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.
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.
FOG free Christmas

21/12/22
Consumer Advice, Plumbing Disasters, Drainage, Plumbing emergencies
Don't let the fat, oil and grease (FOG) from cooking block your drainage.
21st century chimney sweep

21/12/22
Consumer Advice
Your chimney is an important part of your home, helping to provide warmth and comfort, but it also needs regular maintenance to keep it in safe working order.
Christmas cheer without the plumbing emergency fear

20/12/22
Consumer Advice
To help avoid plumbing disasters this yuletide, check out our festive tips to keep the emergency plumbing or heating engineer from your door.
Why a warm winter doesn’t need to burn a hole in your pocket

19/12/22
Consumer Advice, Plumbing, Heating
The expense of turning the heating on has sadly become an agonising decision for many. With winter upon us, take a look at our latest blog which is full of top tips and advice on keeping the cold away this winter.
FAQs for Tackling Frozen and Burst Pipes

12/12/22
Consumer Advice, Plumbing, Plumbing emergencies
As temperatures across the UK plummet, it’s important to know: When do pipes freeze, how can you keep it from happening, and who do you call when you have a burst pipe?