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
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New apprenticeship key to delivery of major infrastructure projects, says ICE
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has advised that the introduction of a civil engineering apprenticeship is necessary to ensure the delivery of key...
Online learning provides solid foundation in pump technology
Professionals in the pumps sector can gain a comprehensive foundation in all aspects of this technology through a suite of accredited courses available via...
Bringing people together to deliver clean water in Tanzania
Situated in the mountains of north-western Tanzania, the rural district of Karagwe was once an influential kingdom where wealth was measured in cattle. While...
New free tool to help waste management industry assess workforce competences
The Competence Assessment Tool has been developed by the SWITCH Forum (Scottish Waste Industry Training Competency and Health & Safety) to help managers, supervisors...
Funds for real-time nutrient sensing
An overhaul of British Water’s wastewater treatment technicians’ training means plant operatives will now undertake onsite assessment to complete the course
Government not sufficiently grappling with skills gap in relation to net zero
Inconsistent Government policy on green jobs and a knowledge-gap in necessary skills are resulting in missed opportunities, the Environmental Audit Committee warns
In its...
Water sector needs to think differently about its urgent skills gap, says CIWEM report
A new report from the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWM) calls for a better approach to grappling with the skills gap...
Environmental health recruitment struggle to be addressed by cross-continent recognition
The bodies representing Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and in Australia have signed an agreement which could help boost recruitment...
Mechanical seal specialist wins business award for skills development
AESSEAL, a Rotherham based manufacturer that specialises in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems, has won national recognition at this...
HQ move will see training growth
“Exceptional growth” across all markets has seen process control business Bürkert UK move to new headquarters.
The shift from Stroud to Cirencester gives the company...
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...
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...
Back from the future
RESEARCHERS at four universities have joined forces on a low carbon engineering project that they believe could transform the way cities are built.
Led by...
Waste management firm joins DVSA earned recognition pilot scheme
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) launched its earned recognition pilot scheme on 31 January with Luton-based waste and resource recycling firm Cawleys one of just 31 companies taking part
‘Electrician Plus’ concept launched to highlight pivotal role in low-carbon tech installation
The new concept ‘Electrician Plus’ has been launched by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) to highlight how the role of a qualified electrician is...
Making homes more energy efficient could sustain 500,000 jobs
As many as half a million jobs could be supported annually if the UK is successfully able to fully retrofit the country’s existing housing...
White vans go green: Half a million builders and plumbers needed to reach Net...
New research appears to show that a “retrofit army” of nearly half a million builders, electricians and plumbers will be needed to meet the Government’s objective of becoming Net Zero by 2050
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...
Environmental risk reduction firm announces changes to senior leadership team
Environmental risk reduction specialist Adler and Allan has announced changes to its senior leadership team effective 1 March 2021. The firm says the appointments...
