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.
Spring Budget 2023: CIPHE Responds
24/04/23
Budget, Government
In response to the Spring Budget 2023, The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating and Engineering (CIPHE) has said the continuing support for energy bills is a relief to many worried about slipping further into fuel poverty.
HIP Female Skills Competition 2023
11/04/23
Apprenticeships, Training, Plumbing, Heating
The CIPHE's technical manager, Jerry Whiteley, gives a round-up from the first-ever HIP Female Skills competition.
HIP Learner of the Year 2023
05/04/23
Apprenticeships, Training, Plumbing, Heating
The CIPHE's technical manager, Jerry Whiteley, gives a round-up of the HIP Learner of the Year competition so far.
When not to dabble in DIY this Easter
04/04/23
Consumer Advice, DIY
The long Easter bank holiday weekend is nearly here! As is the start of the DIY season.
World Water Day 2023
22/03/23
Water, Water efficiency
Held annually on the 22nd March, World Water Day is an official United Nations event.
Celebrate World Plumbing Day
09/03/23
Water, Sanitation, Plumbers, Plumbing, Environment, Water Safety
Saturday 11th March is no ordinary day to plumbers, it's in fact World Plumbing Day!
Tackling gender inequality in the plumbing and heating industry
08/03/23
Women, Engineering
With a clear need to encourage more women to consider careers in plumbing and heating, and a concerning skills gap to be filled, the CIPHE discusses the problem of gender inequality.
Practical Tips from the CIPHE for Making Diversity a Part of the Industry’s Future
28/02/23
Women, Diversity and Inclusion
The CIPHE shares tips on how to address gender inequality in the Heating and Plumbing industry.
Four ways to ditch your water waste
30/01/23
Water, Water efficiency
Water is a precious resource, and it is becoming increasingly necessary to make concerted efforts towards water conservation. Find out how to ditch your water waste in our latest blog.