A 23-year-old woman from Swindon has won a BBC competition to find the most capable tradespersons to have recently completed plumbing courses. Aimee Patterson was crowned Young Plumber of the Year and told BBC News that her victory shows that females can be just as good as men in the plumbing sector. However, she stopped […]
A construction industry source has suggested an increase in the number of homes being built could lead to more jobs, with technicians who have completed plumbing courses potentially benefiting. Head of communications at the Home Builders Federation Steve Turner explained that residential properties form a small part in the overall construction sector in the UK, […]
A home insurance firm has suggested the extreme weather conditions being experienced in the UK could lead to more leaking and burst pipes, which could lead to work for technicians who have completed plumbing courses. Home insurance expert at Hiscox Austyn Tusler urged consumers to try to spot problems early by generally being vigilant over […]
Technicians who have completed plumbing courses may have noted the expansion of merchants Taps, with a source from the firm describing it as an "exciting time" for the organisation. Managing director Anne Ganley told the Journal that she is very happy with the location of the Sunderland-based business's new store in York and claimed the […]
A DIY expert has bemoaned the trend that has seen fewer people in younger generations learn basic home improvement skills, such as the expertise taught on plumbing courses. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, explained that a consumer culture has emerged in which people simply buy a new boiler if their current one […]
New research by Saga has suggested people under 35 are more likely to call in a tradesman with plumbing course qualifications than the over-50s. The study found 12 per cent of the older generation intend to try to fix leaking or cracked pipes themselves this winter, while just four per cent of younger adults will […]
A representative from the construction industry has stressed that many workers are likely to need new training to tackle low-carbon issues, which could lead to more interest in plumbing courses. The greatest challenge facing the sector is ensuring that staff have the capability to overcome such green problems, according to a spokesman for the Union […]
An education expert has suggested vocational training such as plumbing courses may be set for increased popularity next year. Craig Abrahart, operating director at notgoingtouni.co.uk, highlighted how 150,000 students were not able to secure a place at university to study for a degree and they may decide to opt for an apprenticeship or foundation qualification […]
The market for kitchen improvements is expected to pick up in the new year, according to one source, which could mean technicians with plumbing course qualifications are required. Ronnie Whelan, editor at Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom, suggested the number of celebrity chefs appearing on television in impressive kitchens has had an influence on consumer demand for […]
Homeowners have been urged to call in a professional who has taken plumbing courses if they are faced with the prospect of a daunting home improvement task, it has been claimed. About Property recommended that people do not ring the first tradesman they see advertised in the phone book and instead choose one based on […]
It can be useful to check out which plumbing courses a professional has completed to see whether they will be a competent professional, it has been claimed. The Liverpool Daily Post made this suggestion as one of several tips to finding a good plumber, with one of the other recommendations being to hire someone who […]
Engineers on plumbing courses may be able to find work on a proposed skyscraper in London nicknamed the 'Cucumber'. The 41-storey building is set to be built by the billionaire Reuben brothers at a site in Paddington Basin if it receives planning approval. Technicians who have taken plumbing courses may be required during the development […]
