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  • GUEST BLOG: Robert Burgon on why we should all support World Plumbing Day GUEST BLOG: Robert Burgon on why we should all support World Plumbing Day

    In the first of a regular monthly blog Robert Burgon, CEO of SNIPEF and a past chairman of the World Plumbing Council, shares some thoughts on plumbing

  • ‘Nowt can’t do’ attitude ‘Nowt can’t do’ attitude

    Ploughcroft Solar's managing director, Chris Hopkins, welcomed HVP's Sarah Allen to the company's headquarters to talk solar, bodybuilding and that Dragon's Den appearance

  • Get clued up about conservatories Get clued up about conservatories

    When installing underfloor heating systems in conservatories, it’s important to follow some simple guidelines, explains Neil Young

  • Social housing has a sustainable future Social housing has a sustainable future

    Dale Roberts explains why biomass district heating could be a solution to the need for sustainable social housing across multiple buildings

  • Keep control to boost savings Keep control to boost savings

    Andrew Crown looks at why the correct controls are vital when ensuring high coefficients of performance once a heat pump has been installed

  • Keep the home fires burning Keep the home fires burning

    Renewable heating that cuts fuel bills may not be as complicated and as expensive as you think. Simon Holden explains why wood burning stoves can be a real alternative to central heating in well-insulated homes, allowing thermostats to be turned

  • Is softened water getting a bad rep? Is softened water getting a bad rep?

    Brett Benson gets to the bottom of the installer’s fear of change when it comes to using new water-softening products

  • Weathering the consumer storm Weathering the consumer storm

    What will it take for homeowners to realise plumbers aren’t out to rip them off? With more installers going as far as to refuse installing a boiler without water treatment, Sarah Allen looks at its increasing importance

  • BBC takes issue with frozen condensate BBC takes issue with frozen condensate

    After two years where frozen condensate pipes have caused problems, HVCA’s Bob Towse explains why he was asked to defend the technology – and the industry – to BBC One’s Rip Off Britain

  • Are you ready for the Green Deal? Are you ready for the Green Deal?

    Chris Hopkins explains what training you need to get involved in the renewable energy sector

  • Biasi gets busy at the High Cross Inn Biasi gets busy at the High Cross Inn

    HVP visited an 18th Century hotel in the Lake District to see a Biasi heating and water heating installation up-close and personal

  • The future of heating efficiency The future of heating efficiency

    Martyn Bridges explains why the controls used to manage the heating and hot water system should be considered a key component

  • Something in the air Something in the air

    Stephen Andrews explains why demand for heat pumps is likely to increase over the coming months now that technology has improved

  • The labelling of hotwater systems The labelling of hotwater systems

    Martyn Griffiths of HWA Member Waterheating UK looks at guidelines for efficient water heating

  • A ‘can-do’ family approach A ‘can-do’ family approach

    David Gledhill, managing director of plumbers’ merchant Graham, tells Jennie Ward how a new local strategy will give customers a flexible service offering

  • Flagship Academy heralds latest launches Flagship Academy heralds latest launches

    Worcester, Bosch Group has invested £1.5 million in a new training academy at its Worcester headquarters, expanding its current facilities by 400m2

  • Asbestos: Out of sight, out of mind Asbestos: Out of sight, out of mind

    The consequences of ignoring the significant impact of asbestos – known as the hidden killer – are proving fatal and it’s new recruits who are the most at risk. Sarah Allen reports

  • ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Good ref, bad ref? ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Good ref, bad ref?

    Providing a reference for a former employee is not as easy as you might think. Matthew Welch warns of the consequences of a less-than-glowing report

  • ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Selling up tax-efficiently ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Selling up tax-efficiently

    Jeff Webber looks at a new tax relief that's just been made available and advises business owners on how to take advantage of it

  • Managing the copper challenge Managing the copper challenge

    Neil Overton talks to Jennie Ward about the challenges facing the copper industry, and a career that’s taken him from service engineer to his latest role as commercial director of Yorkshire Copper Tube

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