A future internet of drones could improve safety by taking much of the human element out of construction sites and relying on microchips, Jon Herbert reports. With drones now seen regularly over UK construction sites, it is not uncommon for companies to warn their employees of survey flights in advance to avoid the impression of   Read More …

A Government autumn “yes” or “no” to UK tidal energy lagoons could trigger large-scale infrastructure developments for an innovative technology with significant export potential. However, as ministers also contemplate the future of new nuclear power stations, a negative response might see a world first go to India’s Gujarat province. Jon Herbert looks at the details.   Read More …

September 19 to 25 is the UK’s sixth annual Gas Safety Week, with many firms signing up to publicise the dangers associated with ordinary gas appliances, including deadly leaks of carbon monoxide (CO). However, carbon dioxide (CO2) also poses a significant industrial hazard, proving that life-giving carbon really isn’t always the good guy. Jon Herbert   Read More …

The UK and the world are both thinking hard about maintaining supplies of the “most fundamental utility” (water) with challenges that it is widely predicted could make the financial crisis look like a well-brewed storm in a teacup. However, technology is creating optimism. Jon Herbert examines local and global challenges, and problems. Gold is not   Read More …