Industry news

Tradesperson accused of shoddy unfinished work [26 May 09]

A tradesperson in Leamington Spa employed to carry out an extension has reportedly left a family having to do their washing up in the bath. ...
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We will always need 'skilled tradespeople' [21 May 09]

Apprenticeships are vital for businesses looking to secure their future, claims one training coordinator. ...
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Lloyds TSB: Rogue tradespeople are on the increase [08 May 09]

A new study has suggested a growing number of unqualified tradespeople are targeting homeowners. ...
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  • Builder job losses are slowing, Ucatt claims [08 May 09]
  • Plumber in Hartlepool looking for work [06 May 09]
  • Training tradespeople is "essential" [06 May 09]
  • Electrician in Essex given suspended sentence [01 May 09]
  • Extensions are "more convenient" [30 Apr 09]
  • Female tradespeople have 'bright futures' [28 Apr 09]
  • Jonathan Ross' plumber takes a pay cut [22 Apr 09]
  • British Gas: Knowing a trade is important [23 Apr 09]
  • Builders need to 'look to the public sector too' [24 Apr 09]
  • New online mapping tool launched [21 Apr 09]
  • Building and home improvement industry awaits VAT decision [17 Apr 09]
  • Tradespeople can test their skills at the SkillBuild competition [17 Apr 09]
  • Want to become an electrician? [17 Apr 09]
  • Builder pay rise 'not forthcoming' [17 Apr 09]
  • Builder in Kent 'rescues church' [16 Apr 09]
  • Architects in the UK are 'underworked' [15 Apr 09]
  • Do you work for a top building company? [15 Apr 09]
  • FMB: Cowboy builders cost homeowners £1bn a year [08 Apr 09]
  • Corgi replaced by Gas Safe Register [01 Apr 09]
  • Security specialists 'required in rural Britain' [31 Mar 09]
  • Security specialists 'required in Doncaster' [26 Mar 09]
  • Leamington electrician wins award [25 Mar 09]



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