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The details of the government's Green Deal will be unveiled in parliament today (December 9th), with technicians who have taken electrical courses likely to be interested to see how it may affect their future job prospects. Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne explained that the initiative is all about taking the "hassle" out of […]
A 23-year-old woman from Swindon has won a BBC competition to find the most capable tradespersons to have recently completed plumbing courses. Aimee Patterson was crowned Young Plumber of the Year and told BBC News that her victory shows that females can be just as good as men in the plumbing sector. However, she stopped […]
A construction industry source has suggested an increase in the number of homes being built could lead to more jobs, with technicians who have completed plumbing courses potentially benefiting. Head of communications at the Home Builders Federation Steve Turner explained that residential properties form a small part in the overall construction sector in the UK, […]
News of the increasing uptake of high profile renewables technology systems like solar heating and ground source heat pumps, backed by government initiatives like the FeedIn Tariff scheme, are helping to bring the vital message of energy efficiency to householders around the UK.Education and knowledge is key to understanding the different renewable energy source types, […]
A home insurance firm has suggested the extreme weather conditions being experienced in the UK could lead to more leaking and burst pipes, which could lead to work for technicians who have completed plumbing courses. Home insurance expert at Hiscox Austyn Tusler urged consumers to try to spot problems early by generally being vigilant over […]
Technicians who have completed plumbing courses may have noted the expansion of merchants Taps, with a source from the firm describing it as an "exciting time" for the organisation. Managing director Anne Ganley told the Journal that she is very happy with the location of the Sunderland-based business's new store in York and claimed the […]
There may soon be more interest in electrical courses if electric bikes (e-bikes) become more popular in the UK. Process and Control Today described how this mode of transportation is providing something of a growth area for companies creating parts for the devices. The online news provider explained that the e-bikes involve electric drive trains […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
