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Ca$hMireLe nucléaire sourit à AtkinsRealisDans ce segment du podcast Ca$hMire, Pierre Couture jase des derniers résultats financiers de la société d'ingénierie AtkinsRealis (anciennement SNC Lavalin) alors que le secteur de l'énergie nucléaire est en hausse.
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2025-11-1304 min
Engineering Matters#351 Rough Seas and Reliable Defence PartnershipsAround the world, climate change and shifting alliances are opening up new theatres of geopolitical competition. In the Arctic, Canada must be ready to patrol a new coastline; in the Pacific, Australia faces increased tension with China.
Naval defence will be a key component of these nations’ security planning. But the so-called ‘exquisite’ capabilities of modern navies—such as submarines and frigates—are often beyond the technological and supply chain capacities of any single nation. They require new global partnerships between friendly nations. And these require careful synchronisation of major engineering projects, spanning the globe.In this episode, we...
2025-11-0634 min
Engineering Matters#351 Rough Seas and Reliable Defence PartnershipsAround the world, climate change and shifting alliances are opening up new theatres of geopolitical competition. In the Arctic, Canada must be ready to patrol a new coastline; in the Pacific, Australia faces increased tension with China.
Naval defence will be a key component of these nations’ security planning. But the so-called ‘exquisite’ capabilities of modern navies—such as submarines and frigates—are often beyond the technological and supply chain capacities of any single nation. They require new global partnerships between friendly nations. And these require careful synchronisation of major engineering projects, spanning the globe.In this episode, we...
2025-11-0634 minEngineering Matters#339 Integrated Contracts and Innovative DeliveryOn two major road projects in the UK work was completed on time and under budget. But not every project can claim such success. Defects, delays and cost overruns plague projects around the world.
Projects such as those at Junction 10 on the M25 London orbital motorway, and on a stretch of the A19 near Teesside in England’s north east, are inherently complex. Every change will cause ripples throughout the supply chain, and potentially impact schedules and costs. But this, AtkinsRéalis’s Kelly Burdall argues, isn’t the root cause of the problem. Instead, she explains, we shou...
2025-07-2440 minEngineering Matters#339 Integrated Contracts and Innovative DeliveryOn two major road projects in the UK work was completed on time and under budget. But not every project can claim such success. Defects, delays and cost overruns plague projects around the world.
Projects such as those at Junction 10 on the M25 London orbital motorway, and on a stretch of the A19 near Teesside in England’s north east, are inherently complex. Every change will cause ripples throughout the supply chain, and potentially impact schedules and costs. But this, AtkinsRéalis’s Kelly Burdall argues, isn’t the root cause of the problem. Instead, she explains, we shou...
2025-07-2440 minEngineering Matters#334 Digital Construction’s Past, Present and FutureIn 2016 management consultants McKinsey released a report that reverberated around the construction and engineering sectors. This sector, the report said, was consistently delivering projects late—often 20% longer to finish than expected—and over budget: by as much as 80%. The report’s authors pointed out that the tools that could resolve these delays and cost overruns, quite simply weren’t being picked up. Now, nearly a decade on, has the sector made progress?
In this episode, we speak to three AtkinsRéalis experts about the sector’s progress. Sam Stephens describes the origins of digital construction, explaining how offshore in...
2025-06-1933 minEngineering Matters#334 Digital Construction’s Past, Present and FutureIn 2016 management consultants McKinsey released a report that reverberated around the construction and engineering sectors. This sector, the report said, was consistently delivering projects late—often 20% longer to finish than expected—and over budget: by as much as 80%. The report’s authors pointed out that the tools that could resolve these delays and cost overruns, quite simply weren’t being picked up. Now, nearly a decade on, has the sector made progress?
In this episode, we speak to three AtkinsRéalis experts about the sector’s progress. Sam Stephens describes the origins of digital construction, explaining how offshore in...
2025-06-1933 minEngineering Matters#332 The Future of Airports Around the WorldAirports are at the forefront of a global transformation, rethinking their role not just as transport hubs but as sustainable, connected cities of the future. In this episode we explore how airports around the world are responding to environmental pressures, technological advancements, and increasing passenger demands. From Hong Kong’s ambitious runway reclamation to Heathrow’s efforts to expand sustainably, we unpack the complex challenges and exciting innovations shaping the future of air travel infrastructure.
Our guests George Davies, Meghan Sheehan, and Jeremy Lee, each bring unique perspectives from the UK, US, and Asia, offering a global over...
2025-06-0533 minEngineering Matters#332 The Future of Airports Around the WorldAirports are at the forefront of a global transformation, rethinking their role not just as transport hubs but as sustainable, connected cities of the future. In this episode we explore how airports around the world are responding to environmental pressures, technological advancements, and increasing passenger demands. From Hong Kong’s ambitious runway reclamation to Heathrow’s efforts to expand sustainably, we unpack the complex challenges and exciting innovations shaping the future of air travel infrastructure.
Our guests George Davies, Meghan Sheehan, and Jeremy Lee, each bring unique perspectives from the UK, US, and Asia, offering a global over...
2025-06-0533 min
Govcon GiantsHow to Get FEMA Work Without Being a Prime Contractor with Jamelyn Austin TrucksToday's show was brought to you by our sponsor Encore Funding. Have you or someone you know recently been awarded a government contract and cannot secure funding? Encore Funding has your back, with a recently launched Government division they are funding your receivables so you can just focus on the work. Visit encoregov.com for more information on how to get the money you need to continue growing your business. In today's episode, I caught up with Jamelyn Austin Trucks live from a procurement event in the City of Miami. Jamelyn is the Practice Director for Grants, R...
2025-05-1410 min
Govcon GiantsSmall Businesses Are REQUIRED for Government Contracts – Here's WhyAre you positive that you have the best financing in place? Ever question the charges or fees you're paying? Do you know what is industry standard versus excessive. Recently I had our partner Encore Funding look at 3 of my students previous agreements with finance companies and found many ways that they had been taken advantage of. For far too long this has become the industry norm and now with a trusted ethical company on our side we can rest assured that we are getting the best overall rate. Visit encoregov.com to have them review your current agreements at...
2025-05-0714 min
Bricks And BytesInside AtkinsRealis' Digital Transformation - How AtkinsRealis Drives Digital ROI"Genius is 99% perspiration and only 1% innovation."In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Darren Martin, Chief Digital Officer at Atkins Realis, sharing powerful insights about technology implementation in a global engineering firm with 40,000 employees.Tune in to find out about: ✅ How they evaluate technology investments (looking for at least 4X ROI within 12-18 months) ✅ The challenges of integrating startup technologies into enterprise environments ✅ Their approach to AI implementation across the organization ✅ Why future construction will combine "hyper personalization and hyper modularization"Listen now on Spotify...
2025-04-291h 10Engineering Matters#318 Gaming Out a Career in NuclearAt a unique hackathon in Manchester, a diverse group of hackers, coders, and gamers gathered to design digital solutions for the nuclear industry, blending innovation, teamwork, and pressure-driven problem-solving.
The event, called HackAFuture, served as a groundbreaking careers initiative, offering the winning team not just bragging rights, but jobs with AtkinsRéalis developing their solution. This was the brainchild of Darren Grears, Director, Head of Digital, Nuclear & Power EMEA at AtkinsRéalis and Sam Stephens, Head of Digital, Nuclear, at AtkinsRéalis. They share insights into what made them want to set up the HackAFuture event and why d...
2025-02-2733 minEngineering Matters#318 Gaming Out a Career in NuclearAt a unique hackathon in Manchester, a diverse group of hackers, coders, and gamers gathered to design digital solutions for the nuclear industry, blending innovation, teamwork, and pressure-driven problem-solving.
The event, called HackAFuture, served as a groundbreaking careers initiative, offering the winning team not just bragging rights, but jobs with AtkinsRéalis developing their solution. This was the brainchild of Darren Grears, Director, Head of Digital, Nuclear & Power EMEA at AtkinsRéalis and Sam Stephens, Head of Digital, Nuclear, at AtkinsRéalis. They share insights into what made them want to set up the HackAFuture event and why d...
2025-02-2733 min
Built + BeyondWastewater Treatment – Challenges, Innovations, and the Road AheadGet ready to dive deep into the world of wastewater treatment. In this episode, we’re tackling how this vital process safeguards both human health and the environment while adapting to the unique challenges faced by regions, specifically the UK and Canada.What to Expect:Every wastewater treatment plant has its own story, shaped by the needs and challenges of its community. From aging infrastructure to population growth, we explore the complexities and the tailored approaches that make each plant tick.Topics Covered:Technology & Innovation: Discover how in...
2025-02-2628 min
The Urbanist’s LensHow Is the Elizabeth Line Transforming London's Urban Landscape?In this episode of The Urbanist’s Lens, hosts Drew and Andrea delve into the transformative impact of London's Elizabeth Line on the city's urban landscape. They explore how this £18.9 billion infrastructure project has redefined commuting, reshaped economic zones, and influenced urban development since its opening in May 2022. The discussion covers the line's design excellence, highlighted by its 2024 Stirling Prize win, and examines its role in enhancing connectivity across London. Drew and Andrea also address critiques concerning budget overruns and project delays, while evaluating the line's success in increasing rail capacity by 10% and serving over 700,000 passengers daily. With insights fro...
2025-02-2211 min
The Crusty Canuck PodcastVotes bought for a Fast Train! EP#342Federal Liberals unveil Plans for a New Super Train from Quebec to Toronto just in time for a new Leader/ Election. Coincidental?
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2025-02-2127 min
Hub PodcastsHub Dialogues: Ian Edwards on how Canada can leverage the nuclear renaissance to meet its environmental goalsIan Edwards, the president and CEO of AtkinsRéalis, discusses the nuclear renaissance he’s seeing around the world, how AtkinsRéalis and its CANDU technology is playing a big part in it, and how Canada can better leverage nuclear energy to meet its energy and environmental goals at home and abroad. This episode was made possible by Canadians for CANDU and the generosity of listeners like you The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future...
2025-02-1031 min
The Engineers CollectiveTechFest Podcast - Hydrogen Power Units and Wearable NeurotechOur innovation experts Samuel Stephens, director, head of digital, nuclear at AtkinsRéalis and Angela MacOscar, director of innovation at Northumbrian Water, grill two innovators about their technology.
In this launch episode, recorded live at Techfest, they speak with FC Laboratories’ Matthew Norbury about their AI-powered wearable neurotech to support brain fitness, and Matt Barney, chief hydrogen officer at Geopura about their Hydrogen Power Unit, designed to replace diesel generator power on site.
Hydrogen power units have the potential to decarbonise construction activity by replacing diesel generators with green hydrogen. But how is the low carbon...
2025-01-1558 minEngineering Matters#305 Making the Case for Nature-Based SolutionsNature-based solutions are emerging as vital tools to tackle the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by leveraging nature’s inherent resilience to protect and restore ecosystems. This episode explores how innovative approaches can make these solutions mainstream and economically viable while addressing complex challenges like urban flooding, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable investment opportunities.
As species vanish at unprecedented rates, ecosystems lose their resilience, diminishing their ability to mitigate climate impacts such as floods and heatwaves. Traditional grey engineering solutions, like concrete sea walls, often address a specific issue but can create long-term challenges. In co...
2024-12-0539 minEngineering Matters#305 Making the Case for Nature-Based SolutionsNature-based solutions are emerging as vital tools to tackle the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by leveraging nature’s inherent resilience to protect and restore ecosystems. This episode explores how innovative approaches can make these solutions mainstream and economically viable while addressing complex challenges like urban flooding, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable investment opportunities.
As species vanish at unprecedented rates, ecosystems lose their resilience, diminishing their ability to mitigate climate impacts such as floods and heatwaves. Traditional grey engineering solutions, like concrete sea walls, often address a specific issue but can create long-term challenges. In co...
2024-12-0539 min
Transport TalksResilience to Climate Change with AtkinsRealisIn the latest episode of CIHT’s Transport Talks, sponsored by AtkinsRealis, experts Simon Shapcott, Net Zero Director, and Jo Bacon, Social and Behavioural Science Technical Director, dive into the pressing impacts of climate change on transport systems.
2024-12-0524 min
The Rethink Leadership PodcastS08E08: The Game Changer: A New Kind of Leader for the New World of WorkGuest: Vanessa ThompsonManaging Director of The Sustainability Experts; San Francisco, CA. Vanessa Thompson has worked in sustainability and finance for the past ten years. She has worked at the UN Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, the World Bank, JLL Spark Ventures, and numerous Silicon Valley startups. Her podcast has hosted Olympian Venus Williams, Eric Schurenberg (former CEO of Inc. & Forbes Magazine), Philip Hoare (Chief Operating Officer of AtkinsRéalis), and Lisa Neuberger Fernandez (former head of Innovation at Accenture). Her innovative book will be released next year, redefining how sustainable le...
2024-12-0428 min
InfoBref actualité et affairesJoe Biden autorise l’Ukraine à bombarder la RussieL’essentiel des nouvelles le 18 novembre 2024---Les États-Unis autorisent maintenant l’Ukraine à frapper la Russie avec des missiles américains à longue portéeSelon plusieurs médias, le gouvernement américain accepte désormais que l’armée ukrainienne utilise des missiles à longue portée fournis par Washington pour bombarder des cibles militaires sur le territoire russe. Dans un premier temps, l’Ukraine serait autorisée à utiliser ces missiles seulement dans la région russe de Koursk, où ont été déployés des soldats nord-coréens. En septembre, Vladimir Poutine av...
2024-11-1806 min
Leadership BlueprintsSetting Non-Negotiables: How to Find the Right Post-Military Career Fit with Katie KilkerJoining BJ on the debut episode of our newly rebranded podcast, Leadership Blueprints, formerly Inspiring People & Places, is Katie Kilker, Senior Project Director for Federal Facilities in the Engineering, Design, and Infrastructure Group at AtkinsRéalis. In honor of November's Veteran Salute, DOD to AEC, we’re spotlighting Katie’s recent transition from active duty in the Air Force to her current role in the built environment. Tune in to hear Katie discuss her journey to the Air Force, her formative experiences, what an Air Force career can look like, and her role at AtkinsRéalis. Sh...
2024-11-0647 minEngineering Matters#299e Highways UK Live – A Legacy of ExcellenceThe Thames had been for thousands of years London’s main route to the sea. But it is also an obstacle. The last crossing east of London is the bridge and tunnel at Dartford, and this is often congested. But a new crossing has been proposed further down the river. Throughout its planning, the focus has been on the legacy that the new Lower Thames Crossing will deliver.
As we saw in yesterday’s episode of this mini-series, recorded live at Highways UK, National Highways is pushing contractors and engineers to achieve annual carbon reduction. The Lower Tham...
2024-11-0142 minEngineering Matters#299e Highways UK Live – A Legacy of ExcellenceThe Thames had been for thousands of years London’s main route to the sea. But it is also an obstacle. The last crossing east of London is the bridge and tunnel at Dartford, and this is often congested. But a new crossing has been proposed further down the river. Throughout its planning, the focus has been on the legacy that the new Lower Thames Crossing will deliver.
As we saw in yesterday’s episode of this mini-series, recorded live at Highways UK, National Highways is pushing contractors and engineers to achieve annual carbon reduction. The Lower Tham...
2024-11-0142 minEngineering Matters#299d Highways UK Live – The Journey to Net Zero and ResilienceNational Highways has adopted clear net zero targets: its own operations will be carbon free by 2030; those of contractors on its roads by 2040; and of road users by 2050. The challenge will be meeting those goals, while also fulfilling its mission of getting drivers where they need to go, safely and efficiently.
The key to meeting this challenge is the carbon reduction hierarchy: avoid, switch, and improve. National Highways has set annual carbon reduction targets for its suppliers. By making use of the carbon reduction hierarchy, these suppliers can ensure that they are able to meet these annual...
2024-10-3152 minEngineering Matters#299d Highways UK Live – The Journey to Net Zero and ResilienceNational Highways has adopted clear net zero targets: its own operations will be carbon free by 2030; those of contractors on its roads by 2040; and of road users by 2050. The challenge will be meeting those goals, while also fulfilling its mission of getting drivers where they need to go, safely and efficiently.
The key to meeting this challenge is the carbon reduction hierarchy: avoid, switch, and improve. National Highways has set annual carbon reduction targets for its suppliers. By making use of the carbon reduction hierarchy, these suppliers can ensure that they are able to meet these annual...
2024-10-3152 minEngineering Matters#299c Highways UK Live – Next Generation Asset ManagementIn 2024, National Highways completely closed parts of the M25, London’s orbital motorway. This blockage in the arterial system of the UK economy wasn’t a mistake. Instead, it was an example of meticulously planned surgery, performed by experts.
In the previous episode of this mini-series, recorded live at Highways UK, we saw how data is becoming key to the future of the UK’s road infrastructure. In this episode, we learn how asset managers, infrastructure owners and engineers can use this data to perform major works with minimal disruption, bundling them with other works that might otherw...
2024-10-3045 minEngineering Matters#299c Highways UK Live – Next Generation Asset ManagementIn 2024, National Highways completely closed parts of the M25, London’s orbital motorway. This blockage in the arterial system of the UK economy wasn’t a mistake. Instead, it was an example of meticulously planned surgery, performed by experts.
In the previous episode of this mini-series, recorded live at Highways UK, we saw how data is becoming key to the future of the UK’s road infrastructure. In this episode, we learn how asset managers, infrastructure owners and engineers can use this data to perform major works with minimal disruption, bundling them with other works that might otherw...
2024-10-3045 minEngineering Matters#299b Highways UK Live – Roads ReimaginedAs an engineer, it is easy to think of roads as a challenge to be solved. Many of the innovations we will discuss in this mini-series will have a real impact on the safety, efficiency, and environmental impact of roads. But roads should be thought of as a service, not as an end in themselves.
Today, National Highways is committed to only build new roads where strictly necessary. The future focus for the strategic highways network is to make road transport safer, more efficient, and more reliable. Data will be vital to delivering roads as a service...
2024-10-2955 minEngineering Matters#299b Highways UK Live – Roads ReimaginedAs an engineer, it is easy to think of roads as a challenge to be solved. Many of the innovations we will discuss in this mini-series will have a real impact on the safety, efficiency, and environmental impact of roads. But roads should be thought of as a service, not as an end in themselves.
Today, National Highways is committed to only build new roads where strictly necessary. The future focus for the strategic highways network is to make road transport safer, more efficient, and more reliable. Data will be vital to delivering roads as a service...
2024-10-2955 minEngineering Matters#299a Highways UK Live – The Future of Highways – Mini-series PreviewWhy should we be thinking about roads as a service, not just an engineering challenge? What does it mean for a road to be a computer wrapped in asphalt? How can we use data from cars, highway assets, and even the road itself, to plan maintenance with minimal disruption to road users? How can roads become greener, more sustainable, and have less carbon impact? And what legacy do we leave when we build a new road?
All through this week, Engineering Matters will be releasing a new mini-series, looking at the future of the UK’s road ne...
2024-10-2815 minEngineering Matters#299a Highways UK Live – The Future of Highways – Mini-series PreviewWhy should we be thinking about roads as a service, not just an engineering challenge? What does it mean for a road to be a computer wrapped in asphalt? How can we use data from cars, highway assets, and even the road itself, to plan maintenance with minimal disruption to road users? How can roads become greener, more sustainable, and have less carbon impact? And what legacy do we leave when we build a new road?
All through this week, Engineering Matters will be releasing a new mini-series, looking at the future of the UK’s road ne...
2024-10-2815 min
The Sustainability ExpertsPhilip Hoare | AtkinsRéalisExcited to welcome Philip Hoare, COO of AtkinsRéalis, to The Sustainability Experts podcast!
2024-10-1533 min
Construction DisruptedTransforming InfrastructureThe intersection of digital technology and urban development is paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in infrastructure and energy management. Digital construction is driving significant transformations in ways previously unimaginable. As we move towards smarter, more connected cities, the role of data-driven solutions becomes increasingly crucial in shaping environments that are not only technologically advanced but also deeply attuned to the needs of their communities.Smart cities represent a bold vision for the future—one where technology is leveraged to create more livable, sustainable, and resilient urban spaces. These cities use vast amounts of data to improve ev...
2024-09-1738 minEngineering Matters#292 Place is the Space for GrowthHow should local and regional leaders encourage investment in their communities? Around the world, cities struggle with a legacy of industrial decline. In England, devolution of planning policy to mayoral combined authorities has allowed for regions like Greater Manchester to outpace national growth. But within regions, local areas can themselves fall behind, and require a joined up approach to planning and investment.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Susan Hinchcliffe, leader of Bradford City Council, joined Tim Newns, MD for Levelling Up at the UK Department for International Trade’s Office for Investment, and Richard Robinson, pr...
2024-09-1233 min
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 149: Live panel discussion at Farnborough Airshow feat. Wisk, AtkinsRealis and SkyportsThis episode is a live recording of a panel discussion eVTOL Insights was invited to moderate at this year's Farnborough Airshow. Held at the AtkinsRealis chalet, Executive Editor Jason Pritchard led a session entitled 'The Human Element of Advanced Air Mobility', with industry experts JC Asencio of Wisk, James Richmond of Atkins Realis and Addison Ferrell of Skyports Infrastructure.
2024-08-0840 minEngineering Matters#286 AI In the Real WorldWith the launch of robot taxis, we are already seeing autonomously controlled devices operating alongside humans in the public realm. As AI improves it will become embedded in our physical environment, in factories and construction sites, and in our streets and homes.
In episode 267, we talked to Darren Martin about the importance of considering human needs when developing and deploying technological solutions. In this episode, Darren joins us to work through the implications of new machine learning and AI tools moving into the real world. These tools, Darren explains, will play a role across the work of...
2024-08-0127 min
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 147: James Richmond and Steve Maslin, AtkinsRealisIn this episode, James and Steve discuss the company's recent focus group research, which explores the key challenges and opportunities for people with disabilities in Advanced Air Mobility.
The pair tell us the background behind this report, its main aims and objectives and nine 'key findings'. They also share interesting takeaways, how much of an impact this report can have on the emerging market and what the next steps will be.
2024-07-2530 min
The Geotechnical Engineering PodcastThe Best Strategies for Developing Unbelievably Successful Geotechnical Teams – Ep 105In this episode, we talk with Gohe A. Metaferia M.A.Sc., P.Eng., a director of Geotechnical Practice at AtkinsRéalis. He shares insights on how to build and lead successful geotechnical teams, promote innovation and collaboration on complex projects, and integrate international standards into engineering practices. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering […]
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2024-07-0427 min
Energy Drink1.07.2024 Atom z Korei jednak rządowy i Gazprom bez dywidendJest postulat uznania projektu elektrowni jądrowej w Koninie-Pątnowie w technologii koreańskiej za rządowy i nie ma dywidend Gazpromu w tym roku przez biedę trapiącą ten koncern.
🔴Poseł Koalicji Obywatelskiej z sejmowej komisji ds. energii Tomasz Nowak opowiada się za wpisaniem atomu z Korei do Programu Polskiej Energetyki Jądrowej jako drugi projekt rządowy.
🔴Tauron: Taryfy URE spowodują ok. 216 mln zł straty EBITDA na sprzedaży energii elektrycznej spółek Tauronu w II półroczu 2024 roku. Szacuje, że będzie mógł zrekompensować te straty w przychodach w 2025 roku w taryfie gospodarstw domowych.
🔴Spider’s Web: Węglokoks pisze do pracowni...
2024-07-0104 minBuilt + BeyondFloods + Fire – Mitigating Risk in MontecitoIn recent years, the United States has experienced frequent and severe natural disasters, driven in part by climate change, from devastating wildfires to powerful hurricanes, communities across the country are grappling with profound impacts of these events.The consequences extend beyond immediate destruction, encompassing economic loss, displacement of populations and long-term environmental damage.As these disasters become more prevalent, there’s a growing urgency for proactive measures in disaster preparedness, mitigation and climate resilience to safeguard lives and livelihoods.Communities are anxious to recover from disasters. However, the risks have changed. Performing detailed ri...
2024-06-2540 min
Navigating Major ProgrammesA WINning Perspective | S2 EP10On this week’s special episode of Navigating Major Programmes Riccardo Cossentino shares a conversation from his other podcast, A WINning Perspective: The WIN Canada Podcast. Riccardo sits down with three nominees of The Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) Canada WIN Awards: Divya Shah, Tamara Vrooman, and Kimberly Doran.Despite working in senior roles in a male-dominated industry not designed for them, the panelists have achieved success and professional recognition. They share valuable insights and advice for transforming the industry from dry to progressive, and pose the question: Is it a dumb question or the next revolution in t...
2024-06-1737 minInfoBref actualité et affairesSe servir du compost pour élever des insectes comestibles17 juin 2024 Une forte vague de chaleur est attendue cette semaineLe gouvernement Legault dit qu’il va verser une aide supplémentaire de 150 millions $ aux centres de services scolaires pour que l’augmentation moyenne de la taxe scolaire l’an prochain ne dépasse pas 3%.Le Canada respectera en 2029 le budget-cible de l’Otan en termes de dépenses militairesPrès de 80 pays demandent que l’intégrité territoriale de l’Ukraine soit la base de tout accord de paix avec la RussieConfusion en...
2024-06-1706 minEngineering Matters#279 Intersection, Identity, and EngineeringThe concept of intersection has given society a new way to understand identity. It has profound implications for how we understand ourselves and others in our workplaces. For engineers, it can inform how projects are designed, and how they meet the needs of diverse users.
The concept was developed by Kimberlé Crenshaw, and draws on her analysis of a 1970s discrimination claim brought by Emma DeGraffenreid. DeGraffenreid’s potential employer had successfully defended the claim, by pointing out that it was not racist—it employed Black men in production—and was not sexist—it employed white women in admini...
2024-06-1344 min
The Trailblazers Presented by BST GlobalVulnerability in the Eye of AI With AtkinsRéalis’ Darren MartinAtkinsRéalis’ Chief Digital Officer, Darren Martin, discusses leveraging AI for societal improvement in a conversation with BST Global’s Chief Executive Officer, Javier A. Baldor.
Darren emphasizes the importance of vulnerability alongside AI, noting a lack of depth and authenticity from some within the industry.
He also underscores leadership's role in fostering curiosity around AI within their firms. Additionally, Darren addresses productivity challenges in the AEC industry and identifies opportunity gaps for the future workforce.
2024-06-1031 minBuilt + BeyondWater Quality Innovation and InvestigationsThe water quality of our waterways is an issue of global concern. The quality of the water in rivers, lakes and coastal environments is affected by a number of challenges including sewage pollution, agriculture and livestock. Join our experts as they discuss how to improve water quality monitoring to gain a better understanding of pressures on water quality; how to engage with public and key stakeholders (e.g., campaign groups) to convey the complexity of the issues and harness their passion to protect the environment and local knowledge to lead to improvements and much more.
2024-06-0732 minEngineering Matters#277 The Race to Net Zero – Innovation at PaceThe race to hit Net Zero targets will require an unprecedented surge in innovation. As Dame Laura Sandys, CBE, explains, energy systems will be reshaped, with a few hundred players in the market replaced by millions of actions and assets in a distributed system. These will necessitate not just physical changes to how we generate, use, store and distribute energy, but a new digitalisation that allows for an effective market to function.
But this is just one aspect of the complex web of innovation that will be needed. In this episode, we learn about the challenges of...
2024-05-3000 min
Future Energy InsightsGreen hydrogen: To localise or commercialise?Anticipated rampant growth in global demand for green hydrogen presents a major economic opportunity for many countries and is also a progressive zero-carbon journey solution for heavy industry high emitters. On episode 15, we examine both opportunities, looking at which countries are already keen on clean hydrogen and what’s driving strategic decision-making.Green hydrogen, a clean and scalable energy storage solution, is more than just a zero-emission industrial feedstock. It's a transformative energy source with incredible potential, positioning itself as a beacon of sustainability. The clean hydrogen market is expected to see exponential fut...
2024-05-2228 min
The Security CircleEP 072 Jonathan Eddery, Mental Health Advocate and Security Consultant on: "What 'blokes' go through" & "Changing the way you look at things".Send us a textBIOJonathan Eddery (human-so will have flaws)Associate Consultant- Making the world a safer place. 'll be running the Thames Path 2nd day 50k Ultra Challenge in aid of Mind on the 14th September.Please take a look at my just giving page and donate what you can 👊 https://lnkd.in/gEM6VVDJThe overall Death by Suicide rate is notably high for January 2024.Over the entire period, rates are consistently higher for males and the age groups 25 to 44 and 45 to 64.This Men...
2024-05-0844 min
The Infrastructure PodcastTransforming public transport with Colette CarrollIn today's podcast we talk about public transport – why it works, what stops it from working and what policy levers government should be pulling to ease the path to greater investment and better outcomes.And in particular, we discuss the role of the nation’s rail network in transforming the entire public transport system; why rail reform is important and perhaps what that might look like in theory and in practice.Of course, rail is just one piece of a huge and complex jigsaw that makes up the public transport puzzle; one that involves a rang...
2024-05-0634 min
AEC MarketeerEpisode 107: Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Richard TregaskesIn today's podcast, Richard Tregaskes from Atkins Realis shares his journey with dyslexia and its impact on his innovative problem-solving skills. He talks about initiating a neurodiversity employee resource group in the Americas, inspired by his university diagnosis, which helped improve his academic performance. Our conversation highlights the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace, especially in the AEC industry, emphasizing the need for accommodating and understanding neurodiverse employees to boost productivity and innovation. It covers the benefits of simple adjustments like alternative communication methods and accessible formats, and suggests practical inclusivity strategies like noise-canceling headphones for remote workers, flexible...
2024-05-0123 min
The Real News PodcastNora Loreto's news headlines for Thursday, April 25, 2024Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Thursday, April 25, 2024.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and around the world.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us o...
2024-04-2508 minInfoBref actualité et affairesDes cyberpirates attaquent les infirmières24 avril 2024 Selon un sondage réalisé par la firme Pallas Data pour L’actualité et le site Qc125, la Caq se retrouve désormais à la 3e place des intentions de vote avec 20%, derrière le Parti québécois (à 33%) et le Parti libéral du Québec (qui est maintenant à 23%).La filière batterie «n’a pas besoin de Honda pour réussir»Le gouvernement Legault bonifie son soutien aux Québécois qui sont à la recherche d’un logementDes cyberpirates ont publié des données sensibles volées à l’ordre d...
2024-04-2406 minEngineering Matters#271 Pumped Storage: Australia tackles IntermittencyOn the receiving end of among of the worst natural disasters in modern history, while being blessed with some of the most abundant natural resource reserves, and a developed economy, Australia sits in a unique position with regards to climate change.
Many eyes are on the country as it looks to maintain the grid resilience of its traditional coal-fuelled economy, while undertaking one of the most dramatic shifts to renewables in the developed world.
The southern continent walks an uncharted path, with enormous challenges, but with every advantage. A realistic route to renewable energy is...
2024-04-1820 min
Tech TomorrowData and the Subterranean with the British Geological Survey’s Holger KesslerWe don’t often think about what's going on beneath the surface of our cities and towns. But how could more understanding of this underground world help deliver better public services and tackle environmental impact?Today’s guest is Holger Kessler, a renowned geoscientist who has racked up an astonishing 25 years at the British Geological Survey. In early 2024, he started a new role at AtkinsRéalis but previously worked at the Government Office for Science as the Science Lead of the Future of the Subsurface Foresight Programme.We discuss the s...
2024-04-0329 min
Planet PossibleBioresourcesWe're exploring the topic of bioresources - sometimes called sewage sludge - and our interview is with Georgia Elliot-Smith, who's heading up 'Fighting Dirty' - a campaign to ensure environmental regulation around sewage sludge - last updated in 1989 in England and Wales - remains effective. Niki's co-host is the Director of Innovation & Delivery at CIWEM and supported the creation of the National Biosolids Strategy in 2023 - Paul Shaffer.Find out what Fighting Dirty are aiming to change, how bioresources are currently managed in England and Wales and what our guests would make possible with the Planet Possible...
2024-03-2841 minEngineering Matters#267 AI and Humanity, with Darren MartinWith the launch of ChatGPT, the power of generative AI has captured public attention. Systems like this can not only work through millions of options, like earlier chess-playing supercomputers, but develop original ideas that might not occur to humans, used to working within proven traditional approaches.
New techniques of advanced information processing like this, promise to do much of the same work as humans in the blink of an eye. The challenge society now faces is to decide which tasks can be performed by machines, and which should be left to humans. For professional services firms, that...
2024-03-1447 minEngineering Matters#266 Building Communities TogetherCities around the world face a housing crisis. In countries like the UK, local authorities struggle to finance projects and to find space for development. In faster growing and younger cities, it can be a challenge to ensure services and infrastructure are developed at the same pace as new housing.
Urban development requires a clear spatial plan that considers all forms of capital that a city generates: natural and social, human and cultural, as well as financial. By building this multi-dimensional picture of a city, local authorities can ensure that developments meet their Net Zero goals.
2024-03-1248 minEngineering Matters#264 Finding Career Pathways into Social ValueSocial Value is a term that has been used to mean the additional benefits a company can provide to wider society beyond their business as usual. In the built environment, where infrastructure projects can already lead to negative consequences for local communities, considering how a company or project can provide real opportunities and benefits to locals is hugely important.
There is a shifting landscape of work, where individuals, particularly from younger generations, are increasingly seeking roles that align with their values, emphasising the transformative power of integrating purpose into one’s career.
Social Value has ev...
2024-02-2931 minBuilt + BeyondBeneficial Use of Dredging MaterialThe Army corps of engineers recently estimated that, historically, roughly 30 percent of dredge volume in the US has been beneficially reused.Reuse encompasses a wide range of applications including construction materials, beach nourishment, enhancing flood protection, and creating habitats; but it isn’t a common practice.In this episode we’ll talk about the barriers to reuse – technical, economic, institutional, and regulatory.We’ll also discuss how the narrative around dredging has shifted in the last decade or so. It’s no longer about just disposal, it’s about how dredge material is adding value...
2024-02-2717 min
Meet The onôtinikêwak (oh-nooh-tin-kay-wuck) - Meet The WarriorsThe Journey of Ruby Littlechild – Bridging Two WorldsWelcome to our latest episode of Meet The Onôtinikêwak where we have the honour of featuring a guest who embodies the resilience, wisdom, and spirit of Indigenous leadership.
Ruby Littlechild, a dynamic Plains Cree woman from Maskwacis, Alberta, shares her compelling life story. Ruby delves into the complexities of growing up between urban life and reservation traditions, the profound impact of residential schools on her family, and the ensuing intergenerational trauma.
She highlights the critical role of fathers in Indigenous communities, the transformative power of education, and the pressing need for truth and rec...
2024-01-1852 min
HR Interviews PlaylistHiring In Challenging Talent MarketsDespite the recent increases in applications that some sectors are experiencing, there are still many talent markets with acute skills shortages where hiring is a considerable challenge. So, what long-term strategies are employers using to ensure they are recruiting effectively when talent is in short supply?My guest this week is Ellie Harte, Head of Recruitment at AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is focusing strongly on skills-based hiring as well as using employer branding and employee advocacy as attraction tools to compete in a highly competitive market for talent. They also think long-term, working to ch...
2023-12-1425 min
Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?Hiring In Challenging Talent MarketsDespite the recent increases in applications that some sectors are experiencing, there are still many talent markets with acute skills shortages where hiring is a considerable challenge. So, what long-term strategies are employers using to ensure they are recruiting effectively when talent is in short supply?My guest this week is Ellie Harte, Head of Recruitment at AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is focusing strongly on skills-based hiring as well as using employer branding and employee advocacy as attraction tools to compete in a highly competitive market for talent. They also think long-term, working to ch...
2023-12-1425 min
HR Collection PlaylistHiring In Challenging Talent MarketsDespite the recent increases in applications that some sectors are experiencing, there are still many talent markets with acute skills shortages where hiring is a considerable challenge. So, what long-term strategies are employers using to ensure they are recruiting effectively when talent is in short supply?My guest this week is Ellie Harte, Head of Recruitment at AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is focusing strongly on skills-based hiring as well as using employer branding and employee advocacy as attraction tools to compete in a highly competitive market for talent. They also think long-term, working to ch...
2023-12-1424 minEngineering Matters#244 Water Quality: Navigating Challenges in UK’s Wild WatersPost the industrial revolution the UK’s waterways became very polluted, but the last 30 years have seen a massive turnaround in the UK’s water quality. Since the pandemic wild swimming has had a boom in popularity, with the UK’s beaches, lakes and rivers becoming popular destinations for being in nature and going for a dip.
Today, the issue of water quality has become a very prominent issue, with campaigns and organisations protesting the releasing of untreated sewage into waterways. However water quality is not defined just by it being safe for wild swimming. There are many d...
2023-12-1400 minTransport TalksSafe roads for everyone with AtkinsRéalisIn this podcast with AtkinsRéalis you will hear about the critical importance of road safety and the transformative power of changing behaviours to create roads where safety is not just a goal, but a shared responsibility shaping a better future for us all.
2023-12-1436 minEngineering Matters#243 Virtual Reality: A New Vision for ConstructionVirtual Reality has been steadily growing in the gaming market over the past few years, but now it could be about to change not how people play but how they work.
From the imaginative realms of science fiction to the cutting-edge developments of the 21st century, we explore the roots of VR, paying homage to pioneers like Stanley G. Weinbaum, who, in his 1935 short story ‘Pygmalion’s Spectacles,’ laid the conceptual groundwork for a reality-bending experience. Fast forward to today, where VR has transcended the realm of fiction, revolutionizing industries and offering immersive experiences that were once only dr...
2023-12-0700 minEngineering Matters#242 Partnerships and ResilienceIt is vital that we limit the impact of climate change, through decarbonisation. But communities around the world are already experiencing harm, through floods, wildfires, and other climate-related catastrophes. We must also address these harms, mitigating them through increased resilience.
Building better resilience cannot be left just to the state, or private sector industries like engineering or insurance. Instead, we must build partnerships, bringing the public and private sector together with local communities, to identify risks, and to share successes.
Sid Miller and Philip Hoare are—alongside more than thirty other experts—members of the UK g...
2023-11-3035 minNavigating Major ProgrammesAdapting As Fast As We Can with Digital Twin Fan Club | S1 EP 13In this episode, Riccardo sits down with two of the voices behind the Digital Twin Fun Club podcast, Henry Fenby-Taylor and Neil Thompson. The trio speaks accuracy versus bias and how technology (digital twins specifically) can help mitigate risk within the complex world of infrastructure. “I think people generally have the wrong expectation of technology. They think ‘Oh, we’re going to be able to predict the future.’ Actually the value of these things isn’t about being able to predict the future, it’s about being able to adapt as quickly as possible to changing circu...
2023-10-231h 01
Institute for GovernmentHow could Labour set itself up to successfully devolve power and reduce regional inequality?This event was part of the IfG's Labour Party Conference 2023 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Sarah Jones MP, Shadow Minister for Industry and Decarbonisation
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
Anna Turley, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate and former Member of Parliament for Redcar
Dr Victoria Hutchinson, Director of Environment Practice at AtkinsRéalis
Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government
This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was kindly supported by AtkinsRéalis.
2023-10-171h 02
Institute for GovernmentHow can the government make progress on levelling up before the next election?This event was part of the IfG's Conservative Party Conference 2023 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Cllr Ben Bradley MP, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council and Member of Parliament for Mansfield
Dr Fiona Aldridge, Head of Insight - Economic Delivery, Skills and Communities at the West Midlands Combined Authority
Dr Victoria Hutchinson, Environment Practice Director at AtkinsRéalis
Margot James, Executive Chair of Warwick Manufacturing Group and former Minister for Digital, Telecoms and the Creative Industries
Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government
This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was k...
2023-10-0558 min
The Engineers CollectiveHow cloud based data management is improving delivery of major infrastructure projectsOver recent years we have all seen our pictures, music and other prized documents migrate to the cloud, which has presented a new kind of convenience and accessibility.
The same is true in the construction industry, where some projects have seen vital documents, plans and information become stored on a shared cloud. This increases the ways that these documents can be accessed and also ensures that everyone is working from the same update, rather than sifting through various downloaded versions that might not tally with what other people on the project are referencing.
In this...
2023-09-2744 min
Uranium Spotlight: Nuclear's Resurgence in a Clean Energy WorldSeptember 26, 2023: Strain of the global nuclear fuel supply; uranium spot price climbed to U$70.00/lbSend us a textLast week's spot price and activityOngoing strains on uranium supplyNuclear cooperation brings reactors to new places, and some old onesQuebec and Austria say noA look at AtkinsRéalisSponsored by Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU | OTCQB: PTUUF)https://purepoint.ca/
2023-09-2609 minEngineering Matters#232 Future of Technology and EngineeringMany organisations undervalue the role young employees can play, one in five UK employers outright refuse to hire from the 22-25 age group. However young employees can offer a different way of looking at problems and with an emerging skill gap across STEM industries, employing and training young people gives companies a chance to mould the next generation.
Despite studies showing the next generation’s fear over AI and technology making their jobs obsolete, many entering engineering are excited by the opportunity it could provide.
In this episode of Engineering Matters, we venture into the fu...
2023-09-2125 minInfoBref actualité et affairesPlus de 5000 personnes emportées par des inondations en LibyeContactez notre Grand partenaire PlanetHoster à www.planethoster.com/fr/Contact 13 septembre 2023 En Libye, un pays d’Afrique du Nord, plus de 5000 personnes ont été emportées par des inondations Selon les autorités du pays, au moins 5200 personnes ont été tuées après la rupture de 2 barrages provoquée par des pluies torrentielles. La Croix-Rouge estime qu’au total 10 000 personnes seraient portées disparues.Le gouvernement du Québec va versera 1,5 million $ à des organismes de coopération internationale québécois présents au Maroc à la suite du violent séisme qu...
2023-09-1306 min
PropCast#179: AtkinsRéalis and Buro Four say leading organisational change key to greener built environmentElisabeth Montgomerie, building design sustainability lead at global design and engineering firm AtkinsRéalis, and Martina Concordia, senior project manager at Buro Four, talk sustainability, climate risk, leadership and change within the built environment sector.
2023-09-1236 minPropCast#179: AtkinsRéalis and Buro Four say leading organisational change key to greener built environmentElisabeth Montgomerie, building design sustainability lead at global design and engineering firm AtkinsRéalis, and Martina Concordia, senior project manager at Buro Four, talk sustainability, climate risk, leadership and change within the built environment sector.
2023-09-1236 minBuilt + BeyondWater Biosolids Paradigm ShiftToday’s episode is all about biosolids, including gaining insight into global trends and discussing some of the key challenges and opportunities faced by the sector and recognizing that there’s a paradigm shift happening.Biosolids production continues to grow due to many factors—population growth, increased connectivity to our sewers, increased environmental production level and improved standards of living. It’s a critical part of the wastewater process.We’ll chat about how managing bioresources in an efficient and effective manner presents an immense opportunity to reduce the carbon impact of the wastewater industry and in the...
2023-07-1823 minBuilt + BeyondWater Asset ManagementWhy water asset management? Good question. Join us as we talk about the challenges facing water utilities—climate change, financial and commercial pressures, depleting availability of the workforce—and how asset management can help.Utilities are facing continuing pressure to do more with less. To achieve that, they need greater control and visibility of their assets—how they're performing and how they're deteriorating.Asset management provides a framework to help you get a good understanding of where your assets are in terms of their lives and their performance. An asset management risk-based approach means thinking about y...
2023-04-1932 minBuilt + BeyondDam Safety Part 2: Know Your RiskKnow your risk.There is something you can do to make a difference in your community’s dam risk resilience.This second-in-a-series of podcast episodes highlighting dam safety focuses on risk associated with dams. We’re talking about the National Inventory of Dams (NID), an essential component in a community’s understanding of risk and a great pre-planning tool.The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is in the process of modernizing the NID, which will include inundation mapping that historically has not been available. Understanding the demographics of the downstream commun...
2023-01-1837 minBuilt + BeyondUnderstanding Transportation Vulnerabilities and Resilience Through a Digital TwinFrom hurricanes to heat waves, a 200-mile corridor in North Carolina is facing increasing climate change challenges. Stephen Bourne, Atkins resiliency expert, and Matt Lauffer, North Carolina DOT hydraulics design engineer, explain how a City Simulator digital twin helped NCDOT assess vulnerabilities to continued growth and future climate change to help make a 200-mile corridor more resilient.
2023-01-0623 minBuilt + BeyondClimate Change and Water Resilience - Part 2This is the second roundtable episode and we’re talking about climate change. Specifically helping communities understand its impacts and the engineering tools to evaluate and respond to it. We’re also discussing equitable water resiliency efforts and more. Tune in right here.Joining the conversation today:Jeff Wright, Atkins Water Practice DirectorSteve Bourne, Atkins Project Director with experience in water resource engineering, climate science and decision support tool developmentChris Zambito, Atkins Senior Project Manager with a focus on hazard mitigation and emergency management resilienceRick Renna, Atkins Water Resources Engineer with a focus on drai...
2022-11-1717 minBuilt + BeyondClimate Change and Water Resilience - Part 1This is the first episode on climate change and water resilience. We’re talking about the science behind climate change and the water impacts we’re seeing. We’re also discussing the development of policy regulation and how our communities can plan for the future. Tune in right here. Joining the conversation today:Jeff Wright, Atkins Water Practice DirectorShayne Paynter, Atkins Water Resources Senior Technical Director with experience is innovative, regional multidisciplinary water projectsChristin Perkinson, Atkins Coastal Technical Manager with a focus on improvements to coastal infrastructure for resiliency to climate changeKen Hunu, A...
2022-11-1735 minBuilt + BeyondDecarbonomics: Making carbon visible in the built environment with data and technologyBuildings are one of the largest contributors to emissions.If you own, operate or manage existing buildings this episode is for you.We’re chatting about decarbonization plus economics – we call it Decarbonomics. It’s just one component of our Engineering Net Zero strategy to build quantifiable solutions for a Net Zero carbon future.We get it that while you’re building these kinds of strategies into your operations, you’ve got to contain the cost of the changes you make.It’s all about improving performance and we can h...
2022-11-0327 minBuilt + BeyondCoastal Resilience: Tools & TechnologiesAs more of the population migrates to coastal areas, the need to improve aging infrastructure and make communities more resilient grows with it. Join us as we talk about the challenges that coastal communities are facing from climate change. From tidal flooding to pounding waves and rapid beach erosion, the risk to communities is growing and the impacts must be understood from both a physical and economic perspective. We’ll discuss the application of coastal digital tools , like our City Simulator, and numerical models that will help improve resiliency and provide more certainty for local stakeholders.Jo...
2022-07-1334 min
Built + BeyondDam Safety Part 1: National Dam Safety AwarenessLet’s talk about dams.Join us as we dig into dam safety awareness. We’ll talk about a pivotal incident in history that to this day is an impetus to being proactive about dam safety and is the reason why there’s a National Dam Safety Program.There are inherent risks regarding dams and many times it’s “out of sight out of mind;” you think it can’t happen to your community. It can. It’s important that we have an awareness of risk and what FEMA and others, including Atkins, are doing to manage that r...
2022-05-2728 minBuilt + BeyondImproving Rail Safety and Efficiency with Communications-Based Train ControlOn this episode, find out how transit agencies in the US and around the globe are upgrading their signaling systems. Atkins’ Kurt Goddard, transit sector manager, along with Gavin Martin, director of rail and transit and Paul Smith, senior consultant, will talk about the go-to technology in the industry: Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC). They’ll also talk cyber security, new technologies, covid-19 impacts and more. Join us.
2022-02-1038 min
Built + BeyondUsing Drones for Asset Inspections and Data CollectionThe City of Houston has embarked on an aerial mission to capture the conditions of some assets in hard-to-reach places. From catch basins that are inaccessible by foot to miles of elevated pipelines, drones are doing the hard work. Join Jeremy Price, DTS GIS analyst, and Ricky Flakes, Aerial Ambiance drone operator, who piloted this innovative approach to data collection.
2021-09-1019 min
Built + BeyondData: Your most valuable asset - Part 4Our final episode deals with the last two stages of the data lifecycle:Distribution - Taking the data that was analyzed and getting it to the right people. Removal - Knowing the timeframe you need to keep data, per state and government requirements is key; be aware of those rules because that information drives when to purge. This stage also addresses what can be archived vs. what needs to be purged; what systems can be retired and what to do with the data. When you’re in the planning stage, you need to cons...
2021-08-1117 min
Built + BeyondPlanning for the Climate CrisisIn 2018, a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico changed rapidly into a Category 5 hurricane that devastated Tyndall Air Force Base near Panama City, Florida. A few months later, a catastrophic flood in the Missouri River basin completely inundated Offut Air Force Base near Omaha, Nebraska. In 2019, Hurricane Florence similarly devastated Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina (requiring repair and replacement programs of $1.2 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively) while an earthquake caused significant damage to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California and forced it to temporarily shut down operations. What makes these...
2021-07-2233 min
Built + BeyondPMO Part 1 – What do you know?Acronyms are pervasive in the consulting and engineering world. And PMO is no exception. PMOs can be referred to as Project, Program and sometimes Portfolio Management Offices. Over the course of this series, we’ll be talking mostly about “Project” Management Offices, but the theories and techniques we discuss can certainly be applied across Programs and Portfolios.In this episode, you’ll find out exactly what it means and why you need it. Transportation, healthcare, energy, infrastructure—all can benefit by having a good PMO in place. At its heart, a PMO is all about ma...
2021-07-1413 min
Built + BeyondData: Your most valuable asset - Part 3Data warehousing is playing a bigger role in the assimilation of enterprise data. If you’re intimidated by the thought of implementing a data warehouse, don’t be! John, Soraya and Allen break it down. We’ll talk about how to take data from one location and into a data warehouse. Why is this important? You’ll find out in this episode as we discuss Pillars 3 and 4 of the data lifecycle, Assimilate and Use. We’ll also chat about business intelligence tools (like Power BI) that will help you create efficiencies. Tune in now.
2021-05-2022 min
Built + BeyondData: Your most valuable asset - Part 2We’re back with part two of Data: Your most valuable asset. An important piece to implementing a data governance program is preparing for change through organizational change management – informing staff of why changes are needed and what’s in it for them. It’s important to build the buy-in at the front end so you can be successful on the back end. We’ll also talk about the elements of data lifecycle management – plan, create, maintain, assimilate, use, distribute, remove. The big takeaway: your information is only as good as your data.
2021-04-1320 min
Built + BeyondHow Actionable Climate Data Can Help Support Sustainable and Resilient CommunitiesLast month, a brutal winter storm brought freezing temperatures and snow across a wide swath of Texas, knocking out power plants and forcing millions to go without power and heat in subzero temperatures. Now, people are asking why utilities, lawmakers and state officials were caught so flat-footed by the storm, and what they could have done to better prepare for such extreme weather events. In this layered, insightful discussion, Atkins Project Director Stephen Bourne and Principal Technical Manager Mike DePue join Federal Business Development Director Danielle Barner to talk about the role of climate change in extreme w...
2021-03-2525 min