George Williams

At the heart of the engineering community are volunteers who quietly dedicate their time, skills and experience to supporting others. One of them is David Parr — a long-standing contributor whose journey shows just how far volunteering can take you,…

Across Europe, few engineering endeavours match the ambition and complexity of the Grand Paris Express. With over 200 kilometres of new rail lines, 68 stations and an investment exceeding 40 billion Euros, the project represents one of the continent’s most…

When people talk about building a career in engineering, they often describe the influence of mentors, the value of education, or the importance of professional networks. But for many—especially those navigating new countries, raising families, or overcoming financial barriers—the real…

For many engineers, a career is built one project at a time—through lived experience, trial and error, support from colleagues, and the gradual building of confidence. But behind every competent professional is another, quieter force: the people who guide them.…

The engineering profession is changing at a pace few could have predicted even a decade ago. Automation, energy transition, digital transformation and new ways of working are reshaping the expectations placed on modern engineers. While technical competence will always remain…

If you’ve ever travelled between Edinburgh and Fife, you’ll know that crossing the Firth of Forth is more than a commute — it’s an encounter with one of the UK’s most significant engineering achievements. When the Forth Road Bridge opened…

Technical industries are becoming more complex at a pace many workers never expected. Terms, tools and technologies evolve so quickly that even experienced professionals can lose track of what they actually need to understand. Elec Training sees this across the…

The world of engineering and media technology is changing faster than many people expected. What once relied on hardware, physical infrastructure and tightly controlled onsite systems is now moving into cloud platforms, AI supported workflows and software defined operations. The…

Engineering is often described as analytical, structured and detail heavy, but the reality is far more varied. It is a field shaped by imagination, adaptability and the ability to see solutions where others may see obstacles. For many neurodivergent engineers,…

Engineering has always been shaped by the challenges of the moment. Yet today’s challenges, from sustainability to safety in high-pressure environments, are influencing the way technical teams think far more deeply than before. Modern engineers are being asked not only…