Blog Articles

The CIPHE's blogs cover a range of plumbing and heating industry issues. With topics of interest to consumers, members, manufacturers, merchants and the wider industry.

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Not every job is suitable for the DIY enthusiast

DIY damage

21/05/20  

Consumer Advice, Public safety, DIY 

Making lockdown home improvements? You need to know not all jobs are suitable for DIY.

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Key issues for the recovery

PPE equipment closeup

14/05/20  

Coronavirus, Covid-19 

CIPHE & CIC advise Government on the key coronavirus issues affecting construction.

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It's time to celebrate plumbing and plumbers!

Hero Plumber

11/03/20  

Water, Sanitation, Plumbers, Plumbing 

Wednesday the 11th March is the internationally celebrated World Plumbing Day!

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Find out what the CIPHE's technical manager has been up to

Lecturer Jerry with student.

10/03/20  

Apprenticeships, Technical advice 

The CIPHE's technical manager, Jerry Whiteley, gives a round up of his recent activities.

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Five dead and six injured after heating pipe explodes

Burns and scalds

02/03/20  

Public safety, Scalding, Scalds 

Five dead & six injured after heating pipe explodes at hotel in the Russian city of Perm.

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Millions of people struggle to pay their water bills

water

24/02/20  

Water poverty 

Did you know that around 3 million households are unable to pay their water bills?

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Phase 1 and 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Grenfell

19/02/20  

Public safety 

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry has aimed to discover what happened on the night of the fire.

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13th annual National Apprenticeship Week

apprenticeship competition

03/02/20  

Apprenticeships, Education, Training 

February kicks off with the 13th annual National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2020).

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Keep fireplace appliances working safety

Fireplace

21/01/20  

Consumer Advice 

Fireplace gas or solid-fuel heating appliances, need to have their chimney or flue swept.

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