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21st August 2007 - This is London
Green
Energy set to be compulsory in new homes across Britain
Green energy devices such as wind turbines and solar panels are to be
made compulsory on millions of new homes and offices under government
plans to boost green energy.
17th August 2007 - BBC
Hips
extended to three-bed homes
The government has said it will extend its Home Information
Pack scheme (Hips) to cover three-bedroom homes in England and Wales
from 10 September 2007.
23rd May 2007 - BBC
Hips forced a 'bunker mentality'
The government had a "bunker mentality" on Home Information Packs (Hips) prior to Tuesday's policy climbdown, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) says.
May 2007
Delay Introducing HIPS
The introduction of controversial Home Information
Packs has been delayed until August 1, a decision which has pleased chartered
surveyors but angered green campaigners
Construction Articles
March 2007 - Financial Times
UK construction sector faces skills shortage
"... 87,600 new recruits will be needed by the industry "each
year between 2007 and 2011 in order to meet demand". The biggest need is
expected to be for skilled trades such as bricklaying, cladders and roofers.
There will also be strong demand for painters and decorators, scaffolders and
carpenters as well as for professional roles such as construction managers, architects
and technical staff, it
says."
June 2006
UK Contruction Skills Requirements
...forecasts that 348,000 more employees will be needed for the construction
industry by 2010 to meet expected demand...
February 7th 2006
Successful prosecution of bathroom fitter
A bathroom fitter has been fined a total of £1,500 after installing an electric shower when he was not a qualified electrician.
July 29th 2005 - Daily Mail
Love easier to get than electrician
Finding a date is easier than finding an electrician, according to a poll published by a major energy supplier today.
July 12th 2005 - Guardian
Employers need to engage
and train skilled workers
Much has been said about skills shortages. "Where can you find a plumber or electrician when you need one?" is a common complaint.
2004 - Daily Mail
Will the queen get a £20K plumber?
"The Queen, like so many householders, is looking for a plumber."
November 8th, 2003 - Guardian
Doctor Work
"I have been looking to make a change to my working life by leaving IT and taking up a more manual job such as construction/plumbing/heating engineer. "