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SUMMARY:Webinar: TechTalk Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:TechTalk: Heating & Water - Modern Challenges\, Practical Solutions \n\n\n\nJoin us online for the final TechTalk of our 2025 series\, focused on the practical realities of heating and plumbing in today’s homes. This free webinar will explore how professionals can meet modern performance expectations while working with both existing and new systems. \n\n\n\nHear from expert speakers as they cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe importance of accurate heat loss surveys and data-driven planning for correctly sizing boilers\n\n\n\nBest practice for integrating electric heating with existing pipework and radiators\n\n\n\nEvolving approaches to modern central heating system design\, and how these relate to current Northern Ireland regulations\n\n\n\nThermal stores and their role in today’s domestic heating setups (final topic to be confirmed)\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?Whether you're installing new systems or working with older infrastructure\, this session will provide valuable insights to help you deliver efficient\, regulation-compliant solutions. Learn from experts\, ask questions\, and stay informed on practical developments shaping the future of heating in Northern Ireland. \n\n\n\nOpen to both SNIPEF members and non-members. \n\n\n\nConfirmed speakers: \n\n\n\nSophie Clark\, community & education manager at Heat Engineer \n\n\n\nDavid Wright\, national sales manager at Sunamp \n\n\n\nGarry Cowan\, sales manager at Electric Heating Company \n\n\n\nScott Sanford\, technical services & skills manager at SNIPEF
URL:https://snipef.org/event/techtalk-belfast/
CATEGORIES:Industry event
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SUMMARY:Webinar: When Good Work Slows Down - Managing Underperformance Without the Drama
DESCRIPTION:A practical HR webinar for plumbing directors\, hosted by SNIPEF's HR Manager\, Linda Ferguson \n\n\n\nStaff not meeting expectations? You're not alone. This 45-minute webinar will show you exactly how to handle performance reviews and manage underperformance. Tailored for directors of plumbing and heating firms across Scotland and Northern Ireland\, this session offers clear HR strategies to keep your workforce motivated\, effective\, and on track.
URL:https://snipef.org/event/webinar-when-good-work-slows-down-managing-underperformance-without-the-drama/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Underfloor Heating Training with Polypipe
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Future of Heating – Today \n\n\n\nStep into the world of Underfloor Heating (UFH) with our comprehensive introductory course designed for installers\, designers\, and anyone curious about this efficient heating technology. Whether you're new to UFH or looking to sharpen your skills\, this course covers: \n\n\n\n✅ The fundamentals of UFH technology \n\n\n\n🛠️ How UFH systems work and are designed \n\n\n\n💡 Expert hints and tips for smooth installation \n\n\n\nJoin us for a hands-on\, informative experience that blends theory with real-world application — all in a friendly\, professional setting.
URL:https://snipef.org/event/underfloor-heating-training-with-polypipe/
LOCATION:SNIPEF\, Bellevue House\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH7 4GH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Compliance Made Simple - Scotland's Water Byelaws Explained
DESCRIPTION:Join SNIPEF for a webinar on Water Byelaws\, presented by Andrew Porter\, Operational Specialist from Scottish Water. \n\n\n\nEveryone has a statutory obligation and social responsibility to comply with the Water Byelaws 2014.  This webinar will focus on key aspects of the Water Byelaws and how compliance plays an essential part in protecting public health and maintaining Scotland’s Water Quality. \n\n\n\nFrom real-world case studies of contamination due to poor plumbing practices\, this session will highlight where non-compliance can have serious implications for businesses\, customers and the public. \n\n\n\nClear guidance on notification and certification responsibilities will also be covered\, supporting plumbing professionals to understand when and how to notify Scottish Water about installations. \n\n\n\nWhether you work on domestic or commercial systems\, this is a valuable opportunity to refresh your knowledge\, ask questions and ensure your work meets the requirements of the Water Byelaws to safeguard public health.
URL:https://snipef.org/event/webinar-compliance-made-simple-scotlands-water-byelaws-explained/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Hydronics Unlocked 1-Day Course: East Kilbride
DESCRIPTION:Design and install smarter heating systems with confidence. \n\n\n\nThis full-day course is crafted for heating professionals who want to sharpen their design skills\, understand system performance and build the knowledge they need for modern\, efficient installs — with boilers\, heat pumps or both. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho This Course Is For \n\n\n\nWhether you're: \n\n\n\n\nAn experienced engineer looking to stay ahead of the curve\,\n\n\n\n\n\nNewly qualified and craving clear\, practical answers\n\n\n\n\n\nInstalling gas or oil boilers and exploring the move into heat pumps\,\n\n\n\n\n\nAlready fitting heat pumps but missing key insights\,\n\n\n\n\n\nOr designing systems on paper and want to bridge the gap to real-world installs…\n\n\n\n\nThis course will help you take your next step to levelling up your career. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\n\n\nBuild the confidence and skills to deliver systems that are more efficient\, reliable and ready for the future. You'll learn: \n\n\n\n\nOur 10-Step Hydronics Process: your complete framework for design and installation\n\n\n\n\n\nPump Setting: understand how to match pump performance to system needs\n\n\n\n\n\nFlow\, Velocity\, Resistance: calculations made simple and useful\n\n\n\n\n\nPipe Sizing: learn how to size pipes correctly to minimise pressure loss\n\n\n\n\n\nControls for Efficiency: understand how modern controls improve performance\n\n\n\n\n\nLow temperature design: build confidence and skills for heat pump work\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat's Included \n\n\n\n\nIn-person training led by Scott Sanford\n\n\n\n\n\nTake-home course book\n\n\n\n\n\nTea\, coffee\, and biscuits provided throughout\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch included\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScott Sanford \n\n\n\nScott is a the technical training manager with SNIPEF\, supporting heating engineers across Scotland to build confidence and competence in modern low-carbon systems. With a background in installation and a strong focus on heat pump technologies\, Scott combines deep technical understanding with a practical\, supportive teaching style. He’s particularly passionate about raising standards and building a strong installer network across Scotland.
URL:https://snipef.org/event/hydronics-unlocked-1-day-course-east-kilbride/
LOCATION:Caledonia Training Centre\, 15 Law Pl\, East Kilbride\, G74 4QL
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Hydronics Unlocked 1-Day Course: Aberdeen
DESCRIPTION:Design and install smarter heating systems with confidence. \n\n\n\nThis full-day course is crafted for heating professionals who want to sharpen their design skills\, understand system performance and build the knowledge they need for modern\, efficient installs — with boilers\, heat pumps or both. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho This Course Is For \n\n\n\nWhether you're: \n\n\n\n\nAn experienced engineer looking to stay ahead of the curve\,\n\n\n\n\n\nNewly qualified and craving clear\, practical answers\n\n\n\n\n\nInstalling gas or oil boilers and exploring the move into heat pumps\,\n\n\n\n\n\nAlready fitting heat pumps but missing key insights\,\n\n\n\n\n\nOr designing systems on paper and want to bridge the gap to real-world installs…\n\n\n\n\nThis course will help you take your next step to levelling up your career. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\n\n\nBuild the confidence and skills to deliver systems that are more efficient\, reliable and ready for the future. You'll learn: \n\n\n\n\nOur 10-Step Hydronics Process: your complete framework for design and installation\n\n\n\n\n\nPump Setting: understand how to match pump performance to system needs\n\n\n\n\n\nFlow\, Velocity\, Resistance: calculations made simple and useful\n\n\n\n\n\nPipe Sizing: learn how to size pipes correctly to minimise pressure loss\n\n\n\n\n\nControls for Efficiency: understand how modern controls improve performance\n\n\n\n\n\nLow temperature design: build confidence and skills for heat pump work\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat's Included \n\n\n\n\nIn-person training led by Scott Sanford\n\n\n\n\n\nTake-home course book\n\n\n\n\n\nTea\, coffee\, and biscuits provided throughout\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch included\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScott Sanford \n\n\n\nScott is a the technical training manager with SNIPEF\, supporting heating engineers across Scotland to build confidence and competence in modern low-carbon systems. With a background in installation and a strong focus on heat pump technologies\, Scott combines deep technical understanding with a practical\, supportive teaching style. He’s particularly passionate about raising standards and building a strong installer network across Scotland.
URL:https://snipef.org/event/hydronics-unlocked-1-day-course-aberdeen/
LOCATION:Crombie House\, 90 Crombie Road\, Aberdeen\, AB11 9QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T110000
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SUMMARY:TechTalk Kilmarnock: Building Regulations - Understanding Compliance in Practice 
DESCRIPTION:TechTalk Kilmarnock is a free-to-attend event designed to support plumbing and heating professionals in confidently navigating building regulations and compliance in their everyday work. This year’s theme\, “Building Regulations – Understanding Compliance in Practice”\, combines regulatory insight with practical application to help you stay up to date and compliant. \n\n\n\nRegister for this free TechTalk \n\n\n\nSession One: 8.30–9.30 – Understanding Key Regulations \n\n\n\nThis session outlines the key building regulations affecting plumbing and heating work\, with a focus on compliance requirements\, recent updates\, and common pitfalls. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how building standards and legislation impact their day-to-day work and what changes they need to be aware of. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Alan McAulay from the Scottish Building Standards Hub and Donald Somerville from Joule UK \n\n\n\nSession Two: 9.50–10.45 – Compliance in Practice \n\n\n\nBuilding on the first session\, this session focuses on the practical application of regulations in everyday work. Topics will include installation standards\, compliance verification\, and how regulations are assessed in practice\, helping attendees apply requirements confidently on site. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: James Millar from IPS Flow Systems and Scott Sanford from SNIPEF\, and a representative from Heat Engineer.
URL:https://snipef.org/event/techtalk-kilmarnock/
LOCATION:The Park Hotel\, 2 Dundonald Place\, Kilmarnock\, KA1 1UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Industry event,Social event
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SUMMARY:TechTalk Perth: Building Regulations - Understanding Compliance in Practice 
DESCRIPTION:TechTalk Perth is a free-to-attend event designed to support plumbing and heating professionals in confidently navigating building regulations and compliance in their everyday work. This year’s theme\, “Building Regulations – Understanding Compliance in Practice”\, combines regulatory insight with practical application to help you stay up to date and compliant. \n\n\n\nRegister for this free TechTalk \n\n\n\nSession One: 8.30–9.30 – Understanding Key Regulations \n\n\n\nThis session outlines the key building regulations affecting plumbing and heating work\, with a focus on compliance requirements\, recent updates\, and common pitfalls. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how building standards and legislation impact their day-to-day work and what changes they need to be aware of. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Alan McAulay from the Scottish Building Standards Hub and Donald Somerville from Joule UK \n\n\n\nSession Two: 9.50–10.45 – Compliance in Practice \n\n\n\nBuilding on the first session\, this session focuses on the practical application of regulations in everyday work. Topics will include installation standards\, compliance verification\, and how regulations are assessed in practice\, helping attendees apply requirements confidently on site. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: James Millar from IPS Flow Systems\, Scott Sanford from SNIPEF\, and a representative from Heat Engineer.
URL:https://snipef.org/event/techtalk-perth/
LOCATION:Mercure Perth Hotel\, W Mill Street\, Perth\, PH1 5QP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T090815
CREATED:20260122T094756Z
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SUMMARY:TechTalk Belfast 2026
DESCRIPTION:Full details for TechTalk Belfast 2026 will be shared soon\, including speakers\, session topics\, and what to expect from the day. In the meantime\, you can register for our events newsletter to receive updates and be the first to hear when full details are released.
URL:https://snipef.org/event/techtalk-belfast-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T090815
CREATED:20260122T115845Z
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SUMMARY:TechTalk Aberdeen 2026
DESCRIPTION:Full details for TechTalk Aberdeen 2026 will be shared soon\, including speakers\, session topics\, and what to expect from the day. In the meantime\, you can register for our events newsletter to receive updates and be the first to hear when full details are released.
URL:https://snipef.org/event/techtalk-aberdeen/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T080000
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SUMMARY:TechTalk Falkirk 2026
DESCRIPTION:Full details for TechTalk Falkirk 2026 will be shared soon\, including speakers\, session topics\, and what to expect from the day. In the meantime\, you can register for our events newsletter to receive updates and be the first to hear when full details are released.
URL:https://snipef.org/event/techtalk-falkirk-2026/
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