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Opinion: Designers vs installers – who matters most?

When problems pop up, it can be easy for retailers and installers to point the finger of blame. But if both start seeing each other as allies earlier in the process, the possibility of problems could go down considerably.

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Shoaib Awan: ‘We’ve made stolen tools too hot to handle now’

The one-man army leading the charge against tool theft says he’s seen remarkable improvements over the last year. But are the government and the police doing enough?

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Opinion: Designers see possibility, but installers see limitations

Although they work in the same spheres, there can often be a huge disconnect between designers and installers. But what would happen if they spent a bit more time in each other’s shoes?

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Installers ‘closer than ever’ to mandatory licensing, BIFIS warns

BIFIS chief executive Damian Walters has claimed the fitted interiors sector is “closer than ever” to mandatory licensing for tradespeople, warning the industry it must prepare for a future in which competence is formally regulated.

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Analysis: What do retailers REALLY think of their installers?

Although they couldn’t get their projects fitted without them, retailers can often be vocal about their complaints over installers. But are their issues as justified as they first appear?

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InstallerSHOW 2026 set to be the largest in the event’s history

InstallerSHOW 2026 is increasing its focus on the kitchen and bathroom sector, with organisers unveiling an expanded programme of content and features aimed at KBB installers, retailers and suppliers.

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KBB fitters amongst trades with fastest growing rates

Both kitchen and bathroom fitters have been named as two of the trades with the biggest increases in daily rates in recent years, according to new research from Capital on Tap.

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BIFIS unveils ambitious Vision 2030 manifesto

The BIFIS has published its forward-looking Vision 2030 manifesto, which it describes as a “comprehensive blueprint for sustainable growth” across the fitted interiors sector.

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Bathroom Association to return to InstallerSHOW with new programme

The Bathroom Association is set to bring back its Bathroom Pavilion at InstallerSHOW 2026, with a three-day programme focused on industry collaboration, technical insight and business growth.

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British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists officially launches

The organisation formerly known as the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has officially become The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS).

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InstallerFESTIVAL registration now open

Registration is open for InstallerFESTIVAL, a one-day celebration bringing together installers, manufacturers and merchants at Excel London.

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The changing industry: The installer

We dig into the skills crisis and the changing, crucial relationship between retailers and installers in the final part of our look into how the industry has changed in the five years since Covid..

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elementalLONDON registration now open

elementalLONDON is a new event coming to London’s Excel on 19-20 November 2025. This must-attend exhibition is focused on the twin aims of advancing building efficiency and decarbonisation. [Sponsored Content]

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InstallerFESTIVAL to debut at the end of the year

A new event is set to round off the calendar this year, with the first InstallerFESTIVAL taking place at London’s ExCeL on November 19.

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Bathroom fitters call out their biggest daily frustrations

Picky customers, botched DIY jobs and poor workmanship from fellow trades are among the top daily frustrations for bathroom installers.

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Falling KBB fitting costs could spark market revival

According to the latest Checkatrade Home Improvement Index – data analysis from nearly four million job enquiries – average fitting prices for kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms have dropped for the second quarter in a row.

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Opinion: No more ‘us and them’

When things go wrong, people are quick to point fingers at others. But Graham Parnell, owner of The Kitchen & Bathroom Installer, believes both retailers and installers can learn to work better together, instead of against each other.

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Opinion: Young guns – go for it

If we want new blood in the KBB industry, we must go out and find it – and apprenticeships are the answer, says Simon Acres, managing director of Simon Acres Group.

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Opinion: Designers vs installers – who matters most?

Shoaib Awan: ‘We’ve made stolen tools too hot to handle now’

Opinion: Designers see possibility, but installers see limitations

Installers ‘closer than ever’ to mandatory licensing, BIFIS warns

Analysis: What do retailers REALLY think of their installers?

InstallerSHOW 2026 set to be the largest in the event’s history

KBB fitters amongst trades with fastest growing rates

BIFIS unveils ambitious Vision 2030 manifesto

Bathroom Association to return to InstallerSHOW with new programme

British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists officially launches

InstallerFESTIVAL registration now open

The changing industry: The installer

elementalLONDON registration now open

InstallerFESTIVAL to debut at the end of the year

Bathroom fitters call out their biggest daily frustrations

Falling KBB fitting costs could spark market revival

Opinion: No more ‘us and them’

Opinion: Young guns – go for it

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