An invention that temporarily stops burst water pipes from leaking could soon be on the market, which means workers taking plumbing courses will need to know how to remove it safely. The Kibosh, which was the brainwave of Walkerburn plumber Ross Dickinson, could be in the shops as early as March, according to the Southern […]
Interest in plumbing courses could be boosted by the introduction of new regulations from Brussels. While many tradesmen will attend such training to improve their skills, they can also keep their knowledge of legislation in the sector up to date by signing up for this type of qualification. H&V News reporter Dennis Flower described how […]
Homeowners keen to make improvements to their bathrooms may need to bring in a technician who has completed plumbing courses. Writing for AboutMyArea, a representative from Legendary Builders stressed the importance of careful planning when carrying out such projects. One of the areas that he picked out as important to focus on is the plumbing, […]
Technicians who have taken plumbing courses could be required during the redevelopment of the Hamilton Grand, the iconic building overlooking the 18th green of the Old Course at St Andrews. Kohler Co purchased the complex in 2009 through a subsidiary called The Old Course and will now turn the famous structure into 26 luxury residences. […]
A female plumber has urged other women to take plumbing courses and described the industry as "great" to work in. Speaking to Thisiswiltshire.co.uk, Aimee Patterson described how many elderly customers actually prefer ladies to carry out installation and maintenance procedures in the homes. Ms Patterson, who recently won the BBC's young plumber of the year […]
Online auction site eBay has been told that safety issues could arise if complex equipment is sold on the marketplace to consumers who have not taken plumbing courses or other relevant training. Speaking to H&V News, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) spokesperson Rick Crees suggested the web firm should set up a system […]
Plumbing course students may find work with London firm Pimlico Plumbers in the near future, after it announced expansion plans for 2011. Charlie Mullins, managing director of the company, said he is confident of increasing the size of his workforce by 25 per cent over the course of the year. He explained that he would […]
New plans relating to the development of Battersea Power Station have been released and indicate tradesmen with plumbing course qualifications may be required. The graphics were unveiled by Real Estate Opportunities (REO) – the owners of the site – and showed 3,700 homes, 1.5 million sq ft of office space and 500,000 sq ft of […]
Plumbing courses could be more popular among women in the Essex area, as an educational establishment is hosting an event specifically aimed at females. Taking place at Colchester Institute on February 9th 2011, the occasion will be the venue's first ever Women in Technology conference, with schoolgirls from across the county expected to attend, according […]
Students on plumbing courses may agree with the idea that more empty homes should be brought back into use, as such projects could provide job opportunities. David Ireland, chief executive of campaigning charity Empty Homes, described how the UK has a great need for affordable housing and there are plenty of properties that could be […]
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has highlighted how vital plumbing courses are for certain procedures after a tradesman was sent to jail for carrying out work while under-qualified. Toni Drury, an HSE inspector, explained that John Carslake – trading as Aqua Plumbing – ignored a prohibition notice preventing him from working on gas appliances […]
Tradesmen who have taken plumbing courses may either feel jealous of or pity for – one engineer who was sent to Antarctica to carry out work on the scientific facility there. The experiences of Bristolian Mark Green and 42 other carpenters, plumbers, mechanics, electricians and doctors are the subject of a radio programme called Plumbers […]
