The future is approaching us at an accelerating pace, with technology and innovations shaping the way we think, act, and interact with the world around us. We’re becoming accustomed to fast processors and rapidly growing cities. But their integration has been limited by innovation in the civil engineering sector. Of course, budgeting and time constraints have limited new approaches to create environments that are symbiotic with smart technology. But with significant investment being poured into public construction, civil engineering now has the opportunity to create a bright future for everyone. Here, we look at how civil engineers will build…
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Established in 1894 in the north east Scottish Highlands, Knockdhu distillery is best known for its distinctive anCnoc single malt whisky. Although the distillery is steeped in history, it is also passionate about forward-thinking sustainable production, and as such, joined the Government’s Climate Change Agreement (CCA) programme in 2013. Run by the Environment Agency, CCAs are voluntary agreements made between UK industry and the Government to reduce energy use and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In return, operators receive a discount on the Climate Change Levy (CCL), a tax added to electricity and fuel bills. This is the story of how…
2020 has been a tough year for everyone but especially for the elderly. As they are more susceptible to COVID-19, most of them have been shielding and cooped up in their homes for most of the year. 20,000 more people aged over 65 die in winter months than any other times of the year, and this year, the number could sharply rise due to the virus. Now more than any other year, it is important to make sure your elderly loved ones are looked after. Everyone is worried about their parents’ or grandparents’ physical health, but it is also important…
When it comes to switching from oil to gas, there are several reasons why businesses should make the change. With minimal maintenance to increased efficiency just a few of the benefits, there is a shift in behaviour that is seeing people shy away from traditional, carbon-heavy fossil fuels like oil, and switching to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The reasons are plentiful and, with the help of Flogas, we are going to take a closer to look at why people are ditching oil and opting for LPG and LNG solutions to fuel their business instead. Cleaner…
In workplaces throughout many different industries, there has long been a myth that productivity must be sacrificed for the sake of health and safety. The idea that health and safety is something that gets in the way of swift operational management is dangerous and, in reality, unfounded. In fact, high levels of health and safety are vital to operational efficiency, whatever sector you work in. Read on as we get take this myth apart piece by piece and delve into the reasons why health and safety is absolutely necessary for operational efficiency. A global perspective If there’s one clear way…
Unprecedented, uncertain and unchartered territory. 2020 has been nothing short of unique, disrupting the way almost everything is done. A positive that can be taken, however, is that we can now learn how to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and make processes stronger. Of course, we’ve all dealt with volatile economic, social, and natural disasters before, but the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed us to think of new ways of doing business, including equipment rental. Many businesses are faced with deciding whether to rent or buy equipment to keep operations running smoothly, while meeting their obligations. Making the right decision becomes even…
Subsea engineering is one of the UK’s main global strengths. According to research by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), the nation generates a staggering £8.9bn of the £20bn global subsea engineering spend. There is no doubt then that the UK’s subsea engineers are some of the best and most in-demand workers in the world. They are also becoming some of the rarest. In order to keep up with an increasingly competitive market, IMarEST suggests that the UK will require an additional 10,000 skilled workers. And with engineering apprenticeships rising by 40 per cent in recent years,…
The environment and climate change have been identified as the challenge of our generation. Ensuring that individuals and businesses maintain a social responsibility to the planet has never been more important. Millennials and Generation Z are found to be more passionate about the environment. As a result, more and more young people are leaving university with their eyes set on a career that promotes sustainability. However, landing a job straight out of university is already a daunting task. Securing a sustainable role may be even more difficult. But the days of signing our name on any old job contract may…
Evidence shows that the view on gender has dramatically shifted in the past 35 years. In 1984, 42 per cent of people said that men are expected to be a family’s breadwinner, further agreeing that women should be the main homemaker in a household. In 2019, only eight per cent of people shared these views. Gender is only one aspect of diversity and equality that workplaces aim to resolve. Other factors include age, disability, and race. The workplace should be an environment that brings an understanding that no one should be obstructed from any sector of work. Fortunately, while there…
The Sotech team is delighted to welcome Simran Thiara who has joined the business full time as Regional Specification Manager for the South. Having worked in the building envelope space for over eight years, Simran brings a wealth of technical and design experience across anodising, aluminium framing, and glazing. Today, we sat down with Simran to find out more about her background and what she’s hoping to bring to the rainscreen cladding industry. TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND. Well, I’ve worked in the industry for eight years now. I started out studying Architectural Technology at Birmingham City University, before beginning…
