INDUSTRY UPDATE THE BMA COLUMN
Empowering bathroom industry professionals: BMA’s Bathroom Building Blocks
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n the dynamic landscape of the bathroom industry, staying ahead of the curve is essential. In recognition, the BMA has introduced “Bathroom Building Blocks”, a forward-looking initiative poised to assist the way professionals access essential knowledge. Forged in partnership with the Builders’ Merchant Federation and Cortexa, a renowned online learning specialist, it will reshape professional development. Bathroom Building Blocks heralds a new era of adaptable, comprehensive training modules designed to cater to a diverse audience, including apprentices, newcomers to the industry, or seasoned professionals looking to refresh their knowledge.
This initiative replaces the Bathroom Academy, offering a more modern interface under the BMF Building Blocks Campus banner. With industry experts at the helm of content creation, participants can access a treasure trove of knowledge 24/7, allowing them to customise their learning to fit their schedules and unique needs.
The inaugural “blocks” within this initiative, the “Introduction to Bathrooms and Domestic Showering Building Blocks”, encompass a wide range of topics, providing a comprehensive understanding. By offering a broad spectrum of modules, professionals can confidently enhance their skills and develop a fundamental understanding of critical bathroom products.
The BMA’s modules join the expanding library of BMF Building Blocks, which was first launched in 2019. The BMA, BMF, and Cortexa partnership ensures that industry professionals can choose from an even broader array of topics.
Our flexible, modern approach to education will help shape the future of the bathroom industry, one knowledgeable professional at a time. To learn more and to enrol in these valuable training modules, visit the BMA’s Bathroom Building Blocks web page.
Tom Reynolds, Chief Executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association
For more information contact BMA on 01782 631619 or email
info@bathroom-association.org.uk
40 BKU OCTOBER 2023
Consumers look for labels to make water efficient choices, says the Unified Water Label Association
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ecent research by The European Energy Network has shown that consumers are looking for labels on water products to help them make more efficient choices, providing industry with the validation it needs to continue to promote the Unified Water Label.
Unified Water Label MD Yvonne Orgill said, “We were delighted to support this important European wide survey, which looked at the motivations and needs of consumers, when buying products and fixtures that use water such as taps, showers or toilets.
“One of the key findings was that labelling can be a key tool to help reduce water use and optimise energy efficiency in water use. In addition the research also identified that consumers liked the Unified Water Label because if was simple and easy to understand.
“The survey had 487 answers from 22 different countries and revealed that around 64% of consumers are aware of water or energy labels, and that consumers want labels for products/fixtures to help them make more efficient choices. Consumers are likely to make their choice based on the European Energy Label or the Unified Water Label if they could clearly find it affixed to fixtures.
“We appreciate that the survey also highlighted issues that we as industry we need to address. Results show that there is a need to properly display labels in stores, and provide guides so that consumers know how to interpret the labels and thus make more efficient choices. In addition, more training of sales professionals is required so they can recommend products/fixtures based on their efficiency. “The UWLA is investing in addressing both of these issues, with a European wide campaign to provide manufacturers and others in the supply chain with the information and tools they require to do this. “The UWLA website has been updated to provide access to a wide range of videos, information packs, posters and a brand new- How to Use the Label Guide- all designed to support the promotion of the Unified Water Label.
Those interested in finding out how they can become involved by supporting the UWLA or joining our campaign can find out more by visiting the website.
www.uwla.eu
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