Tradesmen who have taken electrical courses may be seeing more examples of homeowners knocking down interior walls to create open-plan rooms. Jim Hustwit, UK country manager at MyHammer, explained that removing a wall between a kitchen and a dining room can make the new space seem more light and airy. Engineers with electrical course qualifications […]
Technicians who have completed renewable energy courses could be called upon to fit and maintain biomass power generators more frequently in the future. Cheshire business Enerfina pointed out in a recent statement that there are a variety of products of this type to suit different properties. It cited research by the UK Energy Research Centre […]
Plumbing is changing in the UK! It’s been going green – referring of course, to the supply of renewable energy and not the colour of the water! Growing awareness of the urgent necessity to respond to climate change means making a significant reduction to this country’s CO2 emission levels in accordance with the European directive.For […]
People with disabilities should not be put off taking plumbing courses, as there is every chance they will be perfectly capable of learning the skills. While the traditional image of a plumber would probably be of someone without any limiting disorders, some young professionals are aiming to change the public perception. Robert Ainsley-Raffel, 25, took […]
Tradesmen who have taken renewable energy courses have been called on by a DIY organisation to help convert the UK's current housing stock to make it greener. Andrew Leech, director at the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC), described how the UK has a "hell of a long way to go" in terms of energy efficiency […]
The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating is used to help predict the amount of electricity expected to be generated from a typical 2.kW solar PV panel system installed on the roof of a standard, domestic UK household, and includes seasonal variations for fluctuating temperatures throughout the year.All Microgeneration Certificate Scheme (MCS) accredited photovoltaic […]
Tradesmen with plumbing course qualifications may encounter more bathroom designs involving wood in 2011, according to one expert. Cheryl Gurner, creative director of Bathrooms International, claimed many consumers may opt for the Bostonian beach house effect, which involves using coloured timber panels on the walls. She explained that this kind of style looks good with […]
Technicians who have taken plumbing courses could find they have more employment opportunities as a result of the re-launch of the Warm Front initiative. The government programme delivers assistance to people who are struggling to keep their homes temperate. Grants are available for improvements to heating systems, which could involve engineers with plumbing course training […]
There are certain home improvement tasks that are better handled by a professional who has undertaken relevant training such as electrical courses. Jim Hustwit, UK country manager at MyHammer, explained that projects involving electricity and gas should not be attempted by regular homeowners. In his opinion, it is essential to find someone who has the […]
Engineers who have completed renewable energy courses are in demand thanks to the drive for greener power sources, according to one industry expert. Mark Tully, head of Roevin Engineering, suggested there are several sectors, such as life sciences, power generation and pharmaceuticals, which are considered to be "resurgent" following the recession. In his view, it […]
There may soon be greater demand for renewable energy courses after it was revealed that consumption of this type of electricity has almost doubled in Europe over ten years. From 1999 to 2009, the proportion of power used coming from sustainable sources increased from five per cent to nine per cent in the continent, according […]
Trainee tiler Peter has successfully completed the penultimate week of the NVQ 8 Week Tiling Course at Able Skills.He said: Week seven complete and a break from tiling training. I moved down to the plastering centre (practically next door to the tiling centre) to gain practical skills on wall preparation. Another really enjoyable week this […]