Research from Which? has revealed that central heating engineers are widely trusted to do a good job, with three quarters (75%) feeling confident in the profession. While Plumbers also came in high at 73%, the survey showed that roofers and…
Category: HVAC Industry
Plumbers and HVAC contractors positive about prospects
Over a third (34%) of plumbers and HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) engineers felt under more pressure last year than in 2013 and 25% put in more hours. According to the results of the annual healthcheck survey by ECIS,…
SummitSkills launches three-year strategic plan
National occupational standards, apprenticeship frameworks and qualifications are the core focus of work outlined in SummitSkills’ new strategic plan for 2015 to 2018. After transitioning last year from a sector skills council to a standard setting organisation (SSO), SummitSkills has…
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund set for third release
More people will enjoy a warmer home for less thanks to the third release from the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) worth up to £70 million. From midday, March 16, the popular scheme will open to new applications for…
Homes must be future-proofed to tackle “unacceptable” fuel poverty
Ask for Underfloor, BEAMA’s consumer campaign, is urging the government to make more efficient heating systems compulsory for all UK social and affordable housing to tackle “unacceptable” fuel poverty. The campaign is designed to encourage consumers to find out more…
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