We’ve all done a bit of painting n’ decorating! How professional a finish can you get? Manufacturer’s are forever claiming their latest ‘one coat’ paint treatments and easy sponge or spray applicators can you save you time and money and still give you a great finish with the minimum of effort. Of course, we would […]
Workers who have approved electrical qualifications could find themselves in demand to ensure the high quality of the Olympic media centre in London. According to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), work is well underway on the construction of the huge building that will hold approximately 20,000 broadcasters during the 2012 Games. Olympics minister Tessa Jowell […]
Details of the trial of a plumber from Mansfield – announced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – could highlight the need for registered gas workers and tradespersons who have taken approved plumbing courses. Lee Underwood was given two suspended prison sentences and ordered to 100 hours of community service after pretending to be […]
Employment opportunities could be made for tradespersons who have taken electrician or plumbing courses after details of the redevelopment of Bournville College, Longbridge, was announced. Shepherd Construction has been awarded a £66 million contract to construct a new six-storey, school building, which should be completed within 88 weeks in time for September 2011. Richard Fielding, […]
In news that could affect those wanting to take plumbing or electrician training courses, plans that might see billions of pounds invested in apprenticeships and skills training have been announced by the government. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills this week outlined proposals to spend more than £3.5 billion on the provision of more […]
A national campaign that aims to increase awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) and is set to end on Friday (November 20th) could highlight the importance of employing accredited gas workers. The gas is the cause of at least 50 deaths each year in the UK, while 234 Brits were admitted to hospital […]
Plumbers who have accredited qualifications and have taken relevant training courses could be extremely important in helping London avoid damage from floods in the next few decades, according to IQ Plumbing. The company reacted to the government’s perceived lack of action since a report published by the Greater London Authority in 2002 that suggested the […]
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) recently announced details of the energy centre being built on the Olympic Park, which could well emphasise the need for tradespersons with plumbing and electrical qualifications on similar projects. According to the ODA, the centre will contain five cooling towers and three large-scale hotwater boilers, which will provide a site-wide, […]
Industry professionals who have approved electrical qualifications could benefit from job opportunities during the second phase of redevelopment of Wirral town New Brighton. The £35 million second stage of the Neptune Developments project is set to get underway before Christmas after contractor Bowmer & Kirkland was appointed and will see a new Travelodge, cinema, Morrisons […]
A little electrical DIY knowledge is always useful to acquire and apply when assessing or carrying out simple domestic electrical tasks. We’re getting close to that time of year once again and thoughts should be turning to digging out your Christmas lights buried at the bottom of a box full of crumpled decorations, last years’s […]
Industry professionals who have taken an electrical or plumbing course could soon find that their technical skills are in high demand during a new £23 million project in Stafford town centre. Staffordshire county council recently announced that contracting company VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed to work alongside developers Stoford in delivering a building that will house […]
A new government project outlined last week by secretary of state for business, innovation and skills Lord Mandelson, which could offer thousands more Brits a chance to take electrical courses, has won the approval of the National Skills Academy for Financial Services (NSAFS). The Skills for Growth strategy was proposed by Lord Mandelson last Wednesday […]