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...
Gearing for growth: Water engineering firm appoints experienced hand as CFO
Water engineering solutions firm ELIQUO Hydrok has welcomed Peter Wroe as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of October 2020. He has a remit to...
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...
Cities play pivotal role in attracting circular economy jobs, suggests report
Local government programmes which encourage and support circular economy practices, such as repair, recycling and circular design activities, not only help attract new investment...
Life sciences expert and former FT journalist joins IBioIC to lead industry engagement
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has appointed Liz Fletcher as its new director of business engagement and operations, to support the growth of...
‘ISO means we are in control’
PORTSMOUTH recently joined the select group of universities to gain ISO 14001 environmental management system certification.
It had previously identified operational shortcomings, particularly in waste...
Consultancy launches environmental courses for engineers
Environmental consultancy Naturally Compliant is offering bespoke training courses aimed at raising environmental awareness in the construction sector.
The Scottish-based company has previously been...
David Winn obituary notice
It is with profound sadness, that the board of Directors of Winn & Coales International announce the death of Company Chairman Mr David Winn OBE.
Student opportunity relaunched as Climate Change Thought Leadership Award
An industry award programme for students has been relaunched with a new focus on rewarding innovative approaches and research into climate change solutions.
The Climate...
Helping the workforce learn to manage asbestos
SGS UK, a company focused on inspection, verification, testing and certification, is offering training to help employees avoid exposure to asbestos to and manage...
New nanotechnology journal launches
UNIVERSITY researchers have moved into the publishing sector with a new journal focusing on research and potential scientific breakthroughs in nanotechnology.
Researchers from the nanoscience...
Essentials for managing drain repair: Two-day course in September
WRc has announced the dates for its next two-day "Essentials for Managing Drain Repair" course: Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 September 2016, at WRc...
Public sector can slash its energy bill by looking at lighting, and new courses...
The UK’s public sector is being encouraged to follow in the footsteps of organisations that have seen the light on inefficient lighting as efforts...
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
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...
New category at Scottish green energy awards recognises Year of Young People
Scotland’s top renewable energy apprentice will be honoured for the first time at this year’s Young Professionals Green Energy Awards, which launched on 10...
Legionnaires’: Is it time for tougher controls?
A training company has warned industry to react swiftly to the outbreak in Edinburgh of Legionnaires’ disease or risk losing the confidence of the...
Storm water specialist joins Jacopa
Tony Simister has joined wastewater specialist Jacopa to further strengthen the company’s storm water product portfolio. Tony has a background in both the commercial...
Study day offers up-to-date guidance on odour management
Specialist odour consultancy Silsoe Odours is offering a one-day course on odour management on 31 January 2019. It is seemingly the only CPD-Certified odour...
A day in the life of an offshore wind engineer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqQVqApwPmI#t=26
A video depicting a day in the life of an offshore wind engineer has been released by Siemens. In this segment Andre Carstens performs...
