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 […]
An increase in the number of plumbing problems experienced by homeowners has been predicted, which may lead to more work for technicians who have completed plumbing courses. Head of general insurance at M&S Andrew Ferguson noted that people can be forced to spend thousands of pounds to fix issues relating to burst or leaking pipes. […]
The importance of plumbing courses has been highlighted by an industry source, who said it can be dangerous to hire an unqualified engineer. Richard Clarke, chairman at plumbing and heating firm1st Action, described it as "critical" for homeowners and landlords to bring in a professional who knows what they are doing. He noted that carbon […]
Workers who have taken plumbing courses may find job opportunities opening up in Birmingham when a multimillion pound refurbishment takes place at the National Indoor Arena (NIA). Although the budget has not been announced, construction work is scheduled to start in summer 2011, with a source describing to BBC News how the plan is to […]
Homeowners who take on DIY tasks themselves by researching the topic – which may involve plumbing courses – could stand to save themselves some money. This is the view of Anne-Marie DeSouza, editor of Build It magazine, who pointed out that people can always ask a friend or neighbour to explain how a certain project […]
A decision on which football club will take over the Olympic Stadium is getting closer, but technicians on plumbing courses are likely to be needed on-site no matter who wins. The Olympic Park Legacy Committee (OPLC) has announced that the final showdown is between rival Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. Both […]
The refurbishment of a major property in London may see technicians who have completed plumbing courses brought in to oversee certain tasks. Great Portland Estates (GPE) announced that the work on the 24/25 Britton Street building in EC1 is part of a wider refocusing of its joint venture with Capco entitled The Great Capital Partnership. […]
Technicians on plumbing courses may find that Land Securities' plans for 2011 lead to new job opportunities. The construction giant announced its half-yearly financial results this week and revealed it intends to carry out work on three properties in London. Engineers who have completed plumbing courses by the time work starts at 123 Victoria Street, […]
Professional technicians who have taken plumbing courses are being asked for their opinions on apprenticeships. A questionnaire is being carried out by engineering council SummitSkills to ensure there is no gap in future students' learning, reported Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Magazine. Workers who have completed plumbing courses are among the tradesmen being asked to comment […]
Consumers should check that a tradesman has taken the relevant plumbing courses before allowing them to work on their boiler. This is the view of Rick Crees, a spokesman for the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC), who told the Independent that it is an important point to note for smaller domestic jobs. The […]
Technicians who sign up to plumbing courses will learn techniques that are almost magical in the eyes of filmmaker John Landis. He told the Guardian that the lines between technology and magic have become blurred in recent times, with some devices seeming like science fiction to him. Landis explained that he got this theory from […]
Top Gear presenter James May has urged men to rediscover DIY skills, which could lead to more interest in plumbing courses. Writing for the Guardian, the television personality highlighted how the previous generation of males would think nothing of carrying out all sorts of home improvement and repair projects. In his opinion, it is high […]
