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.
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.
Happy World Plumbing Day!
11/03/21
World Plumbing Day, Public Health
World Plumbing Day highlights how plumbing and plumbers safeguard the public health.
Ideal partnership for apprenticeships
26/02/21
Apprenticeships
A new scheme has launched to provide great opportunities for young aspiring plumbers.
Coronavirus help for apprenticeships
19/02/21
Coronavirus, Apprenticeships, Covid-19
This blog explains the help available for apprenticeships stricken by coronavirus.