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An electrician has questioned the new law that old bulbs can no longer be sold. Gary Fisher, manager of Dorset-based company GF Electrical, has claimed that there are a "number of problems" with the law. According to Green Building Press, Mr Fisher said: "The idea, although well-meaning, hasn’t been thought through, will be hugely expensive […]
Although many may be considering college now that their GCSE results are in, an expert is urging others to consider other options, such as plumbing training. Charlie Mullins, managing director of Pimlico Plumbers, has asked people to consider the trade. "Good university degrees are fine, but it’s going to be increasingly difficult for many youngsters […]
People with bricklaying training may benefit from news that there are to be 70 new jobs created in the sector. A number of new contracts have been won by Hodgkinson Bricklaying Contractors to build a variety of schools, a hospital and a hotel, among other sites in Birmingham. Speaking to the Derby Telegraph, managing director […]
A heart attack may put some people off work, but not 74-year old Len Fitt. Mr Fitt put his plumbing training to good use despite a cardiac arrest and waiting for a quadruple heart bypass, the Maidenhead Advertiser reported. He decided to continue with his work at the Holyport Youth Club building as he said […]
Even after taking a bricklaying course or training in the discipline, health and safety is still important. The death of a 31-year-old construction worker has highlighted the problems that can come from working at heights. Now, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging all employers and people working in the industry to be aware […]
Training in painting and decorating is preferable if people are going to do DIY, but for people who are yet to undertake classes, caution is advisable. Fiona Hodge, assistant editor of DIY Week, has suggested that people should make sure that they know their limits. "A lot of people at the moment seem to be […]
People who have trained on bricklaying courses could benefit from a new government announcement. A chief adviser is to be appointed on the construction industry, in a bid to help ensure the UK remains competitive. As well as procuring construction, the individual, who it is planned will be in place by the end of the […]
The National Housing Federation (NHF) has suggested that the positive half yearly report from home builder Persimmon could lead to new home builds. Gavin Smart, research and futures assistant director at the NHF, claimed that the economy could be boosted by the news. “We hope with increased government investment in affordable housing that housing associations […]
While the recession lasts and value is being placed on being able to provide value-for-money products and services, taking on a period of training to extend your skillset and update your knowledge base is a sensible move to make. We all know that the constant production of new technologies and knowing how to apply them […]
The importance of electrical training has been highlighted after a fire caused devastation at a Welsh factory. It is believed that an electrical fault caused the blaze at a workshop in Conwy, the Daily Post reported. Bob Mason from North Wales fire and rescue, told the newspaper: “It is extremely important that businesses regularly use […]
It is costing Brits around £1.5 billion to fix botched DIY jobs. That is the finding of a study by debt management company Kensington Financial Management Consultants, which has found that many people could do with some electrical or plumbing training. Around a third of Brits were found to spend their bank holidays doing some […]
