There are plenty of people who will be delighted that the warmer months have arrived, as it means they can shut off their home heating for a while and save some pennies. This is all well and good, but the summer is also a great time to check that your boiler is in good shape. […]
The number of regulations relating to the government's Microgeneration Certification Scheme have been criticised by a tradesman with plumbing course qualifications, who has started a campaign for change. Mick Williams, chairman of Williams and Co, suggested the current quantity of guidelines relating to the installation of renewable energy devices is too much of a "burden" […]
Tradesmen who have completed plumbing courses may find they are installing items in bathrooms featuring bold colours, according to one industry source. Neil Partridge, design director at NGI Design, urged consumers to focus on one item in the room if they are going to introduce a new pattern into the setting, so as to avoid […]
The high cost of oil is proving to be a stumbling block for tradesmen with plumbing course training who are trying to grow their businesses, according to a representative from the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC). John Thompson, chief executive of the organisation, told OilFiredUp that the price of petrol is making some […]
Tradesmen who have taken plumbing courses could utilise a new product released by CME Sanitary Systems to make their job easier. According to the company, 'extendable elbows' are effective and easy to install, making toilet installation simpler. "Our extendable elbows are extremely versatile and have been designed to make the whole process of connecting the […]
Tradesmen with plumbing course qualifications have been reminded of the dangers posed by asbestos and urged to check they know how to deal with the substance. Kevin Wellman, acting chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers (CIPHE), told H&V News that people in the industry are the most likely to encounter […]
Plumbing course graduates may be required to work for new building developments following a predicted increase in profit margins. According to Construction News, figures are set to return to double digits for the first time since the onset of the economic downturn. Chris Millington from Numis Securities estimated that takings would reach 20 to 25 […]
Plumbing courses graduates in Sheffield could see themselves working on a new project after proposals for a housing development were given the go-ahead. Sheffield Council has joined forces with community regeneration company Keepmoat and Great Places Housing to put the plans into action, set to begin next year. The development, which will be carried out […]
More people may be considering plumbing courses in Slough as the local authority has moved closer to securing the development of a new cultural centre. Slough Borough Council has delivered a compulsory purchase order to owners of land around the Prudential buildings in the Berkshire town, which it hopes to redevelop into The Curve, the […]
The Duke of Edinburgh has received a visit from a plumbing course student, with the latter saying it was a pleasure to meet the Queen's husband. Matt Taylor, who works for a plumbing company in Bath, was rewarded with a trip to Buckingham Palace after receiving a medal of excellence from City & Guilds, reported […]
Employers in Northern Ireland have been urged to provide plumbing courses and other apprenticeships for young people across the country. According to the Belfast Telegraph, an increase in skilled tradesmen could speed up the nation's economic recovery, as well as improve prospects for the unemployed. Speaking at the Plumbing and Mechanical Apprentice of the Year […]
A young technician taking plumbing courses has pipped his fellow trainees to the title of plumbing and mechanical services apprentice of the year. Ross Getty, 20, received the accolade at a major ceremony at Belfast Town Hall, which was hosted by comedian Tim McGarry and BBC presenter Karen Patterson. The young plumber works at Sharpe […]
