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There may be more demand for bricklaying courses in the north-west of England after it was confirmed that the construction of a retail park in Rossendale was confirmed to be restarting. Hurstwood Developments went into administration in September 2008 and work on the New Hall Hey complex had to be stopped, explained Crain’s Manchester Business. […]
We are all aware just how important electricians and plumbers are when the lights go out or a pipe springs a leak! The Construction trade services workforce are the unsung heroes that keep homes and businesses up and running with vital systems essential to everyday existence!Climate issues and the growth of the use of the […]
The costs associated with installing green technology are discouraging people from hiring professionals who have taken plumbing courses to fit such equipment. This is the opinion of John Tebbit, industry affairs director at the Construction Products Association, who made his comments in response to research at Sustainability Now. A poll at the event found 72 […]
Frequent media exposure to the ever present dangers of ‘rogue traders’ has its obvious consequences. Householders are constantly wary of losing money or damage to property and become increasingly anxious about finding a reputable tradesman who will do a good job at a reasonable price. It is a main reason why they are encouraged to […]
The value of the expertise gained from tiling courses has been demonstrated by one young apprentice’s win in the regional heat of the SkillBuild 2010 competition. Steven Butler, a 20-year-old who is studying at South Lanarkshire College, took first place in the roof slating and tiling category of the Scottish heat of the competition. Other […]
A sector commentator has suggested that the new coalition government in the UK could be willing to push through refurbishment of current houses with green technology, which could require more workers who have completed electrical courses. These remarks were made by head of advocacy at the UK Green Building Council John Alker, who suggested that […]
A student has used the know-how he is gaining on decorating courses to win the southern heat of the SkillBuild 2010 construction contest. James Balbi said that he is looking forward to representing the region at the finals when they are held in Wales in September. His achievements show the value of studying decorating courses […]
The expertise learned from plumbing courses will have been needed to replace equipment in the boiler scrappage scheme, a project that one source believes did not go far enough. Director of the National Home Improvement Council Andrew Leech claimed that the initiative was focused in the south-east of England, where the programme was really successful, […]
News that solar power could play an important role in electricity supply in the future could lead to demand for electrical courses increasing to ensure that professionals understand the equipment. A report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggested that solar power could provide nearly one-quarter of the world’s electricity by 2050, which is […]
New research suggests training, such as carpentry courses, could help to keep employees happy in the workplace if no promotions or pay rises are possible. The study conducted by Perspective – an organisation focused on learning management – found that nearly half of the 3,000 respondents to a poll would be happy to learn new […]
