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Technicians who have taken plumbing courses could be required during the redevelopment of the Hamilton Grand, the iconic building overlooking the 18th green of the Old Course at St Andrews. Kohler Co purchased the complex in 2009 through a subsidiary called The Old Course and will now turn the famous structure into 26 luxury residences. […]
Renewable energy courses may be in greater demand if an initiative aimed at farmers is successful. Freesource Energy is offering free installation of solar energy devices for people who sign up for the machinery to be used on their farmland. Managing director of the firm Alex Lockton suggested green power generators are an "important consideration" […]
Undoubtedly, one of the most common of bathroom and shower problems, and a task that a tiler will be frequently called upon to remedy. Failed bathroom shower tile and grout almost inevitably, will require extensive repair, if not a complete stripping out, renovation and retile of the entire area.It’s a key reason to undertake comprehensive […]
It’s a problem that has afflicted the construction industry over the years that organisations like the HSE and key national trade associations and their members have endeavoured to stamp out. The answer of course, lies with ensuring that all trades personnel undergo accredited training courses at approved training centres like AbleSkills, to gain nationally recognised […]
A female plumber has urged other women to take plumbing courses and described the industry as "great" to work in. Speaking to Thisiswiltshire.co.uk, Aimee Patterson described how many elderly customers actually prefer ladies to carry out installation and maintenance procedures in the homes. Ms Patterson, who recently won the BBC's young plumber of the year […]
Tradesmen who have completed electrical courses may be able to find employment on the site of the so-called Walkie Talkie building in London, as construction activity started on Monday (January 18th). The 37-storey structure is set to be erected at 20 Fenchurch Street, EC3 in the capital by Land Securities, with the project expected to […]
Technicians who have completed electrical courses may have been in strong demand in Guernsey recently, as the island has endured ten faults with its electricity supply since November. Guernsey Electricity has been forced to close roads while its engineers deal with cable faults, with the company claiming that it is the wet and windy weather […]
Comments made by Scottish first minister Alex Salmond indicate that demand for renewable energy courses may rise significantly in the near future. Speaking at the opening of the Hydrogen Office in Fyfe, the politician pointed out that Scotland has an advantage over many other countries in terms of natural resources for generating green power. He […]
Demand for renewable energy courses in the Berwickshire port town of Eyemouth could soon grow, as a local MP is aiming to see that the area is involved in the development of green power facilities along the North Sea coast. Michael Moore, the Liberal Democrat MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, is aware of the […]
Tiling a shower is probably one of the most commonly requested tasks – followed by the bathroom and kitchen – that a fulltime, professional tiler will be called to carry out. And it is in the ‘wet area’ that a tiler’s qualified training and experience gained on industry approved NVQ tiling courses, such as the […]
Online auction site eBay has been told that safety issues could arise if complex equipment is sold on the marketplace to consumers who have not taken plumbing courses or other relevant training. Speaking to H&V News, Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) spokesperson Rick Crees suggested the web firm should set up a system […]
