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It’s World Water Week, so we’ve rounded up a selection of water-saving products and tips from our community of installers and manufacturers. With droughts declared in many parts of the UK this summer, and water scarcity in the news more than ever, we asked the Installer community of tradespeople and manufacturers the products they would […]

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 […]

A survey of British plumbers by Water Regs UK has found that more than half (55.6%) spend every single working day fixing other plumbers’ poor work. While more than two thirds (68.8%) say they face the problem of competing with unqualified plumbers who can do the job cheaper. Half of those surveyed (52.2%) also complained […]

50% of UK householders would trust a plumbing product bearing the WRAS (Water Regulations Approval Scheme) logo, according to new research released to mark the first anniversary of its launch. WRAS was officially launched in April 2021, having been separated from Water Regs UK in order to clarify the services offered by the business. Both […]

Scarlet McAleese-Banks, Co-Managing Director of HB42, looks at how sealants and adhesives can save time and money for heating and plumbing installers. From waterproofing a wet room to sealing kitchens and bathrooms – sealants and adhesives can be your best friends out on site. With the multitude of formulas available, you can tackle most jobs […]