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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.

The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has introduced an eye-catching new logo and website as part of a comprehensive rebranding. The trade association said the new design and wholly interactive, mobile-friendly web presence captures the organisatio

As part of its continuing mission to disseminate the most up-to-date information to its members, plumbing employers’ association SNIPEF is co-hosting a free webinar to promote understanding of the benefits of building standards certification. The event will highlight how certification schemes

As the severity of the threat of COVID-19 diminishes and workers in hotels, offices, leisure facilities and other buildings begin the gradual return to work, trade association SNIPEF has warned of another threat looming on the horizon which, if left untreated, could have deadly consequences. It aris

While employers in the plumbing and heating sector in Scotland and Northern Ireland have been pulling out all the stops to keep their apprentices working, a major new Scotland-wide survey reveals just how immediately they are in need of new funding to maintain their support.

Construction trade bodies have applauded the decision of HS2 Ltd to implement the use of project bank accounts (PBAs) for payments across existing and future contracts.

Scotland’s building standards scheme providers have released a new animation explaining the vital role of certification to Scotland’s construction sector and how it can help the industry rebuild and recover from the impact of coronavirus.