February 2002
Brighton up your life!
Brighton, one of the nation's favourite seaside resorts for well over a century, will be the location for the Institute of Plumbing's Conference 2002. The Hilton Brighton West Pier Hotel will be the venue for the Conference, which runs from 6th-9th June. It is expected to attract around 200 delegates and their families.The Conference begins on Friday and the theme this year is "Learning and Skills - Accentuating the Positive". One of the speakers, Ursula Russell MBE - Chair, Learning & Skills Council, Coventry and Warwickshire - is committed to do all she can in helping to resolve the skills shortage in the plumbing industry. Ursula was the guest speaker at the Institute's Industrial Associates Assembly in September 2001. David Smith, Director of Operations, Learning & Skills Council, Sussex, will talk about changes in learning and skills.
Julian Blunt, Training Development Manager, Geberit Limited, will be looking at the skills shortage problem from the manufacturer's role. The international perspective will be given by Russ Chaney, Executive Director, International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials.
On Saturday there will be a variety of topics discussed which will include the Twyford VIP Loo, an amazing piece of sanitaryware has become a catalyst for student study; positive aspects of Statutory Regulation; progress in life safety sprinkler systems; BSEN 12056: what's new?; energy efficiency awareness; teaching plumbing and the importance of recognising excellence.
Partners and children will have their own action packed social programme and can take advantage of the Health Club, which includes a swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and fitness suite at the Hilton Metropole 180 metres away.
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Febuary 2001
It gets better and better!
The Institute of Plumbing's new Directory 2002 on CD is packed full of information and advice, along with a list of nearly 3,500 Registered Plumbers in business throughout the UK. It couldn't be easier for consumers to find a plumber, all they have to do is type in the first part of their postcode and it will list a selection of members in their area. There are also links to the Institute's database, which is updated automatically every day - this means that all contact details are always up-to-date.
The interactive CD also includes information about gas safety and the law; top ten plumbing tips; Master Plumber Certificate; manufacturers contact details and a free screen saver. This year's CD also includes corporate videos of Industrial Associate members, along with product and technical information. Users can also download copies of a selection of Dataflow technical sheets.Andy Watts, Chief Executive of the Institute, commented: "The Directory 2002 CD is very user friendly and will be of great interest to consumers and the plumbing industry. This year's CD has much more information than the one produced in 2001, it has something for everyone."
The Directory 2002 CD is sent free of charge to Libraries, Citizens Advice Bureaux, Trading Standards offices, Housing Associations and other consumer organisations.
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FEBUARY 2002