Press releases
Our press releases highlight a wide range of industry and consumer issues.
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.
“Having no minimum legal standard for all engineers installing heat pumps is nonsensical” says CIPHE CEO
09/01/23
Government
The lack of mandatory qualifications for heat pump installations not covered by the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) has reignited the fuel behind the CIPHE’s crusade for a focus on quality.
CIPHE Responds to Autumn Statement
21/11/22
Government
The autumn statement is just the start of a long journey for the economy, but more immediate attention is required to reduce the ever-present threat of fuel poverty for struggling households.