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The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has joined a range of other UK trade associations in backing an Early Day Motion (EDM) in Parliament expressing concern over the UK Government’s introduction of its Reverse Charge VAT legislation from March 1.

Campaigning trade association SNIPEF has welcomed an in-depth report published by the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) which is aimed at helping public bodies make decisions on where public funding in construction gives the highest economic returns to help support a gre

As plumbing and heating professionals around the globe prepare to celebrate World Plumbing Day today, the Covid pandemic has vividly highlighted their importance as critical workers on the frontline of public health and safety. While World Plumbing Day was inaugurated in 2010 to mark the link b

Anyone looking for a satisfying career, whether a school-leaver or someone contemplating a career change, should consider the benefits of undertaking a plumbing apprenticeship, according to SNIPEF chief executive, Fiona Hodgson. To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 1-5 Mar

The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) is urging businesses to seize the opportunities offered by the Scottish Government’s Adopt an Apprentice scheme. The programme, which has now been extended until March 25, offers a grant of £5,000 to rep

SNIPEF, the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation, has welcomed sweeping reforms to the UK Government’s Prompt Payment Code as a "major milestone" on the road to fairer payment terms for small businesses. Under the new obligations, announced in Janua

Two Scotland-based trade bodies are among the members of a new alliance for the multi-billion-pound UK engineering services sector that was launched today via a virtual industry event. Actuate UK is a collective of eight leading trade, technology, research, and professional bodies in engin

The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has warmly welcomed an announcement of funding to help upskill plumbing apprentices and employees in the installation of ground and air source heat pumps. The new skills will be at the heart of the green energy tran

The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has encouraged plumbing and heating companies to take up the opportunities offered by the Scottish Government’s new Apprentice Employer Grant (AEG).

A major new industry alliance will be launched next month for the UK's engineering services sector. The eight-strong alliance will be an agent for positive change and support the delivery of a safer, more productive and sustainable UK built environment. 

Cooperation and collaboration, greater worker welfare and a top-to-bottom revolution of the construction sector are all top of the Christmas wish-list for members of the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum).

The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (SHFCA) to help both bodies deliver their aims efficiently on behalf of their members. The move closely aligns the i

Plumbing and heating professionals in Scotland who are operating under historic grading “Grandfather Rights” are being warned that time is fast running out for them if they want to retain their Grading Card, without which they will be ineligible to work on sites. As part of a shake-up by

The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) has marked Living Wage Week (9-15 November 2020) with accreditation as a Living Wage employer. Its Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at SNIPEF receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50. This rate is higher tha

With certification becoming increasingly important in the construction industry, the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has been re-appointed by the Scottish Government to run the Approved Certifier of Construction scheme for a further six years.