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 […]
Employers will often make shortlists based on the qualifications candidates have completed, according to one source, which suggests plumbing courses may be important for some job applications. Head of marketing at the National Computing Centre Michael Dean explained that individuals with self-taught abilities should think about getting themselves accredited, since this will aid them during […]
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 […]
