The engineering sector continues to evolve through leadership transitions, technological innovation, and recognition of excellence. As global infrastructure demands increase, companies are balancing legacy expertise with forward-looking strategies to drive sustainable growth. Leadership changes mark the end of an era and the beginning of new opportunities. Philip O’Doherty to retire from the engineering group he founded underscores the impact of visionary founders and the importance of succession planning in sustaining organisational excellence. Innovation is central to sector progress. Marelli opens new R&D centre in Bangalore highlights how investment in research and development accelerates automotive solutions, strengthens global capabilities, and drives the adoption of advanced technologies. Highlighting the sector’s top performers, the Video Highlights of the Engineering Excellence Awards this year celebrate projects and teams that exemplify precision, creativity, and technical leadership, setting benchmarks for innovation and collaboration and paving the way for the next wave of excellence at the 2026 awards. These developments demonstrate a sector where leadership, technological advancement, and recognition converge to shape the future of engineering. Explore the full stories and stay informed on the innovations defining modern engineering.