An industry source has suggested that fixing dripping taps could save up to 5,000 litres of water each year, which may encourage consumers to enrol on plumbing courses to learn how to fix such problems. Michael Holmes, a spokesperson for the National Home Improvement Show, said it is important for people to consider their water […]
More people may soon be signing up to plumbing courses, after a study by Halifax showed that many homeowners want to make alterations to their property. According to research by the banking institution, just 19 per cent of homeowners want to move in to a house which needs no work done to it, with the […]
A new initiative being carried out in Bradford may increase demand for engineers who have completed plumbing courses. The project, led by developer the Skelwith Group, will see 500 apartments built in the town centre and the company's managing director Paul Ellis has claimed that the organisation can complete the residences at an affordable price, […]
Workers who have attended plumbing courses may find that they are called out to fix very basic problems, a DIY expert has suggested. Andrew Leech, director of the National Home Improvement Council, explained that a lot of very simple skills are not being passed down from father to son, which means people call in professionals […]
Consumers looking for technicians who have taken plumbing courses should do some research before hiring somebody, it has been suggested. Writing for Lon's Article Directory, Wesley Holm recommended that people ask at a local store to see if there is reliable professional in the area. He claimed that other people may have had first-hand experiences […]
The plumber is one of the least trusted tradesmen in the UK, according to new research, which suggests such workers could use plumbing courses to build up their expertise and alter their reputation. Among the other most distrusted professions in the Co-operative Bank study were politicians, estate agents, footballers, car mechanics and journalists. “It’s vital […]
A new policy unveiled by the government recently may see councils given more cash for building houses, which could lead to greater demand for workers who have completed plumbing courses. However, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation Steve Turner urged housing minister Grant Shapps and his team to reveal more details about the […]
There could be a spike in demand for plumbing courses in the capital after British Land and Blackstone were confirmed to build a new office tower in London. It is being constructed for Swiss bank UBS and will become the financial institution’s new headquarters when it is finished – which is expected to be some […]
A construction expert has suggested that the technology being used by workers is progressing, which may mean engineers could benefit from plumbing courses to stay abreast of developments. Vernon Pethard, founder of newhomesforsale.co.uk, explained that builders aim to find ways of incorporating recyclable materials in new properties and utilise the latest techniques to ensure that […]
There may be greater interest in plumbing courses when the summer is over, as people may have a more positive attitude towards home improvement, according to one source. Andrew Leech, director at the National Home Improvement Council, suggested that it is currently the right time for individuals to make changes, since they have plenty of […]
A leading industry source has lauded the importance of sanitation and the role efficient plumbing plays in keeping the public healthy, which may inspire more people to sign up for plumbing courses. Chief executive of the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) of England and Wales Clive Dicken made his comments after the organisation […]
A BBC show that aims to find the best young plumber in the UK could lead to increased demand for plumbing courses in the country. Young Plumber of the Year will look for the finest workers in the profession aged between 16 and 25, with the deadline for entry being July 31st 2010. This level […]
