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KBB installations must NOT continue in Scotland unless classified as ‘emergency’

Following clarification from the Scottish Government the BiKBBI has confirmed that kitchen and bathroom installations must not start or continue in Scotland during the current lockdown – unless failure to do so would create an emergency situation for the household.

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BiKBBI appeals for ‘trailblazers’ to help save installer apprenticeship

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is calling for industry support to help create a ‘trailblazer group’ in order to develop the Apprenticeship Standard for Fitted Furniture Installers.

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No short term fix on installer shortage, says expert

The shortage of qualified installers hampering retailers’ ability to cash in on the current high demand is a serious symptom of a…

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Can’t find installers? Do something about it…

Damian Walters, chief executive, British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) on the lack of fitters holding back industry recovery……

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Finding good fitters is slowing recovery, say retailers

The availability of fitters is significantly affecting the ability to fully capitalise on current high demand for kitchens and bathrooms, leading retailers…

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New sponsor for the BiKBBI

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is welcoming kitchens, bedrooms, doors and accessories manufacturer BA as its newest…

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17 – A game changer for managing installations?

This is episode 17 of the kbbreview Podcast. This is a special episode looking a really interesting initiative that is trying to…

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BiKBBI hosts vital webinars on installers returning to work safely

Over 3,200 people attended a webinar last week, organised by The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI), on how…

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BiKBBI welcomes Chancellor’s ‘unprecedented’ support for self-employed

The BiKBBI has welcomed measures announced yesterday by the Chancellor to support self-employed workers negatively impacted by the coronavirus.

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EXCLUSIVE: Installers CEO pleads with PM to rethink immigration plans

The proposed government overhaul of immigration will put ‘enormous pressure’ on the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom installation sector, according to the CEO of the main industry installers body.

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Call to end ‘cowboy builders’ reign of terror’

Kitchen fitters were ranked as the most unprofessional tradespeople, according to a new survey.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bathstore debts revealed

Bathstore collapsed owing millions of pounds to customers and installers, according to the initial administrator’s report seen by kbbreview.

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Installers owed in “excess of £1 million” by Bathstore

Bathstore has pulled the plug on all installations following its collapse into administration leaving fitters chasing an initial estimate of £1 million of unpaid work

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Bathstore reassures installers ‘business as usual’

Installers worried about future work or payments from Bathstore have been told it’s ‘very much business as usual’.

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Homebase partners with BiKBBI in KBB comeback

Homebase has become the latest retail installation standards partner of the BiKBBI as it re-enters the kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms market.

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BiKBBI set to unveil ‘pioneering’ innovation for installer industry

The BiKBBI will make an announcement at its annual conference in January that it hopes will be a “game-changer” for the industry.

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An army of female plumbers

Hattie Hasan, leader of female plumbing community Stopcocks, talks to Vicki Evans about her experience as a woman in the KBB industry.

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First BiKBBI-approved apprenticeship programme begins

The first students on the BIKBBI-approved apprenticeship scheme have begun their training, which it is hoped will address the UK skills shortage challenge.

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KBB installations must NOT continue in Scotland unless classified as ‘emergency’

BiKBBI appeals for ‘trailblazers’ to help save installer apprenticeship

No short term fix on installer shortage, says expert

Can’t find installers? Do something about it…

Finding good fitters is slowing recovery, say retailers

New sponsor for the BiKBBI

17 – A game changer for managing installations?

BiKBBI hosts vital webinars on installers returning to work safely

BiKBBI welcomes Chancellor’s ‘unprecedented’ support for self-employed

EXCLUSIVE: Installers CEO pleads with PM to rethink immigration plans

Call to end ‘cowboy builders’ reign of terror’

EXCLUSIVE: Bathstore debts revealed

Installers owed in “excess of £1 million” by Bathstore

Bathstore reassures installers ‘business as usual’

Homebase partners with BiKBBI in KBB comeback

BiKBBI set to unveil ‘pioneering’ innovation for installer industry

An army of female plumbers

First BiKBBI-approved apprenticeship programme begins

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