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The Trades have been given a boost by a surge in the number of people applying to become apprentices... |
The Government’s new legislation in the form of Part P – an additional section of the Building Regulations - came into play with some fairly significant consequences for electricians in England and Wales.
The law now requires that all electrical installations in homes, barring a few exceptions, have to be carried out by a 'competent person’... |
Major changes to the colours of cables used in fixed electrical installations are likely to come into effect within the next couple
of months... |
Electricians and electrical engineers need to be aware of new Euro safety measures... |
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In recent research, Carl Kammerling International (CKI), home of the C.K tools brand, has noted an increasing confusion amongst tool
consumers and stockists about the difference between 'insulated' and 'VDE' tested tools... |
The time-served tradition of DIY may be in decline as home owners shift from 'Do It Yourself' to 'Do It For
Me' (DIFM)... |
The boom in construction is sparking a revival in interest in careers in traditional trades... |
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Brits long to ditch office jobs to become Electricians, Plumbers and Builders... |
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Under new government regulations issued in January 2007 we are all obliged and must play our part to ensure that the amount of waste... |