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2010 TRAINING DATES ANNOUNCED

The Association has announced 2010 dates for its highly-regarded training courses....

Published: 22 February 2010

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BOILER SCRAPPAGE SCHEME - INTERIM RESULTS

The Government has announced that 44% of vouchers offering money off the cost of a new boiler have been claimed under its scrappage scheme for England....

Published: 15 February 2010

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PLUMBING JIB’s CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO RETIRE ON 30 JUNE 2010

Paul Lippett, FCA, after many years as the Chief Executive of the Joint Industry Board for Plumbing Mechanical Engineering Services in England and Wales (JIB-PMES) will be retiring on 30th June this year....

Published: 08 February 2010

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IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM CHANGES LAUNCHED

APHC has launched some significant changes to its Online Notification system. Users can now notify all their works on new-build properties....

Published: 01 February 2010

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SEC GROUP FOCUS JANUARY NOW AVAILABLE

The January edition of the SEC GROUP Focus is now available to download from the members area of the webiste.

Published: 25 January 2010

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KEEP YOUR FAMILY WARM IN THE BIG FREEZE

Gas Safe Register is issuing essential safety advice for householders on how to stay warm and safe during the extreme weather conditions.

Published: 07 January 2010

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APHC APPLAUDS SCRAPPAGE SCHEME LAUNCH

APHC has congratulated the Energy Savings Trust and the Department of Energy and Climate Change for rapidly pulling the Boiler Scrappage Scheme together....

Published: 05 January 2010

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WORLD PLUMBING DAY MESSAGE

Robert Burgon, Chairman of the World Plumbing Council has issued the following message about the upcoming World Plumbing Day....

Published: 29 December 2009

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HOT AND COLD DECEMBER IS NOW AVAILABLE

The December Edition of Hot and Cold is now available to download from the website....

Published: 16 December 2009

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APHC SUPPORTS BOILER SCRAPPAGE SCHEME BUT WARNS OF ITS SHORTCOMINGS

Just months after APHC threw its weight behind the idea of a boiler scrappage scheme, the Chancellor announced in his Pre-Budget Report yesterday that in 2010 a boiler scrappage scheme will be implemented....

Published: 09 December 2009

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COST OF PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION

The most extensive survey to date of the cost of pre-qualification in the construction industry has revealed that waste associated with this process amounts to almost £40 million a year – and this is just for the specialist engineering sector....

Published: 07 December 2009

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E-HOT & COLD LAUNCHED

E-Hot & Cold, APHC’s new electronic newsletter has officially been launched.

Published: 01 December 2009

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CITY & GUILDS GIVE GUIDANCE ON QCF

City & Guilds have launched a series of new website pages guiding you through the move to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)....

Published: 17 November 2009

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MEMBERS HELP IMPROVE APHC NOTIFICATIONS SYSTEM

APHC's successful online notification system has been boosted by some fundamental changes that have been made in direct response to feedback from members....

Published: 13 November 2009

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APHC ISSUES GUIDANCE FOLLOWING CHANNEL 4 LEAD SCARE

Following the publicity around Stirling University’s recently-released research on working with lead, and Channel 4 News’ subsequent report, APHC is re-issuing advice....

Published: 09 November 2009

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SUMMITSKILLS SEEKS NEW BOARD DIRECTOR

SummitSkills, the Sector Skills Council for the building services engineering (BSE) sector, is seeking an independent director to join its team of board members from 1 January 2010....

Published: 02 November 2009

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HOT AND COLD OCTOBER NOW AVAILABLE

The October edition of Hot and Cold is now available to download from the members area of the website....

Published: 14 October 2009

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APHC CALLS FOR COMMON-SENSE APPROACH WITH LICENCE TO PRACTISE IN PLUMBING INDUSTRY

APHC (Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors) has written to key MPs calling for a review of the concept that Licence to Practise is the solution to skills problems within the sector. The Association is largely supportive of the Licence to Practise idea but believes that a number of key criteria need to be met before it could work without becoming a burden to the plumbing and heating industry.

Published: 06 October 2009

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TRI-PARTITE AGREEMENT BY INDUSTRY BODIES TO PREVENT POOR TRAINING PRACTICES

The lead UK plumbing employers’ organisations APHC and SNIPEF with SummitSkills, the Sector Skills Council for building services engineering - which includes the plumbing and heating industry....

Published: 03 October 2009

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PART G IMPLEMENTATION DELAYED

The Department for Communities and Local Government has announced that the implementation of changes to Part G will be delayed until 2010....

Published: 21 September 2009

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APHC CONGRATULATES CHRIS LONSDALE

SkillPlumb 2009 winner Christopher Lonsdale has won a medallion of excellence at the WorldSkills competition in Calgary....

Published: 07 September 2009

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APHC MEMBER SAVES OVER £12,000 ON NOTIFICATIONS

In the four months since APHC launched its comprehensive notifications system, one of its largest members says the system has saved them over £12,000....

Published: 19 August 2009

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HOT AND COLD JULY/AUGUST NOW AVAILABLE

The July / August Edition of Hot and Cold is now available to download from the website....

Published: 14 August 2009

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PART G: APHC WELCOMES CHANGED REGULATIONS BUT ISSUES WARNING

APHC (Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors) has broadly welcomed changes to Part G of the Building Regulations but has warned that the industry....

Published: 13 August 2009

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APHC TRAINING COURSE DATES 2009

The new APHC 2009 training course dates are now available. These courses have been specifically designed...

Published: 19 January 2009

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LOCAL DEMOCRACY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION BILL

Part 8 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill was presented to the House of Lords...

Published: 19 December 2008

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SKILLPLUMB 2008 - THE WINNERS

The finalists of SkillPLUMB 2008 were awarded their prizes during an awards evening held at the National Motorcycle Museum at the end of October.

Published: 18 November 2008

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CALLING ALL VAN DRIVERS...

The Department for Transport has announced a brand new programme aimed at UK van users.

Published: 04 November 2008

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APHC AND CITY & GUILDS IN GROUND-BREAKING PARTNERSHIP

Customers to benefit, rogue traders to suffer under joint initiative launched at Interbuild.

Published: 30 October 2008

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INDUSTRY SUPPORT FOR CHIEF CONSTRUCTION OFFICER

The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has congratulated the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform....

Published: 03 October 2008

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INTRODUCTION OF NEW DOORSTEP SELLING REGULATIONS

The Cancellation of Contracts Made in a Consumer’s Home or Place of Work etc. Regulations 2008 (commonly known as the Doorstep Selling Regulations)...

Published: 29 September 2008

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FREE COACHES TO INTERBUILD

APHC is offering members free coach transport to the industry’s largest building show, courtesy of Interbuild.

Published: 29 September 2008

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Hot and Cold October 2008 Uploaded

Issue 28 of our members newsletter, Hot and Cold is now available to download from the members area of the website.

Published: 29 September 2008

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CAPITA SIGN CONTRACT TO OPERATE NEW GAS SAFETY SCHEME

On Monday 8 September Capita signed a ten year contract with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to operate a new gas installer registration scheme...

Published: 15 September 2008

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APHC VAN STICKERS COULD EARN YOU MONEY...

APHC is giving away free van stickers to any member who requests them. There is no limit to how many you can request and they are a great way to advertise your credentials as you and your employees drive around.

Published: 04 September 2008

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INTERBUILD 2008

Interbuild 2008 is fast approaching and APHC is once again taking a leading presence at the show. As well as sponsoring the highly anticipated SkillPLUMB finals at the show APHC....

Published: 04 September 2008

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APHC Training Courses

APHC is offering members and non members the following training courses between now and the end of the year...

Published: 28 July 2008

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APHC to sponsor SkillPlumb

APHC has become the new sponsor of SKILLPLUMB, the skills competition run by SummitSkills, the sector skills council for building services engineering.

Published: 17 July 2008

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New APHC President Inaugurated At Biggest Ever National Event

Graham Beevers has been inaugurated as President of the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC). He succeeds Harry Pooley and can expect a busy 12 months of events and engagements.

Published: 25 June 2008

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Consultation on Major Changes to Regulations Affecting Plumbing

Proposed revisions to two parts of the building regulations G – Hygiene and L – Conservation of fuel and power are currently the subject of consultation...

Published: 17 June 2008

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HSE Safety Alert Redundant Solid Fuel Back Boilers

This alert follows several incidents in the last five years, three of which resulted in serious injury, and sadly in one case, a fatality.

Published: 17 June 2008

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APHC and Interbuild 2008

A NEW HEATING & PLUMBING PAVILION is being launched at Interbuild 2008 (Sunday 26th – Thursday 30th October at Birmingham’s NEC).

Published: 01 May 2008

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Incomplete Advice Could Risk A Further 1.5 Million Homes

Rhianna Hardie coroner underestimates potential risk from failing heating appliances. APHC is warning that even more homes could be affected by potential failings in their hot water systems than the 3.5 million suggested by coroner Michael Rose, following the tragic death of Rhianna Hardie.

Published: 25 January 2008

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Major Consultation Announced

Much as the Board and Management of the Association have tried to prevent it, the sad fact is that Regional and Local Associations are failing. Now the Association is asking members to consider a range of ideas for the Regional and Local Associations - and to suggest their own ideas if they feel strongly about it.

Published: 18 December 2007

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APHC Warns on High Risk Fittings with Hoses

With the ever-growing fashion for hose attachments and the ever-increasing enforcement of Water Regulations, APHC is warning plumbers about the serious health consequences of getting this type of installation wrong.

Published: 16 October 2007

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Corgi's New Registration System Could Legitimise Black Economy

The Chief Executive of the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) has heavily criticised CORGI’s new registration system for ‘private jobs’

Published: 28 September 2007

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APHC puts on free seminars to ease Building Regulations confusion

Concerned that many plumbing and heating engineers in the industry are breaking the law due to not being aware of the number of their jobs that fall under Building Regulations and therefore must be notified to Local Authority Building Control, APHC is putting on free seminars to explain the situation.

Published: 06 September 2007

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RICS faces member challenge to legal action on HIPS

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors could be forced to call an EGM over its decision to launch a judicial review against the government over Hips, after nearly 150 members have signed a petition calling for the immediate launch of Hips.

Published: 28 August 2007

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Influential Parliamentary Group Backs Industry Retentions Call

The All Party Parliamentary Building Services Engineering Group (APPBSEG) has added its voice to the construction industry’s endorsement of the Olympic Delivery Authority’s (ODA) decision to remove retentions for first tier contractors

Published: 06 August 2007

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New Smoking Regulations Could Damage Plumbing Industry

The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) is warning plumbing and heating companies that they could face a risk of litigation following the introduction of new smoking legislation if their employees have to work in the homes of customers who smoke. APHC is also asking both employees and employers to take a common sense approach when dealing with customers who are smokers.

Published: 16 July 2007

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SEC Group welcomes enquiry into construction

The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has given an enthusiastic welcome to the wide-ranging enquiry into the construction sector recently announced by the House of Commons Trade and Industry Select Committee.

Published: 04 April 2007

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Changes to APHCC CPS Scheme Entry

Following much valued feedback from members regarding the strict entry criteria to our CPS scheme we are now pleased to announce that this rule has been relaxed for the time being.

Published: 04 April 2007

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