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11th March 2026

Baxi signs Future Skyline Skills Commitment to help drive the green skills agenda

Baxi has become a Level 3 signatory of the Future Skyline Skills Commitment, adding its name to a growing list of leading construction firms and suppliers supporting the green skills initiative to accelerate the energy transition. Developed by the City of London Corporation’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce, the Future Skyline Skills Commitment sets […]

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11th March 2026

Celebrating World Plumbing Day 2026

Every year on 11 March, communities around the world recognise World Plumbing Day, a day to appreciate the critical role plumbing plays in our daily lives. From delivering clean water to protecting public health, plumbing is essential – and it connects us all. The World Plumbing Council 2026 theme, ‘Plumbing Connects the World’, highlights how […]

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10th March 2026

SkillPLUMB 2026 open for entries

Talented student plumbers are being encouraged to enter this year’s SkillPLUMB competition. The registration window is open now and runs until 27 March. During the competition, entrants will be judged on a series of challenging practical tests in a bid to be named the 2026 SkillPLUMB champion. The event is the only industry competition aligned to […]

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10th March 2026

Mitsubishi Electric expands heat pump training with LCL-accredited qualifications

Mitsubishi Electric has announced the availability of three nationally recognised qualifications delivered at its Hatfield Training Centre, developed in collaboration with leading industry bodies including the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the Heat Pump Association (HPA) and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The courses are designed to equip experienced heating professionals with […]

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10th March 2026

New EAL Level 3 Qualifications for 2026

EAL is introducing two new Level 3 qualifications designed to strengthen industry competence and support professionals working across the electrical installation and electronic security sectors. Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (610/7005/1)This updated qualification provides a comprehensive understanding of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, supporting electricians, designers and inspectors who need to align […]

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9th March 2026

Ideal Heating welcomes Scarborough TEC students to Hull headquarters

Ideal Heating has welcomed students from Scarborough TEC to its headquarters in Hull, as part of its ongoing commitment to engaging with further education and inspiring the next generation of heating engineers. The students, accompanied by teachers, toured several areas of the site on National Avenue in the city, including the main production hall and […]

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6th March 2026

SELECT encourages more women to choose the electrotechnical industry as a rewarding career

As International Women’s Day (8 March) approaches, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has encouraged more young women to follow in the footsteps of the country’s latest superstar sparky and choose the electrotechnical industry as a lucrative career path. Campaigning trade body SELECT says females looking to break into the sector should be inspired by the achievements of Ellis Stevenson […]

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4th March 2026

TESP publishes insights into apprentice charge-out rates

Research exploring employers’ different approaches to charge-out rates for electrical apprentices has been published by TESP. This latest piece of work was carried out to enhance the apprentice Return on Investment (ROI) calculations that TESP conducted in 2025, which found that businesses still can realise a positive ROI, albeit at a lower return than found in 2019 calculations. […]

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4th March 2026

EBSSA publishes first ever Sector Skills Plan

The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) has published its strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board. This is the first industry-led comprehensive skills plan for one of the most economically significant parts of the built environment sector; an industry that accounts for 40%-60% of […]

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Electrical

Sparking curiosity: Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

EAS requirements are changing – is the electrical sector ready for them?

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year to give young people a route into Britain’s growth industries

Plumbing & Heating

Sparking curiosity: Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

Low-carbon heating: apprentices see a positive future despite political disagreement on net zero

Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year to give young people a route into Britain’s growth industries

Poor pump selection could be undermining household energy savings, Wilo warns

Features

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Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

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Learning Zone

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Knowledge check: gas

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All News Articles

Baxi signs Future Skyline Skills Commitment to help drive the green skills agenda

Celebrating World Plumbing Day 2026

SkillPLUMB 2026 open for entries

Mitsubishi Electric expands heat pump training with LCL-accredited qualifications

New EAL Level 3 Qualifications for 2026

Ideal Heating welcomes Scarborough TEC students to Hull headquarters

SELECT encourages more women to choose the electrotechnical industry as a rewarding career

TESP publishes insights into apprentice charge-out rates

EBSSA publishes first ever Sector Skills Plan

All News Articles

Baxi signs Future Skyline Skills Commitment to help drive the green skills agenda

Celebrating World Plumbing Day 2026

SkillPLUMB 2026 open for entries

Mitsubishi Electric expands heat pump training with LCL-accredited qualifications

New EAL Level 3 Qualifications for 2026

Ideal Heating welcomes Scarborough TEC students to Hull headquarters

SELECT encourages more women to choose the electrotechnical industry as a rewarding career

TESP publishes insights into apprentice charge-out rates

EBSSA publishes first ever Sector Skills Plan

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