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East Midlands independent plumbers merchant Willbond is backing a local campaign to encourage more businesses to offer apprenticeships.
Read More »Plumbers merchant Willbond invests in apprentices
Huhne pledges 1,000 apprenticeships under Green Deal
The government to fund the training of 1,000 apprentices in the insulation sector as part of its "green deal" energy plan.
Read More »FMB says smaller companies hold key to Green Deal
The creation of a skilled workforce to deliver the Government's Green Deal retrofit programme will depend on more than just the 1,000 apprentice places announced this week.
Read More »Worcester criticizes Government’s RHI delays
Neil Schofield, head of government and external affairs at boiler maker Worcester Bosch, has criticised the Government for dragging its feet over the details of the Renewable Head Incentive.
Read More »Housebuilders hit back at Shapps’ Legoland slur
The housebuilders' organisation the Home Builders Federation has denied that the industry builds "identikit Legoland" housing.
Read More »Grafton profits jump 90%
Improving fortunes in the Irish market and a better climate in UK merchanting helped Irish merchant group Grafton to almost double group operating profits for the year to December 31 2010.
Read More »Construction may suffer from reliance on public work
The construction industry saw output rise during the last quarter of 2010 according to official figures released by the Office for National Statistics.
Read More »Construction to suffer further from input costs
The costs of energy, fuel and materials will continue to rise over the next year, according to a survey by the Construction Products Association.
Read More »Slow CERT growth sees Superglass shares slide
Shares in insulation manufacturer Superglass Holdings plc fell 20% after a trading update released on this week (March 1).
Read More »Methven celebrates Vision and Values
Shower and brassware supplier Methven UK held a special event to celebrate the launch of the company's Vision and Values and the transfer of the Deva business to Methven UK Ltd.
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