November 2009

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  1. Electricians 'could find work thanks to Kickstart fund'

    Electricians 'could find work thanks to Kickstart fund'

    Tradespersons who have taken electrician training courses could find themselves with increased employment opportunities after it was revealed by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) that a further 45 housing projects are to be funded by the government’s Kickstart scheme. It was announced recently that the first round of funding allocation for the initiative had […]

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  2. Workers could find themselves in demand for Newcastle schools project

    Workers could find themselves in demand for Newcastle schools project

    Gas workers and industry professionals with approved electrical or plumbing qualifications could benefit from new projects across four schools in Newcastle. It was announced today (November 30th) by Newcastle City Council that Gosforth Junior High, Sir Charles Parsons Special School, St Mary’s RC Comprehensive and Walker Technology College are set to get state-of-the-art refurbishments as […]

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  3. Extractor Fans Always Advised For Ventilation!

    Extractor Fans Always Advised For Ventilation!

    Whenever a shower is installed it is always advisable to fit an extractor fan to remove excessive water vapour and condensation. This is especially important in rooms without windows or en-suites where the moisture-laden air may cause discomfort if not removed.Effective ventilation is now a primary consideration in the design and construction of all buildings. […]

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  4. Smart meter scheme could make us of tradepersons

    Smart meter scheme could make us of tradepersons

    Workers with approved electrical qualifications could prove invaluable to a new scheme that was announced yesterday (November 26th) by Partnerships for Schools and the secretary of state for children, schools and families Ed Balls. The project will see £12 million invested in installing top-of-the-range smart meters in schools across the country, providing them with detailed […]

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  5. Northamptonshire schemes could benefit from workers with approved electrical qua

    Northamptonshire schemes could benefit from workers with approved electrical qua

    The importance of tradespersons with approved plumbing or electrical qualifications could be underlined after it was announced today (November 30th) that two new housing developments have been confirmed for Northamptonshire. According to the Evening Telegraph, financial support from the government’s Kickstart fund has been approved for the Kingswood estate and Priors Hall sites in Corby. […]

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  6. What to Do If The Christmas Lights Go Out!

    What to Do If The Christmas Lights Go Out!

    The annual ritual of getting the Christmas lights to work! You might even feel that you would need to take an electrical training course to just get them all working properly ! And to stay on for Christmas Day! Luckily, you don’t have to go to all the trouble of taking City & Guilds NVQ […]

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  7. Tradespersons 'could benefit from rural housing funding'

    Tradespersons 'could benefit from rural housing funding'

    Workers with approved electrical or plumbing qualifications could benefit from the recent announcement that rural councils are to receive funding for new housing developments. The initiative, announced by housing minister John Healey and rural minister Dan Norris, aims to give towns and villages in the countryside access to £1 million to help with the planning […]

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  8. Increased home renovation could give jobs boost to tradespersons

    Increased home renovation could give jobs boost to tradespersons

    Workers who have taken electrician or plumbing training courses could benefit from the news that more Britons are looking to undertake home improvement projects. Statistics from Aspect Maintenance recently showed that 70 per cent are hoping to renovate their houses within the next year, while 14 per cent are planning on putting their property on […]

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  9. London 'could provide more work for electricians'

    London 'could provide more work for electricians'

    Tradespersons with approved plumbing or electrical qualifications could find themselves in high demand in England’s capital after the London Central Portfolio encouraged investors to take advantage of the favourable commercial property market conditions there. According to the organisation, current low prices for prime assets in the city makes now a very good time to buy […]

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  10. Consumer Confusion Over Gas Safe Replacing CORGI!

    Consumer Confusion Over Gas Safe Replacing CORGI!

    Maybe it’s because many Gas and Boiler Fitter Engineer vans still have the CORGI logo firmly stuck to their doors that householders are still unaware or confused by the changeover that happened earlier this year. From April, CORGI was replaced by Gas Safe Register as the official gas safety body for Great Britain. The public […]

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  11. Liverpool Airport extension 'could create new jobs for tradespeople'

    Liverpool Airport extension 'could create new jobs for tradespeople'

    The extension to Liverpool Airport that is to begin next month could offer employment opportunities to tradespersons who have taken electrician training courses. It was revealed today (November 26th) that construction firm McLaren has been appointed as preferred bidder on the £6 million contract that will see 800 square feet of additional retail space and […]

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  12. Workers on plumbing training courses 'could benefit from ?

    Workers on plumbing training courses 'could benefit from ?

    Funding for a £7 million affordable housing scheme in Whitburn has been approved, which could provide work for local plasterers, bricklayers or tradespersons with approved plumbing or electrical qualifications. The project will deliver a sheltered housing development complete with 30 flats, 27 two and three-bedroom homes and 20 two-bedroom bungalows for the elderly and will […]

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