Technicians on electrical courses may hope to see new job opportunities on a tower dubbed the Quill, which received planning permission from a local authority in London this week. The development was approved by Southwark Borough Council and architects Spparc will aim to gain an excellent rating on the BREEAM scale for the complex, which […]
A DIY expert has bemoaned the trend that has seen fewer people in younger generations learn basic home improvement skills, such as the expertise taught on plumbing courses. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, explained that a consumer culture has emerged in which people simply buy a new boiler if their current one […]
A source has suggested that training – potentially including electrical courses – could help companies to sell more units of LEDs. Matt Hill, sales development manager at Arrow Electronics, spoke at a recent ARC Show preview event and suggested people need to understand why they would be better off utilising LEDs than conventional lighting solutions. […]
New research by Saga has suggested people under 35 are more likely to call in a tradesman with plumbing course qualifications than the over-50s. The study found 12 per cent of the older generation intend to try to fix leaking or cracked pipes themselves this winter, while just four per cent of younger adults will […]
The recently published Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century 2010 Global Status Report highlights the increased power capacity across Europe of renewable energy sources compared to conventional coal, gas and nuclear power.Of relevant interest to trainee electrical and plumbing candidates, from 2005 to 2009, the annual average rate of growth in solar hot […]
A representative from the construction industry has stressed that many workers are likely to need new training to tackle low-carbon issues, which could lead to more interest in plumbing courses. The greatest challenge facing the sector is ensuring that staff have the capability to overcome such green problems, according to a spokesman for the Union […]