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So, should there be a license to plumb? There’s no simple answer

Jonathan Samuel

08/05/26  

 

Plumbing has always been more than simply pipes and fittings. Today, this is more apparent than ever before. It has become a truly hybrid profession, where craftsmanship meets digital tools, sustainability targets, and increasingly complex compliance requirements.

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Paul Massey (30th July 1954 – 10th March 2026)

Paul Massey

07/05/26  

 

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of its Chairman, Paul Massey, who recently passed away aged 73.

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CIPHE Statement: Plumbing & Heating (P&H) New Apprenticeship Standards

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14/04/26  

 

CIPHE, in partnership with awarding organisations, has released an update on the proposed Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship standards, including important changes and potential delays.

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The IPG to sponsor the World Plumbing Conference 2026

WPC26 & IPG

17/03/26  

Industrial Associate 

The World Plumbing Conference 2026 has unveiled The IPG as its newest sponsor.

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World Plumbing Conference 2026 set to explore global solutions to worldwide problems

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11/03/26  

 

The World Plumbing Conference, a landmark event uniting the international plumbing and heating community, is returning to the UK for the first time since 1990, with the theme “Worldwide Problems, Global Solutions” set to guide conversations across the three-day event.

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Bokhejunda Water Distribution Project

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09/03/26  

 

Four members of the CIPHE and the Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCoP) Plumbing Professionals Development Scheme (PPDS) have successfully completed a community-led water supply project in rural Nepal, delivering a 24-hour gravity-fed water supply to a remote mountain community.

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Warm Homes Plan reaction

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23/01/26  

 

Following the announcement of the Warm Home Plan, Kevin Wellman, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) responds.

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The New International Valves and Taps Alliance

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10/12/25  

 

The US, European and Japanese associations of valves and faucets manufacturers announce an unprecedented global strategic alliance

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IAPMO announced as Welcome Sponsor of World Plumbing Conference 2026

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09/10/25  

 

IAPMO will be the Welcome Sponsor of the World Plumbing Conference 2026, greeting delegates from the UK and around the globe.

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