Plumbing course attendees are likely to have had a busy December if one tradesman's experiences are anything to go by. Speaking to the Scunthorpe Telegraph, engineer Stephen Alvy revealed the only day he had off throughout the whole month was Christmas Day. He explained that all the issues he had to deal with in December […]
A home improvement expert has claimed DIY has never been as popular as it is currently, which could inspire higher enrolment levels on plumbing courses. Anna-Marie Desouza, editor at Build It magazine, explained there is a real desire among homeowners to turn their property into a place that they can stay in for the rest […]
The temperatures currently being experienced in the UK have been labelled "arctic" by one insurance group, with the conditions potentially leading to higher workloads for workers trained on plumbing courses. More Than and RSA operations director David Pitt encouraged people to be careful if their house or office is set to be empty over the […]
Technicians on plumbing courses in Essex may find there are new opportunities for work in the pipeline, as Southend's Golden Mile could be set to be redeveloped. Southend Council leader Nigel Holdcroft welcomed the plans from the Inner London Group to create residential, commercial and retail areas in the town. Engineers who have completed plumbing […]
An insurance provider has predicted there could be more burst pipes in the UK over the coming weeks, which may lead to increased workloads for local tradesmen with plumbing course qualifications. NFU Mutual claims manager Matthew Scott identified rural properties as being especially at risk due to their isolated locations. He noted many areas of […]
'Upskilling' has been identified as a valuable strategy in the modern jobs market and could mean more demand for plumbing courses. Sarah Clover, spokesperson for notgoingtouni.co.uk, suggested people who add to their knowledge base will put themselves in a better position if they are suddenly out of a job. In her opinion, individuals that undertake […]
Plumbing course attendee Matthew Teague has been named the best apprentice of the year and won the John Bryant Cup. The 20-year-old received the two accolades at the South West Peninsula Branch of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering Awards ceremony in Plymouth this week, according to the Herald Express. He attended a […]
A DIY expert has urged consumers to buy the materials for any kitchen or bathroom improvements before the VAT hike – a move that could benefit plumbing course attendees in the short term. Editor at Build It magazine Anna-Marie Desouza claimed it is a sensible idea to do this as long as people have the […]
The chief at London firm Pimlico Plumbers has suggested technicians who have taken plumbing courses are likely to benefit from experience in the field. Charlie Mullins, the entrepreneur who set up the company from scratch, made his comments to Fresh Business Thinking after the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) called on the government to postpone […]
A home improvement expert has pointed out that many DIY tasks can be carried out by homeowners with a certain amount of know-how, which may lead to an increase in demand for plumbing courses. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, noted that individuals could save themselves money in the long term by doing […]
A sustainability expert has urged people refurbishing homes to pay attention to the health implications of construction, which may inspire workers to sign up for plumbing courses and other professional training. Glen Irwin, sustainability director at Gifford, explained at the online web event Sustainability Now that he has found himself chasing damp around a house […]
Wolesley has unveiled its financial statement for the previous quarter and shown a significant increase in profits, which may bode well for plumbing course students eager to find work in the future. The plumbing firm revealed that in the three months to October 31st 2010 the organisation saw revenue grow by two per cent and […]
