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Bathroom Manufacturers Association provides training module on Basics of Competition Law

If the bathroom industry is to uphold a good reputation, we can’t ever risk falling foul of the competition law and coming under scrutiny by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in the same way that 112 construction firms in England have recently for allegedly engaging in bid rigging and cover pricing activity. Open and healthy competition is good both for consumers and for businesses. If firms compete on a level playing field, they will flourish.... [more]

Majority of gas installers believe they should be assessed for on going competence to ensure compliance with current standards

The results are in for the Association of Personnel Certification Bodies’ (APCB) survey to find out gas installers’ views on the Approved Certification Scheme (ACS). Despite some misgivings, it seems that overall the majority of recipients are happy with the general format of ACS, with 96% opting to either keep the structure unchanged or break the assessment down into bite sized chunks, taken annually as opposed to the current five year regim... [more]

Intaeco supplies sustainable heating and plumbing products

A new company has been launched to supply heating and plumbing products that have a sustainable energy focus. Intaeco will have a product range that will be of particular interest to the renewable energy market, and to those with an interest in sustainable building practices. Based in Staffordshire, the Intaeco team behind the new venture has 20 years experience in plumbing and heating equipment manufacture and Intaeco has been created as the ... [more]

New year brings new industry regulations and new qualifications

For those who work or train in the electrical and building services industries, 2008 is set to bring more than party poppers and a handful of New Year resolutions. The new IEE wiring regulations, which were unveiled in January, mark the most significant overhaul of the electrical safety system in nearly twenty years. The ‘17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2008)’ include changes to everything from drawings for electrical installation... [more]

Monitoring solution for providers of washroom and hygiene services

Mustang Hygiene has launched an new monitoring solution that will deliver a more accountable washroom and hygiene service to clients. Powered by the Service Accent management software solution, it provides organisations with proof of service that reduces the need to check every task has been completed and ensures that contracts meet agreed service levels. Supplied by VCi, Service Accent generates unique bar codes that are fixed to all hygiene... [more]

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