Category: Featured

Industry leader reveals 5 key challenges for construction in 2026 – and how to avoid them

The UK construction industry faces a turbulent start to the year, with housing at its weakest since 2020, despite a 29% surge in industrial orders towards the end of last year. Looking ahead, the Construction Products Association estimates output growth accelerating to 3.7% in 2026 as delays in commercial, residential and public sector projects begin to ease. James Coughlan, CMO at Astrak, a global supplier of aftermarket equipment parts and components […]

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ECITB appoints eight new Innov8 members to bring fresh views on engineering construction careers

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has appointed eight new members to form the second generation of its Innov8 Group for early and mid-career professionals. Facilitated by the ECITB, members of the multi-generational, cross-sector leadership network provide key strategic insight from their unique perspective as professionals within the engineering construction industry (ECI). As well […]

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£250,000 boost as AWI’s Emergency Manufacturing Service in demand

A desire for leaner inventories and quicker stock replenishment to meet fluctuations in demand has led to a major uptake in Alloy Wire International (AWI)’s Emergency Manufacturing Service (EMS). The specialist in precision drawn round, flat, profile and wire rope has reported £250,000 of sales to companies involved in aerospace, energy and oil and gas […]

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ECITB launches new qualification for supporting engineering construction operations

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Awarding Body is inviting colleges and training providers in England to deliver a new regulated qualification it has launched. The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Engineering Construction Operations prepares candidates for employment as support operatives. The qualification is designed to be completed in its entirety within a college […]

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New features for myNORD

This year, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS accomplished the comprehensive relaunch of the central myNORD customer portal. The digital self-service solution focuses on an efficient and transparent procurement process. On the way to an innovative and interactive e-commerce platform, the drive experts added further features to the online tool. “Everybody who uses the myNORD online portal on a regular basis may have […]

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Pioneering new thermal inspection solution: HIKMICRO Redefines Predictive Maintenance in Electrical Power Industry

Global industrial imaging leader, HIKMICRO, has launched a flagship thermal camera to deliver the ultimate in infrared radiation precision, rugged reliability, and workflow efficiency that the electrical power industry demands to prevent failures, ensure grid stability and protect personnel. The introduction of the SP100H, with its class-leading 865,000-pixel resolution and exceptional <20 mK thermal sensitivity, […]

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adi Group’s Lean Manufacturing & Design division builds on 10-year relationship with Schneider Electric by joining Alliance Partner Programme

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has welcomed adi Group’s Lean Manufacturing & Design division as a Registered Alliance Partner system integrator (SI). The company’s new partner status highlights its expertise in motion control and robotic automation and the advanced services and products it provides to customers. Sam Curson, […]

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bound4blue targets Asian growth with new production capabilities and partnerships in China

bound4blue, a global leader in wind propulsion systems, has expanded its industrial footprint in Asia with the establishment of new production capabilities in China, alongside the signing of strategic regional partnerships to accelerate adoption of its proven eSAIL® suction sail technology. The expansion marks a major step in the company’s global growth strategy, positioning bound4blue […]

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Nemetschek Group and Vienna Airport announcing Strategic Partnership: Digital Twin Solutions to Boost Airport Management

The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (architecture, engineering, construction, and operations) and media industries, announced a landmark collaboration with Vienna Airport. As part of this collaboration, Vienna Airport will implement Nemetschek’s dRofus dTwin solution as its Airport BIM & Facility Integration Platform (ABIGAIL), aiming to optimise operations and […]

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