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More investment in the construction industry has the potential to stimulate wider economic growth, cut carbon emissions and fill skills gaps in the sector, according to a new report from the CBI. Those with electrical and plumbing qualifications could particularly benefit from such investment, as the market is currently "facing a serious skills shortage", according […]
People who have electrical qualifications could be called upon by Brits looking to save money on their electricity bills as we move into the winter months. This is according to Jed Walters, who wrote on the Active You blog that employing professional with approved electrical qualifications could help reduce utility bills that are bound to […]
Workers who have been on electrician and plumbing training courses could soon be in high demand, as proposals to redevelop the Nine Elms area of central London were announced by mayor Boris Johnson today (October 27th). Some 25,000 jobs are expected to be created from the scheme which will see 16,000 homes built alongside provision […]
Some 10,000 jobs for people with approved electrical qualifications and plumbing skills could be created if the Scottish government was to invest in its energy efficiency targets. The carbon reduction goal set out by the government is 42 per cent by 2020 and the Association for the Conservation of Energy (Ace) believes that achieving this […]
You might think that there’s no difference! Or so insignificant that it’s a rather minor, even silly piece of information to know! But in fact you may be wrong!Often described by their size, i.e. 18″ wrenches are known as ’18s’ – the previously common term ‘Stillson’ or ‘set of Stillsons’ is being replaced in everyday […]
Following the announcement by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) that property building applications have increased by four per cent in the last three months, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has stated that there is still a "massive" difference between supply for homes and demand. Industry workers with approved electrical qualifications could therefore become more […]
The Gas Safe Register recently released a new television advert which highlights the dangers of employing unaccredited gas workers, alongside tips on its website on how to make sure the engineer is Gas Safe registered. According to figures from the body, 74 per cent of gas fittings in UK households have the potential to cause […]
Plumbers possess many special tools to ply their trade. From Stillson wrenches to pipe cutters and benders, all indispensable, they couldn’t do the jobs without them!If you’re looking to train to be a plumber, one item you are bound to already know about – as you will always find at least one example in a […]
The "important" role that construction skills – which could be developed while studying on electrician courses – play in development has been outlined by one industry commentator. Greg Pitcher, deputy news editor of Construction News, made his remarks after the publication of the CIPS/Markit UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index earlier this month. The research showed […]
People who are currently completing or have recently graduated from electrician courses may find that searching for jobs using speciality websites could help them in their search for employment. David Pullinger, head of digital policy at the Central Office of Information, told the Kable Public Sector Online conference that according to new plans, job ads […]
