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More young people should be advised to sign up for plumbing courses rather than pursue academic subjects, according to one source. Writing for the Mirror, Fiona McIntosh suggested that the world is "crying out" for more plumbers and the profession can offer youngsters direction in their lives. In her opinion, it would be better to […]
Interest in bricklaying courses could be set for a surge in demand, after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released figures regarding accidents in the construction industry. Chief inspector of construction at the organisation Philip White highlighted how the number of fatalities has dropped in the past year, but this should not stop health and […]
Workers who complete plumbing courses could find that they are able to take on a range of domestic contracts, according to one source. In an article written by S Edwards and posted on Press Submission, it was suggested that there is a constant need for the services of qualified plumbers. As a result, Mr Edwards […]
People may find carpentry courses are helpful if they purchase one of Tesco Direct’s latest new products – a five-room log cabin. The supermarket is well known for selling a wide variety of products from its online store, but this item is certainly unusual, particularly since it is delivered to people’s door in flat packs. […]
Construction trade skills, like plumbing, always tend to come top of surveys for traditional careers with long term, solid prospects. As Britain continues to climb out of recent recession, and faced with economic cost cutting ahead, many are taking opportunity to reconsider their career prospects or have been forced to do so as a result […]
Electrical courses could see a spike in demand if new immigration rules prevent skilled foreign workers from entering the country. Mark Swift, media relations manager at EEF – the manufacturers’ organisation, highlighted how businesses will often need high-level skills and they must have access to qualified people if they need them. If immigration rules are […]
People taking plastering courses could be set to see a recovery in the UK’s construction sector in the coming years. Information services company Experian has published its latest Construction Forecast report, which has suggested that a number of industry sectors will see increased activity in 2010-11. It predicted that the recent decline in private house […]
New job opportunities are to arise for bricklaying course attendees in Middlesbrough in 2010-11 thanks to a new schools construction project. Clugston Construction has been awarded a £4 million contract by Middlesbrough Borough Council to overhaul the local Beechwood and Marton Grove schools, reports nebusiness.co.uk. This project will involve the creation of new classrooms, replacement […]
Self-employed freelance workers with electrical qualifications will find it much easier to operate after the planned government review of IR35 tax laws. PCG, the professional association representing freelance workers, has welcomed the coalition government’s commitment in the recent Budget to reconsider the controversial laws, with details of the review to be released soon. John Brazier, […]
Attendees of bricklaying courses in the north-east of England may see their chances of finding employment improve as a result of the new Budget. Catriona Lingwood, chief executive of business support organisation Constructing Excellence in the North East, has stated that several measures outlined in last week’s Budget will aid the construction trade in the […]
