SBGI Utility Networks is a leading membership organisation providing advocacy and representation for member companies from the energy and utility networks sectors. Utility Business is our quarterly publication addressing topics across the industry as well as reporting on SBGI’s activity.
Caroline Taylor - UB Editor
We’re embarking on a new phase in its development in March with brand new publishers in place, fresh design and are really excited to be launching our first official blog alongside it.
The new look and feel magazine will continue to offer quality content but be much more feature driven, with contribution from business leaders and experts in our industry.
So thanks for visiting our blog. Keep on the lookout for upcoming posts.
We welcome your feedback, comments and contribution to the blog and Utility Business.
The Utility Business editor is Caroline Taylor, SBGI Utility Networks, who welcomes contributions via email: caroline@sbgi.org.uk
Applications are now open for the latest USIT (Utilities and Service Industries Training Limited) CPD Awards. 
USIT will pay delegate fees and up to £100 expenses* for attendance at the following seminars being run by SBGI in 2012:
Data & Communications Management, 30 May, Savoy Place, London more info
Utility Metering, 20 September, Motor Cycle Museum, Birmingham more info
(*Maximum five places available at each event. Places offered on a first come first served basis)
As well as hearing from key influential speakers, both seminars will be supported by informative and topical exhibitions showcasing the latest technologies and solutions.
To receive your FREE place, please submit a short explanation of how you expect to benefit from attending the event to caroline@sbgi.org.uk. The closing date for the CPD Awards is 30 April.
Further information on advertising in the next issue of Utility Business Magazine or placing a banner advert on this blog, please visit the advertising section or download our media pack for 2011
Alternatively, you can email us here
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The Winter Issue of Utility Business Magazine is now available to download below:
Further information on advertising in the next issue of Utility Business Magazine or placing a banner advert on this blog, please visit the advertising section or download our media information pack for 2011 pack for 2011
Alternatively, you can email us here
Calls to 0870 199 4044
Subscribe to the Utility Business blog here
Despite the current financial downturn, Develop – the leading technical skills training provider in the UK, has announced profits up by *18% against the previous year with plans for even greater success in the future.
Develop is a national operator that delivers technical training and assessments across the UK, supported by five dedicated regional Training Centres. Develop is one of the few providers delivering multi-utility training for both traditional and environmental technologies and is the only one that offers a distinctive blend of technical and behavioural training
“We are extremely proud of the progress that Develop has made over the last 12 months.” Commented Develop’s Executive Chairman, Rod Tompsett, who has been in post for two years. “We are delighted to be able to report that our financial performance has exceeded expectations in a very challenging economic environment.”
It was reported in April this year that more than two-fifths of organisations have decreased funding for learning and development and only one in 10 anticipate an increase in the next 12 months, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. This is borne out with an increasing demand for far more efficient training and a greater return on training investment.
Develop attributes its positive results to some significant achievements this year as well as the successful implementation of a strategy to innovate, drive efficiencies and improve quality and delivery of its training.
Read more…
The Autumn Issue of Utility Business Magazine is now available to download below:
Further information on advertising in the next issue of Utility Business Magazine or placing a banner advert on this blog, please visit the advertising section or download our media information pack for 2011 pack for 2011
Alternatively, you can email us here
Calls to 0870 199 4044
Subscribe to the Utility Business blog here
