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  • The IET Technical Networks and the Impact of Active Engagement on Committees - A Personal Reflection

    Prior to stepping down as Chairman of the IET Project Controls Technical Network, I had been a member of the Project Controls TN for many years. I stepped down at the end of 2025 with a view of taking a short sabbatical whilst I reset and calibrated by emerging research interests which focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how this emerging technology can be leveraged in the fields of Quality, Governance, and Assurance in the fields of manufacturing, projects, and decommissioning within the UK Military and Civil Nuclear sectors. This article presents my personal reflections and opinions relative to being active in the IET’s TNs. So what are the IET TNs? The IET Technical Networks comprise of specialist groups that facilitate technical and professional engagement among IET members with…

  • Volunteer Spotlight: Sumeet Shah

    Supporting confidence, growth and professional success through mentoring. For Sumeet Shah, engineering has never just been a career. It's been part of his life from the very beginning. A lifelong passion for engineering Growing up in a family involved in manufacturing and engineering, some of his earliest memories are of designing and building projects at his uncle's metal fabrication factory. Inspired by childhood favourites such as Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , a young Sumeet set about creating his own model aeroplane and even a pair of nunchakus. A few years later, while still at secondary school, he spent a summer helping to commission new plastic recycling equipment at his late father's factory as part of a move towards more sustainable manufacturing. Alongside…

  • The Gap Between Seeing a Problem and Fixing It

    Not by everyone, and not in full. But someone noticed. The trend that kept slipping. The number that never quite reconciled. The supplier update that felt a little too smooth. The signal was in the room. What wasn't there was a system for turning that signal into action while action still mattered. That's the gap. Not a failure to know, but a failure to act. And it's where project controls either earns its place or quietly fails to. Plenty of control functions live on the wrong side of it: measuring everything, catching problems late, producing immaculate reports on disasters they never stopped. So here are three ideas worth sitting with. Control is not monitoring. Monitoring is watching. Control is action taken to make objectives more likely to be met. Say that back to your own function…

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  • Curiosity, AI and the Future of Engineering - July's Highlights on EngX

    July on EngX was packed with thought‑provoking ideas, career reflections and practical engineering conversations. From exploring the decision‑making challenges behind artificial intelligence to rethinking how we design workplaces and infrastructure, the community shared a wide range of perspectives on how engineering continues to evolve. Alongside these future‑focused topics, personal career stories and lively forum discussions reminded us that some of the most valuable insights come from sharing experiences with one another. Here's a look at some of the content that stood out this month. Blogs worth a read Dead on Arrival: Why fresh produce needs a digital brain, not just a GPS This fascinating blog explored how digital twins, IoT sensors and predictive AI could help tackle one of…

  • June Highlights on EngX: Digital twins, decarbonisation and community conversations

    June on EngX brought together a fascinating mix of future-focused thinking, practical engineering challenges and inspiring community stories. From exploring how digital twins are transforming decision-making across industries to tackling the realities of decarbonising energy-intensive sectors, members continued to share insight, experience and expertise. Alongside these technical discussions, stories celebrating engineering talent, STEM education and inclusion helped showcase the people driving our profession forward. Here’s a look at some of the content that stood out this month. Blogs worth a read Digital twins in motion: why a multi-disciplinary debate matters now Digital twins have rapidly evolved from an emerging concept into a practical engineering tool, and this blog explored…

  • AI, Engineering Skills and Real‑World Challenges: May's highlights on EngX

    As we wrap up May, it has been another thoughtful and wide‑ranging month across the IET EngX community. From deep dives into engineering history and emerging technology challenges to open conversations around skills, wellbeing, and global impact, members have continued to share insight, experience and practical knowledge. Here are some of our top highlights from across EngX in May. Top Discussions This Month The forums have been as active as ever, with conversations spanning cutting‑edge technology, career development, and practical engineering challenges. A number of threads explored AI and digital transformation, including discussions such as Beyond hype: uncovering the critical research axes and future trajectories of AI‑driven digital transformation and Zero Trust was not built…

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Latest Partner News

  • Josie Harries discusses how Domino is working to increase support for women in the workplace

    Encouraging women to choose careers in STEM subjects has been top of the agenda for many years – but what fresh ideas can you introduce within the workplace to attract and support female employees? At Domino, we are committed to improving the gender ratio in leadership roles within a business to 40% by 2030. This target, endorsed from Board level down, now stands at 25%, from a starting figure of 18%. Support networks Recently we re-launched our Women@Domino global network to promote inclusion within the business and facilitate the sharing of ideas and experiences, as well as networking, mentoring, events and training. Gender was also one of three key areas in our new Inclusion & Diversity strategy. The network is not limited to female employees; male colleagues are encouraged to participate…

  • Road to Engineering event introduces children to the world of engineering

    BAE System's Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK), Barrow-in-Furness successfully hosted the 6th Road to Engineering event which took place over three action-packed days. Over 200 children from the Furness area participated in the event which aims to inspire future careers in Engineering. This year's theme was 'Adapt and Change' following the British Science week theme. Supporting the event were the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, Barrow District of Associate Engineers and the Royal Institute of Naval Architects who contributed valuable insight, merchandise and STEM packs for schools. Stephen Rowe, Project Director of Engineering Transformation said, "It was a privilege to attend the Road to Engineering event and…

  • H&MV Engineering appointed as principal designer and contractor for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

    H&MV Engineering has been appointed as principal designer and contractor for the delivery of the 400 kV grid connection and electrical infrastructure for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – the largest of its kind in the UK and among the largest in Europe. This landmark project, led by Fidra Energy and backed by major investment from EIG and the UK Government’s National Wealth Fund (NWF), has now reached financial close with construction commencing immediately. Located on the site of the former Thorpe Marsh coal-fired power station in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, the 1,400MW / 3,100MWh facility will be capable of exporting over 2 million MWh annually, supplying clean energy to approximately 785,000 homes. Once operational in mid-2027, it will be three times larger than…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • Robot swarms to construct timber buildings from the top down

    A building construction technique using swarms of robotic assemblers and lifting units is being developed by architecture firm Foster and Partners (F&P). The swarms of robots will be designed to build modular timber structures that can be adapted over time and disassembled on demand. By focusing on timber as a structural material, SWIFT-BUILD (Swarm-based Inverted Fabrication for Timber Buildings) is designed to demonstrate that its automated construction methods are sustainable and low-cost. Unlike traditional construction techniques, the robotic construction system builds timber structures from the top down by assembling each floor at ground level, then lifting it upward to make room for the next. A team of coordinated robots handles the work, with ground-based machines assembling and…

  • AI helps neurosurgeon remove brain tumour in world first

    AI has been used to assist in the removal of a brain tumour by a neurosurgeon for the first time. 48-year-old Rhys Hibbert is the first patient to have had surgery using the technique, and doctors believe that without the operation, his tumour would have continued to threaten his sight and could ultimately have led to blindness. The operation successfully removed the tumour and protected his vision. During the procedure at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, UK, AI analysed the live surgical video feed in real time, rather than using pre-surgery scans, to help the surgical team make more precise decisions by highlighting critical structures at the base of the brain. In this part of the brain, the pituitary gland, blood vessels and nerves controlling vision…

  • SpaceX plans $100bn Starbase launch complex in Louisiana

    SpaceX has unveiled plans to build a $100bn (£73bn) rocket launch complex in southern Louisiana that will be its largest facility yet. Dubbed Starbase, the launchpad will be built to support thousands of Starship flights a year and will include a propellant production facility, power generation, deep-water shipping capabilities, vehicle processing facilities and an airport. It will become the company’s fourth launch site. At full buildout, Starbase will include five launch complexes, each with two launch pads. While it has only just been announced, SpaceX said construction would start in 2027, with the first launches of its massive Starship rocket taking place in 2029. In June, SpaceX launched its highly-anticipated IPO that valued the company at $1.77tn, despite the fact that it only…

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