Press releases

Following warnings from a recent House of Lords report that England could face a daily water shortfall of five billion litres by 2055 without urgent action to improve water efficiency, rainwater management and water reuse, Kevin Wellman, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), said:

Kevin Wellman, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering, has issued a statement, responding to Alan Milburn's recent report regarding young people not in education, employment or training. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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