- The Economic Situation of the Oil & Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, consists of about 7,000 companies who pull in a combined, estimated revenue of around £450 billon However, the production and associated revenue are fragmented; around 10% of companies generate approximately 60% of this figure - Rail Industry – 500 Years of Transport
During the early 1820’s, as Britain experienced a massive trade-boom, it became apparent that the emerging technologies of mobile steam engines and iron rail construction could contribute enormously to the existing road, canal and coastal shipping networks None of these methods of transport had required government-funding, so a group of private investors petitioned Parliament for the right to construct the lines they thought were commercially beneficial - Nuclear Industry Set For New Boost
Government ministers have given the go-ahead to a series of new nuclear power plants that are designed to replace those that currently provide 20% of the nation’s electricity Westinghouse, one of the three vendors involved in setting up the new power-plants, has estimated that the UK’s economy could receive a boost worth around £30 million - The Economic Situation of the Construction Industry
The construction industry is very important to the UK’s – and indeed to the world’s – economy In the UK, it accounts for more than 10% of the country’s gross domestic product and employs an estimated 2 - The Opportunities in Oil and Gas Jobs Abroad
Oil and gas are truly worldwide industries that have knock-on effects between countries; these resources may be found in one country, then piped and sold in others Because these industries are so close-knit, circumstances in even the smallest oil and gas-producing country can have far-reaching consequences across the globe - The Opportunities in Construction Jobs Abroad
The Construction Industry operates on a global scale with many opportunities to work abroad The developed world maintains many types of project, including continuation, decommissioning and environmental work, much of which is implemented by some of the industry’s leading companies, who are diversifying into new markets - Careers in Rail – What Can it Offer?
In spite of the pressure placed on businesses across the country by the current ‘credit crunch’, the UK’s rail industry seems to be enjoying a renaissance that will define it as one of the major rail industries in Europe, if not, the world The government is continuing to invest huge sums into the improvement of existing rail networks and is dedicated to providing a ‘greener’ service by the year 2014, aiming to bring carbon emissions down to an absolute minimum, whilst looking at factors such as trackside biodiversity, reduced intrusion on communities and their landscapes, air quality, noise and vibration levels - Careers in Utility – What Can it Offer?
The UK Utility industry is a vast sector that is divided into a variety of specialist industries: oil, gas, petroleum, coal, nuclear power renewable energy and the waste management and water industries Some of these sub-divisions are comparatively large, such as the oil, gas and water sectors, whilst others such as the coal industry are relatively small - The UK Economy and Its Effect on the Rail Industry
No matter whether you call it the ‘liquidity crisis’, the ‘credit squeeze’, or the ‘credit crunch’ it all comes down to the same thing The economic growth of the UK is slowing dramatically and there are growing fears of a recession - The UK Economy and Its Effect on the Utilities Industry
Within this time of economic instability the utilities industry is being hit alongside all other sectors But how much of an effect is the credit crunch really having on the sector and the people who work within it - The Effects Of Job Losses In House-Building
In 2006 it was estimated that 7% of the UK’s workforce were present in the construction industry 2 - New Oil Reserves Needed as Oil Price & Jobs Increase
It is a strange fact that as oil prices soar the number of jobs within the oil industry, especially in ‘upstream’ exploration and production, actually increases As oil becomes more expensive more and more is needed to reduce the price - Getting Ahead in the Construction Industry
With new regeneration and Government housing targets, the construction industry is facing the toughest challenges yet With new projects in commercial and residential developments, growing pressures for sustainable and low impact development and the need for low cost housing, better and faster results are being expected from everyone involved in the construction industry from planners to those on site every day - Getting Ahead In The Rail Industry
The rail industry is a greener alternative for travel than any other method at the moment, and as a result is beginning to see an increase in investment and public interest With the Government and business regulators placing such a huge emphasis on offsetting personal and private carbon emissions it is perhaps unsurprising that this industry is expanding its work force - Getting Ahead in the Utilities Industry
The Utilities industry is currently facing rapid change and is having to adapt to the many new demands made on it by existing and potential customers Once dominated by state-run monopolies, the utilities sector of the twenty first century is shifting to respond to emerging competitors who are increasingly savvy to new and evolving technologies - Getting Ahead In The Oil And Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry provides three quarters of the UK's primary energy alone and globally it is responsible for more energy output than any other fuel production areas There are many changes coming about in the oil and gas industry as a direct result of this constant demand, with new means of sourcing oil and gas being looked at every day on a global perspective - Careers in the Construction Industry
Construction is a huge sector of the British economy - UK construction output is the second largest in the EU and contributes 82% of the nations GVA (Gross Value Added) - Something in the Pipeline? Guide to Careers in the Oil and Gas Industry
Oil and gas have long played an important role throughout world history and now are clearly among the world's most important resources The Oil and Gas Industry has come along way from the original discovery of underground oil deposits in salt wells by the Chinese in around 500BC and the establishment of the first commercial oil refinery in Romania in the mid 19th Century - Careers in the Rail Industry: Great Opportunities For Skilled Workers
Following privatisation, British Rail was divided into two main elements Network Rail is the owner and operator of the national rail network in the UK, and provides rail network access to train and freight operators - Engineers in Demand: A Career in the Utilities Industry For a Qualified Engineer Has Never Looked Better
The Utilities Industry can be defined as ‘companies that provide the following utility services; electrical power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply and sewage removal’ It could also arguably be said that telecommunications and even transport and road systems could also be viewed as a utilities
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