Editor’s Comment
Summer is traditionally a time to pause and

Interest in air-to-air installers peaked in heatwave
There was a peak in UK interest for

‘Level 2 Plumbing Apprenticeship needed’
Kevin Wellman, CEO of Chartered Institute of Plumbing

New voice for UK wood fuel and heating
A new industry body has been established to

Baxi helps installers cover Gas Safe renewal costs
Baxi’s new promotion is rewarding installers with enough

Britain’s trades outpace UK business growth rates
Trade businesses in Britain are outpacing the average

Handyman causes ‘immediate danger to life’
A self-employed handyman has been sentenced after carrying

£10K Giveaway winner revealed after InstallerSHOW
Daniel Johnston of D.Johnston Heating & Plumbing Solutions

More than half of Brits won’t offer tradespeople a cold drink
As temperatures hit a record high, new research

THE IPG APP
Turning everyday visits into great rewards

Dean Jepson joins The IPG as Managing Director
T he IPG has appointed Dean Jepson as

NEW LITERATURE
Flair promotes complementary finishes To support bathroom designers

New Summer promotion thinks big
Worcester Bosch has announced the launch of its

Stylish range gets five new Premium finishes
Daikin has expanded its award-winning Stylish air-to-air heat

Two decades of putting customers first
For Peterborough-based BK Supplies, 20 years in business as an independent bathroom showroom is a milestone worth celebrating.

Heating engineers ‘key to helping households cut heating costs’
With UK households still feeling the strain of high energy prices, heating engineers have a critical role to play in helping customers cut their energy use and control costs, says HHIC.

The continuing role of natural gas in the energy mix
Chris Goggin of Rinnai considers the ongoing role of continuous flow water heaters.

Care kits take the guesswork out of preventative maintenance
Baxi has launched new Care Kits designed to

NOT PRODUCT CYCLES
Robin Adderley explains why, in a world of fast technology, modern HVAC systems must be built to last.

Greenstar 1000 gets new accessible LPG conversion kit
Worcester Bosch has increased the accessibility of its Greenstar

Grant updates Product Selector
Grant UK has updated its online Product Selector Tool

Smart control simplifies wireless installation
Baxi is introducing a new range of wireless controls

Why UFH is the smart choice
Sam White explains why installers should use underfloor heating when designing low-energy heating systems.

Grant UK celebrates 30th anniversary with new video
G rant UK has released a new timeline video

Statement panels added to Kinedo’s Kinewall range
Ever fancied a Highland cow in your bathroom?

Collaboration offers boutique styling and distinctive design
Utopia has introduced the collaboration of its Geo x

SONAS Bathrooms named Best Sanitaryware brand
Bathroom manufacturer SONAS Bathrooms has been named Best Sanitaryware

Ensuring water efficiency
Stuart Reynolds discusses water efficiency standards, and how compliance can be achieved while ensuring long-lasting, good-looking and accessible bathroom installations.

Speed, ease and security in plumbing and UFH
Despite the record-breaking heat, the Buteline team enjoyed

‘Focus on the flush’ as performance gap emerges
Installers and bathroom retailers could be missing a major

Waterfall showroom displays now available from Flair Showers
Flair Showers has introduced a collection of point-of-sale and

COMPLYING WITH NEW REGULATIONS
Toby Howard-Willis outlines the key plumbing and heating regulations that are shaping 2026 and explains what they mean for installers.

New surface inspired by timeless Sassi di Matera heritage
RAK Ceramics has introduced I Sassi Matera, a surface

ESBE engages with iNstallD for Swedish factory visit
Eight golden tickets took a group of installers to

Altecnic releases 2026/27 General Product Guide
Altecnic has launched its new 2026/27 General Product Guide,

New CPD explores practical pathway to low-carbon hybrid heating
Ideal Commercial Heating has launched a new CIBSE-approved CPD

Activair offers efficiency for apartments and smaller homes
Trianco’s new Activair R290 indoor air-to-water heat pumps deliver

HYBRID HEATING THE PRACTICAL BRIDGE TO A LOWER-CARBON FUTURE
Andrea Carmeli argues that hybrid heating systems offer the most practical and immediate way to cut carbon emissions in UK homes.

Boiler upgrade scheme concerns highlighted to Ofgem
C oncerns about a widening gap between applications received

White paper calls for clarity through collaboration
A s heat pump adoption accelerates in the UK

Oil boiler replacement delivers reliable comfort and cost savings
When the oil boiler failed at Fabian’s detached home

Decarbonising rural heating on a working farm
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, this working

A heat pump built for real-world heating and cooling
Alpha has expanded its renewable heating technology range with

Dimplex Edel named on Government Energy Technology list
Dimplex’s Edel hot water heat pump is now listed

Higher capacity EZY R290 models
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) has expanded its

Keeping safety ON THE FRONT FOOT
Peter Lawson explores the role of safety footwear in not only preventing accidents, but also improving comfort, wellbeing and long-term performance in the workplace.

Tight spaces? No problem
Precise cutting of wire or cable ties can be

Lightweight summer t-shirts
T-shirts are often the hardest-working items in the trade

Work lights turn up the brightness on jobsite efficiency
Makita has expanded its cordless lighting range with

Light up the working day
Summer is a double-edged sword on any construction

Smarter safety shoe choices
Overland Shoes has asserted the critical role that the

Driving a powerful impact
Makita has launched the most powerful impact driver in

Lloyds and Stripe modernise payments for small businesses
Lloyds is collaborating with Stripe to deliver the latest