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Winter and frozen pipes go hand in hand but expertise from plumbing courses could ease the problem. Having water pipes running through wall cavities may seem like a good and tidy idea but can cause no end of untold problems, warns Jeff Howell in his DIY advice column for the Telegraph. Not only is there […]
Demand for electrical courses may see a spike after it was announced that the final assessment apprentices must take before they can become professionals has changed. The reason for the alteration to the Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2) exam – which has been in operation since 1985 – is reported to be due to increasingly demanding […]
Electrical courses could see increased enrolment from would-be electricians if plans are approved for a Drumahoe development, with work expected to start in late 2011. A £50 million proposal is being considered which could bring 300 jobs to the north-west of Northern Ireland and see demand for electrical courses surge, reports the BBC. The development […]
An industry commentator has suggested that the house-building sector is beginning to find some renewed confidence, which may lead to more workers needing to go on plumbing courses. Home Builders Federation (HBF) head of communications Steve Turner pointed out that it is too early to call it a full recovery in the construction industry, but […]
The value and importance of good plumbing courses has been highlighted by the potential £50 million sale of a West London-based plumbing company. Pimlico Plumbers, who have customers such as Hugh Grant and Keira Knightley on their books, is currently in talks with American millionaire Jim Zockoll concerning a minority share purchase of the company. […]
A new complex that is set to be built on the Wirral waterfront area may mean engineers that have taken electrical courses are in demand for some areas of the construction. Developers of the New Brighton project Neptune Wirral has just confirmed that it has signed a funding agreement with HSBC Corporate Banking North West, […]
The benefits of electrical courses for the next generation of engineers came to the fore as Volvo’s new Pedestrian Detection System failed during a demonstration at this year’s Car Tech. Demonstrating their latest development for Volvo vehicles, the Swedish manufacturer showcased an electrical system that means their cars will automatically brake should the driver not […]
The building regulations on drainage and waste disposal are designed to protect public health and safety and the water bylaws are designed to prevent the misuse, waste and contamination of water. Before undertaking work on soil and waste pipes or drains (except for emergency unblocking), the local authority must be contacted.Yet the Chartered Institute of […]
There may soon be more demand for electrical courses if the popularity of electric cars reaches the level expected by one international leader. German chancellor Angela Merkel spoke recently at the first Electro-Mobility Summit in Berlin and explained to the audience that the government is set to work alongside manufacturers to try to get one […]
