Opinion
The people have voted – but what does it mean for the heating industry?
OFTEC discusses the implications of the new Government for our industry.
2024 autumn
Insight
Trustmark: building trust with your customers
Nicola Waller, membership director at TrustMark, explains the benefits of joining TrustMark.
Insight
What else can I get from my OFTEC registration?
A quick guide to the additional benefits OFTEC has sourced as potentially useful to heating professionals.
Insight
Solid fuel heating and air quality – why the detailed data matters
The Stove Industry Association takes a closer look at the important detail within the annual National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) data.
More 2024 autumn
Interview
New role for Martyn Bridges
Worcester Bosch’s Martyn Bridges has taken on a new role as Director of External Affairs.
Insight
Understanding public liability – why you need insurance
Trade Direct Insurance explains the importance or public liability insurance.
Case Study
Making the conversion
Grant UK case study of installation of an HVO-compatible boiler in a converted church
Insight
Decommissioning and removal of liquid fuel storage tanks
Decommissioning and removing existing fuel storage tanks poses a serious pollution risk, so such work needs to be very carefully planned and executed.
News
CO requirements in privately rented properties in NI
The Smoke, Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024, came into effect on 30 May 2024.
News
Book your OFTEC re-assessments early!
OFTEC qualifications last for five years, reassessment should be no later than 12 months after the expiry date of your current certificate.
Further Reading
Insight
Uninsulated solid fuel flue pipes to combustible material
OFTEC’s technical department is seeing an increase of solid fuel stoves being installed in fireplace recesses.
Opinion
Is there hope for optimism and a role for sustainable biofuels in the Republic?
It has been an interesting spring and summer. The local elections in the Republic have come and gone with several surprises; both Green MEPs failed to win re-election and the Green Party Leader, Eamon Ryan TD, stood down.
Review
Simplicity by design – the Firebird Envirogreen Combi Xceed
Gary Davies of Firebird UK shares news of the Envirogreen Combi Xceed range product launch.
News
Scottish MCS certification fund
The Scottish Government and the Energy Saving Trust have partnered to provide an MCS certification fund
Insight
Testing heating appliances requires the right equipment
Jonathan Kane of Kane International Ltd explains the vital importance of using the right testing equipment for heating appliances.
News
Government officials visit Worcester Bosch to see Heat Training Grant progress
The Heat Training Grant provides heating engineers with £500 discount towards heat pump training.
News
OFTEC compliance
OFTEC registrations revoked 24 April to 18 July 2024
News
KNIPEX launches innovation bundle competition
KNIPEX has announced a competition with the chance to win an exclusive tool bundle.
News
Award nomination for Talon
FlueSnug from Talon has been nominated for the Product Innovation of the Year award at the London Construction Awards.
News
News in brief
The Welsh government has published its Heat Strategy for Wales and The Climate Change Committee has published its annual progress report to Parliament.
News
Mark Bingley Obituary
OFTEC was saddened to learn that Mark Bingley of Ecoflam UK recently passed away.
News
Sam Limer joins the inspection team
OFTEC welcomes Sam Limer, who is joining the OFTEC inspection team.
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2024 Autumn
Fuel price commentary from the Autumn 2024 issue of Oil Installer
