Volunteer's end of year report
As 2019 starts to draw to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our volunteers for their support and hard work.
From apprentices to masters: IRTE Skills Challenge set to welcome the next generation of PSV engineers and technicians
The IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge is back for its 12th anniversary and is set to revolutionise the industry by challenging the status quo and shaping the future of talent within engineering.
For The Sake of Safety podcast: Episode 3
In our third episode of For The Sake Of Safety we explore the role of the Professional Engineering Institution in promoting safety with Emma Thompson, Executive Director, SOE.
Turning up the heat
Heat networks and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) have gained in popularity, as legislators and developers recognise them as a way to meet energy reduction targets. However, technical and operational challenges, and user acceptance issues, mean that it is hard to make them work as planned.
Plowing forward with safety
Industry bodies are pushing ‘best practice’ to improve health and safety on farms. So, what are the issues for off-road agricultural vehicles and machinery and what safety checks should operators carry out?
GTG Engineering Services LTD Backs Technical Excellence as new Showcase Sponsor of the 13th IRTE Skills Challenge
GTG Engineering joins as a sponsor of the 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge, supporting UK bus and coach technicians and promoting excellence in road transport engineering.
Leading with safety, thriving with resilience: Why every engineer should enter the Safety and Resilience awards
With excitement ramping up for the return of the Safety and Resilience Awards we delve into why this year's awards are unmissable.
3 reasons to become a Corporate Partner of SOE
The Corporate Partner scheme, which currently has around 60 members, was developed to provide mutually beneficial relationships between the Society and organisations who share our ethos of safety, standards and best-practice in operations engineering. Today, we give you 3 reasons why you should partner with us and why our scheme is so unique.
Raising the Bar: How Evolving Standards Are Transforming Lorry Loader Crane Safety
The safety, reliability, and performance of lorry loader cranes are undergoing major improvements thanks to updated design requirements, new regulatory changes, and more robust safety and performance standards. These developments are reshaping how operators, manufacturers, and inspectors approach the use, maintenance, and thorough examination of this essential lifting equipment.
Scottish Young Engineer of the Year 2019
Liam Madden from Ayrshire College was crowned the Scottish Young Engineer of the Year at an event held in June.