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The net zero challenge
Oct 10 2019 by Belinda Miller, Aberdeenshire council
THE clock is ticking. It is acknowledged that the world is warming up.
How Scotland can lead the way in the clean energy revolution
Oct 10 2019 by Barry Fraser, director and head of energy and natural resources, Grant Thornton UK
With increasing public and media concern over climate change it’s clear that society needs a solution that delivers a sustainable, stable and affordable energy supply.
Why getting cladding right must not cause property blight
Oct 9 2019 by Eric Curran, managing partner at DM Hall
The Grenfell Tower tragedy horrified Britain, and our legislators – quite rightly and commendably.
Solving the workforce engagement challenge
Oct 9 2019 by Tom Sime, Exchange Communications Group Ltd
Throughout the past decades the workplace has continued to evolve and adapt technology to meet the increased needs of employees.
The Evolution of Behavioural Safety
Oct 8 2019 by DEKRA Organisational Reliability Ltd
Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) has been present in the industrial landscape in some form for nearly five decades.
Government to legislate on use of confidentiality clauses
Oct 7 2019 by Gillian Harrington, director, Burness Paull
The Government has announced that it will implement new legislation on the use of confidentiality clauses or Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in the workplace.
5 things parenting can teach us about work safety
Oct 3 2019 by Mariska Binnenmars, senior consultant and team lead Benelux, DEKRA Organisational Reliability Ltd
Best practices rooted in care succeed at home and at work
Fancy Living Off-Grid? Here are some issues to consider.
Oct 2 2019 by Paul Houghton, Head of Planning - DM Hall
I have spent the past few years, paradoxically, giving advice to people looking to leave our towns and cities for the countryside.
A new service for a new era
Oct 1 2019 by Liam Smyth, director of international trade facilitation, British Chambers of Commerce
A new customs declarations service launched by the British Chambers of Commerce.
A Day in the Life of a Marine Warranty Surveyor
Sep 26 2019 by Warren Inniss Consultant Naval Architect - Waves Group Limited
In an offshore installation or transportation project, the role of a marine warranty surveyor (or MWS) is often misunderstood.
Where you do business
Sep 26 2019 by Alison chandler, Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations (ACVO)
Paul Dixon is the newest member of staff at ACVO, the Third Sector Interface for Aberdeen.
Exporting our decommissioning innovation and expertise.
Sep 25 2019 by Fisher Offshore Ltd
It’s no surprise, given the quantity of oil and gas infrastructure in the core Middle East.