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Boris Could Be Good For Builders In The Capital
Boris is back…and this time as the Mayor of London. What does his election mean for builders and tradesmen in the Capital?
The Mayor has a number of responsibilities which are critical to builders and developers. He makes London-wide policy on planning and gives the go-ahead (or refuses) large building projects. He manages Trafalgar […]
Property And Construction Can Get You Into The Rich List
The 20th Annual Sunday Times Rich List is out. Despite mutterings of property downturns and house prices falling, property tycoons and landowners make up the biggest group. And that’s good news for builders. Yes, house prices may be down and commercial property values falling, but 231 of the 1,000 richest people in Britain are making […]
Exciting New Training For Builders
We all know there’s a shortage of builders and tradesmen in the UK. Well now the Government and the industry have got together to tackle the problem in a progressive way that should reap rewards for everyone involved.
The National Skills Academy for Construction is addressing the need for well trained builders by establishing training programmes […]
Is Advertising In Business Directories A Thing Of The Past?
It’s a fact. People these days don’t refer to their paper directories more than once or twice a year, if at all. So as a business owner, perhaps having a listing isn’t such a good idea after all, especially when you consider one entry can set you back anywhere between a hundred and a few […]
What do Jesus Christ and Harrison Ford Have in Common?
Jesus Christ and Harrison Ford did it and even Changing Rooms’ Handy Andy and the Queen’s nephew get up to it. So what does this eclectic group of men have in common? Carpentry - one of the oldest and most appreciated trades known to man.
Carpentry ranges from making joists for floors and rafters for roofs, […]
Sisters are Today Doing Plumbing by Themselves!
The London Stock Exchange is run by a woman and the US may well vote for their first lady President this year. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that an increasing number of women are training to be plumbers and sorting out bathrooms, kitchens, toilets and heating systems around the country.
Many say they have […]
Offline Business Directories are Out - Online directories are In!
Business directories have always been useful if you remember the name of a restaurant, shop or electrician but can’t find the telephone number. But what if you’re new to an area and you’re starting from scratch? You open a large directory and see pages of anonymous listings. The only logical place to start is with […]
Could You Do Your Job On Stilts?
Plastering is a skill that takes a lot of training. Its one of the jobs that’s difficult for a DIY enthusiast to turn his hand to. You can’t do little bits and keep going back to do more. You need to know what you’re doing, brace yourself and go for it all at once!
Plasterers […]
Fancy Becoming a Plumber? Here is What it Takes!
Plumbing is a highly qualified, skilled profession so how do you get yourself started? Firstly be patient. It takes three years or more to gain the basic qualifications and you should then work with an experienced plumber for at least a couple of years before starting up on your own. You need knowledge, skills and […]
