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- Green energy training apprentices will be pleased to learn that their sector will be "one step ahead" of the rest of the construction industry as the UK comes out of the recession, according to one expert. Brian Berry, director of external affairs for the Federation of Master Builders, said that construction industries are currently looking […]Read article
Kitchen fitting - don't let it drive you up the wall!
Read articleYes – it really is a case of ‘call in the experts!’. Training to be a kitchen fitter can be a lucrative career move. Domestic builders get asked to carry out this staple task on a routine basis, more often than not when an enthusiastic DIY’er has botched the job! If you are trying to […]
Plumbing training apprenticeships 'can make a difference to people's lives'
Read articleThose planning to embark on a plumbing training course might be interested in the commentary of one industry specialist, who believes that improvements to existing stock can make a difference to individuals’ lives. Guy Wakeley, chief executive of social housing repairs and maintenance provider Morrison, said that his firm has seen first-hand the benefit that […]
Plumbing training apprentices 'should repair water leaks immediately'
Read articleThose looking to enrol on a plumbing training course could benefit from hearing the advice of one maintenance expert, who claimed that leaking water pipes should be repaired immediately. William Davies, managing director at Aspect Maintenance, a construction company which operates across the domestic and commercial sectors, said that postponing such jobs can lead to […]
Electrical training graduates to build schools for the future
Read articleThose considering signing up for an electrical training course might be interested to learn that electrical and mechanical engineers from MITIE are installing commissioning valves, check valves, ball valves and strainers in the heating and cooling system of a prestigious new school development in Devon. Devon County Council is showcasing specialist science institution Bideford College […]
Northampton family takes up plumbing
Read articleThose considering embarking on a plumbing training course might be inspired by the story of a team of a father and two sons – Chris, Daniel and Chris Chaplin – who are taking on the Northampton franchise of Drain Doctor Plumbing. Both Chris senior and Daniel, who have experience running their own plumbing and drainage […]
People 'will make their homes greener to save money'
Read articleThose looking to enrol on a green energy course might be interested to learn that financial incentives are needed to encourage homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their property, according to one construction expert. Gordon Miller, founder of whatgreenhome.com, agreed with Richard Diment, director general of the Federation of Master Builders, who claimed that […]
Maintenance firm announces ?
Read articleThose looking to embark on a bricklaying training course might be interested to learn that one social housing repairs firm has been awarded £37 million worth of new contracts. This announcement from Morrison, made at the maintenance provider’s annual conference in Norwich, brings the total value of new business won over the last year to […]
Housing developer backs local girl's football dream
Read articleThose looking to enrol on a bricklaying training course might be inspired by the tale of one Thomas Deacon Academy pupil, who will see her dream of playing for the 21-year-old Arsenal Ladies team come true – with a little help from a sponsorship package set up by the Larkfleet Group. As a former athlete […]
Housing developer using research to build greener homes
Read articleThose interested in starting a green energy training course might benefit from the knowledge that one house builder is working with university researchers to improve the energy efficiency of new homes. Larkfleet Homes is working with several East Midlands universities to help the building industry produce high quality, sustainable homes which will have a lower […]
Football fan starts plumbing in Watford
Read articleThose who are considering enrolling on a plumbing training course in the near future might be inspired by the tale of one football fan, who is taking on a new challenge despite the economic downturn. Experienced drainage technician Peter Cordwell, who enjoys nothing more than watching his son play football in his spare time, will […]
Scottish construction apprenticeships 'thrive'
Read articleThose who are hoping to embark on a construction training course in the near future might be interested to read that a group of youngsters in North Lanarkshire are celebrating having secured apprenticeships with repairs and maintenance provider Maintenance and Property Care (MPC). A joint venture between Morrison and North Lanarkshire Council in the central […]