Keep up-to-date with the very latest news, product launches and legislation changes by signing up to our free weekly eNewsletter. Each week the newsletter will also send blogs, opinions and competitions direct to your inbox, giving you all the information you need to know to help grow your business.
The recent report from The National House-Building Council (NHBC) has shown that the number of new homes being planned in 2013 has risen by 22% against the same period last year. Total registrations for the UK were 31,739 in the first quarter of 2013. Registrations rose by 61% in London. Meanwhile Barbour ABI, market intelligence provider for the Built Environment sector, reported the number of projects on a national basis being put on hold fell to its lowest level for over four years in Q1 [...]
Stopcocks Women Plumbers has today (17 May) struck a deal with mobile payments firm SumUp. The partnership means that Stopcocks will now be equipped to process debit and credit card payments for the company’s training schemes and individual plumbing jobs. 17/05/2013
Energy & Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has commented on yesterday's (16 May) fuel poverty annual report, which comprises fuel poverty statistics for 2011. 17/05/2013
Further improvements to reduce the bureaucracy of health and safety assessment in the construction industry have been made, a survey from Constructionline has revealed. 16/05/2013
Small building companies need fairer access to the Green Deal market if the shortage of installers is to be addressed, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned in response to the latest statistics from the Department of Energy & Climate Change. 16/05/2013
New recruits on JTL apprenticeship programmes in plumbing, heating and ventilating are to receive a free start-up set of tools, thanks to a unique partnership between JTL and supplier Monument Tools. 15/05/2013
This video from bathroom manufacturer Thomas Dudley shows a range of the company's products and the manufacturing processes behind them.
Part of Nu-Heat's 'What is it and how does it work?' series, this video guide explains how ground source heat pumps extract energy and generate hot water.
This video from Nu-Heat gives an overview of warm-water underfloor heating, floor construction and floor coverings.
Victoria Plumb has launched a brand new TV advert, following the success of their first TV campaign in October 2012 and continued campaigns into the New Year and Spring 2013.
This video guide shows you how to install the Combimate limescale prevention device.
Following the launch of Anton’s Sprint eVo range of flue gas analysers, the company has teamed up with HVP to offer readers the chance to win a Sprint eVo2/LD intuitive flue gas analyser! 09/05/2013
In this month's issue:
Register now to receive your free copy of HVP
Small businesses with well-developed finance teams achieve faster, more sustainable growth for longer and can attract investment to help them develop, says the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Read More
Alpha Heating’s John Binney discusses the importance of ECO when it comes to the heating industry.
Andrew Eastwell of BSRIA discusses the future of the construction industry following last week's Budget.
Lee Jackson of SBS issues a warning to insulation installers.
Tar sands exploitation would be game over climate, warns leading scientist http://t.co/xwJY…
Tax avoidance: how to change corporate behaviour http://t.co/HpMB…
Apple, Google, Starbucks facing calamitous brand damage from public awareness of globals appalling lack of ethics & moral compass #taxcheats
The Govt's of Japan & Iceland should be warned of EU action on whaling if they won't stop this slaughter #marineprotectnow
Another fantastic #GreenDeal week. Lots of leads for GD Asessments, #ECO assessments & GD Provider quotes. Buy leads: http://t.co/krZE…
PHEX is the leading series of regional exhibitions for the domestic and light commercial plumbing and heating market. Visitors can see demonstrations of the latest products and technologies from across all sectors of the industry, including boilers, renewables, controls, pipes, underfloor heating and bathrooms.
Heating Products: The Essential Guide is an A5-sized guide to a wide range of heating products. Designed as a handy reference book for professional heating engineers, the Guide includes detailed technical specifications of the latest technologies, company directory listings and contact details from some of the major industry manufacturers.