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Find out more about how much painters and decorators could earn at different stages throughout their careers, and the variety of progression routes available.

If construction is a career path that's always appealed to you, but you've never quite made the leap, there are attractive opportunities for career changers to join the industry.

In support of #GSW25, we hear from Able Skills' gas instructor Richard. In this clip, Richard tells us how he got into the gas industry and shares advice about regular gas safety checks and the importance of always using a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Whether you’re a homeowner keen to tackle your own repairs and refurbishments or a property developer looking to cut costs and take charge of renovations, learning plastering as a DIY skill offers both practical benefits and long-term value.  

Find out more about the path towards becoming a professional carpenter. Learn more about the required qualifications and different training routes.

Are you thinking about fitting your own bathroom? Find out more about the kind of plumbing skills you’ll need to complete the process.

Find out how to apply a first coat of plaster. Everything you need to know when it comes to applying a base layer of plaster to walls and ceilings

Discover why the 18th Edition is so vital to the electrical industry, and why all electricians need to understand the legislation.

The UK continues to struggle with a severe shortage of skilled workers in the construction sector. We look at the latest report from City & Guilds and data from the Construction Industry Training Board.

Whether you’re a Gas Safe registered engineer, a landlord or a homeowner, it’s important to share gas safety advice with people around you. By raising awareness, we can make a difference.

Find out everything you need to know about becoming a bricklayer, from required qualifications, to earning potential and career progression.

When Zeva decided it was time to reskill, building on her background in painting and decorating, tiling felt like a natural next step, as it’s creative and practical.