Plumbing

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  1. Council 'should focus more on maintaining existing properties'

    Council 'should focus more on maintaining existing properties'

    Those looking to embark on a plumbing training course might be intrigued to read that councils are being pressured to focus on creating new housing, rather than improving existing properties, one expert has claimed. Andrew Teacher, spokesperson at representative body the British Property Federation, said that what the government is currently doing has not achieved […]

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  2. Plumbing improvements 'in the pipeline'

    Plumbing improvements 'in the pipeline'

    Those thinking of undertaking a plumbing training course might be interested to learn that plumbing improvements in St Helens could mean that householders in the area will soon be turning their taps on to better water supplies. United Utilities – the UK’s largest listed water company – is undertaking a two-week project to replace an […]

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  3. Plumbing novice goes on to make millions

    Plumbing novice goes on to make millions

    The benefits of undergoing plumbing training are all too apparent in the light of one entrepreneur, who has made millions selling heating and plumbing products. Though Austen Salton did not even own a computer in 2003, he now runs a heating and plumbing website that attracts 186,000 visitors a month and uses web service provider […]

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  4. Liverpool plumbing 'progressing well'

    Liverpool plumbing 'progressing well'

    Those interested in applying for plumbing training courses might be interested to learn that a £35 million project to improve water supplies serving businesses in Liverpool city centre is said to be progressing well. Engineers working on behalf of water company United Utilities began to replace old cast-iron water pipes with modern plastic ones along […]

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  5. Ellesmere Port plumbing project "well under way"

    Ellesmere Port plumbing project "well under way"

    Those searching for plumbing training courses on the internet might be intrigued to read that a joint scheme between United Utilities and National Grid to deliver water and gas improvements to Ellesmere Port is reported to be progressing well. Contractor Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with the two companies and they have almost completed […]

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  6. Telegraph journalist takes plumbing course

    Telegraph journalist takes plumbing course

    Many people could benefit from plumbing courses whether professional or amateur. Now, a journalist for the Daily Telegraph has noted that taking a plumbing course has given her more confidence. Tal Gottesman, writing for the publication, said that prior to her plumbing training she did not know how to change a washer. "But fast forward […]

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  7. Plumbing courses an option after GCSEs

    Plumbing courses an option after GCSEs

    Although many may be considering college now that their GCSE results are in, an expert is urging others to consider other options, such as plumbing training. Charlie Mullins, managing director of Pimlico Plumbers, has asked people to consider the trade. "Good university degrees are fine, but it’s going to be increasingly difficult for many youngsters […]

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  8. Pensioner plumber keeps working despite heart attack

    Pensioner plumber keeps working despite heart attack

    A heart attack may put some people off work, but not 74-year old Len Fitt. Mr Fitt put his plumbing training to good use despite a cardiac arrest and waiting for a quadruple heart bypass, the Maidenhead Advertiser reported. He decided to continue with his work at the Holyport Youth Club building as he said […]

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  9. FMB criticises building upturn stats

    FMB criticises building upturn stats

    The suggestion that there has been an upturn in the amount of new builds being created has been criticised by the Federation of Master Builders. Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the group said that there was a "fundamental problem" in that there were not enough houses being constructed to deal with the figure […]

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  10. Good progress made on Olympic Park site

    Good progress made on Olympic Park site

    The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has said that good progress is being made on the Olympic Park site in east London. New infrastructure is being placed on the site in a move that will benefit the area long after the games are finished. Simon Wright, the ODA director of infrastructure and utilities, said: "As the […]

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  11. Battersea Dogs Home to get new shelter

    Battersea Dogs Home to get new shelter

    John Sisk & Son has been announced as the construction company that is to build a new animal shelter in London. A new and sustainable cattery is to be built costing £3.9 million at the famous Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, with 83 pens as well as a reception, waiting area and meeting rooms. Mike […]

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  12. Scottish school building plumbing causes havoc

    Scottish school building plumbing causes havoc

    Professionals with plumbing training may need to be called into a school in Scotland. According to the Sun, a new £30 million school in Livingston is to be delayed because of flooding filling the art and computer classrooms. A source told the red top: “The fire alarm was set off when water poured out of […]

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