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Those interested in applying for plumbing training courses might be interested to learn that a £35 million project to improve water supplies serving businesses in Liverpool city centre is said to be progressing well. Engineers working on behalf of water company United Utilities began to replace old cast-iron water pipes with modern plastic ones along […]
Those searching for plumbing training courses on the internet might be intrigued to read that a joint scheme between United Utilities and National Grid to deliver water and gas improvements to Ellesmere Port is reported to be progressing well. Contractor Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with the two companies and they have almost completed […]
Output in the construction industry appears to be stabilising, according to a new study. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics indicate that the amount of new work rose by one per cent in the second quarter of this year compared with the first period of 2009. The total volume of construction output this […]
Ten London Boroughs are to receive funding to become more energy efficient. The areas will each be given at least £200,000 to pioneer new schemes in designated carbon zones, creating more ‘green collar’ jobs and helping to lower energy bills in the process. Councillor Sally Prentice, cabinet member for environment on Lambeth Council, where Brixton […]
It’s always critically important to know what your prospective customers look for when they are choosing a skilled trades person. It’s not always about what you will charge! There are basic considerations which concern straightforward customer liaison, and which, if acted upon, can make the vital difference between getting or not getting the job you […]
Many people with bricklaying or carpentry training may find that they have to work from heights from time to time. Now, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned of the danger of working on or maintaining a fragile roof. Recently, a Scottish company was fined £6,000 after a 19-year-old worker fell ten metres into […]
Many people could benefit from plumbing courses whether professional or amateur. Now, a journalist for the Daily Telegraph has noted that taking a plumbing course has given her more confidence. Tal Gottesman, writing for the publication, said that prior to her plumbing training she did not know how to change a washer. "But fast forward […]
Although the construction industry continues to suffer, the rate at which it is declining has slowed. That is according to the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS), which has found that the rate of decline is the slowest in 18 months. David Noble, chief executive officer at CIPS, said that the industry was still […]
An electrician has questioned the new law that old bulbs can no longer be sold. Gary Fisher, manager of Dorset-based company GF Electrical, has claimed that there are a "number of problems" with the law. According to Green Building Press, Mr Fisher said: "The idea, although well-meaning, hasn’t been thought through, will be hugely expensive […]
