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- Lancashire professionals who have approved electrical or plumbing qualifications could find that there are employment opportunities during a Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project for Balfour Beatty. It was recently announced by the construction firm that financial close had been reached on the Blackburn with Darwen and Bolton Councils scheme. Chief executive Ian Tyler […]Read article
Plumbers 'busier than ever'
Read articleThe importance of tradespersons who have taken plumbing training courses and their services during the winter has been highlighted by the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors. Speaking to the BBC, the body’s chief executive Clive Dickin commented that its members have been reporting that they are extremely busy at the moment, with the cold […]
Healey: affordable homes will create jobs
Read articleTradespersons who have taken electrician or plumbing training courses could find themselves in demand to supply services during the construction of thousands of new council homes across England. It was announced yesterday (January 11th) by housing minister John Healey that an extra £246 million has been made available to local authorities to construct an additional […]
Importance of approved electrical qualifications highlighted by book recall
Read articleElectrical work should only be tackled by tradespersons who have taken approved electrician training courses, it has been suggested, after the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled a range of home improvement books. Six DIY titles, published under the Lowe’s and Sunset brand names, were demanded be taken off the shelves by the American body […]
Electrical Training For A Great Career Move!
Read articleChanging careers or realising that you need to update your knowledge can sometimes mean a disruption to your everyday schedules.The ongoing recession is being taken by some as an opportunity to increase their employment potential by opting to invest their time in learning invaluable new skills that aims to secure an increased revenue earning capacity […]
Potential green jobs could benefit approved electricians
Read articleTradespersons who have taken electrician or plumbing training courses could gain access to thousands of jobs after it was revealed by the Guardian that leading companies are planning on retrofitting hundreds of thousands of British homes with eco-friendly improvements. It has been reported by the publication that firms such as Marks & Spencer, HSBC and […]
'Thousands of jobs' to come from new wind farms
Read articleTradespersons who have taken electrician or plumbing training courses might benefit from the tens of thousands of employment opportunities expected to be created when a new set of windfarms are up and running. It was recently announced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change that rights have been granted by the Crown Estate – […]
Plumbers 'best bet' for preventing frozen pipes
Read articleEmploying the help of a worker with approved plumbing qualifications is the best option to prevent pipes freezing up during the cold winter weather, a plumber has suggested. Speaking to Connectmidmissouri.com, industry professional Josh Luebbering stated that he expects a multitude of homes to experience pipe damage over the next few weeks. The Columbia and […]
Plumbers 'could help homeowners avoid water hazards'
Read articleTradespersons who have taken plumbing training courses could come to the rescue of British homeowners, Congregational & General has revealed. According to the insurance provider, low temperatures and poor weather could increase the chance of pipes freezing or even bursting, potentially causing devastating water damange. In addition, poorly installed wet rooms and bathrooms could lead […]
Electricians could be needed to implement broadband upgrades
Read articleWorkers who have taken electrician training courses could find themselves in demand to help install new high-speed internet in the near future. The government recently revealed that £1 billion funding is going to be set aside to provide 90 per cent of the nation with super-fast broadband, as many rural communities lack access to such […]
Scrappage scheme 'great opportunity' for homeowners
Read articleHeating solution company Baxi has welcomed the new boiler scrappage scheme, which could create jobs for a multitude of workers who have taken plumber training courses. The initiative was officially launched by the Department of Energy and Climate Change on Tuesday (January 5th) and is expected to help the environment, create thousands of jobs and […]
London Gateway could create jobs for electricians
Read articleThousands of jobs could be created at the London Gateway, according to the prime minister, which could benefit workers who have taken electrician training courses. Gordon Brown visited the port construction site with business secretary Lord Mandelson this week, it was recently revealed, to mark the start of construction at the location. He stated that […]