EDF Energy has today started a public consultation for building a nuclear power station in Suffolk that will create 5,600 jobs in the trades. Over the next eleven weeks EDF Energy will be consulting on the company’s initial proposals to build the Sizewell C nuclear station next to an existing plant at Leiston. The project is expected to take nine years to complete. EDF said that the scheme could create 25,000 ‘employment opportunities’, with 5,600 workers on site at the peak of construction. Sizewell C would generate enough electricity to supply one in five homes in Britain.

Electrical engineers and qualified electricians will benefit from the “technological switch” which is likely to boost employment across the electrical engineering sector.  As reported in the Electronics Weekly Magazine , most of Europe’s electricity meters are expected to be replaced with new smart meters, introducing more precise measurement for electricity consumption and improved energy efficiency for households. New technologies in the electrical industry will require a skilful workforce to meet the increasing demand for efficient energy systems.

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” More homes can only be good news for the construction industry and will create jobs for new contractors, whether it be builders, plumbers or electricians. Let us know your thoughts and comment below: construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs plumbing jobs t4ts train4tradeskills Bovis Homes Group construction construction graduates construction industry electrician Eurozone HECSU Persimmon plc Plumber Steve Bullock Taylor WimpeyAnd the good news is that construction graduate prospects are looking up. compared to two years ago.

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We are also keen to help servicemen and ex-servicemen make the transition from the armed forces back into civilian life and have a number of students who served in the armed forces and are now training as plumbers and electricians. Train4TradeSkills Radio has spoken to a number of servicemen and soldiers who are preparing for life after the army by training as plumbers and electricians. Based at RAF Honington, Daniel took leave to attend his practical training and is training as an electrician. These are Dev Pun, Daniel Terblanche and Darryl Johnson. Dev Pun.

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Both schemes will likely create new construction jobs for plumbers, electricians and builders in Newport and Cornwall, as the work progresses over the next few years. construction jobs construction news Electrical News plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills construction jobs newport Cornwall electrician jobs Liskeard Llanwern Steelworks persimmon newport Persimmon plc Train4tradesHouse builder Persimmon are set to build thousands of new homes in Newport and Cornwall after securing two big construction contracts. million Celtic Business Park.

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Clive Betts, Chair of the Communities and Local Government Committee, said that more needs to be done to alert households of the dangers of using sub-standard electricians. Such labelling is vital to reinforce the important message to the general public that they must use a registered electrician to carry out electrical work in the home.  . Gas and electrical work is crucial for the health and safety of every household and must not be underestimated at any time – MPs have warned. Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below: .

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Eamonn Holmes piped up with, “meanwhile we have no electricians, plumbers and hair dressers.”. While there are lots of established plumbers and electricians out there, more apprentices are needed to boost the market – after all, they are the future of the industry. Yes, you are bound to get veteran plumbers or electricians out there with forty years experience in the industry, who say there’s no point training to become a plumber or electrician because there’s no work out there. Could an injection of youth be the saviour of the construction industry?

Other rail improvements contributing for the creation of more employment opportunities for trade professionals including electricians and engineers, have been announced for the Manchester area, south Wales and East Coast Main Line. “Growth-boosting railway projects to help for the creation of new electrical, plumbing and engineering jobs”  . The Government has announced a £9.4 billion infrastructure investment package that will deliver sustainable economic growth and pave the way for thousands of new jobs for people in the trades, the Department for Transport revealed today.

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“Electricians, gas engineers and trade professionals to benefit from the housing scheme” Thousands of homes in the Vale of Glamorgan will be renovated as the Council appoints four building contractors to deliver £82 million refurbishment scheme that will create new jobs for plumbers, electricians and trade professionals. Work on the multi-million scheme will include renewal of kitchens, bathrooms, rewiring, heating systems, windows, doors and roof systems. This is good news for the local economy.”.

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The University’s vision is to create a fully inclusive living and learning environment will pave the way for employment opportunities for builders, plumbers, electricians and gas engineers. Good news for the trades as the University of Hertfordshire selects a major developer to build a new 3, 000 bed student accommodation scheme that will create new jobs in the building engineering sector. Preferred bidder Uliving Consortium is going to build 2, 511 new student accommodation units and transfer around 500 of the University’s existing residences at the College Lane campus in Hatfield.

Global renewable energy developer, Element Power , has sign a deal with the National Grid UK to provide 3,000 megawatts of electricity to Ireland, creating 10, 000 jobs during project’s development and construction phase. Electricity is expected to be transmitted through two subsea cables connecting wind power generated in the Midlands of Ireland to consumers in the UK. The deal which is part of a series of projects exporting wind power could save UK consumers £7 billion over the project’s lifetime compared to sourcing the same energy from sea-based offshore wind farms.

LED (Light Emitting Diode) street lighting can generate to up to 85% energy savings, a new report by electronics giant Philips and the Climate Group found. . The results of a major two-and-half year study looking to improve energy efficiency in some of the world’s largest cities, including New York, London and Sydney, have indicated significant potential for the green economy by replacing traditional light bulbs with highly efficient LED technology. Lighting is estimated to be responsible for nearly a fifth of global electricity use and around 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

A new report has revealed the UK will reduce the cost of electricity generated by offshore wind with 30 % in the next seven years. . The report , published by the industry-led Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force, showed evidence that the offshore wind industry can make significant cost reduction in its delivery of 18 GW electricity from wind farms, which is around 20% of UK’s total electricity demand. The report found the industry could drop delivery cost from £140/MWh today to £100/MWh by 2020, achieving substantial savings of £3 billion per year.

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Mr Stuart added that development of renewable energy will bring a further investment and provide better future opportunities for businesses and people from a wide range of career backgrounds such as electricians, tradesmen, consultants, civil engineers and architects. The renewable energy sector in Scotland supports more than 11,000 green jobs, a major report by industry’s body, Scottish Renewables, revealed today. More jobs are expected to be created as the renewable energy continues to expand, the survey concluded. Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below:  .

'Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission has awarded four contracts worth £600 million to build new electricity substations in the north of Scotland set to create new jobs and boost the trades.  . This multi-million development of the new substations are an integral part of SHE Transmission’s investment programme to heavily upgrade and reinforce the transmission network and will help facilitate the connection of more renewable generation in the north of Scotland. What is your reaction to the new £600 million funding for Scotland that will kick-start the energy industry and boost the trades?

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced a £100 million fund for green investment which will create new jobs in the renewable energy industry. Speaking to an energy conference in London’s Lancaster House today, Mr Clegg defended the Government’s commitment to support the renewable energy sector, outlining lasting benefits to the UK low-carbon economy. The Deputy Minister’s announcement was hailed with a £12 million expansion by a recycling firm Closed Loop in Dagenham, East London, that will create and safeguard 100 jobs. It contributes 3.9 We’re leading from the front.

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Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed a £350 million investment for energy projects which will create hundreds of new jobs across the UK, the official website of Number 10 Downing Street announced today. The Prime Minister, who attended Clean Energy Ministerial Conference in London, told ministers from the world’s most polluting countries that he passionately believed in the rapid growth of renewable energy. Mr Cameron emphasised the contribution that Britain has already made in the renewable energy sector, Britain has invested a total value of £4.7 Now we have a different challenge.

Stevenage Borough Council has signed a £26 million housing redevelopment scheme to modernise and improve thousands of council houses in the town by the end of 2015. Building work will begin in June this year, creating new jobs and boosting the local economy. Appointed contractors, Keepmoat and Wates, have pledged to employ local tradespeople and provide training opportunities for those who want to take part in the project. The Council has invested a total of £33 million on home improvements. This will make homes more modern and energy efficient.

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The Crown Estate has submitted four planning applications as part of a £450 million redevelopment plan that will transform the St James’s area in central London and create new jobs. major part of St James’s will be rebuilt to create nearly 340,000 sq ft of mixed-use accommodation between Regent Street and Haymarket. The lead scheme, known as St James’s Market, will see the building of a commercial redevelopment which will create offices, retail and restaurant space behind preserved historic facades in central London. James t4ts news The Crown Estate Trafalgar House train4tradeskills new

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A multimillion accommodation scheme at the University of Stirling has been granted to a large construction firm which will see will the creation of 788 contemporary bedrooms and bring new jobs during its three year redevelopment period. The £11 million contract will enable Stirling to compete with universities and colleges around the world whist creating employment opportunities for people in the trades and directly benefiting the local economy. What is your reaction on the multimillion accommodation scheme at the University of Stirling?

Housing developers facing financial difficulties will be able to bid for at least £100 million of investment to get work restarted on stalled sites under the Get Britain Building Programme, the Homes and Community Agency (HCA) has revealed.     . The Get Britain Building programme was introduced in November 2011 as part of Government’s Housing Strategy for England to boost construction activity by delivering more than 15, 000 new homes. Do you think the new funding as part of the Get Britain Building programme will help your business and boost construction activity in England?

The UK has been ranked as the most energy efficient country in the world according to a new study which calculates countries’ efforts to reduce energy use and shows the overall effect of green policies, contributing for the creation of thousands of new jobs in the renewable engineering industry. The study was published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) which ranked the UK first among the world’s 12 largest economies, closely followed by Germany, Italy, and Japan, for reducing pollution in industry, transport and buildings.

A new independent report published by Sinclair Knight Merz claims deep geothermal resources could produce 20% of UK’s electricity and the heat for millions of homes.  . Although, deep geothermal power is new technology in the UK, the sector has been growing internationally. In Germany, the deep geothermal industry employs 6,000 people and has attracted €4 billion of investment. It has been forecast that in the UK, former mining regions like Cornwall, Yorkshire and the North East of England, including Northern Ireland and Scotland, could support valuable commercial projects*. The North East.

The Citizens Advice Bureau and TrustMark , the Government endorsed quality body, have joined forces to help homeowners find reputable tradesmen when they are looking to repair or maintain their properties. Consumers from across the UK will now be able to search and select a TrustMark registered and inspected tradesman from the Citizens Advice website. Homeowners in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will have the assurance that all the firm’s competences and their fair trading practices have been independently inspected and checked.

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Around 7 000 gas engineers, qualified electricians and plumbing professionals could benefit from the £22 billion investment plan announced by Britain’s energy regulator. Ofgem (the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) has unveiled an ambitious plan to upgrade country’s gas and high voltage electricity networks, ensuring they remain among the most reliable and secure in the world. The announcement was revealed within minutes after the government’s confirmation for a £9 billion boost investment programme to improve the nation’s railways.

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“Green Investment should play a key role in the UK’s economic recovery” states a new report by the Environment Audit Committee published today. The new report, “A Green Economy” reinforces calls by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) for the Government to put renewable energy at the heart of its economic recovery and employment strategy. The Report on employment and skills in the UK renewable energy published last month showed that there were over 100,000 people employed in renewable sector across Britain, generating a turnover of £12.5 billion last year alone.

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Communities that host onshore wind farms could benefit from reduced electricity bills and investment in local infrastructure, Energy Secretary Edward Davey said today. The Department of Energy and Climate Change has launched a consultation into how communities could benefit from having wind farms near them which could boost the green industry and create new jobs. The community benefits consultation will seek new information on how wind farms could deliver wider environmental and social benefits to communities. That’s why we are seeking new evidence on the cost of onshore wind.”.

The University of Edinburgh has appointed Balfour Beatty as the preferred bidder to build a £110 student accommodation and outreach centre that will secure new trade jobs. Balfour Beatty said that the 50-year consortium contract will include building and maintenance work to improve the University’s accommodation facilities. The multi-million development will also provide accommodation for 1,160 postgraduate students in the city’s Old Town, as well as an outreach centre for community-based teaching activities.

It all means that plumbers and electricians who want to take advantage of the popularity of renewable energy and work on renewable, and solar projects, need to be properly qualified. The amount of renewable energy projects has hit an all-time high and is contributing more than ever before to the UK’s electricity supply. New statistics from the Department of Energy and Climate Change have revealed that green energy has seen a 50% rise in the last year. This was followed by hydroelectricity, which grew by 75% and then nuclear energy, which grew by 38%.

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Proposed plans for building the UK’s first nuclear power station in Somerset will be debated by planners and local authorities, the BBC reported today. More than 5, 000 new jobs in the building construction industry could be created in the first phase of the project, if the planned nuclear power station near the Bristol Channel, in South West England, is given the green light by the government next year. The joint venture between Bouygues TP and Laing O’Rourke includes the construction of the main civil works for the nuclear island and building the supporting structures of the project.

“Hundreds of plumbers, electricians and gas engineers to benefit from the investment”. The scheme will replace more renewable heating systems, including biomass boilers, solar hot water panels and heat pumps, creating new employment opportunities for plumbers, electricians and gas engineers. Millions of funding to get low carbon heating into peoples’ homes, including into hundreds of social houses across the nation, is still up for grabs according to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Today, the DECC announced that up to £2.5

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The University of Bath has announced plans to spend £100 million on improving its campus over the next three years that will enhance student experience and create new jobs in the building trades. The University’s major refurbishment programme announced today will provide 708 en-suite bedrooms in 75 flats across two buildings and deliver increased space for teaching and research improved facilities, creating employment opportunities for people in the building engineering sector. ” What is your reaction on the £100 million regeneration scheme at the University of Bath?

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The scheme will deliver economic growth and increase infrastructure investment to the UK which will create jobs for trade professionals including electricians, plumbers and gas engineers. The Treasury has officially opened the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS) which will enable businesses to grow and borrow money at a cheaper interest rate for up to four years. Commenting on the FLS Chancellor George Osborne said that the scheme will provide lasting benefits for thousands of people in Britain and boost the economy. What do you think about the FLS?

'The Government has announced a £300 million funding boost to help small and medium sized businesses expand and create new jobs in the trades.   . Small and medium sized businesses ( SMEs ) struggling to access finance received a boost today as the Business Secretary Vince Cable launched the first phase of the new business bank set to address long-standing gaps in the SME finance market. The multi-million investment is the first deployment from the £1 billion of new capital allocated to the business bank in the 2012 Autumn Statement.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has confirmed a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the development of a 2.4 hectares scheme in Northampton Waterside Enterprise Zone. The CPO is set to kick-start the transformation of the area, boosting the construction industry and creating new jobs in the trades. Plans include the building of 40,000 sq metres quality office space and six-storey Innovation Centre , which begins construction this summer. There are real opportunities to invest in Northampton and our Enterprise Zone. decision on that CPO is expected later this spring.

Imperial College London has revealed further details of its plan to build a £150 million campus in White City that will create around 3,200 new jobs and boost the trades. The centrepiece of the 7-acre new Imperial West campus is the multi-million Research and Translation Hub for academics and business partners that will see the building of new homes, publicly accessible green space, pedestrian subways and leisure and retail facilities. Imperial bought the land for the new campus from the BBC in 2009. The College plans to complete the construction in 2015.

Assessors, installers and providers of Green Deal services will face no fees for registration or oversight during the scheme’s first two years, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced. . The DECC is going to fund all costs associated with the registration and oversight service in order to help those participating in the scheme, with the intention of moving to a fee-based approach from year three onwards, when the Green Deal has become established. am delighted that Gemserv has risen to the challenge and is going to take on this very important role.”.

The Business Secretary, Vince Cable, has confirmed plans to create government backed ‘business bank’ which will help companies to invest and create new trade jobs. Vince Cable’s new institution includes a series of collaborative strategies between businesses and government that are forecast to advance manufacturing and boost the trade industry. Cable outlined his plans, committing to a long term, strategic partnership that will give businesses clarity about where the Government will be concentrating its efforts. By helping firms to invest capital, businesses expand, and create jobs. ” .

As part of the Green Deal, the Government has set out a new legislation which will help the energy industry enhance customer protection and improve energy efficiency in the UK, the Department of Energy and Climate Change revealed this week. . The rising cost of gas and electricity as well as millions of energy inefficient homes across the UK have urged the Government to bring the second phase of the Green Deal into operation, boosting the low carbon economy and supporting up to 60, 000 jobs in the insulation industry. An additional investment of £1.3

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 . The four major associations representing UK’s solar industry have joined together to support consumers and set the record straight about the current status of domestic solar power and the Feed-in Tariff, the Renewable Energy Association revealed today. Industry representatives outlined the drastically falling cost in solar PV, ,making it a desirable investment to those who want to avoid increasingly rising energy bills and help tackling climate change. Mainstream analysts expect solar power to be cheaper than buying electricity off the grid before the end of the decade.

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Chancellor George Osborne has used Budget 2013 to announce an additional £3 billion investment plan to boost infrastructure spending and create new trade jobs. The Budget sets out further action to build a stronger economy, with help for UK businesses to create jobs and kick-start major construction projects across England. Chancellor Osborne said in Parliament today that the government was “already supporting the largest investment in railways since Victorian times and spending more on new roads than in a generation.” don’t think that’s sensible.

As reported on T4TS News , Chancellor George Osborne has today announced £5.5 billion infrastructure package in his autumn statement, paving the way for new jobs in the building construction sector. The infrastructure investment package will be funded by welfare cuts and a reduction in other Whitehall departments. The latest revelation by the Chancellor represents a firm commitment by Government to boost construction projects and create new jobs. In advance of today’s statement CECA had worked with other industry bodies to press the case for immediate action to unlock activity in the sector.

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The Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Communities Secretary Erick Pickles have given final approval to a £320 million regeneration scheme in Harrow. The project will turn the 40-acre strip of land, previously used by the camera company Kodak , and build 985 new homes, a primary school, medical centre as well as shops and offices. Portfolio holder for regeneration at Hallow Council , Keith Ferry, said he was ‘delighted’ that the project, which was granted panning permission in June, had finally been approved by the Government, paving the way for building work to start in early 2014.

As London is about to host the 2012 Olympic Games next month, the UK’s construction sector could benefit from this summer’s excellent completion of the Olympic venue and one of the greatest showcases on the Earth to bid for major international project in the future. The opening of the Olympic Games will signal to the world, and future host cities of sport events, Britain’s success in delivering seven billion pound worth of Olympic infrastructure on time and budget. Mr Armitt also commented that the Olympics are an opportunity to build Britain’s self-confidence as a country.

“Development to generate plenty of employment opportunities for people in the trades”. Salford City Council has given the go ahead for a £430 million housing regeneration scheme to build 1,600 new homes and refurbish a further 1,200 existing homes, creating hundreds of new jobs in the trades. The housing improvement scheme will create 500 new jobs in the building construction sector, many of them in the plumbing, electrical and gas-engineering industry. The huge project is set to create   2,000 work experience placements for apprentices and people looking to enter the trades.

Oikodomophobia is a fear of tradesmen, and apparently 5 million British men are now petrified about negotiating with builders, plumbers and electricians working in their homes. construction jobs construction news DIY Electrical News electrician plumbing Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills construction fear of plumber fear of tradesmen Nomophobia oikodomophobia phobias plumbers plumbing news tradesmen Train4trades TriskaidekaphobiaNow another phobia is apparently gripping a large part of the notion. This all probably comes down to the fact that we as a nation are hopeless at DIY.

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In case you missed what’s going on during the week, Train4TradeSkills introduces the WeekendCatch-Up, which will have all of the best stories from our blogs (and a few others) and the latest plumbing, electrician and construction industry news from the last week. Here’s this week’s Weekend Catch Up for you: 1) The Best Bits from the Train4TradeSkills Student Bloggers. MONDAY : Stephen’s Train4TradeSkills Blog: 23 May – [link]. TUESDAY: Nick talks about setting up his own electrical business – [link]. 2) Are UK firms set to enjoy Rio construction party?