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Tenants have been advised to check out the energy performance certificates (EPCs) for properties before they sign a contract in a move that could increase demand among landlords for green energy renovations. According to one expert, prospective renters should always ensure that they see the certificate for the residence in question because the landlord is […]
It is simply quite amazing to hear the number of cases regularly reported of attempts to carry out electrical installations or fix non-functioning systems by unqualified householders or landlords, who were trying to save money by ‘doing it themselves!’ and which resulted in serious injury or a tragic fatality. As has been pointed out many […]
People on bricklaying courses may find that they are being trained specifically to build smaller houses, it has been revealed. According to the Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation, local planning authorities are not delivering enough land for home building. His comments followed the release of a new report by the […]
People with qualifications from bricklaying courses or with electrician training could benefit from a new framework for the construction of new housing in London. According to cnplus.co.uk, nearly 30 construction firms are competing for four positions on the £348 million framework in the London Borough of Hackney, which will cover house building and maintenance work. […]
Dozens of new construction and engineering jobs look set to be created in the Manchester area after plans to extend the city’s public transport infrastructure won more than £7 million in government funding. Under the latest round of awards given out to projects across the country through the government’s Community Infrastructure Fund, some £4 million […]
As many as 200 jobs including 20 apprenticeship schemes will be created through the construction of a new velodrome and sports arena for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the head of the event’s organising committee has confirmed. John Scott, chief executive of Glasgow 2014 Limited, revealed that a further 84 workers will be employed […]
A Newcastle-based architecture firm has announced plans to begin work on the construction of a number of ground-breaking eco homes within the next few months. The government recently revealed that thousands of construction jobs will be created over the coming decade through the planned expansion of the green building industry. And the ID Partnership (IDP) […]
The biggest roof problems can appear on the smallest roofs! An important part of a plumber’s training is knowing about the principles and practical consequences of roofing installations and repair. At AbleSkills, workshop space is dedicated to the training in and knowledge learning of correct roofing work and procedures, which is a component of an […]
New homes are not spacious enough, a survey by Cabe has found. The owners of 2,500 private new homes were questioned in the study, 47 per cent of which suggested there was not enough space for all the furniture they have or would like to have. Richard Simmons, chief executive of Cabe, said that local […]
The mayor of London is being called upon to make changes to the planning tariff which will fund the development of Crossrail. Around £300 million is planned to be contributed from developers across the capital. Councillor Merrick Cockell, London Councils’ chairman, said: "The mayor must understand that the benefits of Crossrail do not outweigh the […]
Northern Ireland finance minister Sammy Wilson has promised 10,000 more social and affordable homes by 2013. His comments come after a meeting with representatives from the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations, which questioned the level of funding for social housing. Mr Wilson, speaking after the meeting, suggested that the there were "unprecedented levels of […]
