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Skilled trades are essential to our economy and society, but their culture is very resistant to change and standardization. To achieve our ambitious goals, we need to get better at providing our skilled trades professionals with better training, better support, better policy, and better technology. Thanks for the great conversation Chris McTaggart! #betterhvac #hvac #residentialhvac #residentialbuildings #transformation #tradeshow #buildgreen atlantic #preview #buildingscience #training

Navigating the hazards of oil and gas work in North Carolina? 🛢️Our latest article unveils the risks and explains your right to workers' comp benefits after an injury, illness or fatality. Stay informed and stay safe! https://bit.ly/4biH1tg #OilAndGasSafety #WorkersCompNC #NC

🌊🛢️ Supporting North Sea Workers: A Balanced Approach As discussions continue regarding the North Sea oil and gas industry, it’s crucial to find common ground. While we work toward cleaner energy sources, let’s also consider the livelihoods of workers who rely on these jobs. 🔹 Background: The proposed ban on new oil and gas licenses by the Labour party has sparked debate. We need to address environmental concerns while ensuring a fair transition for workers. 🔹 Campaign Objectives: Unite’s “No Ban Without A Plan” campaign emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy. Let’s advocate for a thoughtful transition that takes everyone’s interests into account. Let’s find a balanced path forward—one that respects both our environment and the people who contribute to it! It is important that we prioritise job retention alongside environmental goals. #NorthSea #EnergyTransition #BalancedApproach

Collaboration isn’t easy, but it is vitally important. Global Water Center’s April newsletter includes a reflection on collaboration. Take a moment to read it, and then let me know: Do you think collaboration is worth the effort? I would love to hear your thoughts below. #Collaboration #GlobalWaterCenter #Leadership #nonprofit #CEO #ThoughtLeader 

This is the thinking needed to keep the HVAC Industry in the hands of its contractors that already have community trust. This protects the industry from greedy corporations that seek roll it up, cannibalize it, capitalize off the push towards electrification by turning our contracting organizations into order takers instead of the problem solvers they can and should be. This is the way.

This installation journey was not without challenges, notably the presence of asbestos. This hurdle was adeptly navigated by enlisting Oracle Solutions Asbestos Ltd– a reputed, specialist asbestos management company. With their help Environmental Energies Ltd were enabled to ensure a safe and efficient installation. Asbestos is a highly hazardous material and as a result installing solar panels when there is the presence of asbestos is a challenging undertaking. Are you hesitant about installing Solar due to asbestos? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eu_fjr-q

What a great collaboration between Oracle and Environmental Energies Limited. We are proud to support our partners achieve cost effective, value added solutions for their customers while maintaining safe practices around asbestos management. Helping customers transition to renewable energy solutions by removing hurdles created by Asbestos is a real win for all involved. Should you need guidance on how to effectively navigate these challenges, feel free to reach out to our friendly team. Here at Oracle Solutions Asbestos Ltd we can support the whole value chain from initial refurbishment surveys all the way to introduction to trusted partners to support with full installation. #asbestos #renewableenergy #compliance #partnership

This is an informative and timely article on the upcoming staffing challenges to be faced by professionals in the water and wastewater industries. This is well worth a read and eerily similar to what we have been experiencing with technicians in the fleet industry. Infrastructure and green jobs are important and the current hot topic, but let's not forget about these and other critical "blue-collar" jobs as well!

The water industry is facing an exodus of engineers, with 70% of professionals considering a move to other sectors in the next two years. That’s according to a new report from specialist water industry recruitment firm, Water by Murray. Read the full article on page 6 of the July edition here... https://lnkd.in/eaBqNKp5 #waterindustry #watermagazine #engineers #recruitment #workforce

Further confirmation. When asked why we in the water sector need to embrace smart water solutions. I generally respond with. 1. Delivering realtime quality/quantity data throughout the journey from source to tap. 2. Enabling water companies become proactive and efficient. 3. The ability to create OT tools that provide incremental optimisation from data insights. 4: And as this article from Water Magazine confirms the critical threat a lack of professional expertise to both operate and implement the project investment required to meet challenges. Smart Intergrated digital tools harness vast amounts of information which when applied into water companies control systems can help fill the head count gaps. This report further confirms why so many water companies are building there Operational Technology capabilities with Smart water solutions.