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  • Renewed optimism in Construction sector as survey reveals growth and skills plans

    A new survey has revealed increasing optimism in the Construction sector with project professionals anticipating project growth, higher budgets and a further investment in skills. Over half (70%) of project professionals working in the Construction industry expect to increase the number of projects they are working on over the next five years, highlighting a strong…


  • Pioneering sustainable aviation fuel in cold-chain logistics

    By Nadja Lourenço – Head of Sustainability and Governance at Envirotainer Sustainability is playing a key role in influencing how the pharmaceutical industry approaches its day-to-day operations. With the 2030 deadline for achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals approaching and many organisations setting science-based targets to hold themselves accountable, the industry finds itself at a…


  • After Iberia’s blackout, the race to build fault-resilient infrastructure is on

    On April 28 2025, the Iberian power system collapsed. A cascade of generator trips and uncontrolled voltage surges swept across Spain and Portugal, knocking out over 15 gigawatts of load in a matter of seconds. Within moments, automatic defences had exhausted their options, synchronisation with the rest of Europe was lost, and the blackout became…


  • Skills, sustainability and the future of UK construction

    The UK construction industry finds itself at the crossroads of crisis and opportunity. Long plagued by skills shortages, the sector now faces a dual challenge: not only must it recruit and train enough people to meet growing demand, it must also equip them with the knowledge to build in a fundamentally different way. Decarbonisation, digitisation,…


  • Clean energy, skills and transport dominate in UK’s most industry-focused budget in a decade

    The UK’s 2025 Budget Review has signalled a profound shift in economic policy, with over £100 billion in public capital investment aimed at revitalising infrastructure, accelerating the energy transition, and addressing industrial skills shortages. From heavy manufacturing to logistics, business leaders have broadly welcomed the direction — but cautioned that ambition must be matched with…


  • SPEAKER INTERVIEW: Ilia Maslov, technical advisor at Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore

    Ahead of his presentation at Autonomous Ship Expo in Amsterdam, Ilia Maslov, technical advisor for digital and smart ships at Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore, sits down with Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology International to reveal more about his presentation, “Ship-shore connectivity and remote diagnostics: new BV rule notes”. Ilia Maslov started his career as…


  • Manufacturing Glazing Gaskets from TPE

    Using high-quality materials ensures durability and efficiency. This is important within the sealing industry, in particular in the manufacture of glazing gaskets. These rubber sealing components are used to secure glass in windows and doors and play an important role in enhancing building insulation by protecting the interior from environmental elements.  Traditionally, these products were…


  • SPEAKER INTERVIEW: Elias Boletis, chair of CIMAC Working Group 10

    Electric and Hybrid Marine Technology International speaks to Elias Boletis, chair of CIMAC Working Group 10, ahead of his presentation at Electric and Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam, on The challenges to ship owners in the decarbonization process, and the responsibilities of equipment manufacturers. The presentation will unpick the questions that arise about the…


  • The world’s leading electric and hybrid marine technology trade fair opens in six weeks!

    The world’s leading exhibition and conference for maritime electrification, decarbonization and GHG reduction solutions is returning to Amsterdam in June 2024! Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe Exhibitors at the free-to-attend Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe will showcase new electric and hybrid marine transportation and propulsion solutions, shore charging equipment and efficient emerging technologies…


  • Can technical regulatory details help marine fuels chart a course to Net Zero?

    The International Maritime Organization’s action (IMO) to regulate emissions from fuel production and to consider all types of greenhouse gases (GHGs) – not just CO2 – is moving slowly and not receiving much attention. But these regulatory details are probably more important than the headline-grabbing move to target net zero GHG emissions by 2050. Here’s…