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The Engineers Collective — 100 episodes

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Why geopolitical uncertainty is driving innovation

2

Can the UK's ageing infrastructure cope with climate change?

3

Why construction must move from ‘lowest cost’ to ‘value procurement’ to reduce avoidable error

4

Why Birmingham – Manchester rail can’t wait for HS2

5

Engineering in Antarctica

6

Assessing dam failure risk with WTW

7

Celebrating the landmark Menai Suspension Bridge on its 200th anniversary

8

How Anglian’s @one Alliance has set a template for water project delivery

9

Using digital tools to enable SMEs to grow by doing what they do best

10

The 30-year journey to an underground facility for long-term nuclear waste storage

11

Integrating artificial intelligence into structural maintenance and management

12

Breaking down infrastructure commitments from the Spending Review with the ICE

13

Implementing steel reuse in construction with WSP

14

Surveying the changing landscape of civil engineering with ICE President Jim Hall

15

How the Building Safety Act is changing UK construction and engineering, with Civic Engineers

16

Ofwat on funding innovation in the sector and securing the future of water in the UK

17

Exploring the wide world of temporary works in construction and engineering

18

TechFest Podcast - Hydrogen Power Units and Wearable Neurotech

19

Learning from HS2’s struggles to better deliver UK megaprojects with the ICE

20

Discussing the Structures of the Year with the IStructE

21

Why developing more pumped storage hydro is crucial in the energy transition

22

Building a railway fit for the future with East West Rail

23

The Regenerative Structural Engineer and Infrastructure related pledges in the UK General Election

24

Celebrating 40 years of the Thames Barrier

25

Francis Scott Key collapse and Everton's new stadium - Plus ICE President Anusha Shah on biodiversity and nature based solutions

26

Implications of the budget, new reservoirs on the way and mining in Yorkshire, plus PAS 2080 and systems thinking with Mott MacDonald

27

In the news: climate, rail reform, and space weather? Plus, building theworkforce of the future at the Constructionarium with Julia Stevens

28

How hydrogen could ‘electroshock’ the energy transition, with Arthur D Little

29

What does ‘transforming infrastructure performance’ mean?

30

The value of place making in construction and engineering

31

The importance of collaborative reporting to ensure structural and fire safety

32

How cloud based data management is improving delivery of major infrastructure projects

33

How smart data could improve flood management to create climate resilient infrastructure

34

Making a visible difference to tackling mental health and suicide risk in construction

35

Technology has changed the face of construction over the last 40 years but further change is needed

36

Success of megaprojects is down to a handful of key factors

37

Artificial Intelligence will supercharge engineers rather than replace them

38

How dialogue and collaboration delivered the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade on budget

39

How technology uptake is the key to delivering work faster with fewer people

40

Lessons to be learned 10 years on from completion of the Shard

41

2022 recap featuring HS2 costs, Norway bridge collapse and imperial measurements backlash

42

Why civil engineers and financiers need to build better relationships to deliver on net zero

43

Barriers to adopting digital technology in construction

44

Designing to create space rather than a building is key to regeneration

45

How flexible working on construction sites could be a ‘win-win’

46

Arup’s role in levelling up the Humber

47

How evolution of sensor technology has empowered complex engineering projects

48

Speaking out about opportunities for women is critical to solving the skills crisis

49

How is 3D printing changing construction techniques?

50

The role of digital twins in influencing infrastructure investment

51

What does intelligent infrastructure mean for future design, maintenance and operation?

52

Addressing the greater cancer risk faced by construction workers

53

Reflecting on the lessons from the Stonehaven derailment tragedy

54

Considering carbon as a currency will drive circularity in civil engineering

55

What does the future of hybrid working in civil engineering look like?

56

How privately owned public space could add climate resilience to cities

57

How digital engineering is improving project delivery

58

2021 in review - The top news stories and features of the year

59

ICE President Ed McCann on rail uncertainty, COP26 and secrets behind London’s Olympic velodrome

60

How EDF plans to mitigate the environmental impact of Sizewell C

61

Contracting to collaborate and drive industry change

62

Why engineers need to prioritise nature-based solutions over ‘grey’ alternatives

63

Transport for London’s Michèle Dix announces her retirement

64

Full steam ahead: Setting the strategy for transport decarbonisation

65

Let's talk about menopause: the importance of supporting employees in the industry

66

Creating a ‘construction time machine’ to de-risk construction with John Sisk and Sons

67

The importance of collaboration between architects and engineers with Martin Knight and Michelle McDowell

68

In the news: the Miami Champlain Towers South collapse with the NCE editorial team

69

Health, Safety, Wellbeing and data: The ‘Discovering Safety’ programme, with HSE and Atkins

70

Reimagining the future of infrastructure: tech, BIM, digital twins and a crystal ball, with John Nolan from Network Rail and Dan Vogen from Bentley Systems

71

The Net Zero Infrastructure Industry Coalition: A place-based approach to net zero, with Mott MacDonald

72

Learning about the blue economy with San Diego’s Tim Barrett and ECOncrete’s Andrew Rella

73

Updates on the Road Investment Strategy 2 and lessons learned with Graham Richards from Office of Rail and Road

74

COP26 in Glasgow: How should civil engineering influence the agenda? With Philippa Spence from Ramboll

75

Mental health: The impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing in construction with Lindsey Marie and Phil Hinchey from RSK

76

Using our skills to benefit society and the importance of ethics in engineering with Emma Crichton from Engineers Without Borders UK

77

Making carbon net zero as common nature as health and safety with Ruth Jeffs from Waterman Group

78

Bringing joy to infrastructure design with National Infrastructure Design group chair Sadie Morgan

79

The role of AI in the future of roads maintenance with FMConway and RoadBotics

80

Exploring the world of ‘Systems Engineering’, with Matt Gibson from Amey and Chris Rolison from Bentley Systems

81

2020 in review: The NCE team discuss the biggest news stories of the year

82

Introducing the 156th President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Rachel Skinner

83

Why Brexit doesn't mean the end of Eurocodes, with Steve Denton from WSP

84

Learning about the Northern Powerhouse Rail journey with director, Tim Wood

85

Smart Cities: emerging technologies, trends and innovations, with Dublin City Council smart city lead Jamie Cudden

86

Learning about The Office of Rail and Road with Steve Fletcher, Deputy Director, Engineering and Asset Management

87

Talking about Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure conference which has gone digital, with Steve Cockerell and Shannon Clemons

88

Exploring the long-term impacts of Covid-19 on London Underground with managing director, Andy Lord

89

Pop-up infrastructure: temporary fix or here to stay? With Simeon Butterworth from WSP and Steve Tilby from Amey

90

Talking Thames Tideway with Andy Mitchell, CEO of Tideway

91

Exploring the benefits of pedestrian modelling software in designing, planning and delivering railway stations with Eduardo Lazzarotto from Bentley and Cameron MacDonald from Atkins

92

Talking future projects, and London Power Tunnels with Gareth Burden from National Grid

93

Learn about AECOM’s journey working digitally and the positive long-term impacts of Covid-19, with Michael Warren

94

Talking digital workflows and the long-term changes to the industry with Dustin Parkman from Bentley Systems

95

Opening the £1.5bn major A14 upgrade programme 8 months early with Highways England’s David Bray

96

HS2 notice to proceed, and civil engineering meets circular economy with Stephen Boyle

97

Coronavirus Special – What impact is Covid-19 having on the industry?

98

Heathrow West, the alternative plan for Heathrow Airport with Carlton Brown

99

Running mega projects and lessons learned with Crossrail’s Mark Wild

100

Talking Heathrow Airport’s Expansion Programme with Phil Wilbraham