ISO 9001:2026 is finally here
Timescales: what’s the deadline?
Certified organisations are expected to have the usual three-year transition i.e. until around September 2029 to migrate from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026.
Three years sounds generous, but don’t leave it until the last minute. Organisations that leave transition activity until the final year tend to run into resourcing pressure and find it harder to book audit slots, simply because every certified business is trying to transition at the same time.
Why Good Companies Still Lose Nuclear Work, and What Needs to Change
Across the nuclear contracting community, there is no shortage of capability. Many organisations are delivering complex engineering and infrastructure projects safely, reliably, and to a high standard. Yet despite this, strong businesses continue to fall short when bidding for nuclear work. The reason is rarely technical. More often, it comes down to how that capability […]
Sizewell C – Momentum Builds
After many years in the planning it is full steam ahead to build SZC with 2026 being a transformative year for the project. The project will deliver 7% of the UK’s clean energy needs for at least 60 years, provide opportunities for over 1500 apprentices in high skilled jobs, support the Government’s net zero commitments and energy security, along with developing a high capability supply chain in the UK.
SMR Deployment – A Shot in the Arm.
Brian Allan, Board Member of Nuclear PSG and Managing Director of QSI Consultancy Group said “It is fantastic news that Wylfa has been chosen as the first site to host the Rolls Royce SMR’s. Having been involved in the nuclear sector for many years it is great to see that the UK nuclear renaissance continues to gather momentum for the next generation. Exciting times ahead for all engaged including members of the Nuclear PSG.”
The Rise of Data Centres & How Nuclear Energy Will Play Its Part
Zoe Stollard explores the growth and implications of data centres and outlines some of the trends for the future and how nuclear energy can dovetail into this rise of data centres.
Cutting up the rules to fire up nuclear power.
The Prime Minister has a Plan for Change with nuclear energy being an integral part with more nuclear power plants to be approved across England and Wales with red tape to be slashed to get Britain building.
Becoming a Clean Energy Superpower…
Picture – Zoe Stollard with other Nuclear PSG Board members and Wales Nuclear Forum members at a tour of Hinkley Point C Last year.
Is new nuclear needed?
When all the elements of security, supply, sustainability, safety and socio-economic are taken into consideration the argument of whether nuclear is needed shifts to: “how quickly can these new facilities be built?” (instead of, “should they be built?”). I look forward to the continued revival of new nuclear energy in the coming years.
The Conflict Avoidance Pledge
Subscribing to the Conflict Avoidance Pledge and its ethos would be hugely beneficial for the nuclear industry.
New Nuclear Energy – Necessary for Energy Security?
This first major project in Somerset aims to kick start the renaissance in new nuclear energy, generating at least 20% of all UK energy needs.