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Why parents want their children to choose a career in the trades
For many years, the most desirable careers have been prestigious roles such as doctor, lawyer or dentist, with children being encouraged to study at university to unlock higher-paying positions. However, new research from MyBuilder.com shows that parents are now hoping for a career in the trades for their children. MyBuilder.com found that 15% of parents […]
Read moreAre electric vehicles too heavy for multi-storey car parks?
The rise in electric vehicles (EVs) over the past few years is a positive step towards reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and minimising the carbon footprint associated with travel and commuting. However, with more and more EVs on the road, there are important infrastructure adaptations that need to be taken into consideration. Some of […]
Read moreThe rise of meter tampering
Meter tampering is on the rise, with more and more instances being reported every year. In a recent survey, Direct Line learned that 30% of tradespeople have seen evidence of tampering in clients’ homes. But why are we seeing such a rise in the practice, and what are the consequences of meter tampering? What […]
Read moreHow will new ULEZ rules affect tradespeople?
In this article, we’re going to take a look at the new ULEZ rules, which are set to come into effect from August 29th 2023 in an attempt to reduce emissions and improve public health. What is the current ULEZ? The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was originally put in place on April 8th 2019 […]
Read moreNew Corrigendum published for BS7671:2018+A2:2022
On the 15th May 2023 a corrigendum to BS7671:2018+A2:2022 was released. This comes into immediate effect. The corrigendum changes 5 sections of BS7671. They are as follows – – Regulation 422.2 has been amended to clarify the scope of the regulation, the description ‘protected escape routes’ has been changed to ‘firefighting lobby, shaft or staircase’. […]
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