Carpentry is a very useful trade as it allows tradesmen to become involved in many different projects. Carpenters may undertake projects such as fitting kitchens, hanging doors and constructing built-in cupboards. It involves the use of many different power tools and many different skills, therefore it is a good idea to gain carpentry qualifications to […]
The attractive qualities that wood possesses make it a popular material for interior design, says one industry expert, which could lead to more workers signing up to carpentry courses. Director of Pascoe Interiors Clare Pascoe claimed that wood gets more beautiful with age as long as it is cared for in the right way, which […]
It is becoming more popular to use wood in bedrooms, according to one industry source, which could lead to increased demand for carpentry courses. Bed and sleep specialist Warren Evans described how natural and environmentally-friendly materials such as wood are being used a lot by eco-conscious consumers, when designing their bedrooms. He also highlighted how […]
Demand for carpentry courses may increase if wooden floors stay in fashion, with one source claiming such interior design is “very top end”. Interior designer Carolyn Park explained that this type of flooring has caused consumers to fall in love with decorations made from wood. If this trend continues more workers may decide to sign […]
Interest in carpentry courses could be set to rise after a DIY expert lauded the versatility of wood as an interior design material. Carolyn Park, who is head of design for her own interior design firm, explained that the main benefit is its versatility, but it is also useful because it takes away the limitations […]
Carpentry courses may soon see a rise in popularity, since Shed Week begins on Monday July 5th. However, David Grievson, managing director of property development business Puddlestone, suggested checking local council rules before deciding to construct a shed in a garden. Carpentry courses could be useful for creating such a structure, but if the building […]
People may find carpentry courses are helpful if they purchase one of Tesco Direct’s latest new products – a five-room log cabin. The supermarket is well known for selling a wide variety of products from its online store, but this item is certainly unusual, particularly since it is delivered to people’s door in flat packs. […]
Carpentry courses are vital for workers to maintain high standards in their profession, according to the Sheriff of the City of London. Peter Cook made his speech at an awards ceremony honouring the work of several different categories of tradesmen in the capital. He noted that there have been many technological developments since more than […]
There may be a surge in demand for carpentry courses if people take on some garden improvement tips from one source. A spokesperson from Ronseal suggested people can freshen up their back yard by building a shed to de-clutter the space and lay out some decking to create an area for entertaining guests. People planning […]
More needs to be done to encourage youngsters to undertake training, according to the EDI, which could lead to a higher uptake on carpentry courses. Nigel Snook, chief executive of the qualifications awarding body, made his comments after the release of a survey carried out by the organisation alongside the CBI, which showed that employers […]
New research suggests training, such as carpentry courses, could help to keep employees happy in the workplace if no promotions or pay rises are possible. The study conducted by Perspective – an organisation focused on learning management – found that nearly half of the 3,000 respondents to a poll would be happy to learn new […]
Output in the construction industry appears to be stabilising, according to a new study. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics indicate that the amount of new work rose by one per cent in the second quarter of this year compared with the first period of 2009. The total volume of construction output this […]
