UPDATE - For a limited time (until 15th January) you can enjoy a FREE streaming of this full-length film, courtesy of Taco HVAC.
Be sure to check out the Q&A with Richard Yeagley on Taco HVAC’s Facebook page!
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A few weeks ago, we made mention of a documentary film about tradespeople and service providers in the USA (The Tradesman: Making an Art of Work). Today, we have the fortune of sharing with you a guest post from the filmmaker himself, Richard Yeagley:
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With stories of rogue traders popping up in the news again and again, it seems the tough financial times have paved the way for cowboys to cash in.
According to the Oxford City Council, there has been a 50% increase in complaints to Trading Standards for garden/tree work alone.
It’s not just customers they’ve got in their sights – it’s proper, credible tradesmen as well.
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It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday rush of shopping and decorating – but take care not to overlook important winter maintenance. According to a poll by Budget Van Insurance, 1 in 5 British households call out for an emergency trade service during the holidays. If you’ve ever been one of them, you know that holiday callouts don’t come cheap!
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New MyHammer Feature!
Home Improvement Shows,News,Seminars, Courses & Workshops
The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show will take place on 4th-6th November at the Harrogate International Centre in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Whether you’re a tradesperson looking to expand your skills, or if you’re looking for ideas for your own home build or reno, this show is the place to go for all your homebuilding and renovating needs!
Show features include:
• Ask the Experts
• Masterclasses
• Seminars
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The Infrastructure Show
The 2011 Infrastructure Show will be taking place 17th-19th October at the NEC in Birmingham.
While the show is geared toward civil engineers, it’s also for contractors, project managers and others interested in “rail, roads, airports and utilities.”
The show features a seminar programme that will run for all three days and feature 25 industry-expert speakers.
You can find the full Keynote Theatre schedule here.
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The UK Construction Act has recently been amended. In an effort to help clarify the impact of the changes, the Chartered Institute of Builders and Hill International are offering a Masterclass at the Brewer’s Hall in London on 9th/10th November.
The class will focus on changes to the Construction Act, as well as how to manage claims, deal with disputes and effective conflict resolution.
You can find the class details here (.pdf) or you can request the brochure from the CIOB here.
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The Green Deal
What is the Green Deal?
According to the DECC, the Green Deal is “a framework to enable private firms to offer consumers energy efficiency improvements to their homes, community spaces and businesses at no upfront cost, and to recoup payments through a charge in instalments on the energy bill.”
In other words, it is essentially a loan. The cost of the improvements is to be recovered through instalments on the energy bill (likely over several years). This is different from a personal loan in that you are not obligated to continue paying if you move house.
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If cost is holding you back from undertaking home improvements, it may be worth taking a look at the Warm Front grant.
If you’re in the UK, you can apply for it here. Wales and Ireland have similar options.
Click here to find out more about other energy-saving home improvement grants in your area!
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The 2011 Big Green Home Show is taking place 28th – 30th October at The National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon!
The show is geared toward any and all who have an interest in the future of green-building.
From home owners, home improvers/builders to tradespeople across the spectrum, the show has something for everyone!
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