Two carpenter friends are keeping themselves in brisk business with their wooden design and construction company, creating projects such as outdoor classrooms and woodland carvings. Tim Atkins started Artisan Structures with his friend, Duncan Dodds, after having what he called a “road to Damascus” moment after working in electronics for many years. After gaining experience […]
An apprentice bricklayer from Hull has won a place in the national final of the SkillBuild competition, placing him among the most skilled young tradesmen in the country. Connor Cutsforth, 20, has been training as a professional bricklayer since he left school with house builder, Beal Homes. He was entered by his employer into the […]
The threat of potential further cuts to the government’s feed-in tariff scheme for people with solar panels on their homes has prompted a surge in the number of installations being carried out. The feed-in tariff for solar power was slashed on August 1 this year – to 16p per kWh from 21p per kWh – […]
Solar thermal packages have been installed on 12 new affordable homes in Bishop Stortford, allowing the buildings to be given Code 3 sustainability status. The new homes have been built by Jarvis Construction for South Anglia Housing and all feature two Oventrop OKF CK 22 Solar flat plate collectors of 2.02m² integrated into their roofs. […]
Stanley, one of the most esteemed names in hand tools across the world, has launched a new range of cordless Lithium Ion powered tools for a range of construction tasks. The new range of tools provide the durability, high performance and ergonomic comfort demanded by professional modern tradesmen. Among the new tools is the 18v […]
The contractors have been set for North West Leicestershire District Council’s Decent Homes scheme, which will see the interiors of nearly 4,500 council homes completely renovated. The works on the homes will include the refitting of kitchen and bathroom plumbing, the installation of new boilers and central heating systems, new doors and windows and comprehensive […]
The new 6035 Level 2 and 3 plumbing qualifications starting 8th OctoberThis will replace the old 6129 Level 2 and will enable students to complete the level 2 course and progress on to the level 3 programme.We will also be offering the 6189 NVQ Level 3 qualification as part of our complete plumbing package as […]
The new 2365 Level 2 and 3 electrical qualifications starting 8th OctoberThis will replace the old 2330 Level 2 and 3 and will enable students to see their own progression as they complete various written and online exams, including assignments and practical assessments throughout both the Level 2 and Level 3 electrical course.We will also […]
Some of the leading construction industry organisations have today made a call for major investment to be spent on enhancing training and skill development for people working in the construction industry. Leaders from the Construction Skills Network and from the industry training board, CITB-ConstructionSkills, have said that the industry – and Greater London in particular […]
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has assembled an emergency team of skilled plumbers, electricians and building maintenance staff to ensure that any problems within the Olympic Village can be tackled swiftly and effectively. Around 600 skilled contractors are on hand to be called in at a moment’s notice to take care of operations and maintenance […]
City & Guilds are introducing new qualifications to replace what we know as the City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 and Level 3 courses. These courses will then become the 2365 Level 2 and Level 3. Effectively the same qualifications, just updated. Although, there will be a change over later in the year, the 2330 […]
The Able Skills Plastering Centre was established with one single aim in mind - to teach people how to plaster. Our Assessors Jo and Spencer are time served plaster craftsmen who have the skills and ability to maximise the potential of all their students.If you are already working as a Plasterer but have never achieved […]
