Issue: 6

07 October 2011

Welcome Welcome to this edition of the IGEM Flame our e-newsletter. As you can see there are no new faces to introduce here at IGEM this week, so we decided to focus on some of the highlights of the next couple of weeks. Firstly, next week sees the return of our popular annual seminar, Gas 2011 (13th October). Themes this year include Policy and Regulatory Drivers; Responding to Industry Challenges; and Technology, Innovation and Best Practice. Don't miss out, click here to download the booking form now. The following week IGEM will be exhibiting at Installer Live (16th - 19th October) at the NEC, Birmingham, if you're planning to attend, come and visit us at stand 511! Finally, in the run up to the 'Festive Season' IGEM House is offering a special package to those wishing to hold end of year meetings. The offer includes a festive buffet menu and discounted delegate rates. Click here to find out more. If you missed the usual introduction and smiling face of one of the IGEM Secretariat, why not come and visit us at Gas 2011 or Installer Live, or take up the IGEM House festive offer and meet the whole team! Kind Regards IGEM Communications

A summary of the latest news and activities of the Institution.

For the full stories or to find out more, visit the news section of our website.

Membership Application and Upgrade Workshop

A successful Membership Application and Upgrade Workshop was held at IGEM House in Kegworth on Wednesday 17^th August 2011. The aim of the workshop was to provide support to candidates with their applications for our membership grades.

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IGEM House Festive Offer

Come and encounter the ultimate conference experience :

Celebrate your 2011 Year End Meeting with a Festive Buffet

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A selection of upcoming IGEM events is shown below and the IGEM Flame will keep you informed of the latest events throughout 2011.

Gas 2011 - LAST CHANCE TO BOOK

Thu 13 Oct

Imago, Loughborough

A one-day seminar jointly organised by IGEM and SBGI

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Free Installer Update Evening

Tue 18 Oct

Key updates and information for Gas Installers

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IGEM Technical Report Option Workshop

Wed 26 Oct

Are you interested in upgrading your membership but do not hold the exemplifying qualifications?

Have you considered the Technical Report Option but are not sure where to start?

The Technical Report Option offers the opportunity for candidates who do not hold the exemplifying qualifications for Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status to demonstrate that they have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding as those with the qualifications.

IGEM are holding a workshop for members and their mentors who are considering this option or who have already started the process but need some extra guidance.

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National Engineering & Construction Recruitment Exhibition

Fri 25 Nov

25 & 26 November 2011
NEC, Birmingham

Whether you're looking to kick start your career or are searching for that next step on the ladder, NECR offers a vast array of exceptional opportunities for all engineering and construction professionals and graduates.

You will find not only the best industry recruiters, but also invaluable careers advice and job-seeking tools.

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Section Events

Scottish

Energy Retail Analytics Wed 09 Nov
Travelling Fellowship Evening Wed 23 Nov

London and Southern

London & Southern Joint Management Event with CMI Wed 26 Oct

North East and Yorkshire

Top Down Working Thu 13 Oct
Carbon Capture Event Thu 03 Nov
2nd Christmas Charity Ball Fri 18 Nov

North West

Smart Products, Smart Energy Wed 19 Oct
Sustainable Construction Wed 16 Nov

Wales

Wales Section Dinner Dance Fri 21 Oct

For information on forthcoming IGEM Technical Seminars please see the Technical section below.

Standards Update

AVAILABLE NOW : IGEM/TD/13 Edition 2 - Pressure regulating installations for Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas/Air.

AVAILABLE NOW : IGEM/UP/16 - Design for Natural Gas installations downstream of primary meter installations with respect to hazardous area classification and preparation of risk assessments.

Standards are available to purchase by telephone 01889 561431 or via IGEM's Website - http://shop.igem.org.uk/

Seminars

SPECIAL OFFER
Book your place at IGEM/TD/13 Edition 2 and Gas Standards Training before 31st October 2011 and Save 20%! Contact events@igem.org.uk for more information.

NEW : IGEM/TD/13 Edition 2 - Pressure Regulating Installations - 9th February 2012 - Missed out on the 27th? - Book your place on the second Seminar!

NEW : Gas Standards Training - Keep up date with the latest best practices - 16th November 2011 - Following the success of last year's event, the programme has been revised to reflect changes made in 2011.

IGEM/UP/17 - Shared chimney and flues systems for domestic gas appliances - 15th November 2011.

IGEM/UP/16 - Hazardous area classification for downstream Natural Gas installations - 20th October 2011.

FULLY BOOKED : IGEM/TD/13 Edition 2 - Pressure Regulating Installations - 27th October 2011.

Further details and booking forms can be found on IGEMs website.

The October edition of Gas International is now available. We are busy currently working on the November Issue and as always it's jam packed with a range of interesting articles for you to read.

We are also currently working on our features list for 2012 so watch this space.

For more information on advertising opportunities in Gas International, IGEM Flame and the IGEM website please contact journal editor Gemma Baguley on 01509 678 157 or via email to communications@igem.org.uk