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Utility Week Live 2017
Utility Week Live is the UK's only exhibition dedicated to the UK's gas, electricity and water industries, connecting Britain's utilities to their suppliers, contractors and partners. It provides the chance for exhibitors to come face-to-face with the key strategic, operational and engineering decision-makers, at the big energy companies, network operators and major water companies.
People & Skills
Using the apprenticeship levy to build confidence in Utilities
The apprenticeship levy is set to change the face of the UK's workforce when it takes effect this year, but how will it affect the Utilities sector?
Power
WPD to recruit 89 new craft apprentices
Western Power Distribution (WPD) is to recruit 89 new apprentices to its company as part of its 2017 apprenticeship recruitment campaign.
Gas
The human element – stakeholder engagement
The Carbon Trust sets out five steps for engaging with stakeholders in district energy projects.
Gas
Editor’s weekly: Smart meters and gas safety
Jane Gray mulls over comments made at Utility Week Congress about the hazards the national smart meter rollout may raise for gas safety in customer homes.
People & Skills
23% rise in apprenticeship applications for WPD
A social media based recruitment campaign has helped Western Power Distribution boost applications to its apprenticeship opportunities by almost a quarter.
Power
Better together with skills
Why the UK’s infrastructure outlook requires a whole utilities sector skills strategy.
Power
New industry accord secures skills investment
27 energy and utility companies and suppliers have pledged to uphold a new accord to drive investment in skills throughout the industry supply chain.
Power
New chief financial officer for Murphy
Engineering and construction specialist Murphy has appointed David Burke as its new chief financial officer.
People & Skills
MUS names new chairman and CEO
Contractor Morrison Utility Services has announced the names of its new chairman and chief executive.
Gas
WWU increases apprenticeship intake by 200 per cent
Wales and West Utilities (WWU) has recruited 200 per cent more apprentices than it did in 2013 as it delivers on its commitment to invest in young people and attract them to the gas industry.
Power
Government updates Apprenticeship Levy plans
The government has published new information on the practicalities of the apprenticeship levy, which takes effect in April 2017.
Gas
ULC Robotics appoints new UK executive
Graeme Cleeton has been named the new UK vice president of ULC Robotics.
Power
UKPN apprentices inaugurate new Trailblazer standard
15 UKPN apprentices have become the first trainees to graduate from the power network craftsperson apprenticeship programme.
People & Skills
Ill-fitting protective equipment puts women at risk
A study by the union Prospect has found that industry protective equipment is still not suited to female workers, compromising their comfort and safety.
Power
Clarity lacking on apprenticeship levy
As network operators struggle to address skills gaps, uncertainty prevails over the delivery of support for apprenticeship training across the UK.
People & Skills
Smarter Grid Solutions appoints new chief executive
Technology and consultancy firm Smarter Grid Solutions has announced that Jim Kent is to replace Gerry Docherty as chief executive.
Gas
The health and safety challenge
As financial penalties for failings are set to rise, Network explores the specific health and safety challenges facing network operators.
People & Skills
Drax director to replace Johnson at ENW
Electricity North West (ENW) has announced Peter Emery as its new chief executive, replacing Steve Johnson in the top role.
Power
Make the future better by design
John Mathers explains why the energy industry sorely needs the skills of design engineers.
Heat
Are industry skills challenges insurmountable?
Energy networks are struggling to make an impact on their skills outlook despite strong investment in STEM engagement schemes. What needs to change to make a difference?
Downloads
Network media information and marketing options
Network is the first and only magazine dedicated to engineering leaders in the UK's gas
Downloads
Network Awards 2020: Meet the finalists!
After receiving a larger number of superb entries than ever before, the judges have made their final decisions and we are proud to unveil the well-deserved finalists for the Network Awards 2020!