Andy

SNIPEF Business Development Officer. SNIPEF is the leading trade association for plumbing and heating businesses based in Scotland and Northern Ireland

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Join our Senior Technical Support Engineer, Steve Elsmore, for a webinar this morning at 11am.

The webinar covers 'Best Practices for Reliable Heating System Installations'.

Sign up now:

https://t.co/l1tFr3lbqu

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🚨 Only a few spaces left!

Join GRUNDFOS at SNIPEF HQ on 28 Aug for FREE training course💧

🔧 ALPHA2 GO & UPS4 GO deep dive
📲 App demos & troubleshooting
🧰 Live installs
🥪 Free lunch
⏰ 11am–3pm |📍Edinburgh

Sign up now 👇
https://t.co/fVAW9omsbc

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🚐 The SNIPEF team are on the road today!

We're joining the celebrations to mark our affiliate, Innovo Training Group’s, one-year anniversary 🎉

Scott Sanford and George Todd have been engaging in constructive conversations with members and affiliates, while also networking with non-members about the many benefits of SNIPEF membership.

Later today, Scott will also be giving a must-see talk on modern central heating design🔥

The event is being held in aid of Chris's House, with a charity raffle offering some amazing prizes – including two brand new boilers, a luxury golf day, and more 🎁⛳

📍 It’s all happening at the Innovo Training Centre (Coltness Road, Glasgow) until 4pm today. No registration required – just pop along if you can!

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🚨 FREE training course at SNIPEF HQ!

SNIPEF affiliate @grundfos is hosting a free to attend training course at our offices in August 🗓️

Part of Grundfos’ Pump School, this session gives attendees the chance to learn about its brand-new GO range of products 🆕

What to expect:

✅ Product deep dive: Understand the features, benefits, and applications of the ALPHA2 GO and UPS4 GO 🔧
✅ Grundfos GO App in action: Learn how to use the app to identify, configure, and replace pumps — including OEM UPM3/4 models — with just a scan 📲
✅ Live demonstrations: Get hands-on with real-world installation scenarios, including guided setup, AUTOADAPT, and dry-run protection 🧰
✅ Troubleshooting made simple: Discover how to use the app to diagnose issues, access error codes, and optimise performance 🛠️
✅ Installer-focused content: Practical guidance on sizing, positioning, and selecting the right pump for the job 📏
✅ Free to attend + lunch included! 🥪

📅 Date: Thursday, 28th August
🕚 Time: 11am – 3pm
📍 Location: SNIPEF HQ, Bellevue House, 22 Hopetoun Street, Edinburgh EH7 4GH

The session is open to members and non-members - you can learn more and sign up by visiting here 👇

🔗 https://t.co/kXBY2IR13V

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⚽ Coming to a Ground Near You!

We’ve taken the all-new https://t.co/7HSC5jTYBu to football stadiums across the Highlands!

Our completely rebuilt website is designed to help customers find qualified, local plumbing and heating professionals faster and more easily - while giving SNIPEF Members exciting new opportunities to promote their businesses 📈

On the new site, you can:
📷 View photos, contact details, and links for SNIPEF members in your area
📍 Browse services and coverage areas
⏰ Check opening hours and availability
➕ And much more!

👏 A huge thank you to @NairnCounty, @clachfc, @WickAcademyFC, @brorarangers, and @JagsStfc for their collaboration - and to the Inverness & Northern District Master Plumbers' Association for funding the advertisements

🔎 Visit https://t.co/7HSC5jTYBu today and find a plumber you can trust! 🛠️✅

[Andy @SNIPEFandy]

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𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩��𝐦𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞��𝐭 ♨️

SNIPEF affiliate @KensaHeatPumps has teamed up with Renfrewshire Council to install low carbon heating systems in 180 council-owned flats across two high-rise tower blocks in Paisley.

Kensa is now looking for installers to help complete the project, hosting an online Meet the Buyer event where attendees can learn more about the project and how to participate in the procurement process.

Installers who join the project will benefit from ongoing training support along with the chance to upskill their workforce and become an approved contractor with Kensa for future projects.

📅 Thursday, 24 July at 1pm 🕰️

Sign up for the event here 👇
https://t.co/wzQ5xhDMn9

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📍 @InstallerSHOW 2025 Begins Today 📍

SNIPEF will be present throughout all three days of @InstallerSHOW 2025, located at Stand 5E76, courtesy of our friends at @MCSCertified.

We welcome all SNIPEF Members, Affiliates, and industry colleagues to visit the stand, meet the team, and learn more about our current initiatives.

In addition, SNIPEF and @nesta_uk will launch the Start at Home report, with SNIPEF Chief Executive Fiona Hodgson participating in a panel discussion examining the report’s key findings and their implications for the industry.

Details of the Start at Home launch:
🔹 Nesta Stand 5G25 – 1:45pm
🔹 Elemental Arena – 4:00pm

#InstallerSHOW2025 #SNIPEF #MCSCertified #Nesta #StartAtHome #Plumbing #Heating #ConstructionIndustry

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The 50th Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition is officially underway!

Stella McManus, Principal and Chief Executive of @SLCek gave an opening address, welcoming competitors and emphasising the college’s shared ambition with SNIPEF to support the next generation of plumbing and heating professionals .

She was followed by SNIPEF President Duncan Sharp who gave his thanks to the competitors for their continued enthusiasm for the profession and wished them the best of the luck for the competition ahead.

Then our latest TechTalk got underway, bringing together industry experts from Heat Engineer, Viessmann, Resideo and Grundfos to explore how to maximise efficiency and performance in boilers.

SPAY’s exhibition has also kicked off – with more than 20 companies from across the industry showcasing their latest products, technologies and services.

Check back in with us soon to see how our apprentices are getting on in the competition!

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Don’t miss out on TechTalk Glasgow!

Join us on Friday, 13 June as we bring our TechTalk series to SPAY for the first time. This special event will bring together leading industry experts to share insights on energy efficiency, system design and best practice in boiler installations and performance. Split into two sessions, the TechTalk will explore:

Session One: Understanding boiler installation needs
This session will examine the early stages of a boiler installation, with each speaker addressing a different step in the process. It will illustrate how strategic planning and product selection can significantly influence energy efficiency from the outset.

Session Two: Optimising boiler performance
Building on the first session, this session will explore how system design, water quality and ongoing monitoring contribute to efficiency gains.

Confirmed speakers include:
✅ Laurence Allison, Regional Sales Manager at @ViessmannCS_UK
✅ Paul Hawkes, Area Sales Manager at @grundfos
✅ Scott Sanford, Technical Services & Skills Manager at SNIPEF
✅ Sophie Clark, Community & Education Manager at @HeatCalculation
✅ Iain Mauchlen, Area Sales Manager Scotland, @Resideo

🕗 8.45am – 11.40am
📍 South Lanarkshire College, East Kilbride, G75 0NE
🔗 Book here: https://t.co/GIe0OlTWXX

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The 50th anniversary of SPAY is almost here!⌛

Tomorrow, 34 of Scotland’s most talented plumbing and heating apprentices head to @SLCek in East Kilbride to showcase their skills.

The apprentices will face-off in one of three categories – Copper, Lead and Renewable Technologies – with the chance to take home the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year crown 🏆

The continued enthusiasm from apprentices, their employers, colleges and training centres, is what makes this competition so special, and we can’t wait to celebrate this golden anniversary together.

But the competition is not the only highlight of the day, as we bring our popular TechTalk series to SPAY for the first time. With talks from industry experts exploring energy efficiency, system design and best practice in boiler installations and performance, it’s not one to miss! There still time to sign up, register here 👉 https://t.co/GIe0OlTWXX

We are also hosting an exhibition, and this year’s will be the largest to date, with more than 20 companies from across the plumbing and heating world showcasing their latest products, technologies and services. Make sure to come along and take advantage of this excellent opportunity to connect with leading suppliers and discover innovations shaping the future of the profession 🛠️

Thanks to our main category sponsors, @BPEC1, @MCSCertified and @CityPlumbingUK, SPAY has been taken to new heights – their ongoing support helping raise the reputation and recognition of our most prestigious event.

But SPAY would also not be possible without the support of the many exhibitors, suppliers and sponsors that continue to show their unwavering support for the next generation of plumbing and heating professionals.

Get the full rundown on tomorrow’s events here👇
https://t.co/rytGLSj2Wu

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📢 TechTalk Glasgow – Friday 13 June
🕗 8.45am – 11.40am
📍 South Lanarkshire College, East Kilbride, G75 0NE
🍳 Free breakfast session, Packed with practical insights, and best of all, it’s free!
🔗 Book here: https://t.co/mMRgyeeagu

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𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝: 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬.

⚠️ Thursday 19 June is 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐎𝐔𝐓 – limited spaces left for 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 20 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞.
Don’t miss out, book here 👉 https://t.co/gYBMleKOV0

Whether you're:
🔧 A boiler installer sharpening your skills
🔥 Moving from gas to heat pumps
⚡ Already fitting heat pumps but still have gaps to fill...

In just one day, you'll learn to:
✅ Use our proven 10-step design process
✅ Balance flow rates with confidence
✅ Set pumps and controls properly
✅ Size pipework to reduce pressure loss
✅ Troubleshoot real-world faults
✅ Design heat pumps that actually perform
✅ Get future-ready for low-temp systems and renewables

Hands-on, practical training that helps you build better systems and grow your business.

📍 Edinburgh | SNIPEF HQ
🗣️ With Scott Sanford + @WarmurAcademy
🎟️ Friday 20 June – book now before it sells out:

https://t.co/gYBMleKOV0

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SNIPEF Member @WmDonnellyCo and Plumbase are hosting a trade event bringing together leading names from the plumbing and heating industry next Thursday.

Members are invited to come along and explore the latest products, tools, and technologies from top manufacturers including @EHC_UK, @vaillantuk, @ViessmannCS_UK, @WorcesterBosch and much more.

On the day:
✅ Product demos, free samples & giveaways
✅ Breakfast roll and hot drink voucher from the snack van (via supplier stands)
✅ Charity raffle and games in support of Calum’s Cabin and Loaves & Fishes Foodbank

🗓 When: Thursday, 12 June
🕛 Time: 8am - 2pm
📍 Location: 15 Law Place, East Kilbride, G74 4QL

Don't miss out on this chance to network, discover new solutions, and support great causes.

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Hydronics Unlocked: designed by heating engineers. For heating engineers.

Whether you’re:
🔧 A boiler installer wanting to sharpen their skills
🔥 Working with gas and thinking about installing heat pumps
⚡ Already fitting heat pumps but still have a few gaps to fill...

Hydronics Unlocked is built for you.
In just one day, you’ll get the know-how to:
✅ Follow our proven 10-step design process
✅ Balance flow rates with confidence
✅ Set pumps and controls properly
✅ Size the pipework to cut pressure loss
✅ Troubleshoot real-world system faults
✅ Design and install heat pumps that actually perform
✅ Get ready for the future of low-temp systems and renewables

This is practical, hands-on training that helps you build better systems, grow your reputation, and customer base.

📍 Join us in Edinburgh, at SNIPEF HQ – 19 or 20 June
🗣️ Hosted by Scott Sanford in collaboration with @WarmurAcademy
🎟️ Book your place: https://t.co/gYBMleKOV0

Let’s make better systems, together.

#HydronicsUnlocked #HeatingEngineerTraining #ScotlandPilot #SmartHeating #HeatPumps #LowTempHeating #WarmurTraining

[Andy @SNIPEFandy]

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With just under three weeks until the 50th Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) competition, SNIPEF is pleased to announce that @CityPlumbingUK has become the sponsor for the competition’s lead category, highlighting the enduring importance of this traditional skill in the profession.

City Plumbing is also sponsoring the competitors’ clothing in the Lead Category, further demonstrating its commitment to supporting the next generation of plumbing and heating professionals.

SPAY’s 50th anniversary competition takes place on Friday, 13 June at @SLCek in East Kilbride, with apprentices from across Scotland competing in one of three categories: Lead, Copper by @BPEC1 and Renewable Technologies by @MCSCertified

Click here to find out more about this year’s competition 👇
https://t.co/h6imGMVQDZ

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Lights, camera, action 🎥

The SNIPEF team headed to Bathgate today for filming with STV to highlight the ongoing workforce crisis in the plumbing and heating profession.

Fiona Hodgson, our Chief Executive, spoke about the need for action to help reverse this trend and ensure that there are opportunities for the next generation of plumbing and heating professionals.

STV also spoke with Scott Murphy, Director of our member @preciseinstalls, to learn how the shortage in skilled labour has affected his business and the challenges they have faced.

The feature will be on air in the coming days, so watch this space!

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SNIPEF in the news📰

John Doherty and Fiona Hodgson, our President and Chief Executive, featured in The Scotsman this morning, highlighting the lack of apprenticeship funding and support available in the industry over the years.

In the article, John speaks of his own experiences - explaining how rising costs and lack of funding options are forcing him to forego the opportunity to recruit an apprentice in the coming year.

Read the full article here 👇
https://t.co/PbFYxh67OE

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Meet the Exhibitors 📣

We are pleased to announce that @mcalpineplumb will be joining us as an exhibitor at the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) competition in June.

Marking its 50th anniversary, SPAY takes place on 13 June at @SLCek and brings together Scotland’s top plumbing and heating apprentices to compete in three categories: Lead, Copper and Renewable Technologies.

The landmark event is also marked by two new partnerships - with @BPEC1 and @MCSCertified - that aim to elevate the competition's reputation and create new career pathways for the next generation.

If you are interested in exhibiting at SPAY, there is still time to sign up! ✍️

Contact [email protected] to secure your spot or learn more about our exhibitor package 📧

https://t.co/h6imGMVQDZ