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
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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
SNIPEF reappointed to run Approved Certifier of Construction scheme for drainage, heating & plumbing
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