At IACS, we know the world of pipeline inspection can sometimes come with a language of its own that is full of technical terms, industry-specific acronyms and the occasional bit of jargon you might not expect. This glossary is designed to help you navigate that language. Whether it’s a common phrase you’ve heard before or …
IACS Ltd, the leading inspection, engineering, and testing consultancy, specialising in pipelines and backed by expertise in non-destructive testing (NDT) services, has appointed Gemma Coombs to the role of Finance Manager. Gemma, an experienced finance manager with a reputation for developing efficient finance teams and supporting businesses as they scale up, will be responsible for …
Valentin Craciun was not new to pipelines when he began his apprenticeship with IACS; rather than inspecting them, he’d been lifting them on nationally significant infrastructure projects, which is where his ambition for his future rose. “My career began on railways and construction sites. I was self-employed and spent most of my working days driving …
IACS Training & Education (IACS T&E) is celebrating a standout evening at the Greater Manchester Skills Awards 2025, after being named SME of the Year and seeing cohort 1 apprentice Gerrard Ashcroft awarded Apprentice of the Year (Level 2/3). The awards recognise excellence across Greater Manchester’s further education and skills sector, shining a spotlight …
Harrison always knew university wasn’t the route for him. Keen to get stuck into the working world, he originally started an apprenticeship in an office-based role. While there were promises of a degree, it never materialised – so he decided to explore something new. Thanks to his mum, a careers advisor, that opportunity came through …
The investment and commitment that IACS Ltd has made in its people has been endorsed by peers and clients at the inaugural Gas Industry Awards, where IACS received the ‘Investment in People’ accolade for its pioneering apprenticeship. The awards, which were delivered by the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) in partnership with the …
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to put the spotlight on mental wellbeing and how to look after our mental health. This year’s campaign is focused on ‘community’. According to the Mental Health Foundation, the team behind this important awareness campaign, “being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health …
Could dancing be the secret ingredient for promoting our wellbeing? Now we know that the jive or tango may not be an obvious choice for some, especially when working in the pipeline industry, but it is according to our Director, Laura, whose love of Latin dancing has led her to a more positive mindset. As …
Pipeline inspection wasn’t always on the cards for Jennifer Scott. With a background in ceramics and silversmithing, Jennifer’s journey to the pipeline industry has been anything but ordinary. She’s worked in the NHS, travelled around Australia for three years, and she’s even worked as a delivery driver. But it was a job fair in …
IGEM, The Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers, has recognised IACS Ltd in its annual Gas Industry Awards. The shortlist… IACS Ltd, the leading inspection, engineering and testing consultancy specialising in pipeline construction, has been shortlisted within the ‘Investment in People’ category. This award acknowledges the company’s pioneering apprenticeship, which was developed and is being …
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