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The skills of tiling lie with a combination of practical and technical ability, acquired depth of knowledge and experience, all wrapped up with a flair for design and presentation. It’s often the reason why many men and women take up the trade as a full time professional tiler because there is always a new design […]
Those that are interested in restoring derelict houses to their former glory could benefit from undertaking plumbing courses, a commentator has suggested. Writing for the Independent, Kate Watson-Smyth said that the biggest part of planning any refurbishment work is to be honest about what work can and cannot be completed without the help of professionals. […]
People taking electrical courses have been reminded of the importance of their work, after a faulty electrical cable was found to be responsible for the deaths of two horses at Newbury racecourse. Last weekend, Marching Song and Fenix Two were waiting in the paddock prior to being mounted by their jockeys, when they suddenly collapsed […]
Training discipline is always a challenge when learning to handle building materials. Learning to work with a soft, messy substance like tiling grout is absolutely critical to providing the final quality of finish that distinguishes between a so-called completed job looking like the results of dubious DIY handywork and the immaculate precision of the professional […]
Students on renewable energy courses should continue to monitor the progress of renewable energy projects in Scotland, as Scottish farmers and landowners have been encouraged to introduce energy-saving technologies on to their properties. The Scotsman reported that Kirsty Macpherson, of Gillespie Macandrew's energy group, highlighted a review of feed-in tariffs (FIT) being carried out by […]
The large variety of tiles in many different types of materials now available has, inevitably, created a demand for their presence on the walls and floors in both domestic and commercial applications and the ability of a tiler to be fully competent to install wherever required.It is crucial that a professional tiler would have gained […]
Technicians who have completed plumbing courses have been given some indication of potential bathroom trends for the year by an interior design expert. Hannah Barnes, of Hannah Barnes Design, predicted that blocks of bold colour such as teal and lime will be used in such rooms in 2011. She said: "I think we will see […]
Interest in PV courses in Swindon could be set to spike after it was announced that 20,000 solar panels will be installed on the outskirts of the Wiltshire town. According to the Swindon Advertiser, the green power generators are set to be installed north of South Marston and a spokesperson for the land agents going […]
A journalist has asked whether homeowners use the traditional phone directory to find the services of a local engineer with plumbing course qualifications anymore. Writing for the Independent, David Prosser highlighted how the nature of the modern "online world" makes the prospect of flicking through a 500-page directory seem unnecessary. But he stressed that companies […]
A housing industry expert has suggested the self-build sector of the property market is in the ascendency, which could mean more domestic contracts for tradesmen on electrical courses. Jaclyn Thorburn, spokeswoman for BuildStore, claimed that this method of constructing a home can work out to be more affordable. In addition, she pointed out that people […]
Councils in the UK have been encouraged to get involved with green power initiatives, which could create employment opportunities for workers on renewable energy courses. The advice was featured in a report by the New Local Government Network, which highlighted the level of subsidies currently available for organisations that install microgeneration devices. Tradesmen who have […]
