A sustainability expert has urged people refurbishing homes to pay attention to the health implications of construction, which may inspire workers to sign up for plumbing courses and other professional training. Glen Irwin, sustainability director at Gifford, explained at the online web event Sustainability Now that he has found himself chasing damp around a house […]
Receiving daily news updates of construction progress at the Olympic Park as we inch forward to the opening of the London 2012 Olympics has to be a positive antidote!It was just back in late September that another milestone towards completing the Aquatics Centre was reached when the first tile was laid in the London 2012 […]
Employers will often make shortlists based on the qualifications candidates have completed, according to one source, which suggests plumbing courses may be important for some job applications. Head of marketing at the National Computing Centre Michael Dean explained that individuals with self-taught abilities should think about getting themselves accredited, since this will aid them during […]
Wolesley has unveiled its financial statement for the previous quarter and shown a significant increase in profits, which may bode well for plumbing course students eager to find work in the future. The plumbing firm revealed that in the three months to October 31st 2010 the organisation saw revenue grow by two per cent and […]
It really does seem the news that UK is now the world’s fastest growing market for the popular renewable technology, Solar PV – with over 40,000 panels installed by mid 2010 – is now being constantly proven on a day by day basis! Inevitably, residential home owners will be attracted to the FeedIn Tariffs scheme, […]
The details of the government's Green Deal will be unveiled in parliament today (December 9th), with technicians who have taken electrical courses likely to be interested to see how it may affect their future job prospects. Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne explained that the initiative is all about taking the "hassle" out of […]
A 23-year-old woman from Swindon has won a BBC competition to find the most capable tradespersons to have recently completed plumbing courses. Aimee Patterson was crowned Young Plumber of the Year and told BBC News that her victory shows that females can be just as good as men in the plumbing sector. However, she stopped […]
A construction industry source has suggested an increase in the number of homes being built could lead to more jobs, with technicians who have completed plumbing courses potentially benefiting. Head of communications at the Home Builders Federation Steve Turner explained that residential properties form a small part in the overall construction sector in the UK, […]
There may soon be more interest in electrical courses if electric bikes (e-bikes) become more popular in the UK. Process and Control Today described how this mode of transportation is providing something of a growth area for companies creating parts for the devices. The online news provider explained that the e-bikes involve electric drive trains […]
News of the increasing uptake of high profile renewables technology systems like solar heating and ground source heat pumps, backed by government initiatives like the FeedIn Tariff scheme, are helping to bring the vital message of energy efficiency to householders around the UK.Education and knowledge is key to understanding the different renewable energy source types, […]
A home insurance firm has suggested the extreme weather conditions being experienced in the UK could lead to more leaking and burst pipes, which could lead to work for technicians who have completed plumbing courses. Home insurance expert at Hiscox Austyn Tusler urged consumers to try to spot problems early by generally being vigilant over […]
Technicians who have completed plumbing courses may have noted the expansion of merchants Taps, with a source from the firm describing it as an "exciting time" for the organisation. Managing director Anne Ganley told the Journal that she is very happy with the location of the Sunderland-based business's new store in York and claimed the […]