The engineering sector in the North East of England has surpassed London for growth over the past year, buoyed by the strength of the region’s automotive and rail sectors, according to accountancy firm Nixon Williams.
Engineers are to be hurled from their comfort zones into street busking, online chats and even stand-up comedy gigs under a programme being led by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
A digital revolution that’s as much about culture and behaviour as it is about the technology – that is the overarching need that emerges during New Civil Engineer’s conversation with software giant Autodesk’s senior vice president for products Amar Hanspal.
Equality is not a new topic for civil engineers in an industry that is often derided for being too “male, pale and stale”.
Paul McCormick started as an apprentice and is now a managing director in Aecom’s transport business. Here he desribes how working abroad has been a highlight in his career and inspiring others drives him forward.
Engineers have urged the government to ensure A-level maths has a practical application, after the government moved towards making it compulsory in further education.
Nearly half of engineers in full-time employment are concerned that asking for a pay rise could jeopardise their position, according to the results of a new survey by recruitment company Randstad.
The Chartered Institute of Building is holding a Minecraft competition.
High speed rail is a far bigger opportunity than just High Speed 2 (HS2) – and it’s something we should be getting truly excited about.
Network Rail chief executive Mark Carne has urged greater backing of apprenticeships after research showed the career benefits to young people of vocational entry routes.
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