Editor’s CommentSummer is traditionally a time to pause and

Interest in air-to-air installers peaked in heatwaveThere 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 heatingA new industry body has been established to

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

Britain’s trades outpace UK business growth ratesTrade 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 InstallerSHOWDaniel Johnston of D.Johnston Heating & Plumbing Solutions

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

THE IPG APPTurning everyday visits into great rewards

Dean Jepson joins The IPG as Managing DirectorT he IPG has appointed Dean Jepson as

NEW LITERATUREFlair promotes complementary finishes To support bathroom designers

New Summer promotion thinks bigWorcester Bosch has announced the launch of its

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

Two decades of putting customers firstFor 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 mixChris Goggin of Rinnai considers the ongoing role of continuous flow water heaters.

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

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

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

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

Smart control simplifies wireless installationBaxi is introducing a new range of wireless controls

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

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

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

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

SONAS Bathrooms named Best Sanitaryware brandBathroom manufacturer SONAS Bathrooms has been named Best Sanitaryware

Ensuring water efficiencyStuart 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 UFHDespite the record-breaking heat, the Buteline team enjoyed

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

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

COMPLYING WITH NEW REGULATIONSToby 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 heritageRAK Ceramics has introduced I Sassi Matera, a surface

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

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

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

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

HYBRID HEATING THE PRACTICAL BRIDGE TO A LOWER-CARBON FUTUREAndrea 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 OfgemC oncerns about a widening gap between applications received

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keeping safety ON THE FRONT FOOTPeter 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 problemPrecise cutting of wire or cable ties can be

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

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

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

Smarter safety shoe choicesOverland Shoes has asserted the critical role that the

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

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