A number of us attended the breakfast seminar "NEC3 Problems Exposed" hosted by http://www.jrknowles.com/ in Wakefield. It was a worthwhile event which included bacon sandwiches and much discussion of what happens when one or more parties fail to administer various aspects of the NEC contract. It was attended by a wide range of people including PM's, MD's legal professionals and a number of professional ...

Rob Winkel, a graduate engineer, who worked with us this year is now studying for a PhD at Queen Mary University of London in the School of Engineering and Material Sciences. He is following a long standing interest in renewable energy generation and will be working on shallow water modelling in relation to tidal turbines. We wish him every success and look forward ...

DAPS had its anual communications day on the 14th September at the Falkirk Wheel. The wheel is a truly inspiring piece of civil engineering and we would recommend a vist to anyone. Warm clothing is advised! Check it out here: http://www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk
Grainne Wood passed the professional review with the Institute of building to become a full chartered member - Congratulation Grainne Wood MCIOB. http://www.ciob.org.uk/