The skills of those on plumbing training courses may be required in Knutsford as work is currently being undertaken to replace old water pipes in the area. United Utilities will embark on a £65,000 scheme at the beginning of next week to replace 800 metres of old water mains with modern plastic equivalents. A junction […]
People are looking to make improvements to their current properties rather than seeking to move elsewhere – news which may be of interest to those who are studying for plumbing qualifications. This is the viewpoint of George Clarke, presenter of Build a New Life and Channel 4’s The Home Show, who said that people are […]
People on plumbing courses in Scotland could soon be in high demand as a cultural change is taking place which sees people realising that by investing in energy-saving equipment, they are improving the value of their homes. This is according Harry Mayers, who is the head of programme delivery for the Energy Saving Trust, an […]
Those who are embarking on plumbing courses may be inspired by the tale of one father and son duo who believe there are "recession-proof" opportunities in the sector at present. Frank Cole told of how he discovered the Drain Doctor model of plumbing businesses and found that it is a proven way of running his […]
Those plumbing training apprentices who harbour ambitions to meet David Cameron one day might be interested to learn that the Conservative Party leader has expressed support for the water sector. Tory heavyweight Cameron met with Philip Green, chief executive of regional water company United Utilities, during the north-west arm of the party’s reception at the […]
Plumbing training apprentices may be pleased to learn that homeowners are being advised to seek professional expertise in order to avoid creating "a lot of damage" by doing DIY tasks themselves. This is according to Duncan Hayes, who is the temporary editor at Build It, a magazine which contains self-build information, features and case studies. […]
Plumbing training apprentices may stand to benefit from the recent surge in "exciting" kitchens which one DIY expert has highlighted. Julia Kendell, a television interior designer on BBC1’s DIY SOS, said that householders are getting bored of years of "cream shaker" kitchens and are starting to invest more time and money in their cooking havens. […]
Those embarking on plumbing training courses could do well to pay some thought to the environment, an industry figure has advised. One construction expert has claimed that people are becoming increasingly concerned with running costs and eco-friendly home improvement options. Michael Holmes, who co-presents Channel Five’s I Own Britain’s Best Home, said that people have […]
Plumbing training apprentices may well have been among those in attendance at last weekend’s National Home Improvement Show. The event’s seminars and advice sessions offered visitors expertise and guidance on transforming their properties. Experts from across the home improvements sector also attended, including George Clarke from Channel 4’s The Home Show. Mr Clarke said: "This […]
Those currently undertaking plumbing training may be interested to hear about the development of a project currently underway in Accrington. United Utilities is working to replace the existing sewer system near Mount Carmel High School, as houses in the area have been regularly flooded by waste water for several years. To combat the problem, a […]
Plumbing training apprentices could stand to benefit from attending a networking event set to take place in Rotterdam on October 15th and 16th. According to Van den Meijdenberg, who is organising the event, UK meets NL will give people in the industry a chance to meet with like-minded professionals and learn about new international business […]
Plumbing training apprentices may well have been among those involved in fixing a burst water pipe in Blackpool. Employees from United Utilities – which has a turnover of £2 billion and claims to be the UK’s market leader in utility outsourcing – are mending the six-inch pipe on Common Edge Road after months of delays. […]
