Those considering embarking on a plumbing training course might be inspired by the story of a team of a father and two sons – Chris, Daniel and Chris Chaplin – who are taking on the Northampton franchise of Drain Doctor Plumbing. Both Chris senior and Daniel, who have experience running their own plumbing and drainage […]
Those looking to enrol on a green energy course might be interested to learn that financial incentives are needed to encourage homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their property, according to one construction expert. Gordon Miller, founder of whatgreenhome.com, agreed with Richard Diment, director general of the Federation of Master Builders, who claimed that […]
Those looking to embark on a bricklaying training course might be interested to learn that one social housing repairs firm has been awarded £37 million worth of new contracts. This announcement from Morrison, made at the maintenance provider’s annual conference in Norwich, brings the total value of new business won over the last year to […]
Those looking to enrol on a bricklaying training course might be inspired by the tale of one Thomas Deacon Academy pupil, who will see her dream of playing for the 21-year-old Arsenal Ladies team come true – with a little help from a sponsorship package set up by the Larkfleet Group. As a former athlete […]
Those interested in starting a green energy training course might benefit from the knowledge that one house builder is working with university researchers to improve the energy efficiency of new homes. Larkfleet Homes is working with several East Midlands universities to help the building industry produce high quality, sustainable homes which will have a lower […]
Those who are considering enrolling on a plumbing training course in the near future might be inspired by the tale of one football fan, who is taking on a new challenge despite the economic downturn. Experienced drainage technician Peter Cordwell, who enjoys nothing more than watching his son play football in his spare time, will […]
Those who are hoping to embark on a construction training course in the near future might be interested to read that a group of youngsters in North Lanarkshire are celebrating having secured apprenticeships with repairs and maintenance provider Maintenance and Property Care (MPC). A joint venture between Morrison and North Lanarkshire Council in the central […]
AbleSkills is one training trade skill centre that is taking the water efficiency and conservation message very much on board as an integral part of trade skills training for all their trainee students. Nowhere is this more important than undertaking one of the many City & Guild courses for training to be a plumber!Grey water […]
Those planning on embarking on a plumbing training course in the near future might be interested to read about the improvement works currently being undertaken on the Fylde coast by United Utilities. The FTSE 100 company has now repaired and fully refurbished the underground storm pumps at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool and two new pumps have […]
Those hoping to enrol on an electrical training course in the near future might be interested to read that home smart monitors could have an immediate impact on the energy consumption of homeowners, one construction expert has claimed. Geoff Manaugh, who is the editor of BLDGBLOG and a senior editor at Dwell magazine, said that […]