Individuals who have studied – or who are currently undertaking – electrical courses could be among those who scored highly on a recent test from the Energy Saving Trust. The organisation has published a Green IQ test in order to establish how much Brits know about environmental issues and found that 68 per cent of […]
Autumm is with us once again! And the 6 monthly check of your home before winter sets in! That’s right – if you want to avoid being part of the usual news statistics which every year tell us how many people were caught short by burst water pipes, non-functioning radiators, overflowing gutters and fallen aerials, […]
Those who are currently taking – or who have already completed – electrical courses may be able to apply their skills in commercial properties in London in the future, as one sector commentator has noted renewed interest in the market. Clive Bull, head of central London investment at real estate investor Cushman & Wakefield, explained […]
Quick-fix, cheap electrical repairs and installations have often been seen as a common and permanent feature of landlord property maintenance ( or non-maintenance!) and some of the more extreme horror stories do surface into the popular press from time to time! Of course, this may only really be applicable to a certain end of the […]
People with electrical qualifications could potentially become involved in a new sustainable energy project in Ireland. A new deal has been announced between Wavebob and the Irish Electricity Supply Board (ESB), which will see a new device connected to the national grid. The firm has developed a buoy structure that can absorb and harness wave […]
Plans for sustainable construction in Scotland could provide opportunities for electrical course graduates. Green collar jobs could be given a boost in the country thanks to the Scottish Communities Initiative, according to housing and communities minister Alex Neil. Mr Neil made the comments as it was announced that renowned US architect Andres Duany is to […]
People with electrical qualifications could potentially help reduce the amount of carbon emitted by residential properties. According to Alex Goddard, curator at the Eco Home Exhibition, there are several ways in which people can make their homes more environmentally-friendly. Insulation, which could require the help of people in the construction industry to install, is one […]
The number of people being employed in the house building industry is rising, in news that may be of interest to those on electrician training courses. According to the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians, there has been a small increase in the rate of new properties being built. Speaking on behalf of the […]
People studying on electrical training courses may be interested in a new form of home heating. A new system developed by FARHO is energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly thanks to its low electricity consumption, according to the manufacturer. Gareth Bishop, UK sales manager for the firm, explained the way it works, pointing out that it heats a […]
People are looking to make improvements to their current properties rather than seeking to move elsewhere – news which may be of interest to those who are studying for plumbing qualifications. This is the viewpoint of George Clarke, presenter of Build a New Life and Channel 4’s The Home Show, who said that people are […]
People with electrical qualifications could well be in demand in the coming months as many householders are trying to integrate modern technology into their homes to create a cosy feel. This is according to George Clarke, a writer, architect and presenter on Build a New Life and Channel 4’s The Home Show, who said that […]