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Design HiveStephen Parker and Gwen Morgan on researching sensory roomsOn this Design Hive episode, behavioral health planner and mental health design subject matter expert Stephen Parker joins discipline leader for interior design Gwen Morgan to discuss sensory enabled architecture, sensory room design, and their team’s pop-up research prototype the ZenDen. In sensory-enabled architecture (SEA), Stephen, Gwen and their team design for human touch, scent, sound, and taste in immersive environments. Designers can use sensory design to promote mental health and well-being in a variety of settings. Stantec researchers developed a pop-up prototype of a multi-sensory space called the ZenDen to research SEA environments. And they are...2025-08-0630 min
Defence Connect Podcast NetworkSPOTLIGHT: Managing dislocated design teams in a defence environment, with Stantec’s Tony Rogers and Louisa BloomerIn this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Tony Rogers, market leader - defence, and Louisa Bloomer, director of digital technology (Asia-Pacific) at Stantec, to discuss the complexities of managing dislocated design teams in classified defence settings. The conversation begins with a deep dive into data policy and artificial intelligence, including how robust data frameworks impact design workflows. They explore data management and permissions and how Stantec approaches these challenges through their federal enclave architecture. Finally, the trio unpacks the unique challenges of leading design teams in classified environments and looks...2025-06-1031 min
Stantec.io PodcastUsing innovation and technology to predict devastating debris flowsIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, we speak to three members of our geohazards team about the post-wildfire debris flow risk of mountainous communities. They also stress how the intersection of innovation and technology can help make our communities safer. Joining the discussion are Rick Guthrie, vice president for geohazards and geomorphology, Thad Wasklewicz, principal for geohazards and geomorphology, and Caitlin Orem, geomorphologist.2025-06-0438 min
Bold Brand ShowInside the M&A Machine of Stantec - Bjorn MorisbakSubscribe to the Bold Brand Show everywhere you get podcasts at https://boldbrand.showOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer of Stantec, Bjorn MorisbakBjorn investigates opportunities for Stantec to grow both geographically and in capability. He oversees all aspects of strategic sourcing, execution, and integration in their acquisitions, aiming to deliver Company growth that benefits their communities, clients, employees, and shareholders. During his time with Stantec, Bjorn has worked on well over 100 acquisitions, large and small, each broadening the Company’s depth a...2025-05-1543 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersBuilding a Technology Leadership Role That Actually Drives Change with Shankar Kalyana (CTO, Stantec)When does a company need its first-ever Chief Technology Officer? Shankar Kalyana takes us behind the scenes of becoming Stantec's first CTO while simultaneously leading their digital transformation and AI initiatives. With refreshing honesty, he shares how he balanced technical expertise with transformation leadership, shaped a role that didn't previously exist, and executed a strategic 100-day plan that started with deep listening. Shankar explains why the traditional CIO/CTO division is disappearing, offers practical advice for those stepping into newly-created technology leadership roles, and predicts where these executive positions are heading as AI transforms business. A fascinating l...2025-05-1321 min
The SCOPEPowering the UK’s data centres – the need for new ideasWith the UK’s grid capacity stretched and an ever-growing need for data centres, what choices do we have to power them? What impact will grid connectivity reforms have? How can we scale alternative forms of power generation? And could data centres even help to address power loads and support decarbonisation? Sharing their views are Amy Turner, power connections lead at SEGRO, Jon Clark, associate at construction consultancy RLB, Peter Sibley, divisional director for nuclear at Stantec, and Jesal Chandi, senior utilities consultant at Stantec. Hosted by Graham Munday at Stantec.If you've enjo...2025-05-0125 minThe SCOPEDesigning sustainable data centresThe pace of change and growth in the development of data centres is significant, but how much scope is there to improve their sustainability credentials? Operational efficiency and power usage can deliver big wins. But what about material choices? How do good intentions make it to reality? Is there an argument that design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) could be adopted more widely? Putting the sustainability arguments to the test are Angela Vico Correas, director at studioNWA, Roy Andrade, technical director at Sweet Projects, Timo Hendy, technical director at Stantec, and Stephen Meleady, MEP director an...2025-05-0125 minThe SCOPEData centres and net zero communitiestechUK described the data centres market as “the backbone of the UK economy”. But as data centres move beyond traditional locations into semi-rural or urban locations, public perception becomes even more important. How can we quantify their value? How are data centre operators engaging with their host communities? And how are bigger sites enabling a more creative approach to design? While there’s an obvious opportunity to recycle the vast amounts of heat that data centres produce, this hasn’t yet taken off in the UK. What’s missing? How do we see this progressing? Here to...2025-05-0130 minStantec.io PodcastHow do innovative minds approach complex problem solving?In this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, we speak to four Stantec employees with diverse experience about how they use innovation to help solve complex problems for clients. Joining the podcast are senior project manager Nadia Vogt, regional sector lead for clean generation Jag Singh, project director for treatment delivery Mark Wollina, and director of digital consulting and solutions Jeff Albee. The group discusses how they work they do has evolved over the past two decades. And they talk about the innovative tools in their toolkit that provide the best outcomes for clients.2025-04-1744 minDesign HiveGreg Hall on advanced manufacturingIn this episode of Stantec's Buildings podcast, industrial sector leader Greg Hall tells us what “advanced manufacturing” means in 2025 and the unique considerations of these factory projects. He chats with John about the importance of soft skills, integrated design teams, and finding solutions when manufacturing equipment is in short supply. In this episode, you’ll learn about:· Greg’s role as industrial sector leader for Stantec· What the term advanced manufacturing means· Why some manufacturing is “reshoring” to North America and Europe· Aspects of factory design for semiconductor, solar panel, a...2025-04-0938 minStantec.io PodcastThe impact of nature-based solutions in design and engineeringIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault speak with Andrew Johns, Stantec’s nature-based solutions lead for the UK and Ireland, and Johnathan Scheibly, Stantec’s blue-carbon specialist for nature-based solutions. They describe nature-based solutions and why they’re often referred to as engineering with nature. And they talk about why collaboration with different design disciplines is necessary. They also discuss the benefits of nature-based solutions for communities and the environment. 2025-02-2416 minDesign HiveTariq Amlani on healthcare decarbonizationReady for the next “Sharknado” event? How is decarbonization different from electrification for healthcare facilities? Healthcare sector leader Tariq Amlani talks about the challenges of going fully electric and maintaining resiliency for hospitals.More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2025-02-0834 minStantec.io PodcastHow pumped storage hydropower can help the global energy transitionIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault speak with Don Erpenbeck, Stantec’s global sector leader for dams and hydropower, and Craig Scott, Stantec’s UK director for dams and waterpower. They describe the process of pumped storage hydropower. And they talk about the scale of pumped storage projects and why collaboration with different disciplines is necessary. They also discuss the effectiveness of the pumped storage hydropower and how it can help the clean energy transition. 2025-01-2822 min
Marketing News CanadaRachel Osavitsky-Baker (Stantec)The one where Darian chats with Rachel from Stantec.Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! http...2025-01-2021 minDesign HiveChris Keller on an AI design competitionUsing AI as a tool in workplace design? Workplace sector design leader Chris Keller shares the results from an internal competition. And Mei-Ling Krabbe tells us how her team’s winning entry used AI and personas to enhance design for a flexible office.More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2024-12-1637 minThe SCOPESmart grids - what are they?The future is localised energy generation and storage - a smart grid.But what is a smart grid? How does it work? Who benefits? And who do tenants pay for their energy?What does a smart grid look like in both a residential and commercial development? And how does it balance the demands for EV charging?To help answer these questions and more, we are joined by Ben Bowler, a renewables, storage, and e-mobility director with Stantec, and Henry Leivers, chief operating officer for SNRG, a next generation infrastructure company. Our guests are...2024-11-2627 minThe SCOPEHow can developers and commercial tenants maximise renewables?A logistics warehouse or an R&D facility doubling up as a mini-power plant. It's not fantasy. It's the future.In a changing energy landscape, what do commercial occupiers expect from their premises, and how do they determine their power requirements? Who funds the localised provision of energy? What will large commercial parks look like in the future, and how can developers respond?In this episode, we are joined by Ben Bowler, a renewables, storage, and e-mobility director with Stantec, Octavia Peters, head of strategic growth at SEGRO, and Leah Holmes, a power p...2024-11-2627 minThe SCOPECulture change and the Building Safety ActThe Building Safety Act brings ethics, responsibility, and competence to the fore. It demands a change in culture from the construction industry.So, how does this industry embrace culture change? What can we learn from other sectors that have undergone behavioural and cultural change? And crucially, where are we now - is a nervous industry a competent industry?Tackling this brief are James McNay, fire safety director with Stantec, and Jessica Neuberger, partner at international law firm, Eversheds Sutherland, in conversation with Graham Munday from Stantec.If you've enjoyed listening to The SCOPE...2024-11-2625 minThe SCOPEUnderstanding the Building Safety ActFrom competence to culture change, there's a lot to absorb around the Building Safety Act.So, what is meant by the level of detail required being proportionate to risk? What's the impact of a greater focus on detailed design upfront? Why can't you find Gateway 2 and 3 referenced in the Act? And why is it important to be able to show all your workings-out, just like you did at school?Offering a sweeping view on the Building Safety Act in this episode are Owen Edwards, building control specialist, Jay Morton, director at architects, Bell Phillips, and...2024-11-2625 minThe SCOPECompetence and the Building Safety ActCompetence is a key word in the positioning and requirements of the Building Safety Act.How is the industry proving competence? If you're responsible for selecting suppliers or products, how are you assured of their competence?What does this mean to the process of design - why is performance-based design the future? And how is the industry adapting to the changes required from the Building Safety Act?With recognised expertise in the realm of the Act, joining this episode are Professor Jose Torero from UCL - an expert witness for the Grenfell Inquiry...2024-11-2625 minStantec.io PodcastPutting the tech in Architecture: Digital innovation revolutionizing the design industryThe impact of digital technology on designIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Brendan Mullins, Stantec’s discipline lead for design computing. They discuss the evolution of digital tools in the design industry and how they make the design process more efficient and effective for clients. And they talk about the challenges of incorporating these tools into an industry that is conservative and traditional.Brendan also talks about his design work on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and how design computing and digital technology made the construction of...2024-10-1822 minStantec.io PodcastDigital Development: Combining experience with tech talent to create digital solutionsHow to develop digital solutions for our clientsIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Brandy Little, Stantec’s flood suite solutions product manager. They discuss the effective development of digital solutions to help solve client problems, like using machine learning to help better predict floods. Brandy talks about the teamwork required between our subject matter experts and our technology experts and how they build digital solutions that can make a difference for our clients. They also discuss how to stay current when technology always seems to constantly evolve. 2024-09-2510 min
Engineering Influence from ACECThe Intersection of Digital Transformation and the AEC Industry: Insights from Stantec's CTOThe Intersection of Digital Transformation and the AEC Industry: Insights from Stantec's CTOWelcome to the Engineering Influence Podcast from ACEC. In this episode, Thomas Grogan, Senior Director of Economics and Market Intelligence at ACEC, engages in an insightful discussion with Shankar Kalyana, Chief Technology Officer at Stantec.
Shankar shares his expertise on the nuanced differences between digitization and digital transformation, emphasizing the importance of reimagining processes rather than merely automating inefficient ones. He highlights the critical role of active C-suite sponsorship and robust change management in driving successful transformation initiatives.
The conversation also delves...2024-09-0533 minStantec.io PodcastDigital Transformation: How to do it effectively for your businessBest practices for digital transformationIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Shankar Kalyana, Stantec’s chief technology officer. They discuss effective digital transformation in business and the steps necessary for successful implementation: from leadership and strategy, to employee communication and program management, Shankar outlines his best practices with examples gleaned from his multi-decade technology career.2024-08-2717 minDesign HiveJan Wei on New York City's Local Law 97Principal and buildings engineer Jan Wei talks about the evolution of New York City's building performance standards and meeting the new demands of Local Law 97.More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2024-08-0634 minStantec.io PodcastAn AI Q and A: Answering client questions about artificial intelligenceBest practices for AI deploymentIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Lalitha Krishnamoorthy, Stantec’s director of artificial intelligence. They ask her several AI-related questions provided by Stantec clients about how to ethically integrate artificial intelligence into business practices. She also provides advice for organizations embarking on their own AI journeys.2024-07-0822 min
The Trailblazers Presented by BST GlobalThe Power of Augmented Intelligence With Stantec’s Shankar KalyanaStantec’s Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Shankar Kalyana, discusses the future of the AEC industry in a conversation with BST Global’s Chief Executive Officer, Javier A. Baldor.
Shankar introduces Stantec as a firm dedicated to design with community in mind, emphasizing his role as Stantec's first Chief Technology Officer. He discusses his background in computing, the evolution of technology, and his journey from IBM to Stantec.
The two delve into the significance of digital transformation, leadership, and other factors in implementing change. Shankar highlights the importance of reimagining work proce...2024-06-2427 minStantec.io PodcastA new reality: The possibilities of extended reality technologyThe future of extended reality technologyIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Chuck Lounsberry, Stantec’s visualization technology leader, to discuss the history of extended reality technology, the possible uses for the AEC industry, and where he sees applications for the technology in the future.2024-05-2718 minDesign HiveBeth Tomlinson on decarbonization and ASHRAE standardsCarbon and Climate Discipline Leader Beth Tomlinson talks about the outlook for buildings decarbonization and what ASHRAE standards mean for climate change. More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2024-05-2336 minStantec.io PodcastCarbon removal: The global effort for decarbonizationThe march toward decarbonizationIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Ghina Annan, Stantec’s decarbonization business lead, to discuss different types of decarbonization, the challenges facing clients and communities, and the role technology and digitization play in the decarbonization process.2024-05-0317 minThe SCOPEWhat obstacles do Local Authorities need to overcome to secure a net zero mobility future?The SCOPE is a podcast exploring climate change as a force on, and result of, the built environment. Our guests are Monika Büscher, professor of Sociology at the Department of Sociology, and associate director in the Centre for Mobilities Research at Lancaster University, Greg Marsden, professor of Transport Governance, Institute for Transport Studies, Keith Mitchell, director of Transport and Place, Stantec and Richard Wenham, chair, England’s Economic Heartland.Following the launch of Bridging the Gap, an extensive report examining the most viable routes towards transport decarbonisation, the group discuss key takeaways for local authorities and the...2024-02-2142 minStantec.io PodcastOn the cutting edge: Advanced technologies fueling our Reality Insight digital solutionUtilizing advanced technologyIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault invite two members of Stantec’s UK digital team to discuss drone capture and photogrammetry, two advanced technologies that helped catalyze our Reality Insight digital solution. They are joined by Brett Stewart, head of digital solutions, and Pete Jackson, principal CAD technician. They also discuss the evolution of technology in the AEC industry and what excites them for the future.2024-02-2013 minStantec.io PodcastStrategic positioning: The three growth initiatives that will drive Stantec’s focusThe three pillars of our strategic planIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault discuss Stantec’s approach to innovation and the global trends that informed the company’s three strategic growth initiatives that were announced at the end of 2023. They are joined by Stantec’s chief growth and innovation officer, John Take, to discuss the strategic pillars and our clients’ needs in those areas. They also discuss cutting-edge projects that Stantec is involved in now as well as plans for the future.2024-01-2517 min
Dewing Grain Podcast268 - Solar Farms and Planning with Stantec’s Ian DouglassIn this week’s episode, Webby & Ben are joined by Stantec’s Planning Director, Ian Douglass, where they delve into the world of solar projects, the intricate planning processes that govern their development and the generation of renewable energy. Ian Douglass has worked in consultancy for just shy of 30 years, representing clients and developers in many different sectors.Market report w/c Monday 15th January. In this week’s market report, Andrew looks forward to the upcoming Norfolk Dinner and gives the low-down on the current grain markets. He discusses his concerns for feed barley, which has be...2024-01-1557 min
The Good RoomThe Good Emergency RoomDiscover how Emergency Rooms cater to the diverse needs of patients, staff, and families. Hillary Bales and Akshay Sangolli explore how design delicately balances urgency and empathy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0823 minThe Good RoomThe Good CourtroomFrom integrating technology to creating focal points with space and lighting, Matt Chalifoux and John Myers explore the shared spotlight between courtrooms and traditional theatrical spaces.Sound Effect from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0816 minThe Good RoomThe Good ClassroomWhat can classroom design do to foster student success? From lecture halls to active learning spaces, student collaboration zones, and seminar rooms, Molly Sherman and Charles Kirby explore how these environments empower students to take ownership of their studies and stay actively engaged.Sound Effect from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0819 minThe Good RoomThe Good CleanroomWhat happens inside those pristine, high-tech cleanrooms? Verrick Walker and Scott Calkins dive into the world of cleanrooms, exploring the groundbreaking work conducted in these environments, the sustainability efforts driving design decisions, and how collaborative workspaces support employee wellness.Sound Effect from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0818 minThe Good RoomThe Good Dorm RoomDo you remember the moment when your college dorm room – or a hotel on a long vacation – started to feel like a cozy home away from home? Morgan Aven and Darrell Long explore how hotel rooms and dorm rooms create the illusion of more space, balance spaces for privacy and social interaction, and become the backdrop off some of our most pivotal life moments.Sound Effect from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0822 minThe Good RoomThe Good GatewayHow can the design of building lobbies and airport checkpoints inform each other? Matthew Leach and Wendy Dunnam Tita explore the future of airport design, how to humanize security checkpoints, and the power of local identity, detail, and scale.Sound Effect from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0830 minThe Good RoomThe Good Child Life RoomHow can design enhance children's healing and learning? Kimberly Stanley and Luisina Basilico consider designs that empower children and the careful balance of integrating technology.Sound Effect from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0823 minThe Good RoomThe Good Room TrailerWhat makes a room good? Let's answers this question through interdisciplinary design conversations, featuring a compelling combination of curiosity, experience, and reflections.On the Good Room, we talk about design, from planning to the finer details and nuances that enhance our experiences and interactions within a building.Together, we discover intersections of our perspectives and challenge assumptions to reimagine program, performance, and place.*Music Credits: by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-2000 minStantec.io PodcastA focus on rail safety: Two innovative ways to help rail operators provide safer and more efficient operationsMaking the rail industry safer and more efficientIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault tackle a pertinent topic facing the transit and rail industry: safety. They are joined by Stantec’s Rail and Transit Lead, Firas Al-Tahan, and Project Manager, Damian Pianta, to discuss two distinct solutions that will help will rail operators’ efforts to provide safer movements in train yards and more efficient operations and maintenance activities. Firas is the creator of the Semaphore IQ solution, which combines digital technology and hardware, while Damian is the creator of ARI, a rev...2023-12-0528 minStantec.io PodcastMore about Dams: Addressing the challenges facing dam operators with technologyMitigating risk and making dams saferIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault once again dive into the world of dams. They are joined by Stantec’s Senior Geotechnical Consultant, Mike Davis, to discuss the Dam Insights digital solution from Stantec and how it utilizes technology to help dam owners and operators address the challenges of today and tomorrow.2023-10-1611 min
SISTOSAYSNYC Zoning FAR Bonus | Partnering with NYC Transit | Daniel Cohen | Stantec | Sisto Says # 21Whether you're looking to navigate the complex world of investments or just curious about the intersection of technology, finance, and innovation, you've come to the right place!Join Sisto and @Daniel Cohen, Principal at Stantec, as they seek to bridge the gap between development and investment, showing the benefits and broader implications of publicly funded projects.Don't miss out on the latest insights and trends. Subscribe today! 🌟🚀🌐2023-10-1029 min
Growing Good BusinessGrowing Good Business with Sade Akindele, Sustainability Engagement Advisor and Consultant at StantecWhat is the secret to this engineering and design firm’s sustainability success? It’s not technology or innovation but human development and communication. In this episode, Regis alumna, Sade Akindele, Sustainability Engagement Advisor and Consultant at Stantec, explains how network analysis and inclusive leadership can promote sustainability on a global scale.2023-09-2227 minStantec.io PodcastAll about Dams: the challenges facing dam operators to make sure their assets are safeMitigating risk and making dams saferIn this episode of the Stantec,io podcast, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault dive into the world of dams. They are joined by Stantec’s Vice President, Energy, Vik Iso-Ahola, to discuss his experience in the industry, the unique challenges facing owners and operators with increased scrutiny from regulators. They also discuss how extreme weather poses additional risk to dam infrastructure and what the potential solutions can be for dam owners and operators.This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Next month, we will be...2023-09-1214 minStantec.io PodcastTackling Extreme Weather: Using technology to protect communities against flooding rainIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault discuss the increasing severity of extreme weather events and how digital applications can be used to help bolster communities’ preparation and protection against heavy rainfall. They are joined by two guests: Dr. Rick Guthrie, a geohazards expert and the brain behind Stantec’s Slope Manager and Jeff Albee, vice president of digital solutions, and the champion of Flood Predictor and Flood Manager.2023-08-2222 minStantec.io PodcastFollow the Beacon: Stantec Beacon makes solar farm design faster and more cost-effectiveMaking solar facilities more efficient and cost-effectiveIn this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk about solar power and solar facility design. They are joined by the creator of Stantec Beacon, civil designer Kyle Jones. They discuss the benefits of solar facilities, the challenges of construction, and the inefficiencies inherent in the solar facility design process. They talk about Kyle’s creation of Stantec Beacon and how the digital solution can make the solar facility design process quicker and more efficient.2023-07-0715 min
How AI HappensStantec GenerationAV Founder Corey Clothier In this episode, we learn about the common challenges companies face when it comes to developing and deploying their AV and how Stantec uses military and aviation best practices to remove human error and ensure safety and reliability in AV operations. Corey explains the importance of collecting edge cases and shares his take on why the autonomous mobility industry is so meaningful. Key Points From This Episode:Introducing Autonomous Mobility Strategist and Stantec GenerationAV Founder Corey Clothier.Corey breaks down his typical week.Applications for autonomously mobile wheelchairs.Corey’s experience working in robotics for the Depa...2023-06-1526 minStantec.io PodcastRemote control: Satellite imagery and remote sensing technology maps the planet constantlyIn this episode, we learn about advances in satellite imagery and remote sensing technology and how they provide unparalleled insight into minute changes occurring on the Earth’s surface. Host Dave Roberts is joined by Grant Wiseman, Stantec’s Remote Sensing Technology Manager, who explains the benefits of remote sensing and how the ability to quickly map surface-level changes at ground level can benefit a wide range of industries.2023-04-2016 minStantec.io PodcastDigging it: how the Netherlands is revolutionizing underground projects with instant soil insightsIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, we dig down into the world of Dutch soil and learn how technology is being used to provide instant insights into soil quality. Host Dave Roberts is joined by Arthur Coevert, Environmental Services Account Manager, and Christiaan Jolly, Business Development Manager. They tell us how the tech can help utility and construction companies make quick—and compliant—decisions.2023-02-2221 minStantec.io PodcastThe Path to Becoming a Smart CityIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, Dr. Rick Huijbregts, Smart Cities Lead, unpacks what it means to be a smart city—sharing five key pillars for how to get there—and discusses how digital technology can help cities address challenges, like fighting climate change and filling equity gaps, while creating immense opportunities for growth and transformational experiences. 2023-01-2518 minDesign HiveRobyn Whitwham on peer collaboration in design for mental healthIn episode eleven of the Design Hive podcast Robyn Whitwham talks about collaborating with young adults on the new Stella’s Place. More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2023-01-0430 min
GradcrackerSeason 3: Gradcracker webinar with StantecKey Takeaways:
Canadian-owned with offices across the UK.
Stantec are currently recruiting over 180 graduates for 2023.
Social and networking events run throughout the graduate programmes.
Volunteering and charitable work is actively encouraged.
Lots of support to enable you to achieve Chartership.
... And, most importantly, they are nice people who love their job.2022-12-061h 06Stantec.io PodcastDigital Twins, Data, and the Built EnvironmentAndrew Cole and James Mazza discuss digital twins and the evolution of data and the built environment and answer the big question: how are digital twins helping communities be more successful? 2022-12-0116 minStantec.io PodcastStrengthening our Communities with Digital InnovationIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, Jeff Albee discusses how using digital technologies provides communities with critical information and insights quickly and when they need it most. 2022-10-2508 minStantec.io PodcastThe New Face of Public EngagementIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, Gus Sukkurwala, Innovation Principal, and Mark Johnston, Director of Planning, talk about how, by seamlessly incorporating virtual engagement efforts into public consultation, project owners can gather more feedback from more people and enable smarter and more informed decision-making. 2022-10-2512 minDesign HiveAdaptive reuse to reach net zeroIn episode ten of the Design Hive podcast, Stantec's Seattle office lead Daryl Fonslow shares some strategies his team used on the award-winning low carbon District Carbon concept and how they can be applied on existing buildings to get to net zero.More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2022-09-1332 minStantec.io PodcastThe FAMS EpisodeAndrew Burnham discusses the importance of testing “what ifs” and comparing scenarios in giving municipalities and utilities a clear and comprehensive foundation to make smart financial decisions. 2022-09-1315 min
The SCOPESustainable StreetsThe SCOPE is a podcast exploring climate change as a force on, and result of, the built environment. Our second guests are Josh Grantham, an Infrastructure Campaigner at CamCycle, and Wesley Wroe, Sustainable Infrastructure Engineer at Stantec. Together, we discuss the huge percentage of public land that is the responsibility of engineers - and how expensive we've made it to maintain, wicked problems, pseudo public spaces, batcaps, and the powerful influence of a tandem bike.2022-08-2632 min
Leadership BlueprintsUnderstanding the Infrastructure of Education with Luis Vildostegui, Senior Principal and Education Sector Leader at StantecOn this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Luis Vildostegui, Senior Principal and Education Sector Leader at Stantec. Luis elaborates on the many turns his career has taken, the global locations he’s impacted, and how effective communication and collaboration are key to effective projects, no matter the scale or location. Resources mentioned: Find Luis at: https://www.stantec.com/en/people/v/vildostegui-luisConnect with Luis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vildostegui-1103299/Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought...2022-08-2436 minStantec.io PodcastThe GenerationAV EpisodeIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, Corey Clothier and Marie-France Laurin discuss how we’re helping clients find their autonomous vehicle path and how new mobility is shaping our future. 2022-08-0429 min
The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership PodcastCFO leadership development: Stantec’s Theresa Jang on being an effective business partnerIn this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Sean McLean speaks to Theresa Jang, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Stantec, an award-winning international engineering and design company based in Canada and listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. Jang shares her career journey and what it was like taking on a CFO role in a new industry, and offers advice for aspiring CFOs. She also discusses the leadership lessons she learned while serving as both an executive and a board member through periods of adversity and rapid change, what she believes leaders are doing well to accelerate the pr...2022-07-2820 min
From The FieldStantec NurseryEpisode 2: Stantec Nursery x LandscapeHub
LandscapeHub's very own Joe Juricic sits down with Jason Fritz to chat about their native growing operation. Jason also gives some great tips on selling, planting and maintaining a native landscape.
Take a listen and check them out on LandscapeHub!2022-07-1833 minStantec.io PodcastThe CommunityHQ EpisodeIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, Neeraj Yedekar talks about how we’re helping to create and implement community-approved projects through enhanced and inclusive engagement. 2022-06-3016 minDesign HiveDr. Rick Huijbregts on smart citiesIn episode nine of the Design Hive podcast: Global Lead for Smart Cities Dr. Rick Huijbregts talks about why design thinking is key to unlocking a digital transformation to solve the challenges of urban living. He talks about what smart cities should and shouldn’t be and why design firms like Stantec are well positioned to shape the “intelligent communities” of the future. More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2022-06-1034 minStantec.io PodcastThe EnviroExplore EpisodeIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, Louisa Bloomer talks about how communities can make informed and efficient site selection decisions that have the least amount of impact on the environment around them.2022-05-2713 min
Inspiring Tech LeadersHow Stantec’s Fire Flow GIS Tool is Transforming Water NetworksIn this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Mike Morrisroe, who is a Technical Director and Sector Lead within the UK Water Infrastructure group at Stantec.Mike talks about Fire Flow, the multi-award winning Stantec.io GIS tool and Digital Twin that links building specifications and water network information.Many thanks again to Stantec for allowing me to share this insightful podcast with the Inspiring Tech Leaders audience.Please let me know what other technology topics you would like to see covered in future episodes of the podcast and...2022-05-2318 min
Deliberate WordsPerfecting the RFP featuring Jim Beck (AHN), John Reddick (Stantec), and Mark Petzold (Highmark)Our guests this month are Jim Beck from Allegheny Health Network, John Reddick from Stantec (Pittsburgh), and Mark Petzold from Highmark, and they teach us how they have Perfected the RFP. Here is a question for our listeners: How confident are you with your RFPs (Requests for Proposal)? Whether you are writing them or answering them, the words in them matter immensely! In this episode we chat with an owner, an architect, and a procurement specialist who have perfected the RFP process. They have worked together to create content that benefits all parties reducing confusion, frustration, and risk; while ga...2022-05-2059 min
Inspiring Tech LeadersStantec Connect - Driving Secure & Consistent Digital Engineering SolutionsIn this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Jeff Albee, Director of Digital Solutions at Stantec.Many thanks to the Stantec for allowing me to share this fantastic podcast.Jeff shares his perspectives on how Stantec are reimagining science, engineering, and design with a digital approach that is achieving more with consistent and secure digital solutions. The Stantec Connect platform is providing the building blocks needed for digital solutions that address the most challenging client needs. Please let me know what other technology topics you would like to se...2022-05-0416 minStantec.io PodcastThe Route Selector EpisodeIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, Andrew Sitti talks about how new digital approaches to route selection can help identify the most sustainable option with the least environmental impact.2022-04-2215 min
Building Better with Brandon Bartneck#97 – Andy Smart | Stantec GenerationAV & Andrew Smart Consulting - Safety for Assisted & Automated DrivingAndy Smart is a highly respected member of the connected automated vehicle (CAV) community and within Stantec GenerationAV™, he is the AV Safety Principal focusing upon safety, testing, and technical standards supporting the safe deployment of connected and automated vehicles
Key topics in this conversation include:
The transition from ADAS to ADS for passenger car application
The state of the industry for passenger car, ride hail, and commercial vehicle applications
The differences between companies currently pursuing various degrees of assisted and automated driving
How to think about meaningful objectives to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of AD...2022-04-1059 minDesign HiveAcoustic section manager Daniel Castro on acoustic virtual realityOn episode eight of the Design Hive podcast: Acoustic Section Manager Daniel Castro talks about his journey from indie musician to acoustics expert and creating a new tool for explaining acoustics options to clients. Daniel chats with Dom and Diego about his recent Design Quarterly article on using gaming engines to power acoustic virtual reality and further applications of this powerful technology. More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2022-03-2142 minStantec.io PodcastThe Fire Flow EpisodeIn this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, Michael Morrisroe discusses how digital technology is helping save lives by giving people the information they need to fight fires. 2022-03-0916 min
TSX QuarterlyStantec Inc. (TSX:STN) | 2021 Q4Fourth quarter 2021 earnings call for Stantec Inc. For further information, please consult the company website at http://www.stantec.com/For more TSX news, checkout www.tsxquarterly.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tsx-quarterly/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-02-261h 10
Stantec.io PodcastDigital Solutions Director on reimagining science, engineering, and design through a digital approachIn episode one of the Stantec.io podcast, Jeff Albee, Director of Digital Solutions, talks about how we’re helping our clients achieve more with science, engineering, and design by creating the Connect Platform and providing the building blocks needed for digital solutions that deliver what you need before you need it.2022-02-0315 minDesign HiveGlobal health sector leader Brenda Bush-Moline on designing for health equityIn episode seven of Stantec's Design Hive podcast Global Health Sector Leader Brenda Bush-Moline chats with Dom and Diego about how understanding health equity as a goal changes the way we approach design. Brenda recently authored a blog on how health equity requires designers to think differently about design to improve health outcomes in our communities. More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2021-12-1534 min
Spark PlugDaniel Aizenman, StantecDaniel Aizenman is a Senior Principal at Stantec, where his team envisions and creates delightful retail and commerce spaces through architectural design. His team focuses on connection and community as they build out the future of the retail experience. Thanks for listening to Spark Plug -- find all our episodes at Sparkplug.audioSpark Plug is brought to you by SnowShoe.io, the leading provider of SparkLoyalty -- the leading retail loyalty and customer engagement system. 3 million happy shoppers around the world use Spark systems today. 2021-12-0225 minDesign HiveReviving mallsIn episode six, we chat about what malls did wrong and how they can embrace experiences and “messy vitality” to connect with their communities and survive. More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2021-11-1632 minTSX QuarterlyStantec Inc. (TSX:STN) | 2021 Q3Third quarter 2021 earnings call for Stantec Inc. For further information, please consult the company website at http://www.stantec.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tsx-quarterly/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-11-0657 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiStantec’s Sustainability Design Leader: Blake JacksonBlake Jackson is a licensed architect (RI) with over 18 years of industry experience in various roles, having obtained a B-Arch from Kennesaw State University (2005) and an M-Arch in Sustainable Environmental Design from the AA Graduate School in London (2008). He is an Associate and the US Northeast Sustainability Design Leader with Stantec, a global built environment practice, working out of Boston, MA. His focus is on the nexus between sustainability, well-being and resiliency, serving as a company-wide resource, particularly with projects seeking third-party certifications. He’s active within the northeast regional design community, including being a past board member of A Be...2021-10-2731 min
Dot Dot Dot: The NINE dot ARTS PodcastArt as a Conversation Piece with Sarah McGarry, Principal at StantecNINE dot ARTS CEO and Co-Founder Martha Weidmann discusses design, storytelling, social impact, and much more with Sarah McGarry, Principal at design consulting firm Stantec. From major tech companies to modest law firms, Sarah shares how her clients have used art to reinforce their own values around diversity, equity, and inclusion.2021-10-2417 minThe SCOPEHeat resilience in citiesThe SCOPE is a podcast exploring climate change as a force on, and result of, the built environment. Our first guests are Nels Nelson, a Senior Urban Planner at Stantec’s Urban Places, and Memo Cedeño from Harvard’s School of Public Health. We discuss the urban heat island effect, how to avoid spending public money where its least needed but most noisily called for, proving common sense, quantifying health outcomes, and acting like your house is on fire. 2021-10-0739 minDesign HiveRebel Roberts and Dr. Paul Sereno on the Niger Heritage projectIn episode five, Stantec architecture discipline leader Rebel Roberts and paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno chat with Dom and Diego about Niger Heritage, a collaborative design project for two new cultural and scientific heritage sites in the cities of Niamey and Agadez in Niger. More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2021-08-1331 minTSX QuarterlyStantec Inc. (TSX:STN) | 2021 Q2Second quarter 2021 earnings call for Stantec Inc. For further information, please consult the company website at http://www.stantec.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tsx-quarterly/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-08-061h 00Design HiveThe return to officeIn episode four of the Design Hive podcast, Mary Sorensen talks about what we really want in the workplace when we go back.More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2021-06-2831 min
Visma RoxitVisma Roxit - Ontwikkeling CAAS vanuit Stantec en WoW Kabels en LeidingenStantec en Visma Roxit hebben al jaren een innige samenwerking en deze relatie heeft ook weer geleid tot CAAS, een nieuwe ontwikkeling om het werken binnnen het terrein van Kabels en Leidingen makkelijker te maken. Welke behoefte is er in de markt kabels en leidingen gesignaleerd en hoe wordt deze doelgerichte en doelmatige oplossing CAAS bevonden in een pilot in de regio IJmond? Lars Sørensen gaat erover in gesprek met Rik de Visser, Jaap Wijnker van Stantec en Ed Schravesande van Visma Roxit Kabels en Leidingen.2021-05-2032 minDesign HiveThe Lily Pad as a metaphor for advanced resiliencyIn episode three of the Design Hive podcast, we talk about the importance of people, schools, and connections in our resiliency networks. More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2021-05-1031 min
TSX QuarterlyStantec Inc. (TSX:STN) | 2021 Q1First quarter 2021 earnings call for Stantec Inc. For further information, please consult the company website at http://www.stantec.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tsx-quarterly/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-05-0746 minDesign HiveApril Schneider on making cities more livableNew York-based civil engineer and urban planner April Schneider talks about how she sees urban planning evolving in the post-COVID world.More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2021-04-0933 minDesign HiveRewilding the landWhy, if we want a low-carbon future, we should consider rewilding the environment and embracing vertical farming.More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2021-03-0537 minDesign HiveTeaser - Jonathan Riggall on rewilding the landBased in Reading, United Kingdom, Chartered Geographer and Environmentalist Jonny Riggall drops in to talk about why, if we want a low-carbon future, we should consider rewilding the environment and embracing vertical farming.Full episode coming March 5, 2021!More Ideas from Stantec Buildings2021-02-2301 min
AXiNsider by Airport Experience® NewsEp. 108 - Rian Burger, Senior Principal specializing in Airports for Stantec Architecture“For the first time I’m hopeful to see a seamless, touchless process in travel. People have been talking about it for a long time. … We should use the crisis to move these things along. The experience can become much more pleasant.” Rian Burger, Senior Principal specializing in Airports for Stantec Architecture
While COVID-19 has had a disastrous effect on travel, it’s pushing airports to make many changes that have been talked about for years. Enhanced cleaning processes and touchless transactions are among ways the industry is getting healthier. Airports should consider furthering those enhancement...2020-07-2928 min