Plumbing and heating profession 'stable' despite dip in confidence

Plumbing & heating profession remains stable despite uncertainty in UK economy

Latest State of Trade report reveals stability in the plumbing and heating profession amid growing pessimism towards the UK economy as businesses weigh up rising costs, policy uncertainty and skills shortages. Demand for plumbing and heating professionals remains steady, with 44% of businesses feeling confident or very confident about the year ahead (this has fallen from 50% in Q4 and 54% in Q3). The data suggests that stability in trading condi…

Plumbing and heating profession 'stable' despite dip in confidence

Fiona Hodgson NEW research has revealed that confidence in the plumbing and heating profession has dipped slightly, but the industry appears to be ‘remaining stable’ in the face of wider UK financial and economic uncertainty. The findings were revealed in the latest State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF). Demand for plumbing and heating professionals remains steady, with 44% of businesses feeling confident or ver…