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There could be increased demand for tiling courses in the future if one kitchen trend catches on. Writing for the Guardian, Susie Steiner explained that the style that is currently in fashion is "vintage utility", which is the reverse of the high-gloss kitchens of the 1980s and 1990s. Part of this new trend is for […]
Construction firm Balfour Beatty may have inspired more demand for electrical courses by scoring a second major deal of the past few months. The Derby contract is said to be worth about £220 million and will see the company build 14 schools in three phases between now and September 2014, reported Building.co.uk. With the construction […]
Wallpapering is in vogue currently, according to one industry source, which could lead to greater take-up of decorating courses. Jan Williams, assistant at Wallpaperdirect, suggested the impact of having home makeover television shows has led to many people deciding to redecorate their properties. She suggested that wallpapering has "definitely" evolved in the past few years, […]
Good news for all those entering the skilled trades industry with trained qualifications in green energy installations as news is released of British Gas rapidly increasing its recruitment of trained and qualified plumbers competent to undertake new renewable energy installations. The energy supplier sees the new coalition government’s plan to help households finance renewable power […]
More young people could become interested in plumbing courses as a result of a new children’s book written by a professional in the trade. Percy Pulls the Plug was a lot of fun to write, according to author Chris Tomlinson of an Altrincham-based firm, but it was put together in the hope of encouraging more […]
A study by Halifax has shown that more people are getting stuck into DIY projects at home, which could lead to increased numbers taking decorating courses. The financial services provider found that 56 per cent of homeowners have carried out some form of improvement on their home, with 59 per cent doing so to make […]
There has been a lot of talk recently, especially from ministers within the new coalition Government, that boosting traditional trade apprenticeship schemes would be a constructive part of revamping the educational system to help deal with the economic challenges ahead.This would mean that those individuals who feel they are more suited to pursuing a career […]
A sector expert has highlighted the importance of training in the construction industry, which could inspire people to sign up to bricklaying courses. Mark Brenner, chief executive of Building Engineering Services Training (Best), made his comments after his organisation announced partnerships with WCTS and QTS to provide ductwork and scaffolding apprenticeships. He explained that such […]
Coventry is set to hold the National Painting and Decorating Show this year, which may inspire people to sign up to decorating courses in the surrounding area. Due to be held in the Ricoh Arena on November 9th and 10th, the event will showcase a wide range of products, as well as demonstrations of new […]
New government plans could boost the number of people carrying out green home improvements, according to one source, which could improve take-up of bricklaying courses. Simon McWhirter, campaign director at the Great British Refurb Campaign, suggested the Pay As You Save initiative could make it cheaper and easier for people to make their houses more […]
Electrical courses in London could see new interest from construction workers after the Walkie Talkie building reportedly moved one step closer to being built. Confirmation that the construction of the new Walkie Talkie building in London could begin in September may inspire workers to sign up to electrical courses. Recent reports suggest Canary Wharf could […]
