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For nearly five years, Part P of the Building Regulations has been in force for all personnel carrying out electrical work in homes and gardens in England and Wales. The issue of an Electrical Installation Certificate that complies with Building Regulation requirements, to self-certify own work was introduced to reduce the 2, 200 deaths, injuries […]
More investment in the construction industry has the potential to stimulate wider economic growth, cut carbon emissions and fill skills gaps in the sector, according to a new report from the CBI. Those with electrical and plumbing qualifications could particularly benefit from such investment, as the market is currently "facing a serious skills shortage", according […]
Ensuring a tradesperson has the skills and qualifications to carry out jobs such as electrical or plumbing repairs will reduce the likelihood of complaints about the work, according to the chief executive officer of the National Association for Professional Inspectors and Testers (Napit). John Andrews estimated that the Office of Fair Trading received £18 million […]
People who have electrical qualifications could be called upon by Brits looking to save money on their electricity bills as we move into the winter months. This is according to Jed Walters, who wrote on the Active You blog that employing professional with approved electrical qualifications could help reduce utility bills that are bound to […]
Workers who have been on electrician and plumbing training courses could soon be in high demand, as proposals to redevelop the Nine Elms area of central London were announced by mayor Boris Johnson today (October 27th). Some 25,000 jobs are expected to be created from the scheme which will see 16,000 homes built alongside provision […]
Some 10,000 jobs for people with approved electrical qualifications and plumbing skills could be created if the Scottish government was to invest in its energy efficiency targets. The carbon reduction goal set out by the government is 42 per cent by 2020 and the Association for the Conservation of Energy (Ace) believes that achieving this […]
You might think that there’s no difference! Or so insignificant that it’s a rather minor, even silly piece of information to know! But in fact you may be wrong!Often described by their size, i.e. 18″ wrenches are known as ’18s’ – the previously common term ‘Stillson’ or ‘set of Stillsons’ is being replaced in everyday […]
Following the announcement by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) that property building applications have increased by four per cent in the last three months, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has stated that there is still a "massive" difference between supply for homes and demand. Industry workers with approved electrical qualifications could therefore become more […]
The Gas Safe Register recently released a new television advert which highlights the dangers of employing unaccredited gas workers, alongside tips on its website on how to make sure the engineer is Gas Safe registered. According to figures from the body, 74 per cent of gas fittings in UK households have the potential to cause […]
The "important" role that construction skills – which could be developed while studying on electrician courses – play in development has been outlined by one industry commentator. Greg Pitcher, deputy news editor of Construction News, made his remarks after the publication of the CIPS/Markit UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index earlier this month. The research showed […]
