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A round-up of all the latest news, developments and announcements from SNIPEF Members, apprentices and events.

Restriction of Fossil Fuel Heating Systems in New Buildings in Scotland from April 2024

The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on the new build heat standard planned to be introduced in April 2024. This standard is aimed at reducing carbon emissions from the Scottish building stock which currently creates 20% of Scottish carbon emissions.

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SNIPEF’s Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme – online training courses available monthly

Becoming a member of the Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme allows certifiers to self certify work (subject to a building warrant) without the need for Building Control to carry out an inspection.

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Water Byelaws Training Courses

SNIPEF would like to remind members that Water Byelaws training courses are now available online.

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SNIPEF SkillPLUMB Competition 2022 Highlights Video Out Now!

We are pleased to release the SNIPEF SkillPLUMB 2022 competition highlights video from the national final […]

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SNIPEF celebrates the contribution of plumbing professionals in transition towards Net Zero

Plumbing and heating professionals have always been essential workers in public health and safety across history. […]

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SNIPEF Apprentice Diary – Thursday

Scottish Apprenticeship Week is running 07-11, and yesterday was day when our apprentices shared more of their day to day routine to celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship week and to […]

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SNIPEF Apprentice Diary – Wednesday

Scottish Apprenticeship Week is running 07-11, and yesterday was day when our apprentices shared more of their day to day routine to celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship week and to […]

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SNIPEF Celebrates International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, SNIPEF is showcasing our Member Margaret, of Holyrood Plumbing and Heating, who has been working in the plumbing and heating industry for five decades […]

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SNIPEF Apprentice Diary – Tuesday

Scottish Apprenticeship Week is running 07-11, and yesterday we introduced you to SNIPEF Apprentices Gemma, Ellie, and Marion’s diaries to help celebrate Scottish Apprentice Week […]

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