There could be a spike in demand for plumbing courses in the capital after British Land and Blackstone were confirmed to build a new office tower in London. It is being constructed for Swiss bank UBS and will become the financial institution’s new headquarters when it is finished – which is expected to be some […]
A construction expert has suggested that the technology being used by workers is progressing, which may mean engineers could benefit from plumbing courses to stay abreast of developments. Vernon Pethard, founder of newhomesforsale.co.uk, explained that builders aim to find ways of incorporating recyclable materials in new properties and utilise the latest techniques to ensure that […]
There may be greater interest in plumbing courses when the summer is over, as people may have a more positive attitude towards home improvement, according to one source. Andrew Leech, director at the National Home Improvement Council, suggested that it is currently the right time for individuals to make changes, since they have plenty of […]
A leading industry source has lauded the importance of sanitation and the role efficient plumbing plays in keeping the public healthy, which may inspire more people to sign up for plumbing courses. Chief executive of the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) of England and Wales Clive Dicken made his comments after the organisation […]
A BBC show that aims to find the best young plumber in the UK could lead to increased demand for plumbing courses in the country. Young Plumber of the Year will look for the finest workers in the profession aged between 16 and 25, with the deadline for entry being July 31st 2010. This level […]
Professionals may benefit from plumbing courses, with one source suggesting that the best workers are able to manage even in difficult circumstances. Writing on the community site About My Area, Ivor Bates suggested that not all plumbers are the same and that it is important to know a reputable one. He noted that the best […]
There may soon be greater demand for plumbing courses in Edinburgh, after it was announced that one library in the city will require this sort of expertise. Morningside Library, which can be found on Morningside Road, is set to undergo a major refurbishment and, as well as electrical and decorative work, there will also be […]
Interest in plumbing courses could rise if a Middle-Eastern-style toilet is taken on by more facilities around the UK. The Daily Mail reported that Rochdale’s Exchange shopping mall has installed two ‘Nile’ pans, which are loos that involve the user squatting over the item. These facilities were put in after a training session by community […]
A new low-cost method of heating water could mean engineers may benefit from taking plumbing courses to understand the new technological advance. The environmentally-friendly device – called Solasyphon – has been created and sold by John Willis with his team at Willis Renewables. It is a heat exchanger that is installed on the outside of […]
There could be increased interest in plumbing courses after a source suggested young people are not learning enough skills to secure jobs. Matthew Freeman, head of young people and communities at employment and skills specialists Working Links, claimed that it can be "extremely damaging" for youngsters to grow up without enough training to develop their […]
An industry figure has highlighted the importance of engineers completing plumbing courses before carrying out domestic installation and maintenance work. Chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering Blane Judd suggested that it should be a greater priority for everyone to hire a well-qualified professional. He claimed that only those people who […]
It is important for large companies to urge their workers to sign up for training programmes, such as plumbing courses. This is the view of Guardian writer Norman Pickavance, who pointed to rising unemployment as a good reason for young people to get trained up in different skills. By this logic, workers would be putting […]
