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- Tradespersons with approved electrical or plumbing qualifications could find that their expertise is needed to implement the new zero carbon scheme proposed today (November 25th) by housing minister John Healey. Speaking at the UK Green Building Council's Making Sustainable Development Happen conference, which took place yesterday (November 24th), he outlined plans to make all homes […]Read article
More apprentice plumbers and electricians 'could make big difference'
Plans to increase the number of apprenticeship places - which could benefit workers enrolled on plumbing or electrician training courses - as part of the government's Skills Investment Strategy scheme have been welcomed by Perspective. The learning management software company commented on the recent proposals outlined by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills that […]Read articleWhat To Do When Returning To A Flooded Home
Read articleOnce again, torrential weather and severe flooding is in the news with many homes subject to catastrophic water damage. Returning home to deal with the big clear up still has many hidden dangers that have to be thought out before entering the house. Think logically through a check list that draws on both some basic […]
Work 'could be created' for those on electrician courses during Crossrail projec
Read articleThe new £15.9 billion Crossrail project that will see a railway built for London and the south-east could offer employment opportunities to workers taking electrician courses and training for their approved qualifications. According to a Crossrail spokesperson, tenderers are currently being invited onto what is Europe’s largest civil engineering construction project. Once complete, the new […]
Basic plumbing tips when considering installing radiators.
Read articleIf you are considering installing a new radiator system or think you wish to add or resite radiator units, then obviously, a little knowledge goes a long way! It saves time and money to know some of the correct procedures and why certain siting decisions are made. This will apply if you engage the services […]
Approved electrical qualifications 'could be important for new marina project'
Read articleTradespersons with approved electrical qualifications could benefit from a project in Scotland that has recently received planning permission. According to the Herald Scotland, construction group Sir Robert McAlpine plans include building 220 flats, office space and a 220-berth marina on a disused industrial site on Cowal Peninsula to the west of the country. Special projects […]
Olympic Park scheme 'highlights need for workers who have taken electrician cour
Read articleTradespersons who have taken electrician training courses could find that the ongoing construction of the Olympic Park – for the London 2012 Games – highlights their importance to the building sector. It was recently revealed by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) that the big build of the site was progressing well, with significant milestones being […]
Apprenticeships 'should be of great value to employers'
Read articleBritons training to get their approved qualifications in electrician or plumbing courses have been told that experience as an apprentice should be valued by companies. Speaking after the announcement that more apprenticeship places are to be made available by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), chairman of The Recruitment Society Steve Huxham commented […]
Tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications 'could benefit from Edinbu
Read articlePhase two of the redevelopment of Edinburgh Airport is underway, which could see employment opportunities for tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications. This stage will see a central search security area being built, which will give more room to passengers when passing through the facility and also double the number of X-ray machines available to security. […]
Surface finish - preparation is everything!
We've all done a bit of painting n' decorating! How professional a finish can you get? Manufacturer's are forever claiming their latest 'one coat' paint treatments and easy sponge or spray applicators can you save you time and money and still give you a great finish with the minimum of effort. Of course, we would […]Read articleJobs 'could be created during Longbridge school project'
Read articleEmployment opportunities could be made for tradespersons who have taken electrician or plumbing courses after details of the redevelopment of Bournville College, Longbridge, was announced. Shepherd Construction has been awarded a £66 million contract to construct a new six-storey, school building, which should be completed within 88 weeks in time for September 2011. Richard Fielding, […]
Olympic media centre project 'could offer jobs to tradespersons with approved el
Read articleWorkers who have approved electrical qualifications could find themselves in demand to ensure the high quality of the Olympic media centre in London. According to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), work is well underway on the construction of the huge building that will hold approximately 20,000 broadcasters during the 2012 Games. Olympics minister Tessa Jowell […]