The jobs market might be booming, but young adults express concerns about their ability to find suitable career opportunities post-pandemic New Government-backed scheme launches to help young people find apprenticeships and first jobs in construction – an industry fighting hard for new recruits In the wake of official statistics showing Continue Reading
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British Gas takes the customers of the failed PfP Energy & MoneyPlus
Recently the two energy providers PfP Energy and MoneyPlus Energy went out of business. Ofgem has chosen British Gas to take on their customers. PfP Energy leaves a total of 87 600 customers, of which 82 000 domestic and 5 600 non-domestic. MoneyPlus had 9 000 domestic customers under contracts. Continue Reading
Choosing Industrial Scale Rentals In North Carolina
Businesses operating in large-scale productions in North Carolina need an edge over their competitors. As everyone is already stressing over their balance sheets and finding avenues for their advantages, it can pay to compare and explore the costs of leasing or renting equipment against the idea of owning it. These Continue Reading
Our Guide to Hiring a Mini Digger
A mini excavator – often referred to as a mini digger – is a fantastic piece of equipment designed for convenient site excavations on a smaller scale. Created for ease of use, these machines provide superior comfort and power on sites with limited space. If you need to make an Continue Reading
SNIPEF enhances its Industrial Relations offering to Members with appointment of new specialist to give direct advice
The campaigning trade association for the plumbing and heating sector is again enriching the services it offers its Members with the expansion of its Industrial Relations (IR) department and the appointment of another IR specialist. The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation has brought HR Management graduate Rosie Ritchie into a full-time IR Continue Reading
SNIPEF secures CSIC grant funding to work with The University of Edinburgh and Energy Saving Trust to research barriers in the ‘green’ supply chain
The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation by securing valuable funding for research into the way the industry progresses towards a net zero society. SNIPEF has accessed funding through the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and will act as lead partner, with The University of Edinburgh Continue Reading
Danger of unqualified electricians must be regulated before there’s a tragedy, SELECT MD tells radio listeners
People’s lives are being put at risk from electrical work carried out by unqualified or incompetent “electricians” the Managing Director of Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has told national radio. Speaking on the popular Thomas Nagy Electrical Show on Fix Radio, Alan Wilson said: rogue tradespeople “pose dangers not only to Continue Reading
National Robotarium appoints first CEO in major milestone for UK’s tech future
A major milestone in the development of the UK’s tech economy has been reached with the appointment of the National Robotarium’s first CEO. The National Robotarium will catalyse innovation and talent development in Robotics and AI. Stewart Miller is well suited to lead this initiative, a distinguished business leader with Continue Reading
House Buying Companies: Will They Buy My Disabled Property?
When you’re looking to sell a property, many different factors influence both the success of a sale and how much you make from it. Location, size, features, and upkeep of the home all play a vital role, and if one of these is lacking, it can make shifting a house Continue Reading
Top 5 Casino Designs Around the World
The oldest casinos date from the 17th century. Indeed, the Casino di Venezia opened its doors in 1638 in a building that once was the Theatre Saint Moses. Back then, it was a wing of the main building, used for the entertainment of the attendees. The building itself is older Continue Reading