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Tradespersons who have successfully completed a plumbing training course could find they are in increasing demand among homeowners in Scotland, after details of a new boiler scrappage scheme were announced by the Scottish government. A maximum of 5,000 homes in the country will get the chance to receive a £400 grant towards the cost of […]
Electrical course-takers could find they are needed to help implement Tesco’s ambitious expansion plans that were recently outlined in a statement. According to the supermarket group, some £1.6 billion is set to be invested in the economy in 2010, with the aim of creating thousands of jobs for the long-term unemployed in Britain. And this […]
Newly published, the EU Directive on the Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources effectively recognises and turns the text on the potential of air and ground source heat pumps, as sources of renewable energy, into EU legislation.This means that under the new legislation, all EU member states should increase their share of renewable energy in final […]
The number of homeowners in need of the services of a worker with approved plumbing qualifications could be set to soar following advice from Victorian Plumbing. According to the firm, which started selling bathrooms in 1999, there are a number of ways people can save money and find the best items when searching online for […]
Tradespersons who have completed electrical courses may benefit from the plans recently outlined in the Green Party manifesto. According to the political organisation, if elected in May, it will create some 40,000 jobs in the installation industries by offering incentives and funding for solar roof technology and feed-in tariffs for microgeneration. Commenting on the party’s […]
Electrical courses could offer huge benefits to UK householders who are planning on turning their current property into their ideal home. According to recent research from Shelter and the Royal Institute of British Architects, renovation among homeowners is currently more popular for its ability to transform a property, rather than add value to it. Furthermore, […]
With post election cutbacks forecast across the public sector and tax rises almost certain, finding a secure job or career switching is going to be the answer for many looking to secure their future work prospects. The construction industry has traditionally been a steady and solid provider of long term work and has weathered the […]
Britons who have successfully completed an electrical course may be interested in attending an upcoming event that will focus on health and safety in the construction industry. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the meeting will take place at Wynard Park in Billingham on April 28th and will coincide with the launch of […]
Gas training courses and qualifications could greatly benefit the health of homeowners in the UK, a recent legal case has suggested. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Mohammed Ikram, a landlord form Sheffield, was prosecuted for failing to ensure gas appliances at one of his leased-out properties were safe and fit for purpose. […]
People who have successfully gained their approved plumbing qualifications could find their workload increased thanks to new funding from the Scottish government. It was recently revealed that some £76 million is set to be ploughed into affordable housing, colleges, transport and renewable energy infrastructure schemes across the country in 2010-11. And the £31 million being […]
The number of workers who have taken electrical courses being called out to help with home renovation schemes could be set to soar, following comments from an expert. Figures from Santander recently showed that 39 per cent of Brits are planning on giving their property a makeover in the next 12 months. And Andrew Bernard, […]
Tradespersons who have taken electrical courses could find themselves in demand to fit new home security systems, following comments from Gadget-Spot.co.uk. The website sells surveillance products such as IP cameras, mini cams, wireless devices, pinhole cameras and night vision cameras, striving to offer consumers the best choice of CCTV gadgets available on the market. And […]
