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Review your subcontracting policy to stay legal, urges BiKBBI

The British Institute of Kitchen Bedroom and Bathroom Installation has called for KBB businesses to review their relationships with subcontractors, following recent legal action brought against Sharps Bedrooms over worker’s rights.

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Cover artwork for the installer influence episode of the kbbreview Podcast

The kbbreview Podcast: The installer influence

This week we’re looking at the influence of a group on not only the products that go into new bathrooms, but also who consumers are buying those products from – installers.

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Sustainability: a collective responsibility, industry experts say

Everyone operating in the KBB sector has a responsibility to highlight the commitments being made to sustainability, according to a panel of industry experts.

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Training women in the trades

Only a tiny fraction of fitters and installers are women. Why is this and what can the KBB industry do about it?

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Should designers spend more time with installers?

There’s a skills crisis in kitchen and bathroom installation, but would designers benefit from spending more time with fitters to see how they really turn designs into reality?

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BIKBBI calls industry to action to tackle skills gap crisis

Installers institute the BiKBBI has set out its agenda for the KBB industry to tackle the key issues that threaten the reputation and viability of the KBB sector.

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BiKBBI names Paul Da Silva as brand ambassador

Installers association the BiKBBI has appointed Paul Da Silva to the newly-created role of brand ambassador.

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Rising costs put pressure on installers

New research highlights the mounting pressure on KBB installers and fitters in the face of rising costs for tradespeople.

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Installers are top influencers for consumers when buying a bathroom

New research from Trend-Monitor has highlighted the influence installers have on consumers and the bathroom buying process.

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Inside an award-winning installation company

Many may have been surprised when Worthing KBB retailer Alexander won our Installation Company of the Year award. But while Alexander is the retail face of the business, separate company Masterfit does all of its fitting.

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Installations: To employ or to subcontract?

Installations are a critical step in KBB sales, so should retailers employ their own fitters, subcontract the jobs out or a combination of the two? Retail consultant Toby Griffin considers the pros and cons of the various options.

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Exclusive: Bathroom retailer beats the skills crisis by taking on own fitters

Independent bathroom retailer The Tap End in south Wales is beating the installer shortage by setting up its own in-house fitting operation.

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Significant drop in KBB retailers using own fitters for installations

The continued shortage of fitters throughout 2021 has led to retailers using more subcontractors, according to a kbbreview industry survey.

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‘We have allowed the skills shortage to happen’, says KBBG MD

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) MD Bill Miller said that it was a ‘sad admission’ that the KBB industry has known about the skills shortage for years but still allowed it to happen.

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‘We need more installers – not just any installers, but good ones’

The founder of Terlecki, a kitchen installations company based in Maidstone, spoke out about how shocked he has been at the high demand for installers and the shortage of skilled people in the KBB industry.

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KBB installers not exempt from ‘pingdemic’ isolation rules

Kitchen and bathroom installers will not be exempt from having to automatically isolate if ‘pinged’ by the NHS Test and Trace app, the government has confirmed.

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‘Ignored’ – Anger over lack of clarity on installations in Scottish roadmap

Scottish retailers and installers have hit out at the Government’s ‘roadmap’ plan to exit lockdown as it gives no indication on when installations will be allowed to resume.

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What are the rules for installers in your area?

Installers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are now facing different restrictions on how they can work during this new lockdown.…

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Review your subcontracting policy to stay legal, urges BiKBBI

The kbbreview Podcast: The installer influence

Sustainability: a collective responsibility, industry experts say

Training women in the trades

Should designers spend more time with installers?

BIKBBI calls industry to action to tackle skills gap crisis

BiKBBI names Paul Da Silva as brand ambassador

Rising costs put pressure on installers

Installers are top influencers for consumers when buying a bathroom

Inside an award-winning installation company

Installations: To employ or to subcontract?

Exclusive: Bathroom retailer beats the skills crisis by taking on own fitters

Significant drop in KBB retailers using own fitters for installations

‘We have allowed the skills shortage to happen’, says KBBG MD

‘We need more installers – not just any installers, but good ones’

KBB installers not exempt from ‘pingdemic’ isolation rules

‘Ignored’ – Anger over lack of clarity on installations in Scottish roadmap

What are the rules for installers in your area?

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BiKBBI terminates member for ‘deliberate act of fraud’

Retailers, is it time to drop the yo-yo?

Showroom of the Month: Poggenpohl, St. Albans