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A lack of younger workers in the construction industry means that those who choose to take bricklaying courses can capitalise on growing demand for staff. Catriona Lingwood, chief executive of business support organisation Constructing Excellence in the North East, has stated that the average age of tradesmen is becoming increasingly high. Writing for nebusiness.co.uk, she […]
The benefits of electrical courses have been underlined recently, as a bakery received a significant fine from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for not following official guidance. Genaro Saiano and Dejan Durkin, company directors of DG Bakery in Bedfordshire, failed to comply with HSE notices, which were issued to prevent workers from being exposed […]
Electrical courses could become more popular after NG Bailey was announced to have registered on the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The company has an annual turnover of about £600 million and received a British Council of Offices award for innovation last year. According to NICEIC, an independent voluntary body for the UK electrical contracting industry, […]
Carpentry courses are vital for workers to maintain high standards in their profession, according to the Sheriff of the City of London. Peter Cook made his speech at an awards ceremony honouring the work of several different categories of tradesmen in the capital. He noted that there have been many technological developments since more than […]
In today’s world, a change of career is not unusual and when economies face difficult periods, as we do now, it’s often a good opportunity to look at your current work situation. It can often be the case that a career switch, at whatever point in your working life, can be a positive forward move.All […]
Engineers who have taken plumbing courses have been given award certificates a ceremony in London, recognising their capability in the profession. The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering operations director Kevin Wellman suggested all the workers who received accolades at the event will help lead the sector in the future. He lauded the importance […]
It is essential that engineers have carried out the correct gas courses before working on certain equipment, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The industry body commented after a worker from Tywyn was fined £38,000 – as well as court costs of £15,711 – for breaching health and safety regulations by carrying out […]
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, […]
