Press releases

On Monday 3^rd March 2025, the Livery Companies Skills Council recognised outstanding professionals in the plumbing industry for their skills and dedication.

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has given the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) formal approval to develop new Level 2 and Level 3 plumbing apprenticeship standards.

The World Plumbing Conference 2026, hosted by CIPHE & the World Plumbing Council, is coming to NEC Birmingham, 23-25 June 2026, in partnership with InstallerSHOW 2026. Call for Presentations is now open. 

Last week, CIPHE CEO Kevin Wellman joined a netMAGmedia roundtable to discuss water efficiency in new build housing. The session brought together experts from across the industry to explore practical solutions to water scarcity, an often-overlooked aspect of specification and compliance amid the focus on energy performance and low-carbon technologies.

On 30 October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her first Autumn Budget since the Labour Party's election victory. CIPHE CEO Kevin Wellman shares his thoughts on key announcements affecting the industry and its customers.

The new guide for preventing and managing escape of water (EoW) on construction sites is now freely available.

The logo for the World Plumbing Council Conference 2026 has been revealed.

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has announced the election of Yvonne Orgill as its President for the forthcoming year.

The CIPHE has announced the introduction of two industry-certified Plumbing Apprenticeship Standards for plumbing and heating apprentices.