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6th July 2026

Heating Installer Awards 2026 winners announced

The UK’s leading heating installers have been recognised at the Installer Awards 2026. Now in its 11th year, the Heating Installer Awards celebrates excellence, innovation and customer service across the building services sector. This year’s top honours went to Wales-based heating installer, Daniel Davies, who was crowned the UK’s Heating Installer of the Year 2026. Daniel, […]

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Plumbing & Heating

19th June 2026

Celebrating success at the JTL National Awards 2026

Following a fantastic day at the JTL National Awards 2026 on Wednesday 10 June at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, JTL is delighted to share the achievements of those recognised on the national stage. The JTL National Awards bring together apprentices, employers, colleagues and industry partners from across the country to celebrate excellence in apprenticeship training and […]

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Plumbing & Heating

18th June 2026

Want to be a heat pump installer? Start with plumbing!

Heat pumps are at the centre of the UK’s transition to low-carbon heating, creating exciting opportunities for both new entrants and experienced tradespeople. Harry Budd, Marketing Manager at Logic4training, explains why a strong foundation in plumbing remains the most important first step towards a successful career as a multi-skilled heat pump installer. Heating homes is […]

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Plumbing & Heating

12th June 2026

JTL hosts parliamentary reception on the future of the plumbing workforce

This week JTL welcomed MPs and peers, senior civil servants, plumbing industry stakeholders and employers to a parliamentary reception focused on the future of the plumbing workforce and the role of apprenticeships in strengthening the skills pipeline. The event provided a timely opportunity to explore the significant challenges facing the sector, including workforce shortages, falling […]

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Plumbing & Heating

10th June 2026

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

Daikin UK has welcomed Martin McCluskey, Minister for Energy Consumers, to its new Manchester training facility to see first-hand how the Government’s Heat Training Grant is helping to accelerate workforce development across the low-carbon heating sector. The visit provided an opportunity for the Minister to meet installers currently undertaking heat pump training, hear directly from […]

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Plumbing & Heating

4th June 2026

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Hundreds of heat pump engineers are satisfied with their training in the clean energy jobs of the future thanks to a Government-backed scheme, as shown in new research published today (Thursday 4 June). Results from the mid-scheme review of the Government’s multi-million-pound Heat Training Grant show 94% of those surveyed said they were either very satisfied or satisfied with the training […]

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Plumbing & Heating

3rd June 2026

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

On Thursday 28 May 2026, Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, visited JTL Thames Valley in Wheatley, Oxfordshire to meet with electrical apprentices, local employers and industry partners, and to see first-hand how JTL is supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople. She officially declared the centre open with the push of a button – […]

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Plumbing & Heating

3rd June 2026

Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

JTL is delighted to announce the regional winners of the JTL Apprenticeship Awards 2026, recognising the outstanding achievements of apprentices, tutors and training officers across the country. The awards celebrate excellence in apprenticeship training and highlight the dedication, skill and commitment demonstrated by individuals helping to shape the future of the building services engineering sector. […]

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Plumbing & Heating

21st May 2026

Daikin launches its Summer Series of networking events

Daikin UK is pleased to announce its Summer Series, an exclusive programme of networking events designed to connect, inspire and empower professional HVAC installers shaping the future of low-carbon buildings across the commercial sector. Taking place at prestigious venues across the UK from May to July 2026, the Summer Series will offer a rich agenda […]

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Heating Installer Awards 2026 winners announced

Celebrating success at the JTL National Awards 2026

Want to be a heat pump installer? Start with plumbing!

JTL hosts parliamentary reception on the future of the plumbing workforce

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

Daikin launches its Summer Series of networking events

All Plumbing & Heating Articles

Heating Installer Awards 2026 winners announced

Celebrating success at the JTL National Awards 2026

Want to be a heat pump installer? Start with plumbing!

JTL hosts parliamentary reception on the future of the plumbing workforce

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

Daikin launches its Summer Series of networking events

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