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If you are considering installing a new radiator system or think you wish to add or resite radiator units, then obviously, a little knowledge goes a long way! It saves time and money to know some of the correct procedures and why certain siting decisions are made. This will apply if you engage the services […]
Tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications could benefit from a project in Scotland that has recently received planning permission. According to the Herald Scotland, construction group Sir Robert McAlpine plans include building 220 flats, office space and a 220-berth marina on a disused industrial site on Cowal Peninsula to the west of the country. Special projects […]
Tradespersons who have taken electrician training courses could find that the ongoing construction of the Olympic Park – for the London 2012 Games – highlights their importance to the building sector. It was recently revealed by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) that the big build of the site was progressing well, with significant milestones being […]
Britons training to get their approved qualifications in electrician or plumbing courses have been told that experience as an apprentice should be valued by companies. Speaking after the announcement that more apprenticeship places are to be made available by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), chairman of The Recruitment Society Steve Huxham commented […]
Phase two of the redevelopment of Edinburgh Airport is underway, which could see employment opportunities for tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications. This stage will see a central search security area being built, which will give more room to passengers when passing through the facility and also double the number of X-ray machines available to security. […]
We’ve all done a bit of painting n’ decorating! How professional a finish can you get? Manufacturer’s are forever claiming their latest ‘one coat’ paint treatments and easy sponge or spray applicators can you save you time and money and still give you a great finish with the minimum of effort. Of course, we would […]
Employment opportunities could be made for tradespersons who have taken electrician or plumbing courses after details of the redevelopment of Bournville College, Longbridge, was announced. Shepherd Construction has been awarded a £66 million contract to construct a new six-storey, school building, which should be completed within 88 weeks in time for September 2011. Richard Fielding, […]
Workers who have approved electrical qualifications could find themselves in demand to ensure the high quality of the Olympic media centre in London. According to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), work is well underway on the construction of the huge building that will hold approximately 20,000 broadcasters during the 2012 Games. Olympics minister Tessa Jowell […]
Details of the trial of a plumber from Mansfield – announced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – could highlight the need for registered gas workers and tradespersons who have taken approved plumbing courses. Lee Underwood was given two suspended prison sentences and ordered to 100 hours of community service after pretending to be […]
In news that could affect those wanting to take plumbing or electrician training courses, plans that might see billions of pounds invested in apprenticeships and skills training have been announced by the government. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills this week outlined proposals to spend more than £3.5 billion on the provision of more […]
A national campaign that aims to increase awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) and is set to end on Friday (November 20th) could highlight the importance of employing accredited gas workers. The gas is the cause of at least 50 deaths each year in the UK, while 234 Brits were admitted to hospital […]
