Ground Engineering News and features on all aspects of geotechnics, engineering geology and geo-environmental engineering ‘Amid construction industry doom and gloom, energy sector brings some much-needed positivity’
As the construction industry navigates a period of uncertainty, there are glimmers of optimism in the energy sector, writes GE editor Nia Kajastie.
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‘Skills shortages remain the biggest challenge in the sector, and diversity is improving very slowly’
GE editor Nia Kajastie highlights the need to rethink work-life balance and inclusion in the geotechnical sector. She emphasises the importance of flexible work practices and addressing diversity challenges to improve talent attraction and retention.
‘The new Labour government has made many promises – but it is still early days’
GE editor Nia Kajastie highlights a recent poll showing the ground engineering sector's cautious outlook on the new Labour government.
‘Many companies want to see the future government “depoliticise” infrastructure’
GE editor Nia Kajastie talks about the construction and engineering industry's expectations for the new government.
‘Without transparency and collaboration, how can the industry innovate and develop?’
GE editor Nia Kajastie asks how the geotechnical engineering sector can push for more transparency and collaboration.
‘Who is willing to take up the mantle of being a future geotechnical industry leader?’
GE editor Nia Kajastie asks how the geotechnical engineering sector could pass on learnings more efficiently.
‘While the academic route is popular, the geotech sector is keen to show it’s not the only way in’
GE editor Nia Kajastie on how there is no one route to follow for a career in ground engineering and further professional qualification.
‘Women make up around 24% of the geotechnical workforce. We are trying to do more to fairly represent them’
For more than three years now, GE has been involved in the BBC’s 50:50 Project aiming for more equal gender representation in media coverage.
‘Ground engineering consultants and contractors are at the forefront of devising solutions for more resilient infrastructure’
From Storm Agnes to Henk, there have already been eight named storms between September and early January.
‘Construction industry welcomes the move to minimise bureaucracy in infrastructure project delivery’
The government wants to “get Great Britain building again”, according to a policy paper published with the recent Autumn Statement.