According to a news report in the Irish Examiner the Pensions Board has singled out the construction industry as the worst offender for not paying employees pension contributions into their pension funds.
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Germany is struggling to continue maintain its leadership in the supply of solar panel market, a trend that is sure to get continue for Germany, Spain the US. It's being called the worlds first "Green War".
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TrustMark, the Government endorsed quality mark for tradesmen, reached more than 3.4 million consumers during April's 'Home Improvement Month', providing them with help and advice on how to source a local trustworthy tradesman and how to avoid falling foul of a fraudulent trader.
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Residents have been warned to be wary of callers offering to resurface driveways after reports of cowboy workmen were received.
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A press release published in the Scottish Govt. website on 06/03/2013 makes for interesting reading. The total number of new homes started in the year to September 2012 increased by 11 per cent from the previous year - the first increase since 2006 - official statistics confirmed today.
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This news regarding plug in energy savings devices commonly used by homeowners is alarming to say the least! As a home or business owner we suggest you read the following article which was published on 01/03/13 >> Recent testing commissioned by the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) on a selection of plug-in energy saving devices has shown that not only were manufacturers’
energy saving claims unjustified, but also the products contained dangerous electrical safety failures.
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FairTrades is one of the UK's largest glazing trade associations, with around one-quarter of UK fabricator and installer businesses choosing to be members.
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The good news for FairTrades members, who are TrustMark accredited, is that TrustMark gives them more exposure to homeowners looking to do home improvements.
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FairTrades member, Birmingham based Finesse Windows, recently held a fundraising day for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. The fundraising was split into not one, but two events, held over the same day.
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What is the Green Deal? The Green Deal is supposed to provide a major boost to the economy according to Cabinet Ministers and bring about a revolution in energy efficiency.
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