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SNIPEF’s Low Carbon Forum met yesterday (16 April), welcoming representatives from the Scottish Government to discuss ways to improve installer/contractor relationships with the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme. The Scottish Government team outlined a number of ways in which the scheme is being streamlined for both consumers and installers, while also taking on board comments from forum members about further improvements. The forum also learned about progress on the Nesta/SNIPEF Start at Home project, which we hope to announce at the InstallerSHOW in June, and heard from SeaWarm about its unique HotTwist technology which is engineered to maximise heat extraction from the sea water. SeaWarm is also offering members exclusive access to tour its site in South Queensferry with SNIPEF’s Technical team on 30 April and 1 May. Those interested can register here. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eQ8uiSVF

Easter Weekend office closure 🐣 The SNIPEF office will close from 5pm on Thursday, 17 April for the Easter Weekend. Our office will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, 22 April 📅 Everyone at SNIPEF wishes you a Happy Easter and relaxing holiday weekend🐰

Congratulations to our member STUART SUGDEN for being named Installer of the Year for Scotland at the Heating Installer Awards! 🎉 Stuart has now been nominated for the UK-wide award, going up against other regional winners from across the country 🗺️ You can cast your vote for Stuart here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eb6pPG5E https://lnkd.in/efHJdVGT SUGPLUMB LTD

#ICYMI we are running an online Building Standards Course for the Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme (ACCS) later this month. Completing the course gives businesses the ability to self-certify work that is subject to a Building Warrant, bypass local authority inspections and appear on the Scottish Government's Approved Certifier website. Sound interesting? Join us on Monday, 28 April from 9am to 5pm 📅 Email schemes@snipef.org to book your place. For more information visit here👇 https://lnkd.in/ePdAb5Tb

🚨 Limited spaces available for Hydronics Unlocked Scottish pilots🚨 We’ve had an incredible response to the launch of Hydronics Unlocked in Scotland – and our 28 April session is now SOLD OUT 📅 Limited spaces remain for Friday, 25 April, so sign up now to secure your place. In partnership with Warmur Academy, these pilot sessions are hosted by our Technical Services and Skills Manager, Scott Sanford, and renowned trainer Kimbo Betty. This hands-on course is designed to empower plumbing and heating professionals with the skills to design, install, and optimise modern energy-efficient systems – whether you’re working with gas boilers or renewable tech such as heat pumps, hydronics is the key to mastering them both! The blended programme includes: 🔧 A practical, in-person Kick-Off Day with Scott Sanford 🖥️ Access to structured online modules to complete at your own pace 📜 A nationally recognised RQF Level 3 LTHW qualification 🧠 Ongoing support and resources from Warmur Academy Attendees who book the online modules also receive an exclusive £245 discount. SNIPEF Members can save an additional £50 using code SCOTLAND50 at checkout. 📍 25 April at SNIPEF HQ in Edinburgh – spaces are going fast, book now: 👉 https://lnkd.in/euK6zH79 Warmur

Our Chief Executive Fiona Hodgson sat down with The Scottish Sun last week to discuss ongoing concerns with the proposed revision to the Heat in Buildings Bill. Fiona spoke about how the revised bill must commit to investment in skills and workforce to be workable, as the vast majority of heat pump installations are expected to be completed by SME’s. While additional pressures such as the rise in National Minimum Wage, National Insurance contributions and rising apprentice wages are all having an effect on Scotland’s plumbing and heating profession. She said: “These pressures are real, and without targeted intervention, they risk choking off the very workforce we need to deliver change.” Read the full article here👇 https://lnkd.in/egKJK6gj

SNIPEF Training Services is seeking insights from Plumbing and Heating businesses like yours to help shape the future of apprenticeship training. As the Managing Agent for the Plumbing and Heating Modern Apprenticeship in Scotland, we are gathering information on employers’ recruitment plans for 2025. This will help ensure that businesses continue to have access to a skilled workforce. Your feedback will help us to: ✅ Secure the right resources for employers and apprentices ✅Shape a programme that reflects the needs of businesses like yours ✅ Advocate for continued investment in the industry's future The survey takes just 8 minutes, and all participants will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher. Complete the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eC8uRd7k

It has been another successful day for the SNIPEF team at BEPEX Trade Shows! Scott Sanford, SNIPEF’s Technical Services and Skills Manager, took to the stage to offer his technical knowledge to Northern Ireland's plumbing and heating professionals as part of the event’s Trade Talks 🗣️ The Trade Talks brought together a number of industry experts, offering advice, information and insight into a range of topics across the sector 🔧 In his talk, Scott discussed modern central heating design, highlighting how system design is evolving to improve energy efficiency and create increased comfort in the home 🏡 Speaking afterward, he said: “It has been fantastic to be at this year’s BEPEX event in Northern Ireland. “This was our first time attending, and it allowed us to speak with both existing and potential new members - discussing all things plumbing and heating while also explaining the benefits of SNIPEF membership. “My speaker sessions allowed me to demonstrate the improvements plumbing and heating engineers can make to their heating installations to decrease energy usage, costs and emissions. "The event was also valuable to get feedback from both our members and non-members, gaining an insight into the topics most important to them in Northern Ireland."

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ✍ Join us in Edinburgh this month as we launch Hydronics Unlocked in Scotland in collaboration with Warmur. Hosted by Scott Sanford, our Technical Services and Skills Manager, and Kimbo Betty, the training programme is built to equip plumbing and heating professionals with the practical skills needed to design, install and optimise modern, energy-efficient heating systems. Whether you work with gas boilers or renewable tech such as heat pumps, hydronics training is the key to mastering them both. The blended course includes: ✅ 𝗔 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻, 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 ✅ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 ✅ 𝗔 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗤𝗙 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟯 𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗪 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✅ 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗿 The programme launches with two pilot sessions which are free to attend, but those who book onto the online modules as well will receive an exclusive offer – 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 £𝟮𝟰𝟱. SNIPEF Members can also access a further £50 saving by using the code 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝟱𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁. The pilots will be held at SNIPEF’s Edinburgh office on 𝟮𝟱 𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟴 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 – sign up now as spaces are limited! To access this offer and book your spot, click here 👇 https://lnkd.in/euK6zH79 Members who signed up at a previous price point will be refunded the difference. Warmur will be in contact directly to organise this. Warmur Academy

My 1st podcast in the bag! It’s not something I ever expected to be doing, but when Nathan Gambling asked me to come on the show, I couldn’t refuse. I’ve been listening to the show for a few years and really value the work Nathan does for our industry, so hopefully this helps others too. In the podcast I share my journey through the industry from gas service & repair engineer to my current role and fitting a heat pump in my own home. We also discuss the value of being with a trade association like ours, SNIPEF, the benefits of mentorship, the Home Energy Scotland grants and loans, good system design, linking in with our partnership with Warmur Academy and how doing something similar can help plumbing and heating businesses to grow. Special shout out to 🔧Ian Chapman 👍🏻❤️🙏🏻 for the great work he does supporting SNIPEF and someone who I didn’t mention on the podcast but was a big help, Laurence Allison from Viessmann, thank you! I also need to give a big shout out to Barry Sharp of Renewable Heat Installations and Servicing, without him the heat pump installation wouldn’t have happened. You can listen to the podcast via either of the two links below. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to reach out and link in with me and/or SNIPEF. https://lnkd.in/etwNQwJV Or https://lnkd.in/eTipZeMS