...covered a wide range of Defence and infrastructure sectors and businesses, with some fascinating stands showcasing innovative solutions and ideas. For the team, and for many of the suppliers, it...
...As Base Support Officer I act as the Navy interface and main point of contact for Facilities Management (FM) for both the contract owner, DIO, and the contractors. For Hard...
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...spent a few years in Scotland and elsewhere working as a forestry contractor, before heading to forestry college. I was lucky enough to get a placement working in MOD forestry...
...generous tax breaks for production companies. HM Treasury wants Government departments to make more efficient use of their assets for taxpayers by looking for opportunities to offer spare capacity in...
...Until now, that is. The band of the Royal Armoured Corps at the opening of Catterick Garrison's new town centre Picture: Geoff C Dixon, Crown copyright MOD 2015 For most...
...grateful for the opportunity to listen to new colleagues talk about their reasons for joining the organisation and their experiences of DIO so far. Portrait of Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)...
...first aiders and are on hand to help when individuals need support. Throughout this pandemic, they have promoted resources and held 1-1s with individuals to check on their wellbeing. For...
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...working and welfare conditions on island for those who live and work in the South Atlantic. Moving to the Falklands The main reason I applied for the secondment was for...
...due to an inexhaustible demand for timber. It was used for pit props, in trenches, tunnels and other construction, and turned into charcoal for use in gas masks. It’s hard...
...continues to this day – and was recognised for its work building on habitat management for natterjack toads at Woolmer Forest. More recently, 2021 saw the completion of a major...