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PartnerPlus is a new digital platform from Carrier Solutions UK (formerly Toshiba CarrierUK) designed to empower installer partner performance and support business growth. Developed in response to installer feedback, the new scheme brings together rewards, training, warranty and commissioning into a single, integrated platform. The all-in-one portal provides a more streamlined, efficient way for…
A new study by Markel Direct, the small business insurance specialists, has revealed the importance of social media for small businesses and tradespeople in the UK. The study, which asked 501 UK small businesses and tradespeople how they use social media to market their business, found that 84% generated at least some of their business through social media. For many, these platforms are becoming a…
Mira Showers used this year’s InstallerSHOW to ask tradespeople to share the lessons they wished they had known when starting out, the tips that have made their work easier and the habits that help them switch off from work. The questions were prompted in part by findings from Mira’s latest Pulse research, which highlights some […]
A Yorkshire-based building company and its director have been sentenced after botched building work on a home extension compromised gas safety and put the lives of a homeowner and her two children at risk. Adam’s Building Construction Ltd had been hired by the homeowner to build an extension at the rear of her property in […]
Following a significant redevelopment project, Colchester Institute has officially opened its upgraded Multifuel Training Facility with the installation of new products. Sponsored by Grant UK, the Multifuel Training Facility features three Grant Vortex oil boilers including a Vortex Combi, along with Outdoor and Eco Utility models, which are each installed alongside infographics and displays to…
New analysis reveals that plumbers who smoke could potentially lose up to £7,000 a year in billable income due to time spent taking smoking breaks. Nicotine pouch experts at Northerner have analysed the potential financial impact of smoking breaks on self-employed tradespeople, comparing average hourly rates across different professions to estimate how much billable income […]
With the aim of helping UK householders to spread the cost of greener home upgrades, Hive has announced a partnership with Zopa, a digital banking business. Customers can now apply for a personal loan from Zopa directly through the Hive website to finance Hive eco-tech such as solar and battery installations. By enabling financing through Zopa, […]
In response to major changes to Building Regulations, BSRIA has published BG 92/2026 Building Regulations, a new guide to help building services engineers, designers and contractors navigate complex compliance needs. Building Regulations are legal requirements supported by guidance in 24 Approved Documents. BG 92/2026 brings these together in an easy-to-follow guide. It covers Parts A to […]
Van drivers are being warned to review their vehicle compliance after new data revealed hundreds of serious offences were reported to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for prosecution during 2024/25. An offence reported for prosecution means the case is serious enough to go to court. Cases primarily involve vehicles exceeding legal weight limits, […]
An unregistered gas fitter has been sentenced after carrying out illegal gas work at two houses in Hampshire, leaving the properties in a condition that could have endangered lives. Bradley Willis-Chambers, 47, removed boilers at homes in Southsea and Tipner between 2021 and 2022, leaving a single parent with a young daughter without a working […]
