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.
World Water Week 2021
18/08/21
Water, Water efficiency, Water poverty, Water Safety
World Water Week is the leading annual conference on global water issues.
Plumbing apprenticeships FAQ
12/08/21
Apprenticeships, Education, Training
If you are considering a plumbing apprenticeship here’s what you need to know…
Are hot tubs worth the hype?
15/07/21
Consumer Advice, Legionella
Have all the hot tubs purchased though lockdown lived up to the hype a year later?
Rogue plumbers must be stopped
07/07/21
Consumer Advice, Professionalism, Cowboy tradesperson, Rogue trader
The Sun newspaper covered a story in which a plumber charged £4,000 for a simple job.
International Women in Engineering Day 2021
22/06/21
Women, Engineering
The theme this year is ‘Engineering Heroes’ and celebrates the work of women engineers.
Top tips for saving water in the garden
26/05/21
Water, Water efficiency, Sustainability
The CIPHE's top tips to cut water waste in the garden and save money on your water bill.
Top tips for installing a new bathroom (part 2)
20/05/21
Consumer Advice, Plumbers, Plumbing
Our last blog covered bathroom design, this week moves onto planning and installation.
Top tips for designing and installing a new bathroom (part 1)
05/05/21
Consumer Advice, Plumbers, Plumbing
Whether you are building an ensuite or ripping out the old bathroom, here's where to start.
Dos and don’ts of employing a tradesperson
28/04/21
Consumer Advice
The dos and don’ts of employing a tradesperson so you can be confident in your installer.