November 2009

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  1. Electricians 'could be essential to zero carbon scheme'

    Electricians 'could be essential to zero carbon scheme'

    Tradespersons with approved electrical or plumbing qualifications could find that their expertise is needed to implement the new zero carbon scheme proposed today (November 25th) by housing minister John Healey. Speaking at the UK Green Building Council’s Making Sustainable Development Happen conference, which took place yesterday (November 24th), he outlined plans to make all homes […]

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  2. More apprentice plumbers and electricians 'could make big difference'

    More apprentice plumbers and electricians 'could make big difference'

    Plans to increase the number of apprenticeship places – which could benefit workers enrolled on plumbing or electrician training courses – as part of the government’s Skills Investment Strategy scheme have been welcomed by Perspective. The learning management software company commented on the recent proposals outlined by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills that […]

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  3. Tradespersons on plumbing courses 'could benefit from Scotland housing scheme tr

    Tradespersons on plumbing courses 'could benefit from Scotland housing scheme tr

    Workers who have completed a plumber training course could find increased work opportunities in Scotland after trials of a scheme aimed at boosting the supply of affordable housing in the country were announced. Housing and communities minister Alex Neil revealed that trials were set to get underway at the end of the month on an […]

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  4. Tradespersons with electrical qualifications 'could find more work as new-build

    Tradespersons with electrical qualifications 'could find more work as new-build

    Industry professionals who have taken a plumbing or electrician training course could reap the rewards of an increase in the number of registrations for new-build schemes in Britain last month. According to the National House-Building Council (NHBC), October saw the highest proportion of applications – 9,163 – since July 2008 and a 45 per cent […]

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  5. Increase in mortgage approvals 'might provide more work for tradespersons'

    Increase in mortgage approvals 'might provide more work for tradespersons'

    Industry professionals with approved electrical or plumbing qualifications could find that their services are increasingly in demand, following figures released by the British Banking Association (BBA) that mortgage approvals increased last month. With potentially more Britons moving into new homes and needing repairs or appliance installations carried out in their recently-acquired properties, electricians, plumbers or […]

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  6. Work 'could be created' for those on electrician courses during Crossrail projec

    Work 'could be created' for those on electrician courses during Crossrail projec

    The new £15.9 billion Crossrail project that will see a railway built for London and the south-east could offer employment opportunities to workers taking electrician courses and training for their approved qualifications. According to a Crossrail spokesperson, tenderers are currently being invited onto what is Europe’s largest civil engineering construction project. Once complete, the new […]

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  7. What To Do When Returning To A Flooded Home

    What To Do When Returning To A Flooded Home

    Once again, torrential weather and severe flooding is in the news with many homes subject to catastrophic water damage. Returning home to deal with the big clear up still has many hidden dangers that have to be thought out before entering the house. Think logically through a check list that draws on both some basic […]

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  8. Basic plumbing tips when considering installing radiators.

    Basic plumbing tips when considering installing radiators.

    If you are considering installing a new radiator system or think you wish to add or resite radiator units, then obviously, a little knowledge goes a long way! It saves time and money to know some of the correct procedures and why certain siting decisions are made. This will apply if you engage the services […]

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  9. Olympic Park scheme 'highlights need for workers who have taken electrician cour

    Olympic Park scheme 'highlights need for workers who have taken electrician cour

    Tradespersons who have taken electrician training courses could find that the ongoing construction of the Olympic Park – for the London 2012 Games – highlights their importance to the building sector. It was recently revealed by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) that the big build of the site was progressing well, with significant milestones being […]

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  10. Approved electrical qualifications 'could be important for new marina project'

    Approved electrical qualifications 'could be important for new marina project'

    Tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications could benefit from a project in Scotland that has recently received planning permission. According to the Herald Scotland, construction group Sir Robert McAlpine plans include building 220 flats, office space and a 220-berth marina on a disused industrial site on Cowal Peninsula to the west of the country. Special projects […]

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  11. Tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications 'could benefit from Edinbu

    Tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications 'could benefit from Edinbu

    Phase two of the redevelopment of Edinburgh Airport is underway, which could see employment opportunities for tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications. This stage will see a central search security area being built, which will give more room to passengers when passing through the facility and also double the number of X-ray machines available to security. […]

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  12. Apprenticeships 'should be of great value to employers'

    Apprenticeships 'should be of great value to employers'

    Britons training to get their approved qualifications in electrician or plumbing courses have been told that experience as an apprentice should be valued by companies. Speaking after the announcement that more apprenticeship places are to be made available by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), chairman of The Recruitment Society Steve Huxham commented […]

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