Guest Blogs
Blogs on a range of plumbing and heating industry issues, written for CIPHE members by relevant partners and Industrial Associates.
Absence in the workplace
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06/02/24
Law
The Office For National Statistics reports that an estimated 185.6 million working days were lost because of sickness or injury during 2022 in the UK. This equals 5.7 days per worker.
Low Temperature Heating; the bigger picture
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25/01/24
Industrial Associate, Low temperature heating
In an effort to help decarbonise building stock, more and more heating systems are being designed with lower flow temperatures. Myson offers a comprehensive product range equipped with diverse solutions tailored for every application, find out more in their blog.
Introducing Quantum Training
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23/01/24
Approved Training Centre
CIPHE would like to introduce Quantum Training an existing Approved Training Centre.
Introducing Cistermiser
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16/01/24
Industrial Associate
CIPHE would like to introduce Cistermiser an existing Industrial Associate.
In this blog, David Meacock, the technical director explains how a simple flush valve upgrade can ensure dual flush toilets perform as intended and save water over their lifespan.
WaterSafe celebrates one of our most experienced members
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14/12/23
Plumbing, Watersafe, Heating
WaterSafe-approved plumber, and CIPHE member, Andy Steer from AM Steer Limited, from East Sussex who, with 45 years’ experience under his belt, is one of our longest-serving members.
The stress-free guide to Self Assessment
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13/12/23
Business Support, Business, Self-employed
Self Assessment need not be daunting with HMRC’s simple steps on getting started. Whether you are self-employed, a business owner or maybe you have a side hustle in addition to your day job, this guide is for you.
Your evolving rights to flexibility at work
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11/12/23
Law
For some time now, employees have had an ability to request from their employer changes to their working arrangements allowing them greater flexibility regarding how, when and from where they work. These rights are due to change in Spring 2024, find out the changes in this latest blog.
Introducing Herd Group
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05/12/23
Industrial Associate
CIPHE welcomes Herd Group as a new Industrial Associate.
Introducing BPF Pipes Group
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23/11/23
Industrial Associate
CIPHE would like to introduce BPF Pipes Group an existing Industrial Associate.