Now that we are getting a hold on the pandemic and life is returning to normal, construction demand is booming. This is great news for all tradespeople across the country. However, this record breaking workload increase in June brought with it new highs in costs, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). In June […]
The construction industry covers a variety of trades, from Bricklaying to Carpentry. And it is arguably the most reliable industry in the UK. Did you know that in 2018 the construction industry was worth a total of £117 Billion? That was 6% of the total economy that year! This is why so many people choose […]
The idea of a Tankless Water Heater has been about since 1889. With it only really becoming a viable option in the last few years. With this industry worth just over £2 Billion and with it is set to rise more over the coming years. It is something that needs to be considered more both […]
We are now approaching September. The start of the academic year for many university students around the country. If you are not heading off to university this year you may be looking for employment right now or still unsure what path to take. If you have not already considered a trade skill like electrics, you […]
In the last year and a half as the world has adapted to the Covid-19 Pandemic. For some this has been ideal as they have been able to spend time with family and focus on things that they did not have time to do. However, for others, it has been far from ideal. For some, […]
It is estimated that 85% of properties in the UK have gas central heating. And although there are so many benefits of using gas, for example using it to heat our homes and cook our food, there are also plenty of disadvantages to it as well that often get overlooked because there are no viable […]
Here at Able Skills we offer comprehensive Gas Engineer courses. In the past we have had students attend our centre that have previously taken so-called ‘fast-track courses’. They come to us because the training they received was inadequate and left them unconfident in their knowledge, practical ability and skills. What is the problem? Over the […]
The construction industry is a huge market. In fact, construction output in the UK is more than £110 billion a year and contributes 7% of the countries GDP. Like many industries the trades have been affected by the pandemic. However, one big sign of recovery is companies beginning to hire new staff once again. In […]
Over the last year and a half while the world has suffered through the Covid-19 Pandemic it has been hard for Plumbers to get out to see customers face to face in the UK. A constantly changing landscape of restriction measures that the Government has put in place to keep the population safe and limit […]
It is widely believed that the UK construction industry is being run by men in offices and is being implemented by men on the ground. However, this is not completely accurate. Did you know that Women make up 15% of the UK construction industry workforce? It may be a small percentage but this is a […]
There is nothing like a good summer. All of the warm weather and sunshine allows us to spend more time outside soaking up good times with friends and family as restrictions are lifted. Summer can also mean unnecessary extra spending especially when it comes to electrical bills for many people. Today we are going to […]
Are you considering a career in Tiling? If so have you ever thought about learning and understanding the history of the Tiling Industry. With the earliest known uses of Tiles dating back to nearly 4000 BC, they were made popular by the Greeks and the Romans who used them to decorate their homes all the […]