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A new survey of UK tradespeople has revealed the significant impact that rusted, seized and poorly maintained components are having on productivity across the construction and trade sectors, with nearly six in 10 (57%) encountering these issues at least weekly. The research, commissioned by WD-40, shows that over half of tradespeople (51%) say stuck or […]

Heat pump installers and heating engineers across the UK expect low-carbon heating to quickly become a significant source of revenue – with one in four (25%) anticipating that between a quarter and half of their income will come from low-carbon heating sources by winter, new polling from Nesta finds.  The in-depth survey of 200 gas […]

Almost a fifth of kitchen fitters, electricians, and small residential builders say AI will be among the top three trends shaping their roles over the next two years, according to research from Häfele UK. Over a quarter of respondents (26%) said rising material and tool costs will have the biggest impact on their industry in […]

A new landmark study of 111 British MPs reveals cross-party attitudes towards electricity prices and taxes, home efficiency measures and broader understanding of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Heat pump leaders are calling for policymakers to use their influence to better educate people on clean energy-tech solutions, available incentives and to increase accessibility with cheaper electricity.   […]

Almost a third of heating engineers are now installing heat pumps, according to new research from heat pump manufacturer NIBE and Installer. The survey of 168 installers, conducted by Fusion Insight & Strategy, found that 31% of engineers were now installing heat pumps. Strikingly, those working in companies with 5+ employees are significantly more likely […]