Installers are being encouraged to switch to efficient secondary hot water circulators ahead of anticipated legislation that will ban inefficient versions of these domestic and commercial plumbing products. The callout comes from Wilo, amid a growing expectation that directives aimed at making hot water circulators mirror the changes to legislation pertaining to heating circulators will…
Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has urged the public to always check identification before allowing tradespeople into their home following the jailing of a serial fraudster who posed as an electrician to target the elderly. The campaigning body issued the reminder after 64-year-old Robert Markward was this week sentenced to nine years in prison…
Renewable energy firm, RenEnergy is urging the government to remove barriers to solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment in commercial leasehold properties, following the publication of a joint whitepaper with South Norfolk and Broadland District Council. Entitled ‘Solar PV on Commercial Leasehold Properties‘, the whitepaper explores the legal, financial, and logistical challenges that have historically hindered solar…
City Plumbing has created a network of dedicated solar hubs across England and Scotland to help installers get what they need, faster, and keep solar projects on track. The new solar hubs offer a variety of essential solar products, making it easier for customers to access the last-minute items they need to complete installations and…
New FOI data reveals the UK hotspots for rogue trader reports Greater London, Yorkshire & The Humber and East Anglia top the list for UK hot spots The top five trades most likely to be exploited by rogue traders include electrical work, roofing work and plumbing Households urged to ‘know who’s knocking’ to avoid falling…
It’s that time of year again when students are taking the next step in starting their careers as they collect their exam results. Whether it is GCSEs, A Levels or T Levels, young learners should be proud of their efforts no matter the result. It can be challenging to determine the next steps and your…
Results revealed on 14 August for the third cohort of students to complete T Levels at Leicester College Leicester College welcomed students collecting their T Level results at its Abbey Park Campus on Thursday 14 August 2025. Leicester College T Level students achieved an 87 per cent pass rate this year, with 59 per cent…
Students Unveil Their Triumphs in T-Levels, A-Levels, and Level 3 Qualifications at New College Durham! New College Durham (NCD) is absolutely delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of their T-Level, A-Level, and BTEC Level 3 students as they receive their results today. Introduced in 2020/21, T Levels are not just qualifications; they’re exciting new routes…
Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is hosting three CPD-certified Open Days on 16/17/18 September at its world-class manufacturing facility in Wigan. Featuring a new BS 5839-1 2025 update presentation on the real-world implications of the standard, product demonstrations and delicious food, attendees will gain CPD-points, learn about the industry’s latest trends and witness the manufacture of the company’s…
Growing fire safety industry organisation Fire Aware aims to change the culture of the built environment sector by introducing a moral code of conduct via a series of charters designed to influence how member companies behave in upholding their duty of care. The expanding industry body is leading the way by focusing on the moral…