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The Duke of Edinburgh has received a visit from a plumbing course student, with the latter saying it was a pleasure to meet the Queen's husband. Matt Taylor, who works for a plumbing company in Bath, was rewarded with a trip to Buckingham Palace after receiving a medal of excellence from City & Guilds, reported […]
There may soon be more demand among women for electrical courses, as one expert has suggested ladies are increasingly getting involved with DIY projects. Cherry Read, head of communications and campaigns at the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), claimed that females are reclaiming sheds from men, getting involved in much more home improvement and gardening. Ms […]
The number of tradesmen taking renewable energy courses could be set to rise as more consumers opt to make green improvements to their home. Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, pointed out that energy-saving projects are not "necessarily" summer-based, but people tend to use the warmer months to carry out changes to their properties. […]
The development of photovoltaic systems manufacture continues with the trend towards ever finer, slim-line profiles, which easily integrate the actual solar panels into the fabric of the building itself, rather than be simply attached to the surface of a roof. Known as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), the strategy is to continually find different ways to […]
Employers in Northern Ireland have been urged to provide plumbing courses and other apprenticeships for young people across the country. According to the Belfast Telegraph, an increase in skilled tradesmen could speed up the nation's economic recovery, as well as improve prospects for the unemployed. Speaking at the Plumbing and Mechanical Apprentice of the Year […]
The ability for a professional trade installer to provide the average UK householder with clear, correct and genuine information when advising on an installation, repair or maintenance lies at the very core of customer trust and service provider competency. Developing customer confidence is vital to encourage continued take-up of renewable energy technology.Integrity and adherence to […]
A young technician taking plumbing courses has pipped his fellow trainees to the title of plumbing and mechanical services apprentice of the year. Ross Getty, 20, received the accolade at a major ceremony at Belfast Town Hall, which was hosted by comedian Tim McGarry and BBC presenter Karen Patterson. The young plumber works at Sharpe […]
Tradesmen who are taking renewable energy courses have been reminded of how important consumer confidence is to the future of the green power sector. A spokeswoman from the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) stressed that details on schemes such as the renewable heat incentive must be clear. She explained that anyone considering investing in green […]
A recent report by consumer organisation, Which? has revealed that a ‘cowboy’ element has been operating within the fledgling solar PV industry. ‘Rogue trader’ activity is a sure sign that the rewards of photovoltaic systems installation are felt to be attractive enough to warrant their unwelcome appearance.According to the Micropower Council, the industry has applied […]
The services of tradesmen who have completed plumbing courses may be in demand at Wade Deacon High School in Widnes soon, after the local authority granted planning permission for a huge revamp. Designed by Sheppard Robson, the initiative will see the educational establishment converted from four buildings into just one, reported Place North West. It […]
Technicians who have completed plumbing courses have been advised that the key to decorating a small bathroom is to keep as much floor space available as possible. Alison Cork, interior designer and founder of ProblemSolved.co.uk, explained that a bathroom will look bigger if more of the ground is visible. For example, Ms Cork urged people […]
