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It’s official – new research suggests there has been a very dramatic increase in the number of homes in the UK that are being fitted with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This has now made the UK the world’s fastest growing market for this kind of technology!Figures released show that the installations of PV systems in […]
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 […]
Even though, a major trade skills training centre will always see a regular small number of female students who wish to enrol on courses to train to be a plumber or learn tiling, it has been estimated that six per cent of people are unaware that female plumbers even exist!This is all the more remarkable, […]
An industry body has urged professionals in the construction sector who have received training such as electrical courses to comment on government regulations relating to house-building. A review of the Building Regulations code is being put together by the new Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition’s Department of Communities and Local Government. NICEIC has been asked by the […]
Decorating courses students may be aware of a new trend in interior design, which has seen customers opt for more homely styles. This is the view of Simon Hamilton, director of Simon Hamilton & Associates, who suggested that people want to feel more secure in their surroundings as a result of the unsettled economic situation […]
There is always a shortage of qualified and trained trade skills personnel, whatever the economic weather! It’s been a consistent fact voiced many times and recently highlighted by a new document from the Commission for Employment and Skills, entitled ‘Ambition 2020’.The report suggests that Britain must dramatically improve the skills of its workforce in order […]
A new report has indicated that the construction sector continues to grow, which could lead to more workers opting to sign up for bricklaying courses. The UK construction PMI for July – calculated by Markit and CIPS – stood at 54.1, which is a slight dip from the previous month’s 58.4, but still indicates growth. […]
An industry expert has suggested that professional training such as electrical courses may be more valuable to young people looking for work. Diane Johnson, president of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), claimed too much emphasis is placed on youngsters completing degrees, which often prove “worthless” when it comes to finding employment. She said that many […]
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 […]
New Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) president Diane Johnson has issued a note of concern about a potential skills shortage, which could inspire workers to sign up to tiling courses. She claimed that the value of many tradespeople is often ignored and it is only when there is a short supply of such professionals that the […]
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) saw an increase in output over the past three months, which could result in greater opportunities for workers who have completed electrical courses. The CBI SME Trend Survey showed that 41 per cent of businesses in this category said that production grew during the three months to July, with the […]
You can always tell the difference between an experienced, professional tiler’s finish and the DIY enthusiast. It’s invariably a case of ‘nearly but not quite’! There is no substitute for possessing real insider knowledge, trained skills, and investment in quality tools.How many times have we seen workmanship which leaves much to be desired? From a […]
