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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 […]
Tradespersons who have taken a plumber training course could find that their services are needed to retrofit homes as part of an effort to reduce Britain’s carbon emissions. It was recently revealed by the Department of Energy and Climate Change that its new Warm Homes, Greener Homes strategy will attempt to supply insulation to millions […]
British adults could find that they profit from gaining approved electrical qualifications, following comments from Perspective. According to the distributed learning and apprentice training firm, the skills shortage in the UK means that many companies are struggling to successfully emerge from the recession as they do not have a well-trained workforce. However, it suggested that […]
Britons who have completed an electrician training course could benefit from new financing that will provide a boost to construction developments of new and affordable homes. Housing minister John Healey announced today (March 8th) that some £83 million is to be set aside for the Kickstart fund and HomeBuy scheme to get 5,700 stalled projects […]
