...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...
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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...
...any contribution from DIO to any response by the Armed Forces to requests for aid from civilian authorities. We call this MACA, or Military Aid to Civil Authorities. An example...
...Royal Scots Dragoon Guards I’ve been working south of the border as Deputy Commander for the northern region of the Training Estate, based at Catterick. As a keen naturalist one...
...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)...
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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...
...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...
...For the first time in MOD housing contracts there will be clear customer satisfaction targets for suppliers to meet that are backed by financial consequences for falling short and incentives...
...in the Sanctuary Magazines. To nominate a project for an award please email DIO-Sanctuary@mod.gov.uk for an entry form. For more information on the awards and nomination process, please read our...
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...to providing essential training for British forces in Canada. [Crown Copyright/MOD 2015]They also manage accommodation for up to 3,000 soldiers and around 130 Service families, including a site in the...