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TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 A social way to raise £4.5bn 340, 000 New Trade Jobs The think tank says that selling off social housing worth more than the average property in each region* could create an unprecedented housing building scheme which will generate thousands of jobs for trade professionals, including electricians, plumbers and gas-engineers. Affordable housing Building Construction Industry Building Engineering Sector Business Construction construction jobs construction news DIY electrician Employment Energy Efficiency Government Housing Scheme Infrastructure plumbing jobs Politics t4ts Technology train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills News UK Economy 4.5 -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 John Lewis kick-starts a £600 million development in Leeds that will create new jobs As a result of the multi-million development, the retail led scheme could generate up to 4,000 jobs in the building engineering sector, providing more employment opportunities for plumbers, electricians and gas engineers. Plans to build a new £600 million shopping centre in Leeds will create thousands of jobs in the building engineering industry as one of the of Britain’s biggest high street retailers, John Lewis, has secured a deal to build a 258,000 sq ft anchor store near the development of Eastgate Quarters in Leeds city centre. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JULY 23, 2012 The Guarantees Scheme to Create New Jobs “Investment in Infrastructure Projects is Crucial for Economic Growth” . The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has unveiled a new UK Guarantees scheme to accelerate major infrastructure projects and create new jobs in the building engineering industry. The new loan guarantees scheme will enable private sectors investors to benefit from more funding for big building projects which will generate jobs and help economic growth, the UK’s Economics and Finance Ministry said. The first guarantees are expected to be awarded this autumn. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012 £13.5 Million Construction Work to Get Underway in Coventry construction jobs construction news electrician jobs Housing Scheme Infrastructure plumbing jobs t4ts train4tradeskills Asda Aviva Investors boosting building sector Business construction coventry East Galliford Try Government Investment Local community local economy Local purchasing midlands new jobs Residential area residential development South train 4 trade skills news UKNational housebuilding company, Galliford Try, has won a £13.5 million residential building job in South East Coventry. What is your opinion on the £13.5 million residential job given to Galliford Try? -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 Where to find the latest news from Train4TradeSkills From the How to Guides Blog and the T4TS Radio Live Feed to My Local Electrician and the Discovery Channel’s Trades Hub, Train4TradeSkills News is all over the internet. construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician courses electrician jobs plumbing plumbing courses plumbing jobs Plumbing News train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills Radio electrician electrician news Plumber plumbing news student blogger t4ts t4ts news t4ts radio t4ts reviews train 4 trade skills train4tradeskills course train4tradeskills news train4tradeskills online -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2012 Cameron says dive in for £30bn jobs boost on the Severn Thousands of new trade jobs could be created as the Prime Minister, David Cameron , encouraged officials to reconsider plans to build a £30 billion barrage across the Severn estuary between England and Wales. After a meeting with Peter Hain , who left his post as shadow Welsh Secretary in 2010 to back the project, David Cameron has asked ministers to take another look at the multi-million scheme which will create 20, 000 construction jobs and diversify the country’s energy supply. Mr Hain said: “Government support is an absolute pre-requisite for getting the whole project underway. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 Trade Mission to Singapore and Indonesia to boost economic growth All-Party Parliamentary Group ( APPG ) for Trade & Investment is on a trade mission to Singapore and Indonesia this week to strengthen business ties and create new jobs. The mission, which will boost UK exports, is led by APPG Chair Margot James and is supported by Barclays , Prudential Plc and the UK ASEAN Business Council (UKABC). It is the first time that an All-Party Parliamentary Group has taken a trade mission on a visit to a market in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). The region is predicted to be the fourth largest market in the world by 2030. billion (+7.4% -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012 Housebuilder Redrow to Boost the Building Construction Industry construction jobs construction news electrician jobs Housing Scheme Infrastructure plumbing jobs t4ts train4tradeskills BBC News building construction sector Chairman of Redrow construction construction industry Economic growth employment opportunities expansion plan Financial Times Housebuilder housing market London Real estate economics Redrow Redrow plc returning confidence Steve Morgan t4ts news train 4 trade skills news Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton Wanderers Football ClubHow do you think trade professionals could benefit from this? -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011 Trades get busier as the weather gets chillier construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician electrician courses electrician jobs plumbing plumbing courses Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills Employment gas engeneer jobs npower plumbing jobs student train 4 trade skills newsCold weather in Britain often surprises homeowners up and down the country with broken or not working properly boilers. It might be bad news for thousands of households with no heating and hot water but it can also be a good opportunity for you if you are a qualified plumber who wants to get extra work. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011 Arsenal to get some company at Emirates after new plans approved Let us know what you think by commenting below… construction jobs construction news electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News train4tradeskills Arsenal FC Arsenal stadium Barratt Developments construction jobs emirates construction jobs london electrician jobs london Emirates Stadium Highbury Islington Ken Friar London plumbing jobs london Premier League t4ts Train4tradesBarratt Developments have signed a new deal to surround Arsenal’s Emirates stadium with hundreds of new homes. Construction work on the new homes is expected to begin in January 2012. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 Building Plans for Oxford Shopping Centre gets Approved Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below: construction jobs construction news electrician jobs Infrastructure plumbing jobs t4ts train4tradeskills building construction skills for the future building sector Chamber of Commerce construction construction work England Investment London Oxford Oxford City Council Oxford University Oxfordshire shopping centre train 4 trade skills westgateOxford City Council has given the green light to construction work at Westgate Shopping Centre which will create as many as 2,500 new jobs, many of them in the building construction sector. . -
BE THE PRO | SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012 5 tips to help you get the most out of your 2012 ad budget As I sat with the owner and his marketing person I asked how each … Continue reading → Electrician Floor Installer Masonry/Concrete Plumber Product Promotions Trade Woodworker/Carpenter Ad budget ask coupon codes phone numbers track resultsI had a new client meeting last week where I was reviewing this year’s worth of ad campaigns to set a budget and strategy for 2012. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Students give you advice on how to get jobs and work placements – Part 5 Are you training to be a plumber or electrician with Train4TradeSkills and want to get some practical experience outside of your course? Train4TradeSkills Radio has spoken to a number of students who are working in the industry alongside their training and gaining valuable experience. These students offer their advice and tips of how they managed to get work placements and jobs, so you can follow in their footsteps. Here are the students and the excerpts from their T4TS Radio interviews. All of the interviews are available to listen to at www.audioboo.fm/train4tradeskills Rich Boden. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 Train4TradeSkills students give you advice on how to get work placements Are you training to be a plumber or electrician with Train4TradeSkills and want to get some practical experience outside of your course? Yeah, I’ve managed to find a job as a trainee electrician and I work for a company that is mainly an electrical contractors, but they do a bit of building and that, as well. told them about my plan and the course that I’m on and they said as soon as I get to the relevant level in my electrician’s course, as soon as a position becomes available, I can move across to that. All of the interviews are available to listen to at www.audioboo.fm/train4tradeskills -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011 Swansea Council doing their bit to create construction jobs and apprenticeships This is positive news for the construction industry as Swansea Council are creating jobs for plumbers and electricians in the areas, as well as providing valuable work experience for trainees. construction jobs construction news electrician jobs plumbing jobs train4tradeskills Apprenticeship construction construction jobs swansea construction jobs wales electricians jobs wales plumbing apprenticeships plumbing jobs swansea Swansea t4ts train 4 trade skills WalesSwansea Council are doing their bit to help the construction industry by helping tradespeople find work. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012 Energy Partnership between Norway and the UK to Create New Jobs Prime Minister David Cameron and Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg agreed last week a major partnership between the UK and Norway that will boost energy activities between the two countries and bring investment of millions of pounds that will create thousands of new jobs, the Department of Energy and Climate Change revealed. The partnership between Norway and the UK is designed to secure sustainable long-term energy supplies, improve a wide range of energy activities between the two countries and encourage economic growth. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Weekend Catch Up: 13-19 June 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. FRIDAY: Are you looking for work experience as a plumber or electrician? THURSDAY: If you are a self-employed plumber or electrician, then you are going to want to communicate with existing customers to get more work. READ MORE>>> 2) New figures create confusion over state of housing market. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011 MyHammer crowns its Tradesperson of the Year for 2011 And if you have a good reputation with positive reviews on MyHammer and similar sites, then you are more likely to win more work for yourself as a self-employed plumber, electrician or builder. construction jobs construction news DIY Electrical News electrician electrician courses electrician jobs plumbing plumbing courses plumbing jobs Plumbing News train4tradeskills Cowboy Builders channel 5 Do it yourself HSS Hire John Russell Lancashire MyHammer Sonny Tatlock Tradesman Tradesperson of the Year 2011now get about 50-60% of my work from MyHammer. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012 Wandsworth Council Gives the Green Light for Construction Work Share your thoughts by leaving a comment on Train4TradeSkills’ Facebook and Twitter pages: construction jobs construction news electrician jobs Housing Scheme Infrastructure plumbing jobs t4ts train4tradeskills affordable houses building construction industry construction Economic growth Helen Fisher Investment local economy London London Borough of Wandsworth London Housing Scheme new homes new jobs Nine Elm Planning permission regeneration programme royal mail South London train 4 trade skills train 4 trade skills news Wandsworth Councilacre public park. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Students give you advice on how to get jobs and work placements – Part 3 Are you training to be a plumber or electrician with Train4TradeSkills and want to get some practical experience outside of your course? m a qualified electrician and I work for a previous small contractor firm and some big industrial firm like Sky, EDF and Virgin energy. As an electrician, I do metering, wiring, I’ve been doing all aspects of electrical industry. was actually working as an electricians mate, I just didn’t have my qualifications. You pick up a lot of the practical things you need to do just by being an electricians’ mate. Dalton Gilbert. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 New Trade Jobs as Cameron and Clegg Boost Planning Reform “Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says on TV that the Government’s planning changes are boost to solo traders in the trades”. The government is easing the planning rules on extending homes in England as part of a package to boost housebuilding and stimulate economic growth. The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have announced a major housing and planning package which is set to build 70,000 new homes and create up to 140,000 construction jobs. He argued that the relaxation of the planning regulations will create jobs and boost those professionals who are already working in the trades. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 Cridland calls for ‘industrial Olympics’ to boost growth and jobs Building Construction Industry Building Engineering Sector Career change Construction construction jobs electrician jobs Employment Government Green Deal Infrastructure jobs Manufacturing Politics t4ts Trades train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills News UK Economy 4 CBI Cridland George Osborne growth Hinkley Point London new jobs news Olympic Olympic Games politics skills Somerset trade trades trainJohn Cridland , the CBI director-general, has urged the government to invest £1.5 billion into major infrastructure projects that will boost the economy and create new jobs. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 Building Work to Start on £90 Million Student Accommodation Scheme construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs Energy Efficiency Government Housing Scheme Infrastructure plumbing plumbing courses t4ts train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills News Acton building construction industry building work Cambridge construction Construction Enquirer development Downing Education energy efficiency England London new student bed spaces Paul Houghton student Student accommodation student accommodation building Sustainability train 4 trade skills news Tran4TradeSkills UK Universities West Londondevelopment. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2011 The Best Bits from Train4TradeSkills Daily: 29 July Featuring the best bits and all the latest news from our Twitter pages, the Train4TradeSkills Daily has all the latest news, analysis and job news for plumbers, electricians and anyone in the construction industry. Here’s the latest edition of Train4TradeSkills Daily: construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills construction electrician electrician news Online Communities Online newspaper paper.li plumbing plumbing news Social Networking Twitter Work experience -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: New initiative to offer young people chance to help rebuild London after UK Riots Let us know what you think by commenting below… train4tradeskills electrician jobs plumbing jobs construction news construction jobs t4ts London construction Manchester david cameron Train4trades plumbing apprenticeship electrician apprenticeship construction apprenticeship London Riots UK Riots Manchester Riots construction jobs london riots construction london riots hackney riots tottenham riots Riot Rebuild UK Riots construction Lakehouse Lakehouse Riot RebuildBut a new initiative may help to change that. What do you think of the Riot Rebuild and other campaigns? -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 Osborne: Infrastructure Investment Will Create New Jobs The government is planning to re-write planning rules for the building industry in order to boost the construction of “nationally significant” infrastructure projects and build new homes, Chancellor George Osborne unveiled yesterday. Speaking to BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said that developers would be allowed to build on the Green Belt around town and cities if an equivalent area of land is elsewhere safeguarded. Mr Osborne said: “I think we can speed up planning. It is absolutely ludicrous that it takes years to get planning decisions in this country. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 Train4TradeSkills Radio: Robert Scott talks about plumbing training with T4TS AudioBoo construction jobs DIY electrician electrician courses electrician jobs Gas course training t4ts train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills Radio career change city & guilds DIY work internationally recognised qualifications Learning Liverpool New skill set plumbing and heating bisiness plumbing course plumbing jobs plumbing training practical training Radio robert scott Scotland self-employed plumber student train 4 trade skills radio UK Virtual Reality virtual trainingRobert Scott is training to become a plumber with Train4TradeSkills. train4tradeskills . . -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Weekend Catch Up: 27 June-3 July 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. We talk about practical training, studying tips, working as an electricians mate and Lee’s business plans. I’m going to take a different angle for you this week, and choose the top 3 stories from this week for you. MONDAY: Most men dream of playing professional football. TUESDAY: The UK has signed a new £1.4 -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012 Good News for the Trades: Hull’s Library Renovation Scheme to Create New Jobs BAM said in a statement today that it will hold suppliers days to attract local labour and provide employment opportunities for trade professionals, including plumbers, electricians and gas engineers. “The new redevelopment is to bring employment opportunities for trade professionals”. multimillion redevelopment scheme at the University of Hull ’s historic library has been given the green light with the appointment of its main contractor that will refurbish the 16,000 square-metre building and provide new employment opportunities for people in the trades. . -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012 Sovereign Unveils an Ambitious Plan to Build 3, 000 New Homes in England One of the largest providers of affordable housing in the South of England, Sovereign Housing Association , has announced it will build more than 3, 000 new homes over the next four years, paving the way for jobs in the building construction industry. The ambitious plan will see 1, 064 new homes built by the end of this financial year, 865 of which have been already identified, the housing association confirmed last week. added Mr Stephens. Mr Stephens commented that there is a definite gap in the market rent properties due to the rising demand from people unable to buy their own homes. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013 Bam Construct wins £10m Sheffield schools contract Building Construction Industry Building Engineering Sector Business Career change Construction construction jobs construction news electrician jobs Arts Tower £10 million contract BAM construction building career change construction Councillor Jackie Drayton economic boost Education electrical Employment Investment local economy new jobs plumbing Rotherham School projects Sheffield South Yorkshire t4ts t4ts news trades train4tradeskillsBAM Construction has been named preferred bidder for a £10 million contract that will see the building of two new primary schools in Sheffield. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013 Construction Starts on 100 Cheapside in the City of London Building Construction Industry Building Engineering Sector Business Career change Construction construction jobs construction news electrician jobs Employment Environment Government Infrastructure jobs plumbing Politics t4ts Trades train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills News UK Economy 4 BREEAM building career change City of London construction economic boost engineering Graham Tyler London development Managing Director new jobs Paul Heather Quadrant Estates SKANSKA skilful workforce skills t4ts news trade trades train -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: Student debts hit £53k – Why it’s time to go vocational That’s why many people are considering vocational careers such as builders, plumbers and electricians. Combine that with the fact that new plumbers and electricians are needed in the UK, and the vocational route looks promising compared with the high tuition fees of university. The highly controversial tuition fee rise is set to hit university students in a year’s time and new research has found that student debts are set to hit £53,000 for UK students starting in 2012. 2,800 students were interviewed and the stats were based on the average course lasting 3.4 years. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011 Former sparky swaps electrics for bright lights of Premier League Train4TradeSkills News Skip to content Home About Us Contact Us T4TS Bright Sparks T4TS Radio ← Green Building chief prescribes “an energy diet” for bloated property industry T4TS Radio: Mark Steadman talks about his plumbing course with Train4TradeSkills → March 30, 2011 · 10:19 am ↓ Jump to Comments Former sparky swaps electrics for bright lights of Premier League A year ago he was rewiring properties and working as an electrician, now he is playing with the likes of Kevin Nolan and Joey Barton and pulling on the famous black and white stripes of Newcastle. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012 Cameron sets out plans to boost the trades and create new jobs Building Construction Industry Building Engineering Sector Business Career change Construction construction jobs construction news David Cameron Education electrician jobs Employment Environment Government Green Deal Infrastructure jobs Manufacturing plumbing jobs Politics t4ts Trades train4tradeskills UK Economy 4 Building industry CBI construction cutting red tape david cameron increased investment judicial reviews new jobs news politics Prime minister skills Speech trade trades trainFrankly, we need this buccaneering, deal-making, hungry spirit now more than ever,” he said. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Bright Sparks: Daniel talks studying tips and how his course is going in latest blog Daniel Miller is training to be an electrician with Train4TradeSkills and is one of our Bright Sparks bloggers. Electrical News electrician electrician courses electrician jobs train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills Bright Sparks Bright Sparks Daniel Miller Education electrical course electrician training practical training t4ts t4ts reviews Train4trades Twitter work placementsI’ve been reading my fellow students blogs as well and this helps and inspires. just need to figure out how I’m going to finance them. Related articles. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012 New incentives to drive Green Deal uptake The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has announced the launch of a new project that will kick-start the Green Deal and creates new jobs. . Speaking alongside climate change minister Greg Barker at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, UKGBC’s chief executive Paul King welcomed the implementation of the scheme and outlined its potential for stimulating economic growth. Mr King praised the Government’s commitment to the scheme, but warned that it needed adequate support to accelerate the level of uptake and implement its objectives. Council tax banding/rebates. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Students give you advice on how to get jobs and work placements – Part 4 Are you training to be a plumber or electrician with Train4TradeSkills and want to get some practical experience outside of your course? Train4TradeSkills Radio has spoken to a number of students who are working in the industry alongside their training and gaining valuable experience. These students offer their advice and tips of how they managed to get work placements and jobs, so you can follow in their footsteps. Here are the students and the excerpts from their T4TS Radio interviews. All of the interviews are available to listen to at www.audioboo.fm/train4tradeskills Steve Hills. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012 UK Contractors Could Win Major Projects around the Globe 2012 olympics jobs construction jobs construction news electrician jobs Infrastructure plumbing jobs t4ts train4tradeskills Brazil 2016 building construction sector Business contractors worldwide Government London 2012 London 2012 Olympic Legacy McBains Cooper new jobs Olympic Games successful construction work train 4 trade skillsPrompt and successful completion of the building construction work for the Olympic Games in London this summer could be a chance for UK firms to get work all over the world – a leading publication in the trades, Construction Enquirer, reported today. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011 Sarah wins Train4TradeSkills Student of the Month competition for May Electrical News electrician electrician courses electrician jobs plumbing plumbing courses plumbing jobs Plumbing News train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills Student of the Month apprenticeships electrical training Scribd Student of the Month t4ts t4ts radio t4ts reviews train4tradeskills feedback Train4TradeSkills Radio training work placementsSarah Pickering has won the Train4TradeSkills Student of the Month Award for May. View this document on Scribd. Related articles. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 A North – South Apprenticeships Divide Doesn’t Mean Less Training Opportunities construction jobs construction news electrician electrician courses electrician jobs plumbing plumbing courses plumbing jobs Plumbing News Renewable Energy t4ts train4tradeskills AAT Apprentice apprenticeship schemes apprenticeships England Jane Scott Paul Mike Head North Plumber South train 4 trade skillsA new study published today by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has revealed an emerging North-South divide on the number of apprenticeships taken in England. added Director Mike Head. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011 Nick lets us know how his electrical training is going in latest blog Electrical News electrician electrician courses electrician jobs train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills Bright Sparks Bright Sparks Ebay electrical courses Electrical network electrical training Nick Sims Online Communities Social Networking t4ts train 4 trade skills train4tradeskills bright sparksI seem to get busier and busier each week, and believe me when I say they pass rather quickly. have completed my 17th TMA, and feel really good about it. have subscribed to the Learninglounge.com and have found a massive wealth of informational videos contained therein. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 Wales Office Minister: “Green Deal great for consumers and business” 'Wales Office Minister, Stephen Crabb , has visited the British Gas Training Academy in Tredegar to show his support for the Green Deal initiative that will create thousands of new jobs. The Green Deal will give homes and businesses a new way of paying for energy efficient improvements, such as insulation and new heating systems. The scheme is expected to support 60,000 jobs in the insulation sector by 2015, providing a real boost for the expanding market of energy efficiency products and the construction industry. The Green Deal gives people the opportunity to make this right. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 UK-GBC Urges the Government to Stimulate Green Growth Boris Johnson Building Construction Industry Climate Change David Cameron Electrical News electrician jobs Employment Energy Efficiency Government Green Deal Nick Clegg Osborne Renewable Energy t4ts train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills News Britain Chief Executive of UK-GBC Display Energy Certificate economic recovery energy energy schemes energy use Green Business Building Council green deal Green development Paul King sustainable investment t4ts news train 4 trade skills train4tradeskills news UK economy UK-GBCShare your thoughts by leaving a comment below: . -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012 Luxury Hotel Scheme to Go Ahead in Southampton construction jobs construction news electrician jobs Government Heath and Safety Housing Scheme Infrastructure Politics t4ts train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills News £50 million investment Baxendale building engineering sector Career Structure News construction work Dawn Baxendale director of economic development Economic development employment opportunities Hotel MDL Group MDL Marinas new investment new jobs Ocean Village Proposals hotel scheme Southampton Southampton City Council t4ts news train 4 trade skills train 4 trade skills newsShare your thoughts by leaving a comment below: . -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012 Builders in London to Get More Housing Repairs Work construction jobs construction news electrician electrician courses electrician jobs Infrastructure plumbing courses plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills builders building construction sector Camden Council contractors Employment employment opportunities Facebook housing work Learning London maintenance new investment North London practical training repair contract train 4 trade skills train4tradeskills news training TwitterDo you welcome the decision of Camden Council to put half of its housing repairs for an external contractor? -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011 UK contractors to help rebuilding effort in Christchurch construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News train4tradeskills Business and Economy Christchurch Christchurch earthquake construction construction jobs christchurch Earthquake earthquake 2011 electrician jobs christchurch New Zealand plumbing jobs christchurch t4tsOn 22 February 2011 an earthquake devastated the city of Christchurch in New Zealand, killing 181 people and destroying thousands of homes. Now contractors from the UK and Ireland are being invited to help rebuild the city and bring their expertise to New Zealand. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011 The Best Bits from Train4TradeSkills Daily: 13 August Featuring the best bits and all the latest news from our Twitter pages, the Train4TradeSkills Daily has all the latest news, analysis and job news for plumbers, electricians and anyone in the construction industry. Here’s the latest edition of Train4TradeSkills Daily: construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News train4tradeskills construction electrician electrician news Online Communities Online newspaper paper.li plumbing plumbing news Social Networking t4ts Twitter Work experience -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012 London Mayor Unveils £100m Housing Boost London Mayor Boris Johnson has launched a £100 million fund to help a range of housing projects across the capital and boost the trades. House builders will have the chance to put their bids forward to deliver major building work which could boost the London economy by £2 billion and create new jobs in the construction industry. According to the Mayor, injecting such significant investment in the housing market could contribute £1 billion worth of construction projects across the city. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Bright Sparks: Daniel talks Learning Lounge and the BS 7671 in latest blog Daniel Miller is training to become an electrician with Train4TradeSkills and is one of our network of student bloggers. Electrical News electrician electrician courses electrician jobs train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills Bright Sparks t4ts Twitter Bright Sparks train 4 trade skills Daniel Miller Online Communities train4tradeskills bright sparks electrical courses electrician training Study skills electrical qualifications t4ts BS 7671was impressed with the informative videos they have and interactive quizzes as well. Okay back to my BS7671 2008. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Bright Sparks: Nick talks studying, old boilers and practicing electrics in latest blog Nick Sims is training to become an electrician with Train4TradeSkills and is one of our student bloggers. Electrical News electrician electrician courses electrician jobs train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills Bright Sparks apprenticeships Boiler Bright Sparks electrical courses electrical jobs electrician training Nick Sims t4ts train 4 trade skills training TwitterYou can follow Nick on Twitter at www.twitter.com/flyingsparkie and check out his website at www.nicksims.org.uk. Nick's work on 3DSMax. Till next time. Related Articles. -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011 ‘S’ trap drain vs. ‘P’ trap drain in home After performing more than 10,000 home inspections, I’ve come to the realization that two of the most important contractors in the home are an electrician and a plumber. If an electrician makes a mistake, the results are usually immediate, resulting in blown fuses, tripped breakers or house fires. The problems I generally see are in the more rural areas, where codes are lax or not enforced at all. If a plumber makes an error, outside of a leaky pipe or a supply line, the error may take a lifetime for you to discover. Click HERE for the full article from The Seattle Times. -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 Home Improvement Dictionary: Surge Tank Commercial Services Home Improvement Home Improvement Dictionary Plumbing a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlSurge Tank. File under: Plumbing. storage reservoir that mitigates sudden drops and rises of water pressure in plumbing systems. Most common in commercial and industrial plumbing systems. -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 Considerations for Fire Alarm System Wiring Click HERE for Dave the Electrician’s response | ask – the – electrician. Electricity a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlQuestion: I need to wire a horn and strobe for an alarm in a facility. This electrical question came from: Bobby, from Greenville, South Carolina. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2012 Train4TradeSkills Radio: Babatunde Ayodele talks about electrical training with T4TS Babatunde Ayodele is training to become an electrician with Train4TradeSkills. review UK Nigeria Electrical engineer Electrical engineer course Train4TradeSkills centre Domestic Electrical Installer electrical student DIY work electrical practical training self-employed running own business electrical Industry City & Guilds recognised qualification Testing Installing trade qualified electrician radio interview Babatunde AyodeleTrain4TradeSkills Radio interviewed Babatunde to find out how his electrical course is going. train4tradeskills . View this document on Scribd. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 Train4TradeSkills Radio: Simon Fiddyment talks about electrical training with T4TS Part 2 Simon Fiddyment is training to become an electrician with Train4TradeSkills. Train4TradeSkills Radio interviewed Simon to find out how his electrical course is going. You can listen to the full interview with Simon via AudioBoo at: www.audioboo.fm/train4tradeskills. train4tradeskills. View this document on Scribd. co.uk -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011 Chelsea Barracks plans set to finally go ahead construction jobs construction news electrician jobs plumbing jobs train4tradeskills Boris Johnson Charles Prince of Wales Chelsea Barracks construction construction jobs london Mayor of London t4ts Westminster City CouncilIt’s taken five years, but Westminster Council has finally approved plans worthy enough to develop the controversial Chelsea Barracks site. Westminster Council released their requirements for the site in 2006 but a series of planning arguments, bickering between parties, new owners and royal interventions led to the plans being heavily delayed. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011 Plans for old MG Rover plant in Birmingham to go ahead construction jobs construction news electrician jobs plumbing jobs train4tradeskills Birmingham Birmingham City Council construction construction jobs birmingham electrician jobs birmingham Longbridge MG Rover MG Rover Group t4tsBirmingham City Council are set to allow the £70 million plans for Longbridge town centre to go ahead after giving their seal of approval for the plans. Work on the Longbridge scheme is expected to start by the end of the year and will take place in three different phases. Work on 115 homes at Park View, which is near to the site, has already begun. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013 Glasgow College announces preferred bidder for new super campus Building Construction Industry Building Engineering Sector Business Career change Climate Change Construction construction jobs construction news electrician Employment Government Housing Scheme Infrastructure t4ts Trades train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills News UK Economy 4 building College Board construction industry Economic growth Education engineering European Investment Bank Glasgow Investment jobs Julia Kennedy landscape Robert McAlpine Scotland Scottish Funding Council Scottish Futures Trust Scottish government Sir Robert McAlpine skills t4ts news trade train -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 Government approval for Edinburgh Royal Hospital to boost the trades Plans to build a £150 million replacement for Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children have been approved by the Scottish Government , paving the way for new jobs in the trades. . Negotiations over the site for the new building have delayed the project, but now tenders will be invited to build the hospital next to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France. The project is scheduled for completion in 2017 and is part of a national initiative supported by the Scottish Futures Trust, which will see £750 million of investment in health facilities across Scotland. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 Multi-million ‘village green’ homes plan would create new trade jobs A multi-million planning application to build 5,750 new homes and create thousands of new trade jobs has been submitted to Ashford Borough Council. The major development programme will take place at the 415 hectare site at Chilmington Green, building thousands of new homes arranged in three distinctive neighbourhoods with a high street, a secondary school, four primary schools, a park and extensive areas of green space. What is your reaction on the major housing scheme in Ashford that will pave the way for jobs on the building engineering industry? -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: What effect has the 2012 Olympics had on the UK Construction Industry? construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills 2012 Olympic Games 2012 Summer Olympics construction construction 2012 Olympics construction jobs london John Armitt London Olympic Olympic Delivery Authority Olympic Games Olympics construction train 4 trade skillsAs construction work on the 2012 Olympics in London is nearly complete ahead of the big event next summer, now seems to be a good time to look at what the Olympics has done for the construction industry. have to agree. Related articles. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Joins tCn – The Construction Network Train4TradeSkills, the leading UK training provider that trains future plumbers, electricians, gas engineers and renewable engineers with a unique combination of blended learning, are the latest organisation to collaborate with the tCn team to help professionals in the UK Built Environment view, share and publish industry specific content. Mike Head from Train4TradeSkills said: “We remain at the cutting edge of trades related training and continue to invest heavily in making the learning experience as enjoyable and as productive as possible. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 Historic town hall work to bring new trade jobs Ealing Council has appointed Willmott Dixon to carry out a £16.5 million refurbishment contract that will improve the historic Acton Town Hall and create new trade jobs. The Acton Town Hall regeneration project will provide new and improved leisure, library, community and civic facilities which will benefit communities and boost the local economy. The town hall complex was built at the beginning of the last century to serve Acton’s growing population. According to the council, these buildings now need significant repairs and have high maintenance costs. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2012 The Trades Praise Clegg’s Commitment to Renewable Energy The largest trade association in Britain, the Renewable Energy Association (REA), has welcomed Nick Clegg’s announcement to provide a £100 million fund for green investment that will boost the renewable energy industry and create new jobs. Making the announcement today, Deputy Prime Minister Clegg said that the multimillion fund will enable the UK Green Investments team (UKGI) to see more domestic and foreign investments to the renewable industry. Chief Executive of the REA, Gaynor Hartnell, praised the Deputy Prime Minister for his leadership and commitment to the renewable energy sector. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011 Pile-up of wind turbine applications causes outrage Electrical News electrician electrician jobs t4ts train4tradeskills david cameron energy Feed-in tariff Huw Irranca-Davies Proven Energy Renewable Renewable energy train 4 trade skills wind energy Wind turbineWind energy is supposed to be one of the best sources of renewable energy around, but local authorities were today accused of “dragging their feet” over the mounting number of planning applications for small scale wind turbines. There is believed to be as much as a full year’s worth of wind turbines stuck in the planning process. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Weekend Catch Up: 11-17 April In case you missed what’s going on during the week, Train4TradeSkills introduces the Weekly Catch-Up, which will have all of the best stories from our blogs (and a few others) and the latest plumbing, electrician and gas industry news from the last week. 3) We go celebrity crazy with most famous plumbers and sparks: FRIDAY: The Top 10 Most Famous Electricians EVER! 1) The Best Bits from the Train4TradeSkills Student Bloggers. TUESDAY: Stephen talks Train4TradeSkills, fault finding problems and how his home renovations are going – [link] . – [link]. – [link] . -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011 Is London set for a construction boom? construction jobs construction news electrician jobs plumbing jobs t4ts train4tradeskills Business and Economy construction construction jobs london Construction Products Association EC Harris EC Harris London London new homes london train 4 trade skillsLondon could be about to experience a surge in construction activity as £21 billion worth of projects arrive in the capital by 2020. EC Harris found that work is set to get underway on 9,000 new units in London by 2020. The majority of these new units are expected to be luxury housing, which will command a big price in London. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: Canary Wharf tower to create 1,000 new construction jobs construction jobs construction news electrician jobs plumbing jobs t4ts train4tradeskills 25 Churchill Place Canary Wharf Canary Wharf Group construction construction canary wharf construction jobs london England European Medicines Agency London London Docklands tower canary wharf Train4tradesThe final piece of a 20 year construction puzzle is set to go ahead, with a new tower in Canary Wharf in London. Canary Wharf Group are set to build 25 Churchill Place this autumn, which will be a 500,000 sq ft office set in the heart of London’s Canary Wharf. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012 The University of Birmingham Expansion Plan to Go Ahead The building construction industry is to receive a £175 million investment as the University of Birmingham is going ahead with a £175 million expansion programme. The expansion, which is funded by the university and alumni donations, will include the building of an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a new library, improving the university’s current sports facilities and student accommodation. The redevelopment plan was submitted to Birmingham City Council which is expected to give the green light for the five-year investment programme; likely to create new jobs in the building construction sector. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012 £35 Million Solar Panel Plan to be Given Green Light Let us know what you are thinking on the Train4TradeSkills’ Facebook and Twitter pages: construction news Electrical News electrician electrician courses electrician jobs Green Deal Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Course t4ts train4tradeskills BBC biggest solar farm in the UK Charnwood Borough Council energy Energy industry environment Leicester Leicester Mercury Leicestershire new employment opportunities Nick Shaw Renewable energy Solar panel solar panels train 4 trade skills train 4 trade skills news training courses”- Mr Selwyn added. -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Plumber jokes! We poked fun at our electricians. Jokes a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement jokes leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlYou knew it was coming. It had to. We picked on our HVAC techs. Tonight, Mastercraft takes aim at our plumbers with some of our favorite… Plumber Jokes!! good flush beats a full house every time. They even stole the toilet. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 Approved Plans for Building 3,000 Homes in Cambridge to Create New Trade Jobs The University of Cambridge has been granted planning permission to build 3, 000 new homes as part of its £1 billion development in northwest Cambridge, creating significant employment opportunities for people in the trades. The planning application for the 150 hectare site was approved by local authorities today, paving the way for residential and development partners to start building construction work in early 2013. Cambridgeshire County Councillor Ian Bates welcomed the project’s planning consent. Share your thoughts by commenting here or raising your voice on our Facebook and Twitter page. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2012 Renewable Energy Projects to Bring Billions of Investment into the UK Changes to subsidies for renewable electricity in Britain could accelerate up to £25 billion of new investment and create thousands of new jobs according to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change , Edward Davey. Bandings for renewable technologies were set last week under the Government’s Renewables Obligation which will support and create new green jobs whilst at the same time minimise energy cost to consumers. Mr Davey said: “Renewable energy will create a multi-billion pound boom for the British economy, driving growth and supporting jobs across the country. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 Good News for the Trades as Three Firms Announce to Build New Homes in Scotland Three of the leading UK housebuilders are set to build thousands of new homes as part of a major transformational project in Bishopton, South West Scotland, creating new jobs in the building construction sector. . Taylor Wimpey , CALA and Persimmon have reached an agreement with the defence giant BAE Systems to build around 600 energy efficient homes on the former Royal Ordnance Factory site in Bishopton. More than 2,500 new homes will be built over the 15-year development programme, making this one of the most exciting property developments taking place in the UK at the moment. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 Rio+20 UN Conference Sets Ambitious Goals for Sustainable Development Climate Change construction jobs Electrical News electrician jobs Employment Energy Efficiency Government Green Deal Infrastructure Politics Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Course Technology train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills News Ban Ki-moon Brasilia Consumption economic boost Member states Natural Resources New Agreement Political commitment Private Sector Investment Production Rio + 20 Rio+20’s Secretary-General Sha Zukang Tagging: United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Train 4 Trade Skills News T4TS News United Nations United Nations Secretary General World Leaders -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011 Controversial tuition fee rises not going to stop demand for UK student accommodation believe £9k tuition fees won’t put people off going to university, which means that more new accommodation will be built, and create new construction jobs for plumbers and electricians all over the UK. construction jobs construction news electrician courses plumbing jobs train4tradeskills Aston University Birmingham construction electrician jobs Glasgow Student accommodation t4ts train 4 trade skills tuition fees Tuition payments Unite Glasgow Unite GroupThe amount of student accommodation in the UK will continue to grow, despite all the hikes it tuition fee rises. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Weekend Catch-Up: 25-31 July 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. construction jobs construction news Electrical News Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills 2012 Summer Olympics construction construction blog electrical news electrician blog Facebook plumbing blog plumbing news Social media train 4 trade skills Train4tradesBecome a fan of Train4TradeSkills on Facebook. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: Plans to redevelop Kings Reach tower given green light This project will likely create new construction jobs in London for plumbers, builders and electricians. construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills Business construction Construction and Maintenance construction jobs london IPC Media Kings Reach building Kohn Pedersen Fox London london constructionThe Kings Reach Tower in London is set to be transformed from office space into a residential tower, after developers were given the green light to start work. Read “Is London set for a construction boom?” -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Weekend Catch Up: 6-12 June 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. I’m going to take a different angle for you this week, and choose the top 3 stories from this week for you. So without further ado, here’s this week’s Weekend Catch Up for you: 1) Are UK construction firms set to go into Libya? UK firms could help out and go and help the rebels with the rebuilding. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Weekend Catch Up: 16-22 May 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 Blogs from the Train4TradeSkills Student Bloggers. MONDAY: Daniel talks Learning Lounge and the BS 7671 in latest blog – [link]. TUESDAY: Cliff’s Diary from his practical training – Part 2 – [link]. 3) Britain goes renewable crazy! -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011 Hints From Heloise: Run, disposal, run! appliances Home Improvement a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlDear Heloise: I have a perfectly good GARBAGE DISPOSAL, which I use faithfully! However, my question is, How long do I let it run? People have told me to wait until it stops “churning,” but it seems to me that it keeps on making a noise. -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011 Plumber: Hot accessories can make your bathroom cool Home Improvement Plumbing a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlQ: I finally talked my husband into redecorating our bathroom. The white tile floor and fixtures are fairly new, so we’re not changing them. By keeping our white plumbing fixtures, we can paint the walls any color we want. — Jenni, New York state. -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011 Homework: Heating and cooling maintenance C Furnace Heating & Cooling Home Improvement a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlIf you have neglected your heating and cooling system for a few years, are you able to regain that lost efficiency by getting back on a regular service schedule, or is that efficiency lost forever? -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011 4 things to consider before beginning a home improvement project Home Improvement a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlHome improvement projects have become de rigueur for today’s homeowners. Be it a kitchen remodel or the ever-popular man cave, home improvement projects remain a goal for many homeowners. -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 Home Improvement Dictionary: Service Entrance Electricity Home Improvement Home Improvement Dictionary a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlIn terms of electricity , the Service Entrance is the point where electricity enters your house. The equipment associated with the service entrance includes: Main junction box. Circuit breakers. Fuses. Meters. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: Construction industry bounces back with positive Q2 results construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills construction construction industry 2011 Construction Products Association construction recession London London Olympics Olympic Games Public sector train 4 trade skillsAfter a disappointing set of results in the first quarter of 2011, the construction industry has bounced back and had a promising second quarter. The UK construction sector recorded a growth of 0.5% What do you think? What do you expect the construction industry to be like in the next year? -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: Is building homes near football stadiums the way forward for housebuilders? construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills construction football stadiums football stadiums house prices homes manchester city housing market housing market 2011 new homes Premier League Train4tradesBy spending millions on players like Sergio Aguero, homes around Man City's stadium have increased in price by 350%. With the housing market struggling at the moment, is building new homes near to Premier League stadiums the way forward? The top 5 areas are: 1) Manchester City. Etihad Stadium. 2) Aston Villa. -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 Remember: Don’t Burn Your Leaves Home Improvement a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlWe’ve addressed the importance of indoor air quality a number of times here at the Mastercraft blog. Outdoor air quality, however, is just as important and something you can easily affect. Why leaf burning is bad… It’s a fire hazard. Compost. Compost. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2011 Train4TradeSkills News: Contractors urged to exploit “niche” construction areas to win work construction jobs construction news electrician jobs plumbing jobs t4ts train4tradeskills construction Construction and Maintenance construction london Construction Products Association construction recession London Office train 4 trade skills Train4tradesIn the midst of a recession, jobs are hard to come by and there is intense competition for each vacancy. But construction experts have said that by looking outside of the box and exploring “niche” areas is the way forward. The industry is expected to fall by 0.5% this year and an extra 2.8% in 2012. this year, and 15.5% and 22.5% -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011 Train4TradeSkills Students give you advice on how to get jobs and work placements – Part 6 Are you training to be a plumber or electrician with Train4TradeSkills and want to get some practical experience outside of your course? The person I work for is not just a plumber, he’s an electrician, he does plastering, all building work – so a bit of everything. Train4TradeSkills Radio has spoken to a number of students who are working in the industry alongside their training and gaining valuable experience. These students offer their advice and tips of how they managed to get work placements and jobs, so you can follow in their footsteps. Dave Hawke. Mark Holloway. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012 New Report Says the UK Renewable Sector Could Create Millions of New Jobs Electrical News electrician courses electrician jobs Energy Efficiency Government plumbing plumbing jobs Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Course t4ts train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills News (REA) Chief Executive clear energy Economic growth employment opportunities employment rates Gregory Barker new jobs New report Renewable Energy Association renewable energy sector renewable energy targets renewable industry t4ts news train 4 trade skills news UK economyThe report ‘Renewable Energy: Made in Britain’, looks at employment figures for the entire UK’s renewable sector. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 Independent suppliers’ summit to boost the trades Building Construction Industry Building Engineering Sector Business Career change Climate Change Electrical News electrician electrician courses electrician jobs Employment Energy Efficiency Environment Government Infrastructure jobs Politics t4ts Trades train4tradeskills Train4TradeSkills News UK Economy 4 career change DECC Edward Davey electricians Energy industry Energy Investment Energy Providers MP news politics skills trade trades trainEdward Davey said: “I want our energy market to be as competitive as possible. -
TRADESMEN INSIGHTS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010 Professional Tradesmen Use Social Media to Unlock Local Opportunities Marketing to the professional tradesman in the Construction, Industrial and MRO markets Home About Me Contact Market Overviews Newsletter Podcasts Services Professional Tradesmen Use Social Media to Unlock Local Opportunities Professional tradesmen, whether you’re an electrician, plumber or locksmith, are finally realizing that social media can play an important part in their new business effort. Here’s one example compliments of Marc LeVine from RiaEnjolie. Every city and town has, at least, a few locksmiths on hand to serve the local populace. After Blog at WordPress.com. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012 Great News for the Trades as Regeneration Scheme in Manchester Gets the Green Light The Government has given the green light to a massive regeneration scheme that will build new homes and carry out extensive refurbishments to more than 650 council houses in Brunswick, an area of the inner city of Manchester. . The 25-year regeneration project will see significant investment to the area, paving the way for new jobs in the building construction sector and trade professionals. The Homes and Community Agency (HCA), which approved the regeneration plan, said it will include building an improved neighbourhood design with new road layouts and safe open space. -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 HVAC Maintenance Checklist Furnace Heating & Cooling a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlMaintain your equipment to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual pre-season check-ups. typical maintenance check-up should include the following. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2012 Olympic Legacy for the Trades as well Sport “Post-Olympic Work to Create New Jobs in the Trades” . The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has appointed Britain’s second biggest homebuilder to build the first of the five new neighbourhoods on the Olympic Park. The appointment of Taylor Wimpey and asocial housing landlord L&Q will transform the 9.3 hectare Chobham Manor site, delivering 870 new homes and supporting thousands of new jobs in the trades. Eleven thousand new homes, schools, nurseries and shops are set to be built in the Olympic Park over the next 20 years after the London Games leave town. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012 £70m Black Country Housing Scheme Reaches Out for New Jobs Plans to build hundreds of new homes in Sandwell are closer to breaking ground after three housing developers have been named to deliver the scheme. Sandwell Council has selected Kier Partnership Homes , Barratt Homes and Compendium Living to build homes in West Bromwich, Smethwick and Wednesbury. The scheme, partly funded by the Homes and Communities Agency , will see the building of 768 new homes by 2015. The developments will include family homes, bungalows for older people as well as properties for private sale and for social rent. -
TRAIN4TRADESKILLS | TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011 Trade deal could mean opportunities for UK contractors in China construction jobs construction news electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills China construction construction China construction jobs china david cameron Downing Street Skyscraper train 4 trade skills UK China trade United States Wen JiabaoDavid Cameron has today announced a “huge opportunity” for British businesses as the UK sign a £1.4 billion trade agreement with China. The Prime Minister met Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at Downing Street for talks and the UK have now signed bilateral trade agreements worth £1.4 billion with the Chinese. That’s impressive. -
MASTERCRAFT HCP | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 Damaged Extension Cord Causes Outlets to Stop Working Click HERE for the answer to today’s question | ask the electrician. Electricity Home Improvement a/c air conditioner air conditioning commercial furnace cooling diy duct cleaning electrical electrician faucets filtration furnace furnace filters heating home improvement leaks leaky pipes plumbing residential furnace sinks toilets uv lights water heaters whole house generators zone temperature controlQuestion: I Have two GFI’s in my home. The one GFI outlet for the bathroom works fine. checked my breaker box and none of the breakers were tripped. | |