Technicians who have completed electrical courses may find that new job opportunities become available in Stockport if one local authority's plans come to fruition. Stockport Council has announced its intention to buy the Grand Central complex – currently housing a cinema and ten-pin bowling centre – to convert it into office space, hotel accommodation, parking […]
Technicians studying electrical courses may find new employment opportunities on the site of the Scottish National Arena, which is set to be constructed by Bovis Lend Lease (BLL). John Sharkey, chief executive of the organisation behind the sports stadium, the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), hailed BLL's track record after the announcement was made. […]
Engineers who have completed electrical courses might be needed if plans to remodel Bank London Underground station go ahead. Richard Parry, the transport network's strategy and commercial director, pointed out that the hub currently suffers from severe congestion at certain points in the day. The proposals could be put into action by 2015, with work […]
The government is reviewing the skills required to maintain a strong microgeneration sector, which may involve greater numbers of technicians signing up for electrical courses. Worker capabilities is one of four key areas being explored by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, with the others being the quality standards aimed for, the technology required […]
Technicians with electrical course qualifications may find their employment situation is aided by new proposals from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Secretary of state for the department Chris Huhne announced the government's strategy for promoting the production of sustainable power and suggested the coalition is laying the foundations for the long-term future […]
Homeowners could benefit from the skills of individuals who have completed electrical courses when it comes to provide mood lighting and creating the perfect ambience in the home, it has been claimed. Eva Hammerson, head of design at designer brand Kandabi, said the integration of mood lighting into a property can help to create that […]
A library in the East Riding of Yorkshire is set to close for over three months while engineers with electrical courses and other training refurbish the facility. Andrea Wake, community and information officer at North Ferriby Library, told the Hull Daily Mail it is a busy centre that is used by different age groups. But […]
Technicians on electrical courses may be interested to hear that Swedish construction group Skanska has set up a UK residential division. According to the firm, the focus will be on building homes in London and within commuter distance of the capital, with one representative suggesting there is a significant gap between supply and demand in […]
The details of the government's Green Deal will be unveiled in parliament today (December 9th), with technicians who have taken electrical courses likely to be interested to see how it may affect their future job prospects. Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne explained that the initiative is all about taking the "hassle" out of […]
There may soon be more interest in electrical courses if electric bikes (e-bikes) become more popular in the UK. Process and Control Today described how this mode of transportation is providing something of a growth area for companies creating parts for the devices. The online news provider explained that the e-bikes involve electric drive trains […]
Technicians on electrical courses may hope to see new job opportunities on a tower dubbed the Quill, which received planning permission from a local authority in London this week. The development was approved by Southwark Borough Council and architects Spparc will aim to gain an excellent rating on the BREEAM scale for the complex, which […]
A source has suggested that training – potentially including electrical courses – could help companies to sell more units of LEDs. Matt Hill, sales development manager at Arrow Electronics, spoke at a recent ARC Show preview event and suggested people need to understand why they would be better off utilising LEDs than conventional lighting solutions. […]
