Some 10,000 jobs for people with approved electrical qualifications and plumbing skills could be created if the Scottish government was to invest in its energy efficiency targets. The carbon reduction goal set out by the government is 42 per cent by 2020 and the Association for the Conservation of Energy (Ace) believes that achieving this […]
Following the announcement by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) that property building applications have increased by four per cent in the last three months, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has stated that there is still a "massive" difference between supply for homes and demand. Industry workers with approved electrical qualifications could therefore become more […]
The "important" role that construction skills – which could be developed while studying on electrician courses – play in development has been outlined by one industry commentator. Greg Pitcher, deputy news editor of Construction News, made his remarks after the publication of the CIPS/Markit UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index earlier this month. The research showed […]
People who are currently completing or have recently graduated from electrician courses may find that searching for jobs using speciality websites could help them in their search for employment. David Pullinger, head of digital policy at the Central Office of Information, told the Kable Public Sector Online conference that according to new plans, job ads […]
Individuals who possess electrical qualifications may welcome news that a number of new buildings are set to be created in Shelton for the South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Building firm BAM Construction will be responsible for the creation of the £50 million mental health facility, after winning a bid to work with […]
A 35-year-old mother who changed careers after leaving her nursing job has become the first female electrician to be employed by Trafford Housing Trust. Carolyn Corcoran obtained her electrical qualifications at a college in Tameside, where she was the sole mature student. In addition to becoming the first woman to be employed as an electrician […]
People who have recently completed – or who are currently undertaking – electrical training courses may welcome remarks from one sector expert about the housing market. Stuart Law, chief executive at Assetz, made his comments after the publication of figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders which showed that gross mortgage lending rose by two […]
People who have completed electrical training courses – or who are currently taking them – may welcome the current low-interest rate environment in the property sector. Liam Bailey, head of residential research at Knight Frank, said that the current economic climate means that people keen to get on the property ladder are now able to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
