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Electrical training apprentices could be among those working on a project to install a range of valves, strainers and commissioning stations at an Essex hospital. The new hospital wing at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford - which houses Accident and Emergency services and a regional burns and plastic centre - stands to benefit from a series […]Read article
Scrap your old boiler, cut emissions and boost jobs!
Read articlePlumbers and their suppliers are calling on Government to introduce a scrappage scheme for old, inefficient boilers and encourage their replacement with newer, more energy efficient models. Basically the idea is that a Boiler Scrappage Scheme would mirror the car scrappage scheme, which offers those buying new, fuel efficient vehicles the option of trading in […]

Plumbing training apprentice shares his career dreams
Read articleA plumbing training apprentice has spoken out about realising his dream to become a plumber. Zaid Mouhou, who grew up in a Moroccan desert village, told Daily Commercial News that he was told a career in plumbing was a good option as there is a shortage of skilled tradespeople. A friend of Mr Mouhou, Laura […]

Green energy training is 'important' for energy saving
Read articleThose looking to embark on green energy training courses might be interested to read the comments of one construction expert, who believes that the key to energy-efficient properties is their initial structure. Kymenski Kemp, founder and president of Caribbean Greensafe, a construction, consulting and development firm, told Tribune Business that buildings could save 30-50 per […]

Plumbing apprentices encouraged to work in Holland
Read articlePlumbing training apprentices will be made aware of the opportunities available in the construction industry in the Netherlands at an industry conference next month. Construction marketing expert Michael Holland, who is the managing director of PR consultancy Smye Holland Associates, will be one of the speakers at the Rotterdam event. Hosted by The UK meets […]

Renewable Energy - one application is all hot air, but another is down-to-earth!
Read articleRenewable energy – we hear this expression a lot and how important it is for the future of the planet, but do we know how this translates to our everyday lives and what it it means for those in the construction industries, especially those training to be a plumber, gas fitter or electrician.Renewable energy is […]

Plumbing training apprentices 'improve Kirkdale water supplies'
Read articlePlumbing training apprentices could be among those set to work on the water supply improvements which are in the pipeline for Kirkdale. The UK’s largest listed water firm, United Utilities, will begin replacing old cast-iron water mains along Athol Street with modern plastic alternatives from next Monday. Project Engineer Henry Bennett said that the improvements […]

'It's a positive time' to be a plumbing training apprentice
Read articlePlumbing training apprentices might be intrigued to learn that one construction expert has claimed it was only a matter of time before housebuilders started going to investors for money. Nick Whitten, business editor at national news provider Construction News, said that many construction workers have now sold almost all of their existing stocks of homes […]

Rising Damp? Don't be a Rigsby - get a professional bricklayer!
Read articleWhen a DPC (Damp Proof Course) fails, the situation deteriorates rapidly and you must call in an experienced, qualified builder bricklayer who should assess the best solution. AbleSkills provides key bricklaying skills courses which offers the opportunity to undertake further building training leading to certificated qualifications right up to City & Guilds NVQ level.Damp Proof […]

Plumbing training apprentices ?
Read articlePlumbing training apprentices could be among those currently working on improvements to Liverpool’s water network. Engineers labouring on behalf of FTSE 100 company United Utilities have begun to replace the old cast-iron water pipes along Park Road with modern plastic alternatives. Project engineer John Maher said that the work is designed to improve the quality […]

Plumbing training apprentices 'could be needed for work on existing homes'
Read articlePlumbing training apprentices may be relieved to learn that some experts are calling for the government to place a greater emphasis on both new and existing homes. Richard Capie, director of policy and practice at the Chartered Institute of Housing, said that the UK should concentrate on maintaining the quality of available social housing, as […]

Gas Safe SWAT team target 'Skills-Dodge City' cowboys!
There doesn't seem to be a week that doesn't pass by without yet another news story about the activities of illegal, untrained and unqualified plumbers, gas fitters and electricians around the UK.According to the latest survey conducted by the Gas Safe Register, 'cowboy' gas fitters are now carrying out a quarter of a million gas […]Read article

