Agricultural Machinery Firm SFM Technology Enters Administration Friday, May 22, 2026 sfmtechnology administration agriculture machinery royalwarrant insolvency engineering aerospace manufacturing hmrc SFM Technology, a Somerset-based agricultural machinery company, has entered administration, marking a challenging chapter in its long history. Founded in Martock in 1985, the firm originally specialised in fruit harvesting … Read More
Inside Hinkley C as 'Tough' Phase Accelerates Thursday, May 7, 2026 hinkleyc nuclear construction engineering power energy project uk infrastructure technology The Hinkley Point C nuclear power project has entered one of its most demanding phases yet, with construction teams ramping up efforts to meet critical milestones. Inside the site, workers face a complex array of tasks, from … Read More
The Long Battle to Save Weston-super-Mare's Historic Birnbeck Pier Saturday, April 4, 2026 birnbeck weston-super-mare pier restoration victorian rnli heritage seaside engineering community In 1867, Weston-super-Mare celebrated the grand opening of its first pier, Birnbeck Pier, which would become an iconic Victorian landmark and a magnet for thousands of holidaymakers during the Edwardian era. As the only pier … Read More
Thousands of Somerset Homes Safeguarded by Major Reservoir Upgrades Saturday, November 29, 2025 somerset flooding reservoirs environmentagency floodprotection infrastructure watermanagement engineering sustainability resilience Thousands of homes across Somerset will benefit from enhanced flood protection following the completion of major upgrades to three critical reservoirs on the Somerset Levels and Moors. These improvements, initiated in 2022 by … Read More
Why Reopening the Key Weston-super-Mare Bridge Will Take 18 Months Tuesday, November 25, 2025 weston-super-mare bridge repair construction engineering closure infrastructure contractors restoration safety The Weston-super-Mare bridge, a vital link for the local community and economy, is facing an extended closure, with contractors estimating that it will take 18 months before it can reopen. This timeline reflects the complex … Read More
Community-Centered Reservoir Overhaul Wins Top Regional Engineering Award Saturday, November 15, 2025 reservoir flooding community collaboration engineering conservation sustainability infrastructure innovation engagement The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir project near Bristol has been honoured with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West 2025 Project Award for Collaboration, recognising exceptional teamwork and community engagement. … Read More