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Working for a sustainable future
Working for a sustainable future
November marks several significant events both globally and for the IQ, reflecting the challenges we are facing as a society and ...
Nov 1, 2021 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Celebrating a bright future for our profession
Celebrating a bright future for our profession
Over the last few months this column has highlighted the importance of our sector supporting the wider society. There are many challenges ...
Oct 1, 2021 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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An exciting new chapter
An exciting new chapter
Over the last few weeks you may have seen the announcement regarding the merger of the Institute of Quarrying with the National Stone ...
Sep 6, 2021 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Engaging communities for future skills
Engaging communities for future skills
One of the issues we often discuss at IQ Board of Trustees meetings is the need for society to recognise the need for our sector and our ...
Aug 2, 2021 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Industry innovation for a sustainable future
Industry innovation for a sustainable future
In last month’s column, the focus centred on the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) for all of us as members of the ...
Jul 2, 2021 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) vital for future success
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) vital for future success
The industry’s leading event, Hillhead, has just experienced its successful transition to an alternative, digital format. Hillhead Digital ...
Jun 1, 2021 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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Building skills now and for the future
Building skills now and for the future
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has a long and proud history of professional development for its members, through education, training, and ...
May 4, 2021 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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New product innovation to deliver a better future
New product innovation to deliver a better future
At the time of writing, we are at the point in the year where we are beginning to see the signs of spring with warmer and brighter weather ...
Apr 1, 2021 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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CPD drives competence
CPD drives competence
We are approaching the end of the first quarter of the year and there is genuine hope that we are seeing the beginning of the pathway out ...
Mar 5, 2021 / by Martin Riley, IQ President
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