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Network Rail seeks £1bn private sector investment for new telecoms
Network Rail has unveiled plans to attract up to £1 billion in investment from the private sector to upgrade its railway telecoms.
May 2021
Network Rail seeks £1bn private sector investment for new telecoms
Network Rail has unveiled plans to attract up to £1 billion in investment from the private...
14 May 2021
South Korea to build world's biggest wind farm
South Korea has announced plans to build the largest offshore wind farm in the world by 2030, with...
13 May 2021
Is “reverse commuting” the future of living and working in recruitment?
Is “reverse commuting” the future of living and working in recruitment?
11 May 2021
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Here’s why the theme is Nature
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021.
11 May 2021
HS2 update: Balfour Beatty lands £52m contract
Balfour Beatty has won the £52m early environmental works contract for phase 2a of HS2.
07 May 2021
Is Porsche entering F1 with Red Bull?
Is Porsche entering F1 with Red Bull?
06 May 2021
Why large offshore wind farms should double their intra-array voltage
Find out why large offshore wind farms should double their intra-array voltage.
05 May 2021
Defence reveals 2030 vision for UK military
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has set out a future vision for the UK Armed Forces in the paper...
04 May 2021
4D safety inductions for HS2 workers
Construction workers on HS2 will be getting high-tech safety inductions with 4D online training.
29 Apr 2021
Mercedes is now making EQS batteries
Mercedes-Benz is manufacturing high-performance batteries for the new luxury all-electric Mercedes...
28 Apr 2021
Commercial air travel slowly taking off again
The global aerospace industry is expected to begin to recover this year after the traumas of 2020.
27 Apr 2021
British Army reflects on Prince Philip's funeral
British Army reflects on Prince Philip's funeral.
23 Apr 2021
Arrests over ‘Roald Dahl wood’ as HS2 steams ahead
Three HS2 protesters have been arrested over plans to destroy part of a woodland that inspired...
22 Apr 2021
Stop hitting cars with the ugly stick, says Geely design head
Peter Horbury, head of design for Chinese automaker Geely, shared insights from his four-decade...
21 Apr 2021
How offshore wind threatens marine wildlife – and what we can do
How offshore wind threatens marine wildlife – and what we can do.
20 Apr 2021
Mane commits to fairness, inclusion and respect (FIR) in the workplace
Mane commits to fairness, inclusion and respect (FIR) in the workplace.
19 Apr 2021
Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month - April 2021.
16 Apr 2021
LG to invest $4.5 billion in US battery factories
LG Energy Solution, the EV battery offshoot of Korean giant LG Chem, has revealed massive US...
15 Apr 2021
Rapid rise for UK construction in economic recovery
The British construction sector has seen its sharpest rise in activity since 2014 as signs emerge...
15 Apr 2021
First Army solar farm will be as big as 6 football pitches
The Army has begun work on its first solar farm, part of Project PROMETHEUS, which aims to cut...
14 Apr 2021
China is investing billions in European wind
China’s investments in European wind power are approaching $7 billion as both private and...
12 Apr 2021
How will the 2021 Budget impact construction?
On 3rd March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a Budget focused on green recovery, pledging...
09 Apr 2021
Defence to go green
The Ministry of Defence has joined the war on climate change with the launch of its new Climate...
08 Apr 2021
EU could make all its own EV batteries by 2025
The European Union could be producing enough battery cells by 2025 to power its entire contingent...
08 Apr 2021
F1 cars go greener with active aerodynamics
In a bid to make Formula 1 more sustainable, all F1 cars will feature active aerodynamics to boost...
07 Apr 2021
Oil majors enter offshore wind market
Oil majors enter offshore wind market.
06 Apr 2021
IR35: How the 2021 budget shakes out for contractors
The 2021 Budget has been and gone, and despite COVID, chancellor Rishi Sunak offered no further...
31 Mar 2021
New Logistic Support Contract to save Army millions
New Logistic Support Contract to save Army millions.
30 Mar 2021
Ajax armoured vehicles set to roll out this summer
The British Army looks set to have a squadron of the new Ajax armoured vehicles by this summer,...
26 Mar 2021
Revealed: top contractors' furlough cash claims
The top 50 construction contractors in the UK claimed up to £1.1 million in furlough payouts...
25 Mar 2021
Budget 2021 round 4 - money to retrain offshore workers?
Budget 2021 round 4 - money to retrain offshore workers?
23 Mar 2021
Creative design: are cars getting too minimalist?
Creative design: are cars getting too minimalist?
22 Mar 2021
Army deploys grenade-launched mini-drones in Mali
Tiny enough to be launched from a 40mm grenade launcher, DefendTex Drone40 drones can form part of...
19 Mar 2021
Mane become members of APSCo Deutschland
Mane become members of APSCo Deutschland.
19 Mar 2021
Rishi Sunak to launch new National Infrastructure Bank
As part of the new Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the launch of a National...
18 Mar 2021
How Biden could drive change in the auto industry
With Joe Biden making it clear that he’s running a green White House, we can expect massive...
17 Mar 2021
Biden faces uphill struggle for green energy
President Joe Biden wants the US to run entirely on renewable energy by 2035. Read on to find out...
16 Mar 2021
Mane awarded supplier status with Ørsted
Mane has been awarded supplier status with Ørsted for their operations in Germany.
15 Mar 2021
Are concept cars dead?
It looks as if motor shows are headed the way of the dinosaurs (except in China, where they still...
12 Mar 2021
How HS2 is helping Britons pay the bills
While many projects are being shut down or cancelled during COVID, one flagship project is steaming...
11 Mar 2021
Intelligent heated undersuit for divers launched
Avon Protection has announced the launch of its ‘Core Intelligent’ heated undersuit,...
10 Mar 2021
What IR35 means for offshore wind
What does IR35 mean for Offshore Wind? Read on to find out.
09 Mar 2021
Why the construction industry needs more women
The UK construction industry is in desperate need of workers. Every year, clients seem less...
08 Mar 2021
It's International Women's Day – will you #ChooseToChallenge?
Today, March 8th, is International Women's Day (IWD), a worldwide celebration of women’s...
08 Mar 2021
Ferrari revs up revolutionary engine for 2022
After Ferrari’s dismal engine performance in 2020, and with restrictions on development this...
02 Mar 2021
Soldiers help create next-gen tank camouflage
Army soldiers have used their real-life experience in Estonia to create new and better camouflage...
01 Mar 2021
UK construction has lost a quarter of EU-born workers
The number of UK construction workers born in the EU has plummeted by over a quarter in 12 months.
25 Feb 2021
US car market set to turn corner in 2021
US car market set to turn a corner in 2021.
24 Feb 2021
Renewables rule new US capacity in 2021
Most new US electricity generating capacity in 2021 will be renewables, says the U.S. Energy...
23 Feb 2021
400 cyber warriors face off in Army Cyber Spartan
Over 400 cyber defence specialists and novices from the UK and abroad have taken part in...
19 Feb 2021
Hamilton finally signs with Mercedes – but only for a year
After months of negotiation, Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has finally signed a new...
18 Feb 2021
Poland's onshore wind boom
Onshore wind has been going from strength to strength in Poland in the past year.
17 Feb 2021
Another steel price rise hits UK construction
The price of structural steel has risen yet again, with British Steel announcing its fifth increase...
16 Feb 2021
Mane successfully passes RISQS audit
Last month, we had our RISQS (Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme) audit, and not only...
15 Feb 2021
Fiat Chrysler to help Silicon Valley startup launch air taxi
Fiat Chrysler and California startup Archer plan to team up on an electric air taxi to cut...
11 Feb 2021
Hydrogen Energy – is this the future?
Hydrogen energy - is this the future? Read on to find out.
10 Feb 2021
Nuclear power? Yes please... IN SPACE
The UK Space Agency is joining forces with Rolls-Royce to investigate how nuclear technologies...
09 Feb 2021
Biden's commitment to green energy
Joe Biden has committed to doubling offshore wind leases in US federal waters by 2030 as part of a...
08 Feb 2021
Cybercriminals target UK COVID research
Suspected North Korean hackers have targeted staff at British pharma company AstraZeneca.
05 Feb 2021
Construction to grow by 14% in 2021
Construction industry forecasters predict a hefty 14% rise in construction output this year, and...
04 Feb 2021
The champions of women’s talent at Le Mans
The Le Mans 24 Hours saw its first-ever all-female LMP2 team in 2020.
01 Feb 2021
Will Hamilton sign with Mercedes? We just don't know
Will Hamilton sign with Mercedes?
29 Jan 2021
Florence and Cecilia the boring machines survive an interesting journey
Two enormous tunnel-boring machines destined for HS2 have dodged Brexit delays and arrived safely...
28 Jan 2021
Defence scientists help Britain fight COVID
Scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are helping government bodies...
27 Jan 2021
Green energy boom: Germany needs engineers
Germany’s ambitious green energy plans could take it to 100% renewable power by 2040 –...
26 Jan 2021
Mane successfully passes RISQS audit
Mane successfully passes RISQS audit.
26 Jan 2021
AI Driving Dilemmas: A Crash Course in Ethics for Engineers
AI Driving Dilemmas: A Crash Course in Ethics for Engineers
22 Jan 2021
Construction recovery slows over Brexit fears
The recovery of UK construction output slowed down significantly in October, according to new data...
21 Jan 2021
UK faces "frightening" data blackout
90% of Britain’s business-critical data is delivered by foreign satellites, says a new...
20 Jan 2021
Japan to quadruple offshore wind by 2040
Japan plans to more than quadruple its offshore wind power to 30-45 gigawatts (GW) by 2040 in an...
19 Jan 2021
Why I've become a STEM Ambassador
Find out why Donna Murphy, Mane's Client Engagement Manager has become a STEM Ambassador.
18 Jan 2021
Why cyber war isn’t a game
War today is fought on five fronts – sea, land, air, space and cyber – and cyber, the...
14 Jan 2021
Could Porsche's synthetic fuel save classic cars?
Could Porsche's synthetic fuel save classic cars? Read on to find out more!
13 Jan 2021
Can US solar take its toxic trash out?
If the US solar industry wants to stay green, it needs to solve a big recycling problem –...
12 Jan 2021
New immigration rules will be a massive challenge for construction
The new post-Brexit immigration system will be “extremely challenging” for the...
11 Jan 2021
EU pollution crackdown could drive non-hybrid cars to extinction
Carmakers fear new EU emissions standards could make the cost of compliance so high that cars...
08 Jan 2021
Future warfare: Integrated Warrior
On February 10th 2020, the UK Ministry of Defence launched a futuristic high-level defence...
07 Jan 2021
The Mane IR35 Solution for Peace of Mind and To Enable Access to Top Talent
Mane is proud to be offering a comprehensive IR35 solution that manages the entire process, read on...
06 Jan 2021
Calendar update for Formula E World Championship
COVID is driving a few updates to the 2020/21 Formula E World Championship calendar, with Formula E...
05 Jan 2021
Can the UK go carbon-neutral by 2050?
Setting the goal of a net-zero Britain was simple. Meeting it will be tougher. Can the UK do it?
04 Jan 2021
Cyber Force, Space Command, swarm drones... futuristic warfare is real
The British government is to invest £16.5 billion in the armed forces over the next four...
21 Dec 2020
Farringdon Crossrail is the first Crossrail station to be completed
The central London section of Crossrail now boasts its first complete station: the Elizabeth line...
18 Dec 2020
World's first zero-emission commercial aircraft
Airbus has unveiled plans to launch a hydrogen-propelled zero-emissions aircraft by 2035. Find out...
17 Dec 2020
New powertrain software for electric cars
Read on to find out more about the new powertrain software for electric cars.
16 Dec 2020
Automotive division - USA
16 Dec 2020
Energy division - USA: Our services and projects
16 Dec 2020
Brexit - what does this mean for UK offshore workers?
How is Brexit going to impact UK offshore workers? Find out here.
15 Dec 2020
CfD scheme doubles renewables investment
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is more than doubling its Contracts for...
11 Dec 2020
Government cuts £1bn from Rail and Infrastructure budget
The UK government has announced a £1 billion cut to investments in rail infrastructure after...
10 Dec 2020
Challenges, triumphs and fears as cars learn to drive like humans
The £13.5m Nissan-led HumanDrive project has paid off: an autonomous Nissan Leaf has driven...
09 Dec 2020
Revealed: Tempest tech that could make Britain a “global leader in air combat”
Team Tempest, the partnership building Britain’s next-gen fighter plane, has revealed some of...
08 Dec 2020
Moray East wind farm speeding ahead with the help of Mane
Moray East wind farm speeding ahead with the help of Mane.
04 Dec 2020
Government clamps down on modern slavery
The government’s UK Annual Report of Modern Slavery sums up everything done to combat modern...
04 Dec 2020
Can UK aerospace survive without a Brexit deal?
The future of Britain's £34bn aerospace industry is in jeopardy unless a deal is struck...
02 Dec 2020
No-deal Brexit could cost car industry £55 billion
Britain’s automotive sector could lose £55bn manufacturing value in five years if we...
01 Dec 2020
2030 petrol ban: is hydrogen the way forward?
In the wake of Boris Johnson’s announcement that new petrol and diesel cars will be banned by...
30 Nov 2020
Hybrid aircraft are coming, says Air Lease CEO
Hybrid-fuel-propelled plans are on their way according to Air Lease CEO.
26 Nov 2020
HS2: What have we done so far?
Britain’s COVID-hit construction industry has received a major boost as the government...
25 Nov 2020
3 ways to boost sustainability in supply chains – and why it matters
Find out the 3 ways in which you can boost sustainability within your supply chain - and why it...
23 Nov 2020