Security and skills the top concerns for companies investing in new technologies

CBI calls for joint commission in 2018 on impact of Artificial Intelligence Over the next five years, the top three technologies that are set to...

Recruitment bias preventing STEM professionals from returning to work after a career break

  Bias in the recruitment system is still preventing STEM professionals on a career break from returning to employment, according to a new survey by...

Sponsored content: On board with seals expertise

On the 1st of November 2020, the Board of Directors of Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd were delighted to announce that Mr James Winn, the great grandson of the founder of the company has been appointed to the Board.
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Professional recognition for energy workers improves job prospects

In a survey of over 1,000 energy professionals, those with chartered status receive higher salaries, improved job security and increased work-life balance. These are...

Electromechanical innovators celebrated at the 2023 AEMT Awards

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) returned to Coventry on 23 October for its Annual Awards Ceremony. With a record number of...

British Water Prize winner lands job with award sponsor

One of the winning teams from this year’s British Water Prize has been given a job with the award sponsor, Mouchel. Héctor Adell Troncho was...

Water trade association pledges to improve gender equality

• Trade association calls for "a sector where everyone can succeed" • Pledge made to ensure equality within its own workforce • Commitment to bring more...

Avoid CMA greenwashing clampdown by “investing in sustainability training” urges Environmental Law expert

From Sunday 6 April, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been granted significantly enhanced enforcement powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and...

Utility new recruit scores with hydropower pitch

After less than a year in his job, a Scottish Water apprentice has clinched both Scottish and UK top awards for his innovative...

Appointments will enhance member support, says British Water

British Water has announced the appointment of Rachel Lewis as new vice chair of its UK Forum, further building on the expert-driven support it...

New asbestos awareness course for waste management workers

With asbestos-related deaths on the rise, a new course will specifically address people who work in waste management or on civic amenity sites, titled...

Coping with the unexpected

Bruce Wishart, founder of award-winning spill containment firm Empteezy, offers thoughts on Brexit, the changing face of the spills sector and safeguarding your premises •...

Shortlist announced for competition showcasing young professionals in Scotland’s green energy sector

Almost 40 finalists of the 2018 Young Professionals Green Energy Awards were announced on 9 April. More than 80 entrants, who’ve worked in Scotland’s...

Women help plug drainage skills gap

Drainage specialist Lanes Group is encouraging women to break through so-called traditional workplace barriers - in a move that will also help ease potential...
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Offering a bespoke service

A Q&A with Erica Kemp, recently appointed managing director of multidisciplinary environmental consultancy Ecus Ltd.

Mott MacDonald joins campaign to support career opportunities for apprentices and graduates

Global management, engineering and development consultancy Mott MacDonald has signed up to The 5% Club, an industry-led campaign focused on creating career opportunities for...

Could these student inventions help solve some of the nation’s biggest wastewater issues?

Oil recycling bins, ultraviolet lights in washing machines and a toilet grate to prevent unsuitable items entering drainage systems are among the student inventions...

Two major asbestos-in-soils courses announced

Comprehensive courses will lay foundations for house builders charged with brownfield development, says training provider As the drive to build more new homes in...

Nominations are open for the AEMT awards

Until 8th September, nominees are welcomed for the latest round of the awards of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT). The following seven...

The Low Carbon Apprenticeship is a miss-step says renewables training expert

Mark Krull criticises the recently launched ‘Low Carbon Apprenticeships' as a PR exercise that ignores the needs and opportunities in the building services sector....