plumbing

To support the next generation of plumbers, Ideal Standard International, provider of bathroom and washroom products, is funding a new UK apprenticeship scheme. Working with the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA), the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), and design education body FIESTA, the manufacturer aims to address the plumbing industry’s skills gap and […]

Bristan joins WolseleyLIVE at 3pm on Wednesday 10th March to host an interactive webinar. WolseleyLIVE is a three-day virtual industry gathering, featuring top brands in the plumbing and heating industry. You can save your spot at Bristan’s online session here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/on-tap-with-bristan/register. Who will be speaking? Trade Marketing Manager, Kate Money, will share the benefits of […]

Ensuring a supply of potable water for drinking and food preparation is vital for maintaining the health of building occupants. All installations must comply with current UK regulations that provide minimum standards for drinking water quality. Glen Peter, Technical Support Manager at Viega, discusses the key factors and issues that surround the supply of potable […]

With certification becoming increasingly important in the construction industry, the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has been advised by the Scottish Government that it has been re-appointed to run the Approved Certifier of Construction scheme for a further six years. The scheme, which was initially introduced as part of the 2003 Building […]

Many businesses struggle to get their invoices paid on time with research showing that around 30% of UK invoices are paid late. This figure increases for small businesses with 60% saying they regularly have invoices paid late. In the current economic climate, this can mean the difference between businesses surviving or not. Payments shouldn’t be […]