A successful career as a plumber can take years to cultivate but, once it is off the ground, reputation and referrals are key to sustaining a livelihood as a plumber. So what can a plumber do to establish and maintain his or her reputation? Evidence of dedication to high-quality training and education is generally a […]
Half-completed DIY projects in Britain’s homes are an untapped goldmine of opportunities for the country’s tradesmen it seems, after research revealed that there are unfinished home improvements currently blighting nearly two-thirds of the country’s homes. A poll of more than 3,200 families carried out by RatedPeople.com, the online trade recommendation service, found that around 14 […]
The Ladder Association has taken over responsibility for the construction industry’s Ladder Exchange programme this autumn, which will allow anyone who relies on ladders for work to receive discounts on new ladders by exchanging their old ones. The exchange will launch at the beginning of September and continue to the end of November. The exchange […]
Morrison, the repairs and maintenance company, has won a number of new business contracts in the north east of England, raising potential opportunities for tradespeople across a range of disciplines. The company, which is a major provider of maintenance services to social housing organisations, has won a new 12-month contract with the Two Castles Housing […]
Many members of Britain’s construction workforce have always valued the opportunities they have for keeping active on the job through manual labour and avoiding having to sit at a desk all day. New information from one of the country’s biggest manufacturers of professional workwear has now shown, however, that the average size of Britain’s construction […]
DIY-happy but underinsured homeowners in the UK are putting themselves at risk of hefty bills by attempting to fix problems in their homes themselves, according to the Halifax. Research carried out by Halifax Home Insurance found that around two-thirds of the people surveyed said that they had carried out their own home improvements instead of […]
Ryedale District Council in North Yorkshire is driving forward the use of solar energy to heat public facilities, having just installed solar panels on the roof of its public swimming baths. Ryedale Pool in Pickering has had a huge solar thermal array installed on its roof, after investigations into having the pool’s boiler replaced led […]
Conservation work on National Trust mill in Cheshire is nearing completion, with the success of the delicate project relying on the skills of a host of local craftsmen and builders. The project manager, Catherine Farfan, has been blogging the progress of the restoration efforts and said that, at one point, they even had father-and-son specialist […]
With construction industry figures currently showing a bleak outlook and a year-on-year output fall of nearly 10 per cent, a recent ruling by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has shed a much-needed ray of light on potential opportunities for tradesmen. The OFT has been examining the home insulation market since April 2012, after concerns […]
Construction contractors in the Kirklees area have been called on to put themselves forward to be part of a new housing project to enhance the council property portfolio in the area. The Excellent Homes for Life housing project, which is being run by Wates Living Space for Kirklees Council, is seeking specialist tradesmen and construction […]
Dear Gary, Angela and John,Apologies for not sending this letter sooner but I have been so busy since finishing my plumbing course. I would like to formally say thanks so very much to you and your team for helping me completing my City & Guilds Plumbing training and also my Part P Electrical Training.As you […]
One of the unassuming Olympians on Team GB who was not fortunate enough to go home with a medal is now mulling whether he will continue competitive weight lifting or return to his day job as a painter and decorator. Gareth Evans, who trains in Holyhead in North Wales, may not have been close to […]