Article archive for Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
New Ordinary Trustee at IET (27 June 2012)
Dr. Simon Hart, Principle Development Engineer at Control Techniques in Newtown, Powys, has recently been elected as an Ordinary Trustee at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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‘Expansion of UTCs is a step in the right direction’ (01 June 2012)
The Institution of Engineering and Technology has welcomed the announcement that 15 new University Technical Colleges (UTCs) will be created to train 20,000 young people as the engineers and scientists of the future.
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Apprenticeships and professional training seen as better option (09 May 2012)
With the cost of degrees set to rise this Autumn, the route offered by apprenticeships is a worthwhile alternative career path for future engineers, according to a new report released by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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Are you working to outdated wiring regulations? (02 May 2012)
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is warning that UK electricians could be failing to comply with the latest IET Wiring Regulations. In fact, the IET reports that as many as 76% of electricians in the UK could be operating without a copy of the IET Wiring Regulations, 17th Edition, BS 7671:2008 incorporating Amendment No.1, 2011.
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Government and industry launch requirements for UK EV industry (08 March 2012)
Today (8 March), a committee of experts from government, the automotive, energy and electrical industries have launched The Code of Practice for Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation. The new Code of Practice is the first ever authoritative, practical installation guide for all those involved in the manufacture and installation of EV charging points.
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Europe’s biggest engineering society welcomes £1m engineering prize (29 February 2012)
The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) has welcomed the opening of nominations for the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
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Mother and daughter engineer a double act (15 February 2012)
Two female family members from Ayrshire are believed to be the first ever mother and daughter to both gain a qualification in a profession dominated by male engineers.
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Failure to focus on consumers risks power shortages by 2017 (18 January 2012)
Expert urges consumer-centric energy programme to overcome challenges facing consumers, government and utilities.
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Sponsoring the electrical engineers of the future (11 January 2012)
Control Techniques in Powys, Wales, has recently sponsored three students through Electrical Engineering degrees. All three have now taken up permanent positions at Control Techniques.
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Are you compliant? (04 January 2012)
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) urges industry compliance as the amended Wiring Regulations came into force at the start of this year.
The IET has called for the electrical industry to ensure that it is compliant with The IET Wiring Regulations, 17th Edition, BS 7671:2008 incorporating Amendment No.1, 2011, from 1 January 2012.
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Amended wiring regulations made clear (07 December 2011)
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET, formerly the IEE), has released the On-Site Guide to aid the electrical industry’s understanding of the amended IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition, BS 7671:2008 incorporating Amendment No.1, 2011.
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IET advises on wiring regulations (22 September 2011)
Geoff Cronshaw (pictured), Chief Electrical Engineer at the IET, on the recently launched IET Wiring Regulations, 17th Edition, BS 7671:2008 incorporating Amendment No 1: 2011.
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IET calls on government to meet energy gap (30 August 2011)
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), is urging the government and industry to engage in robust discussions on the UK’s emerging energy needs. The call comes as electric vehicle adoption is rising, and is set to continue.
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The impact of Amendment 1 of the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008) (30 August 2011)
The first amendment to BS 7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations was issued on 1st July 2011 by the IET (formerly the IEE) and is intended to come into effect on 1st January 2012. Installations designed after 31st December 2011 are to comply with BS 7671:2008 incorporating Amendment No 1:2011.
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