Support for All Forms of Engineering Risks
The engineering sector is certainly facing its fair share of challenges, from sourcing materials and tackling a changing construction landscape to compliance with new regulations.
This section aims to provide the latest news and expert advice about engineering risks and engineering risk management, as well as information and resources to support all forms of engineering, helping the industry navigate the road ahead.
Whether you’re engaged in civil engineering or precision engineering, mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering, the sector is facing the same hurdles. Skill and staff shortages present new challenges as recruitment, as well as upskilling and retraining the current workforce, become key drivers.
The cost and availability of materials is also causing a barrier and delays to projects. And, of course, there is Health & Safety Executive (HSE) governance to contend with. Compliance obligations are rising and engineering companies need to ensure they are completing engineering risk assessments, using a competent person with a good understanding of engineering risk management, to fully protect their business.
Many engineers, especially civil engineers, are facing a changing landscape that sees their target markets changing too. Keen to keep working and retain their workforce, many are moving away from work with large building contractors in favour of working with individuals who need projects completing at home or in their garden – for example, home offices.
Helping the Engineering Sector Navigate the Road Ahead
With this move into a new market comes new risk and it is vital that engineers ensure they undertake a full review of their activities and seek professional advice to ensure they have the right cover to protect themselves.
The engineering sector finds itself at a crossroads, but having the right information, understanding and advice will ensure it finds the best path for a more prosperous future.
