Eye in the Sky: drones at Salisbury Plain
Eye in the Sky: drones at Salisbury Plain
DIO Training Safety staff are now operating drones on Salisbury Plain to monitor and record illegal behaviour and protect the public.
Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and I’d like to highlight some of the work that DIO is doing to support our staff who are continuing to keep Defence working.
Reservists provide support to Nightingale hospitals in response to Coronavirus
Reservists have played an important role in supporting the Armed Forces in times of uncertainty and have been crucial in supporting the NHS and the government in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Repatriation of military families from Nepal and Kenya
Many of us have faced challenges as part of the coronavirus pandemic, including our Service personnel and their families who have been stationed abroad while on deployment overseas. We've been working to provide them with accommodation in the UK.
Facilities Management - Supporting Defence sites during the coronavirus crisis
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James O'Brien, Posted on:
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Accommodation, Coronavirus, Defence infrastructure, DIO
The coronavirus outbreak has posed many challenges for facilities management staff, partners and our customers but we have strong relationships with one another and this has made it much easier to respond to the current crisis.
The unsung heroes of the MOD Guard Service
Like all organisations across the country – and much of the world – DIO has been heavily impacted by Coronavirus and Covid-19. Unlike many of our staff, the MOD Guard Service can't work from home. How have they adapted to the current situation?
Calling for Sanctuary Award Nominations!
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Iain Perkins, Posted on:
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Archaeology, biodiversity, Defence infrastructure, DIO, Energy, Engineering, Environment and Ecology, sanctuary awards
It’s that time of the year again where we’re looking for nominations for the Sanctuary Awards!
Using science to predict climate change
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Begonia Pedreira-Regueira, Posted on:
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Data, Defence infrastructure, DIO, Military Training, Science
As part of British Science Week, I’d like to tell you about how I use the science behind climate tools to predict risks and help protect the MOD estate against climate changes and extreme weather conditions.
Striving for equality for all
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Jacqui Rock and Kate Harrison, Posted on:
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Defence infrastructure, DIO, Working at DIO, working together
Yesterday the world celebrated International Women’s Day and this year’s theme “Each for Equal” prompted us to consider the difference between gender balance and gender equality.
Inspiring the next generation to get involved in construction
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Rachel Newell, Posted on:
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DIO, Kier VolkerFitzpatrick, United States Visiting Forces, USVF, USVF F35s
This week is National Careers Week and to celebrate I’d like to tell you about how the joint venture between Kier and VolkerFitzpatrick (KVF35) has been working with students at Mildenhall College Academy to help them learn about the different career opportunities available in the construction industry and other related professions.
Working in the Government Property Profession
The Ministry of Defence is one of the largest landowners in the UK with extensive, diverse and unique infrastructure. This DIO-managed estate is vital for Defence personnel to live, work, train and deploy. Life at DIO I joined …