Press releases
Our press releases highlight a wide range of industry and consumer issues.
Bibby Stockholm Barge Response

18/08/23
In response to the Bibby Stockholm barge incident Kevin Wellman, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) highlights the steps to take to prevent Legionella.
Don’t Let Legionnaires’ Spoil Your Summer

16/08/23
Consumer Advice
Summer is here and for many it means paddling pools, long evenings and water fights. But Legionnaires’ disease could soon ruin a holiday for those unaware of its hidden danger.
International Women in Engineering Day

23/06/23
Engineering, Women
As part of its continuing efforts to improve and uplift the plumbing and heating industry, the CIPHE, is celebrating the work of female engineers and the influence they can have on the industry’s future.
Summer DIY: Dos and Don’ts

05/06/23
Consumer Advice
DIY can very easily become costly, stressful and dangerous if you’re not careful and well-informed. Here are CIPHE's Dos and Don’ts.
CIPHE Responds to Water UK apology

31/05/23
After Water UK issued an apology for not "acting quickly enough" to address sewage spills, Kevin Wellman, CEO of the CIPHE, is urging water companies to direct more of their profits toward public safety.
Water Saving Week: Three Tips to Save Water at Home

17/05/23
Consumer Advice
With the weather getting warmer, CIPHE, CEO, Kevin Wellman, outlines three ways to save water in your house and garden.
Earth Day 2023: P&H Installers Urged to Educate Public on Water Efficiency

24/04/23
With Earth Day 2023 acknowledged during April, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is urging plumbing and heating installers to consider their role in environmental protection.
CIPHE Responds to Spring Statement

15/03/23
Budget, Government
In response to the spring statement, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering has said the continuing support for energy bills is a relief to many worried about slipping further into fuel poverty.
CIPHE Develops Contextualised Maths Resources for Professionals to Help Manage Household Utility Usage

06/02/23
The CIPHE has announced plans to develop educational maths resources to equip professionals and apprentices with clearer knowledge of household utility bills including energy and water.