View our latest insights, guides and case studies
Industry professionals who have taken a plumbing or gas training course might find that they are needed to help the government achieve its low carbon commitments. Communities and Local Government announced today (March 12th) that changes have been made to building regulations in the UK that will see properties become more energy efficient. As part […]
Tradespersons who have taken an electrician training course could find that they have benefited from improved working conditions thanks to a ladder exchange scheme. The initiative, launched three years ago by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – which protects people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities – aims to […]
Under new plans announced by the Government this month, a ‘green’ transformation of Britain’s homes will take place over the next decade- designed to make them more comfortable, warmer and cheaper to run.With around one quarter of UK emissions coming from energy used in homes the ‘Warm Homes, Greener Homes’ strategy is aimed at cutting […]
Britons who have recently completed an electrician training course and are looking for work could find that their job prospects are given a boost thanks to a new app for the iPhone. The Department for Work and Pensions announced yesterday (March 10th) that it is launching a program for iPhone, iPod Touch and Google Android […]
Industry professionals who have taken a green energy course could find that they are desperately needed to help Britain become more energy-efficient. The government recently announced details of its Feed in Tariff that will give grants to people who generate their own eco-friendly electricity by using technology such as solar panels and small wind turbines […]
It’s been just over six years since the new rules were incorporated into the Building Regulations which redined the installation and modification of electrical wiring.Known as ‘Part P’, these rules specifically enforce all ‘notifiable’ electrical work to meet legal safety standards for electrical wiring. The rules state that to ensure these standards are met, all […]
Workers who have gained their approved plumbing qualifications could find that their services are needed to help with a raft of new construction projects, following the announcement of new Kickstart funding. The Kickstart Housing Delivery scheme was included in the 2009 Budget and is a £400 million programme aimed at financing building developments that have […]
Tradespersons who have completed an electrician training course could be needed to help fix problems with underfloor electric heating, following comments from a property expert. Writing for the Daily Telegraph, Jeff Howell – who has 15 years’ experience in the construction sector – responded to a query from a reader whose mother’s heating system had […]
Tradespersons who have taken electrician training courses could make it more comfortable for older Britons to live in their homes, following comments from Foundations. The national body for home improvement agencies recently suggested that Britain’s ageing society will increase the need for more adaptations to be made in properties where old people reside. And according […]
Tradespersons who have completed a plumber training course could increasingly find their services in demand from first-time buyers (FTBs), following comments from What Mortgage. According to data from Moneyfacts, the number of high loan-to-value mortgage deals – typically favoured by people getting onto the property ladder for the first time as they require a smaller […]
Workers who have taken electrician training courses may soon find themselves in demand to carry out environmentally-friendly projects across the country, following new measures announced by the government. According to Communities and Local Government, local authorities in the UK have been granted £10 million to help them address climate change. The department stated that the […]
