Will AI put heating engineers on the dole? – Opinion

AI is dominating the headlines, but what does it really mean for tradespeople? In his latest exclusive column, heating engineer Andy Gibbs shares his thoughts on how AI could affect installers. AI is everywhere, apparently. Should you be worried about it? Well no, and yes. Firstly you have absolutely no need to worry whatsoever because […]

Are more heating engineers getting into air con?

As temperatures rise across the UK, more heating engineers are adding air conditioning to their offering. In his exclusive column, Installer Andy Gibbs gives his view: It’s been a Long Hot Summer. Obviously, this summer has been hot. Relentlessly so. Way over 30° most days, and over 25° some nights, and we aren’t used to that, […]

Old gas appliances – Do you remember these?

Take a trip down memory lane as Andy Gibbs looks at some of the products that you don’t often see in the wild in 2026: Last week I was sent a picture of a gas unit heater from someone who didn’t know what it was, and was scared of it. It was a Baxi Brazilia, […]

InstallerSHOW 2026 – An installer’s review

Heating Engineer Andy Gibbs shares his experience of InstallerSHOW 2026: Well that was hot! I’m writing this as I’ve just landed back home after a lovely trip back down the M40 and M25 in 35° heat and I thought I’d get it all written down while I remember stuff! What a show. Once again I’ve […]

What’s the difference between a plumber and a heating engineer?

In his exclusive column for Installer, Andy Gibbs takes a look at job titles, and how the public view tradespeople: What’s your job title? Plumber? Gas Fitter? Heating Engineer? Gas Engineer? Service Engineer? I know this is always an evocative discussion, and it generally upsets a few people, which I don’t want to do, I’m just […]