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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jon Williams, Associate at R3A Architecture in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They discuss the University of Pittsburgh Crawford Hall Renovation, also in Pittsburgh.You can see the project here as you listen along.The renovation of Crawford Hall at the University of Pittsburgh reimagines a mid-century academic building for the next generation of life sciences research. As part of the interconnected Clapp/Langley/Crawford complex, the project seeks to transform an aging facility into a contemporary research environment while preserving its role within the broader campus fabric. Central to the intervention is a five-foot building addition that accommodates new MEP risers, creating the capacity necessary to support sophisticated laboratory systems without compromising the building's functionality or spatial organization.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Abdul Suberu shares his unique blend of expertise in architecture, MEP systems, and real estate investing. He discusses how his technical background helps identify construction pitfalls, the shift towards new construction, and strategies for scaling in real estate. A must-listen for investors looking to leverage technical precision for long-term success.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

A summit in Portugal last weekend laid bare the growth in a pan-European remigration movement, with speakers who ranged from an MEP to Greg Bovino, a former US border patrol official who, before retiring, became the public face of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in US cities.The term means deporting not just illegal immigrants but all people judged to be unassimilated in western society, including citizens and the children of non-white immigrants.In Ireland, the push for remigration is being led primarily by the National Party and its members Keith O'Brien (who goes by the name Keith Woods) and James Reynolds attended the event which took place behind tall gates and amid tight security.The Irish Times gained access to the summit to see activists and elected representatives from across Europe, many of whom have close links to neo-Nazi groups, being cheered by delegates.Critics say remigration is essentially a sanitised way of describing state-sanctioned ethnic cleansing. So does this represent a new phase in far-right activity in Ireland?Irish Times investigative reporter Conor Gallagher, who has been tracking far-right groups in Ireland, reports.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A row has erupted over continued exports of alumina from the Aughinish refinery on the Shannon Estuary to Russia, with the Ukrainian Embassy in Ireland expressing what it describes as "serious concern" about the trade. The controversy centres on claims that alumina produced at the Russian-owned plant in County Limerick could ultimately be ending up in supply chains linked to Russia's military-industrial complex. The company insists it is fully compliant with all EU sanctions and trade regulations, while the Government has launched an investigation and says it is awaiting the findings before any decisions are made. The issue raises difficult questions about sanctions, European energy and industrial security, Ireland's support for Ukraine, and the future of one of the country's most significant manufacturing employers. To discuss the political and European dimensions of the story, Alan Morrissey was joined by Newmarket-on-Fergus native and Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Donnacha Ó'Beacháin, and Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South. Image (c) Liam Burke via Irish Times

"$75M in 13 months. a16z just led their Series A."We sat down with Niklas Lindgren, Co-Founder & CEO of Endra, fresh off their $50M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, taking total funding to $75M in 13 months.Endra is building the purpose-built workspace for MEP engineering, already partnering with AtkinsRéalis, Buro Happold, WSP, Hoare Lea, Ramboll and AFRY.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why a16z led at Series A instead of waiting for later traction✅ The Stripe vs PayPal analogy behind Endra's category play (and why they're not replacing Revit)✅ The honest answer to the billable-hours paradox✅ What this means for the next generation of MEP graduatesWatch now on Spotify and YouTube

Concerns over knife crime and safety in Dublin following two separate attacks over the weekend. Is the city becoming less safe?And pressure mounts on the Government to investigate claims that a major Irish employer is exporting products to Russia despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by: Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State for International Development and DiasporaAodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP, LabourTrina O'Connor, CriminologistJohn O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics, Maynooth University Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South, Billy Kelleher and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Defence Donnchadh O'Laoghaire.

In this episode, Paul is joined by Alex Kozikowska, solicitor at Vinci, to explore a fast-growing but often misunderstood area of construction:Why data centre projects break traditional contract thinking.With experience across contractors, consultants and in-house legal teams, Alex brings a practical perspective on how these highly complex, MEP-driven projects are exposing the limitations of standard forms like JCT, NEC and even FIDIC.The conversation unpacks what actually makes data centres different: why they are engineering-led, not building-led, with MEP dominating the scope;  how design never truly stops evolving, driven by fast-moving technology;  the impact of global procurement on programme, risk and delivery; and  why traditional assumptions around fixed scope, price and responsibility simply don't hold. Paul and Alex also explore the consequences of getting it wrong — from endless variations and programme delays to misallocated risk that no party can realistically control.Most importantly, the episode looks forward: how contracts must adapt to allow for design evolution and uncertainty;  why commissioning should sit at the centre of contract structure; and  the growing need for new, fit-for-purpose contract models tailored to data centre delivery. The message is clear: data centres aren't just bigger projects — they're fundamentally different projects, and the contracts need to catch up.A timely and insightful episode for QSs, Commercial Directors and anyone involved in complex, high-value infrastructure — particularly as demand for data centres continues to accelerate globally.---------------------------------

Esta semana, Diego comenta la reacción de Laura Fernández ante la oposición del PLN y el FA al proyecto de apertura del mercado eléctrico, y por qué esta discusión necesita más fondo y menos insultos. También aborda la salida en falso de Procomer con Uber, y la orden de la Contraloría a la UCR de eliminar el traslado voluntario del personal del salario compuesto al salario global.Costa Rica PuedeLa Unión Europea lanzó CONECTA: El Hilo, una campaña regional para acercar a jóvenes centroamericanos oportunidades de formación, empleo, emprendimiento y digitalización. La iniciativa tendrá presencia en Costa Rica y otros cinco países de la región, con contenido digital, microdocumentales y proyectos apoyados por cooperación europea.La comunidad de Santa Teresa logró ampliar su escuela pública con cinco nuevas aulas y mejoras de infraestructura para atender a 380 estudiantes. El proyecto fue articulado por la Fundación Península de Nicoya junto a vecinos, sector privado e instituciones públicas, y permitirá pasar a jornada educativa completa.El Cuerpo de Paz incorporó 33 voluntarios que trabajarán durante dos años en Costa Rica apoyando la enseñanza del inglés. El programa se desarrollará junto a docentes del MEP para fortalecer habilidades lingüísticas, metodológicas y la confianza de estudiantes en el idioma.Pinto Pinto realizará el Festival Frijolero este domingo 31 de mayo, de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., en Selva Art House, en San Pedro. La actividad celebrará la cosecha de frijol upaleño con charlas, talleres, venta de frijoles, comidas, muestras audiovisuales y música, con entrada de cuota voluntariaAgenda CulturalEl videojuego costarricense Don Memo lanzó HOY su demo gratuito y propone una aventura en pixel art inspirada en las siete provincias del país. El proyecto, liderado por Carlos Zhou, convierte paisajes, comidas, leyendas y referencias ticas en una experiencia interactiva que saldrá completa en octubre.La exposición guatemalteca Mapas Imposibles llegará al Centro Cultural de España, en San José, a partir del 5 de junio.

Sean Clancy, former head of the Irish Defence Forces joins the panel of Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael TD for Limerick City and Min. of State at the Dept. of Health and at the Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South-West.

Today's panel is made up of Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael TD for Limerick City and Min. of State at the Dept. of Health and at the Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South-West.

Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael TD for Limerick City and Min. of State at the Dept. of Health and at the Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South-West.

Earlier this month 39 MEP's wrote to the European Commission calling for a ban on Alumina exports from the EU to Russia, among them Dutch MEP Bart Groothuis.

The European Union is many things: an economic powerhouse, an improbably successful peace project, or a bureaucratic hellscape, depending on who you ask. Most people would probably agree on one thing that it isn't: funny. So when Susanna Kierkegaard set out to write Sweden's first genuinely entertaining book about the EU, many might have dismissed the idea as a fool's errand. And yet she has somehow pulled it off. This week, we call up Susanna to share some of the best bits from her book Superstaten : EU och framtiden, from the MEP who expensed 250 kilograms of chocolate to the Italian whose unpaid electricity bills changed the course of European law. Susanna is a columnist for Aftonbladet. You can read her work here, and follow her on Instagram as well as TikTok.This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. You can also donate via our website if you prefer. And finally: we'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number.Produced by Katy LeeMixing and mastering by Wojciech OleksiakMusic by Jim Barne and Mariska MartinaThe Europeans is proudly produced using Europe's own Hindenburg.YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Substack | hello@europeanspodcast.com

Data centres across the country already account for about 20% of electricity consumption, with recent predictions that it will exceed 30% by 2030.Plus, a new report has found that ongoing limitations to building data centres are posing a "considerable risk" to Ireland's attractiveness for foreign direct investment.Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin, joins Shane to discuss.

Chris Sutton, CEO of Sutton Engineering, shares his journey in MEP engineering and founding his company. He discusses expanding to New York, the importance of mission-critical work, and transitioning from a hustle mindset to structured growth. Chris highlights leadership challenges, personal development through Vistage, Strategic Coach, and EOS, and emphasizes defining a company's 'why' and building strong relationships. The episode covers strategic hiring with tools like the Culture Index and Kolbe assessments, payment challenges in commercial projects, and using technology for growth. Chris concludes with insights on automation, process improvement, and advice for young professionals.

Cabinet today signed off on the Occupied Territories Bill, prohibiting goods from illegal settlements from entering the country. However, the opposition have criticized the Government, calling for services to be included in the Bill as well.Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin Lynn Boylan.Image: Reuters

Irish activists who set out to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza are now on their way home, after a mission that sparked strong reaction both here and internationally. But, what exactly happened, and what are the wider political and humanitarian implications? Pat gets the latest from Maureen Almai, Flotilla Activist and Retired Doctor; Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews & Euronews Europe Correspondent, Shona Murray.

In the final installment of a three-part series on IMEG's 2026 Whole Carbon Action Plan (WCAP), senior sustainability and energy engineer Laura Hagan discusses how the company is tackling embodied carbon in structural systems. IMEG's carbon reduction journey began four years ago when the firm became a signatory to SE 2050, the structural engineering industry's initiative to eliminate embodied carbon in structures by the year 2050. That original structural-focused plan has evolved into IMEG's broader WCAP, which now also incorporates MEP and infrastructure disciplines. Laura, who also is a structural engineer, says SE 2050 “is a great program to be a part of because it really challenges us to be accountable for how we are designing and how we are trying to reduce embodied carbon.” Critical to this effort is first being able to measure the carbon impacts across IMEG's large national project portfolio. “We are in the process of trying to figure out what our designs mean in terms of carbon emissions,” Laura says. “Unfortunately, with the size of IMEG, it's not possible for us to do a whole building lifecycle assessment on every project the firm designs. So instead, we are using material schedules we created in Revit to calculate the quantities of materials in a structural model. Then we are going to transfer the quantities to an internal IMEG database that will multiply them by global warming potential (GWP) factors. This will give us a preliminary high-level assessment of the amount of embodied carbon a structural project is going to emit.” IMEG also will analyze the data for benchmarking purposes, she adds. “When we are able to make this connection with the internal database, the designers and structural engineers will be able to see, in real time, the projected embodied carbon emissions of the quantities of materials that they are designing with,” Laura says. Engineers can then test different framing layouts, slab thicknesses, or material quantities and immediately see the impact on emissions. “Anyone who's familiar with embodied carbon knows that if you can reduce the quantity of the material that you have, you're going to reduce the amount of embodied carbon that you have.” Laura says even small specification changes can produce meaningful results at scale. She references a case study involving slab-on-grade concrete design in which reducing slab thickness or lowering concrete strength produced a 10 percent to possibly 20 percent reduction in embodied carbon for that building element. “It's a great example of low-hanging fruit,” she says. “If you can reduce your quantity and it still performs perfectly for its structural capacities and serviceability requirements, you are going to save carbon and hopefully you'll save some money too.” Looking ahead, Hagan says innovation in low-carbon materials is crucial for achieving the long-term SE 2050 goal of net zero structural systems. “Innovation has to happen on the material side, then people have to start designing with it, and it has to make it into building codes as an allowable system. That all takes time, and then you have to build the demand for using the material on projects.” Laura's motivation comes from the engineering mindset itself. “We are problem solvers,” she says. “This is basically a giant problem that we don't have all the solutions to, but it's something that if we work together and continue to provide pressure to the industry we can reduce embodied carbon. “People are recognizing that this is important and trying to address it. That's what keeps me excited and what makes me happy to be doing this work and continuing to push for more every day.” To learn more, listen to part one and part two of this series or read IMEG's 2026 Whole Carbon Action Plan.

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After a long night behind closed doors in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs reached a compromise on the controversial EU-US trade arrangement signed last July with Donald Trump in Turnberry, Scotland. This paves the way for a final vote in the Parliament. We speak exclusively to Bernd Lange, the top. MEP for the Parliament.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the future hold for the 99% of American manufacturing defined as "small business"? In this episode of Manufacturing Talk Radio, host Louis Weiss sits down with Carrie Hines, President and CEO of the American Small Manufacturers Coalition (ASMC). Carrie shares her deep expertise on the vital role of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network—a powerful public-private partnership providing boots-on-the-ground technical assistance across all 50 states and Puerto Rico.   Discover how MEP centers are driving domestic growth by mapping supply chain risks, accelerating reshoring initiatives, and helping small facilities navigate advanced automation. Carrie also tackles the ongoing workforce crisis, highlighting how modern manufacturing is leveraging AI, video, and gamification to bridge the skills gap and preserve institutional knowledge as Baby Boomers retire. Tune in to find out why the industry is no longer "dark, dirty, and dangerous," and how a career in modern, high-tech manufacturing commands an average salary of over $90,000.          Key Takeaways From This Episode:- The Scale of Small Manufacturing: Why businesses with fewer than 500 employees make up 99% of the U.S. manufacturing landscape.- Securing the Supply Chain: How the MEP network works directly with lower-tier suppliers to mitigate risks and transition outsourced resources back home.- Next-Gen Workforce Solutions: Overcoming knowledge loss through community college partnerships, apprenticeships, and AI-driven training.- Accessible Technical Support: Navigating the fee-based, cost-effective consulting services and technology labs available to small and rural manufacturers.Looking to connect with your local MEP center or learn more about the ASMC? Visit smallmanufacturers.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded 12 May 2026. What will shape the future of Europe in an era of global change? A special public event marking the Trinity European Laureate Awards 2026, presented to European Movement Ireland (accepted by Julie Sinnamon, Chair of its Board) and former MEP and Minister, Frances Fitzgerald, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to civic society, public engagement, and equality across Europe. Following the award presentations, a distinguished panel of speakers explores the future of Europe and the challenges shaping its path in a rapidly changing global landscape. From political and social change within the EU to wider geopolitical pressures, the discussion considers how Europe can respond to uncertainty while strengthening democratic engagement and civic participation. Panel speakers include: Mark Little, journalist and entrepreneur Denise Charlton, CEO of Community Foundation Ireland Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub

Cynthia NÍ Mhurchú, Fianna Fáil MEP with Renew Europe Group and, Nial Ring, Independent Councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin, discuss comments made by former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, on immigration.

Rigsrevisionen og Statsrevisionen kommer med en sønderlemmende kritik af dansk politi. Næsten 6.000 gange har politiet fortalt borgere, som har været udsat for en personfarlig forbrydelse, at sagen desværre ikke kunne opklares. Selvom politiet slet ikke havde forsøgt. P1 Debat spørger: Kan vi have tillid til politiet, når de 'vasker' sager? Hvem har ansvaret? Er der tale om et ressourceproblem? En rådden kultur blandt danske betjente? Eller er det politiledelsen, den er gal med? Og hvad skal konsekvensen være? Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Gæster: Marcus Rubin, kronikredaktør, Politiken David Sausdal, kriminolog fra Lunds Universitet Allan Beier, tidl. politimand, medstifter og tidl. formand for Thin Blue Line, Mai Mercado, retsordfører (K) Heino Kegel, formand for politiforbundet Anders Vistisen, MF og MEP, DF Vært: Cecilie Lange Tilrettelægger/producer: Mathias Pedersen

Rigsrevisionen og Statsrevisionen kommer med en sønderlemmende kritik af dansk politi. Næsten 6.000 gange har politiet fortalt borgere, som har været udsat for en personfarlig forbrydelse, at sagen desværre ikke kunne opklares. Selvom politiet slet ikke havde forsøgt. P1 Debat spørger: Kan vi have tillid til politiet, når de 'vasker' sager? Hvem har ansvaret? Er der tale om et ressourceproblem? En rådden kultur blandt danske betjente? Eller er det politiledelsen, den er gal med? Og hvad skal konsekvensen være? Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Gæster: Marcus Rubin, kronikredaktør, Politiken David Sausdal, kriminolog fra Lunds Universitet Allan Beier, tidl. politimand, medstifter og tidl. formand for Thin Blue Line, Mai Mercado, retsordfører (K) Heino Kegel, formand for politiforbundet Anders Vistisen, MF og MEP, DF Vært: Cecilie Lange Tilrettelægger/producer: Mathias Pedersen

Rigsrevisionen og Statsrevisionen kommer med en sønderlemmende kritik af dansk politi. Næsten 6.000 gange har politiet fortalt borgere, som har været udsat for en personfarlig forbrydelse, at sagen desværre ikke kunne opklares. Selvom politiet slet ikke havde forsøgt. P1 Debat spørger: Kan vi have tillid til politiet, når de 'vasker' sager? Hvem har ansvaret? Er der tale om et ressourceproblem? En rådden kultur blandt danske betjente? Eller er det politiledelsen, den er gal med? Og hvad skal konsekvensen være? Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Gæster: Marcus Rubin, kronikredaktør, Politiken David Sausdal, kriminolog fra Lunds Universitet Allan Beier, tidl. politimand, medstifter og tidl. formand for Thin Blue Line, Mai Mercado, retsordfører (K) Heino Kegel, formand for politiforbundet Anders Vistisen, MF og MEP, DF Vært: Cecilie Lange Tilrettelægger/producer: Mathias Pedersen

Energy is the line on the P&L that nobody owns and everybody pays for. In this episode, Chris sits down with Diego Vega, Founder and CEO of Rye Energy, and is later joined by Rory, Head of Operations and ex-chef, to crack open a category most operators have been forced to ignore.Why this conversation mattersHospitality consumes three to four times more electricity per square foot than the average business. A coffee shop, per square foot, burns more energy than a petrol station. And yet, energy procurement remains one of the most opaque, broker-led, deliberately complex purchases an operator makes. Diego compares it to where payments sat five years ago, before Dojo and the new wave of providers pulled back the curtain. Rye is doing the same for multi-utilities.What Rye actually doesRye is a platform that unifies data and contract terms across electricity, gas, water (and soon waste) for multi-site operators. Three core jobs: procurement, real-time monitoring via meter data, and bill validation. It benchmarks your sites against each other (Manchester vs Leeds vs London) and against sector peers, so you finally know what good looks like.The 40% problemOnly 40% of your energy bill is the actual commodity. The rest is non-commodity transmission costs, levies and fees financing the renewable transition. Lock in the best unit rate you like; the hidden cost stack is where margins quietly disappear. The cheapest kilowatt hour is the one you don't use, and reducing usage compounds savings because it pulls down the non-commodity charges too.The surprise finding from 100+ live sitesDiego went in expecting efficiency to be the headline win. It wasn't. The bigger unlock has been growth. Operators trying to open 5, 10, 17 sites a year keep getting stuck on single-phase to three-phase upgrades, undersized meters, and MEP plans that don't match the kitchen they're trying to run. Nobody on the team owns this, and a £50k landlord capex contribution rarely covers it. Rye is quietly removing that drag on growth pipelines.Rory on what operators get wrongAfter eight years in energy and a previous life in kitchens, Rory has seen the patterns. The biggest culprits:HVAC and extraction systems left running on poorly configured timers, sucking money overnight. Defrost cycles spiking load profiles at 3am for no operational reason. Sites moving in and forgetting to sort utilities until the supplier starts chasing debt.The fix is process, not heroics. Rye builds an average load profile per site (half-hourly), overlays what good looks like, and quantifies the gap in pounds. Same shape, different scale. The well-run site becomes the playbook for the rest of the estate.The macro picture nobody's planning forThree major shocks in six years: Covid (demand-side), Ukraine, and now Iran (supply-side). Jet fuel reserves reportedly down to three weeks of supply heading into summer. Energy crises become food crises through fertiliser and transport costs. Wheat, rice and coffee feel it next. Diego's point: in the next 18 months, regulatory changes around half-hourly data access could cut costs by 40-50% for operators who know how to act on it. Most won't, because nobody on the team is watching.When to actIf you're 6-12 months out from contract end, that's the window. Rye tracks the wholesale market up to a year ahead of your renewal and moves when the dip is right, rather than letting brokers run the clock down on you.The commercial bitRye only charges once it starts saving you money. Book a call, get a demo, see where the gaps are before committing anything.Find RyeWebsite: https://rye.energyMarketplace: https://www.techontoast.co.uk/marketplace

El pago de la deuda con Icoder, una nueva relación con la FIVB, la organización de torneos internacional o la llegada de nuevos entrenadores para selecciones nacionales son solo algunos de los temas de la Fecovol durante el último año.En PdP tratamos todo esto a fondo con la presidenta y el vicepresidente del voleibol costarricense.Secciones:00:00:00 - Introducción00:08:50 - Parte Administrativa (Deuda con Icoder, estabilidad económica, personal de Fecovol, presupuesto 2026, apoyos Norceca/Afecavol, inversión privada, organización de eventos)00:55:32 - Parte Deportiva (Alianza con la FIVB, nuevos entrenadores, dificultad de gimnasios, Luciano Manhaes, relación con el MEP, inicios Liga Menor y Liga de Ascenso)

MEP for Midlands-North-West and former Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh, joins Brendan to talk about her fertility journey. She outlines her options as a single, gay woman, working in frontline politics. Maria explains her experience with the European Sperm Bank and discusses the impact of pregnancy on her body, her self-image and her wider family.

Clare's MEP has branded the failure of EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers to reach a deal on the AI Omnibus a 'temporary breakdown'. Negotiations between both sides broke down after over 12 hours, with talks set to resume next month. Central to the act was the banning of 'nudification' functions and the requirement to watermark all AI generated content. AI Rapporteur of the European Parliament, Scariff MEP Michael McNamara, says negotiations stalling is just a bump in the road and remains optimistic a deal will be reached.

IMEG's mechanical engineering decarbonization efforts take center stage in this episode, the second in a three-part series on the firm's 2026 Whole Carbon Action Plan (WCAP). Guest Lindsey Chappelle, an IMEG senior sustainability & energy engineer, explains that the mechanical component of the plan aligns with MEP 2040, the industry-wide mechanical decarbonization initiative. “This is the MEP firms' commitment to be net zero operational carbon on projects by 2030 and net zero embodied carbon by 2040,” she says. “IMEG is a signatory of MEP 2040 and we have produced our mechanical plan, which has been incorporated into the Whole Carbon Action Plan.” As with the WCAP's structural and infrastructure initiatives, the plan lays out the goals, tasks, tools, and strategies for reducing and eventually eliminating operational carbon emissions (due to mechanical systems), embodied carbon of the mechanical equipment, and the carbon due to refrigerant leakage associated with certain HVAC systems. “Refrigerants are kind of weird. They don't really fall into embodied carbon or operational carbon,” Lindsey says. “They're kind of their own item.” Refrigerants, however, can have a sizeable impact. In one pilot project, leakage accounted for roughly 15% of total MEP-related carbon emissions. While the industry has a firm grasp on how to reduce operational carbon, mechanical engineers face challenges in getting the data needed to address embodied carbon. Among the causes are Revit models that don't include the number and brand of various types of equipment, and manufacturers who are slow to issue Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for mechanical equipment. These third-party documents, which Chappelle likens to “a nutritional facts label,” are essential for understanding the amount of embodied carbon in any piece of equipment. Unfortunately, as she points out, “a lot of vendors haven't even heard of an EPD.” To address this issue, IMEG and other firms aligned with MEP 2040 are strongly encouraging manufacturers to provide this information; some firms, including IMEG, are even signaling that future design specifications may require it. Meanwhile, IMEG has efforts underway to integrate design tools with available databases to provide real-time feedback. “Ideally in the future, this is going to be some kind of automated calculation,” Lindsey says, allowing engineers to immediately see the carbon implications of their design choices. Lindsey is excited to be helping to bring clarity to a once opaque aspect of building design. “There's always just been kind of a rule of thumb applied to the embodied carbon of MEP systems, and no one's taken the effort to calculate it. So it's exciting to just have the numbers and be able to back it up with reasonable resources and assumptions, see the overall carbon emissions related to a project, and then be able to make some great design decisions.” To learn more, listen to part one in this series or read IMEG's 2026 Whole Carbon Action Plan.

Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, outlines a proposal to restrict the use of "forever chemicals" in cosmetic products throughout Europe.

On the Build Your Success podcast, host Brian interviewsLuke Hill, a Marine Corps veteran and staffing manager for Telson in Houston, about leadership, mentoring, and construction recruiting. Luke shares his background in staffing and apprenticeshipplacement, his family ties to the trades, and how a former gunnery sergeant shaped his leadership “true north”: leaving an organization and its people better than he found them. They discuss the ripple effect of mentoring, the mission ofthe nonprofit Crew Collaborative to improve lives in blue-collar and construction careers by sharing real stories in schools, and the importance of presenting trades as a destination while acknowledging long hours, toughconditions, and cyclical work. Luke explains MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), notesongoing workforce shortages and retirements and describes the most surprising and rewarding part of recruiting: the industry's tangible community impact through projects like hospitals and schools.Guest Social: Luke Hill |LinkedInGuest Website: Tellepsen| Commercial Contractor Host Email:brianb@buildcs.net Host LinkedIn: Brian Brogen, PMP

How much pressure is being put on Taoiseach Micheál Martin by his party Fianna Fáil?Joining Seán Defoe to discuss is Cynthia Ní Mhurchú Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South. And later joining Ciara to discuss is Naoise Ó Cearúil Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North.

What does it really take to build a company where people feel supported, challenged, and connected to their work? In this episode, Bryce sits down with Daniel McCaulley, founder of Ultimus Engineering, to talk about leadership, mentorship, and building a culture rooted in purpose and community. As a family-owned, faith-based firm, Ultimus takes a different approach to growth—one that prioritizes trust, development, and giving people the space to step into ownership of their work. Daniel shares lessons from building and scaling his firm, mentoring younger engineers, and creating an environment where people can do meaningful work while continuing to grow. If you're thinking about culture, retention, or leadership—this conversation will give you a practical and refreshing perspective. What we cover: Why most companies misunderstand culture  The connection between mentorship and retention  Creating ownership vs. assigning responsibility  Building trust within teams  Supporting growth at different career stages  What purpose-driven leadership actually looks like  About Daniel: Daniel McCaulley, P.E. is the founder of Ultimus Engineering, a faith-based, family-owned engineering firm based in Texas. With over 13 years of experience, he leads a team that delivers MEP, structural, and aquatics engineering services across the U.S., all 100 percent made in America. Ultimus Engineering exists to "Create Engineering Solutions to Build Better Communities" and is known for delivering better, faster, and more cost-effective results by cutting out unnecessary overhead. Daniel brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise and business acumen, holding a master's degree in mechanical engineering along with an MBA. His perspective is shaped by hands-on experience as a staff engineer and as a leader in national engineering and business organizations. That combination of field experience and strategic leadership has made him a trusted partner to architects, general contractors, developers, and franchise groups who value transparency, communication, and consistent quality. https://ultimus.engineering/

First in a three-part series. Can an engineering firm reach net zero embodied and operational carbon on all its projects by 2050? If so, what must be accomplished between now and then? Answers to these questions and more are discussed in this episode featuring IMEG's Director of Sustainability, Adam McMillen. Adam has been working with IMEG's multidisciplinary Sustainable Design Task Force to issue the firm's 2026 Whole Carbon Action Plan, or WCAP. The 2026 WCAP is the third iteration of IMEG's carbon reduction initiatives; the 2024 plan—then a structural-only document—was the first in an annual requirement of the embodied-carbon-focused SE 2050 Commitment Program. Since then IMEG has expanded its plan to include MEP and civil infrastructure initiatives. The 2026 WCAP therefore provides a comprehensive strategy for reducing embodied and operational carbon, continuing to align with SE 2050 as well as with MEP 2040, the mechanical-focused initiative. IMEG's multidisciplinary plan is unique to the industry. “It's one of our biggest differentiators,” Adam says of IMEG's approach. “All these initiatives are in sync and everything's speaking the same language. We see the Whole Carbon Action Plan as an opportunity to simplify and streamline things as one solution—one low-carbon approach—that a client can really get behind.” The WCAP is divided into four sections: Education, Report, Reduce, and Advocate—each one delineating individual and multidisciplinary goals and tasks, completed goals and tasks, and the tools that have been or will be created by IMEG to assist its designers in delivering time-efficient, scalable sustainable solutions. While all sections of the WCAP are critical, the first, Educate, provides the means for achieving quick reductions at no additional cost. For example, just by understanding what embodied carbon is and the differing carbon levels of materials can have a big impact. “It's a huge opportunity just to understand that if I choose recycled content in my steel, that makes a big difference,” says Adam. “Finding five to 10 things per discipline and getting people to “do this, not that” can lead to significant carbon reductions with no cost to the owner.” The firm's use of artificial intelligence does create a carbon footprint of its own from the energy used to run the computations at data centers. However, IMEG tracks its carbon footprint and has found that the project carbon reductions enabled by its sustainable designs far outweigh the AI carbon footprint of the design process. “For every one ton of carbon that we use by allowing AI to help us make better decisions, we reduce by 10,000 tons the carbon footprint of our projects,” says Adam. How realistic is IMEG's goal of achieving net zero embodied and operational carbon on all its projects by 2050? “That's a great question,” says Adam. “Yes, we're taking a risk by saying we're going to reach that. But why not set the framework to try?” To learn more, read IMEG's 2026 Whole Carbon Action Plan

In this episode of Nashville Business Radio, Lee interviews Richard Burroughs IV, CEO and CTO of EVOLVE, a software company specializing in design and fabrication tools for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors. Richard shares his background in building construction and how he joined EVOLVE in 2020. He explains how EVOLVE helps contractors design buildings […]

Marc O'Driscoll, RTÉ South East Correspondent, reports from the Whitegate Oil Refinery in Cork and today's panel is Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East & Min. of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central.

In this episode, we break down a real commercial real estate deal in Louisville, KY, and how we're transforming it from a vacant building into a stabilized, income-producing asset.We walk through the full process:✅ How we secured national healthcare tenants (including Genoa Healthcare)✅ Navigating permits, zoning, and multiple agencies✅ Managing construction challenges (plumbing, electrical, slab cutting, MEP systems)✅ Solving a flood zone issue to increase long-term value✅ How leasing + execution is helping us increase the property's valuation✅ Our strategy to refinance and fund the next phase of the projectThis is a real look at what value-add commercial real estate actually takes—beyond the headlines.If you're interested in:

Susan VanBenschoten, IMEG Director of Urban Design, Planning, and Engagement, joins host Joe Payne to discuss the expansive services and expertise of her team.   With 40 years of experience in the community planning and civil infrastructure industry, Susan previously was CEO of FHI Studio, a large planning firm in the Northeast that joined IMEG in 2024, bringing a new service line to the firm. She frames urban planning as the critical foundation upon which successful infrastructure and community outcomes are built. This early-stage focus, she says, defines what a project is before it advances into design, policy, or implementation.   “Urban design and planning is really an umbrella of dozens of different services that are integrated during the planning process,” she explains. These services reside in five major groups: transportation planning, engineering, and design; community planning, land planning, and urban design; environmental planning, resiliency planning, and permitting; landscape architecture; and community engagement—which is, Susan adds, “part and parcel to all the rest of the planning that we do.”   These services are used in various combinations, based on the needs of a project, and operate as an interconnected system. “Planning is very broad and by its nature needs to be multidisciplinary,” Susan says, emphasizing the importance of aligning technical, environmental, and social considerations from the outset. Central to this process is problem definition—often more complex than it initially appears. “You're really backing up to the very beginning of a problem,” Susan says. Whether addressing congestion, land use, or economic challenges, her team relies on data analysis paired with direct community input. “We really try to use data-driven analysis to understand what the problem really is but also listen to the community so we understand what they see the problem is.”   While traditional public meetings and outreach continue to be conducted, technology has expanded the reach and effectiveness of community engagement. “We still hold meetings. We still do walkabouts—walking through communities and seeing firsthand what some of the issues are.” Technology, however,  has created ways to involve more of the community with virtual meetings, online surveys, and virtual reality, which allows “people to visualize what we are talking about.”   Depending on the project, this process can result in a comprehensive “roadmap,” particularly in large-scale or area-wide planning efforts. Such a roadmap can include dozens of recommendations, ranging from immediate actions to long-term capital investments. Importantly, such plans are not static documents. “Planning documents are living documents,” Susan says, evolving alongside the communities they serve.   Susan and her team are eager to expand their work across the U.S., collaborating with IMEG's civil infrastructure and MEP teams to bring more value and successful outcomes to clients. “That's the power of having planning and engineering and design all under one roof,” she says. “It's very much in line with IMEG's purpose of shaping and making better communities.” Learn more about IMEG's Urban Design, Planning, & Engagement services.

Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party Leader and Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP.

Shannon Chamber claims making public transport free to mitigate rising fuel costs wouldn't have the desired effect in Clare where commuting by bus and rail isn't always a "viable option". Clare's MEP has proposed implementing the measure as a means of making transport routes more attractive to struggling workers.

Jim Dunn, professor at McMaster University and director of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative, weighs in on Ontario’s plan to temporarily boost HST rebates on new homes and whether it will actually help affordability. Jonathan English, infrastructure and transportation policy writer, joins the show to ask if TTC platform doors could save lives and money. The hour also opens the phones on whether the Air Canada CEO needs to apologize for a unilingual apology, and wraps with Dr. Tobias Cremer, MEP, on strengthening the EU‑Canada security and defence partnership amid global instability.

Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin and and chair of the Development Committee in the European Parliament, which oversees EU humanitarian aid efforts discusses his trip to Beirut this week

While the focus of the world is on Iran, another casualty of this war is Lebanon, who is also being attacked by Israel.Fianna Fáil MEP & Chair of the Development Committee at the European Parliament Barry Andrews arrived from Beirut this morning, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Reuters

In this episode, Jason explores a powerful insight about how construction teams should assign leadership and responsibility on projects: by geography, not by scope. Many project teams traditionally assign superintendents to specific scopes like concrete, MEP, or finishes, but Jason explains why this approach often creates confusion, weak accountability, and fragmented project control. Instead, he argues that the most effective construction projects operate through spatial or geographical ownership, where leaders are responsible for specific zones or areas of the project from start to finish. This approach aligns naturally with modern production planning methods like takt planning, which organize work by time and location. What you'll learn in this episode: Why assigning superintendents by scope often creates project chaos. The advantages of geographical ownership on construction sites. How time-and-location planning aligns with takt production systems. Why spatial control improves accountability and system performance. The difference between managing trades vs. managing environments. How geographic leadership creates clearer responsibility for safety, organization, and flow. The core message is simple but powerful: great project teams manage locations and systems, not just scopes of work. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

durée : 00:27:48 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Au programme de ce débat critique, deux expositions. A la MEP, la photographe Dana Lixenberg croque la pop culture étasunienne. A la Bourse du Commerce, on s'offre un panorama du "chiaroscuro". - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Joseph Ghosn Directeur adjoint de la rédaction de Madame Figaro; Philippe Azoury Journaliste, critique et auteur

Commercial inspections aren't a bigger version of home inspections—they're a different ocean. We sit down with Lance Kaufman of Focus Building Inspections to unpack what separates a true commercial practice from an ancillary add-on, and why the winners think like advisors, not technicians. From decoding ASTM requests to shaping proposals around lender and owner needs, Lance lays out a practical path for scoping, pricing, and delivering work that holds up in real transactions.We dig into the mindset shift that changes everything: stop quoting by square footage and start with outcomes. Who will read the report? What decisions will it inform? Is this a PCA with opinions of cost, a triple net lease inspection, or a focused MEP review? You'll hear how to funnel RFPs through a structured intake, run a scoping call that clarifies deliverables and exclusions, and price the sales effort plus the field work. Lance explains why the sales cycle is longer and cyclical—tied to budgets and board approvals—and how that can be a strength when you build pipeline discipline.The most valuable tactic in the episode is deceptively simple: inspect like you'll write six reports from the same data. Capture inventories, model numbers, roof sections, photos for environmental screening, and maintenance evidence so you can quickly produce cost tables, lender summaries, or lease-focused outputs without a second site visit. That foresight turns one inspection into a suite of deliverables and positions you as the go-to for owners, schools, and funds who prize clarity over flash.If you're moving beyond residential or ready to professionalize a commercial offering, this conversation is your field guide. Learn how to avoid buzzword traps, protect yourself from scope creep, and build a brand that speaks the language of PCAs, capital plans, and stakeholder decisions. Subscribe, share with a colleague who's eyeing the commercial space, and leave a review with the one question you'll add to your next proposal call.Check out our home inspection app at www.inspectortoolbelt.comNeed a home inspection website? See samples of our website at www.inspectortoolbelt.com/home-inspection-websites*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast, and the guests on it, do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Inspector Toolbelt and its associates.

Prefabrication has moved beyond proof of concept. In this kickoff episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt explores what it really means to enter the execution era of prefab. The debate is no longer about whether prefabrication or modular construction works. It's about scale, repeatability, and partnership. From data centers driving massive MEP prefabrication growth to owners rethinking procurement and risk models, the industry is shifting from experimentation to operational maturity. In this episode, we unpack: Why data centers are accelerating prefab adoption How scale changes the economics of modular construction What true construction partnership actually looks like Why culture and contracts may be the next barriers to innovation If you care about prefabrication, offsite construction, BIM-to-fabrication workflows, or the future of construction innovation, this conversation sets the tone for what comes next. The execution era has begun. MEET OUR GUEST Amy Marks is a leading voice in prefabrication and industrialized construction, with more than a decade of experience advancing offsite construction, modular strategies, and large-scale MEP prefabrication. She has played a significant role in helping owners, contractors, and manufacturers move beyond transactional project delivery and toward scalable, repeatable partnership models. Her work has been especially influential in mission-critical sectors such as data centers, where standardization and scale are reshaping how projects are delivered. Amy focuses not only on components and assemblies, but also on the culture, procurement models, contracts, and executive alignment required to make prefabrication successful at scale.   Todd Takes Prefabrication Has Entered the Execution Era For years, the industry focused on proving that prefabrication works. That debate is over. Prefab works. Modular construction works. Offsite strategies work. The real question now is whether we can execute consistently and at scale. Can we repeat results across projects? Can we move from isolated success stories to operational maturity? The future of prefabrication is no longer about experimentation. It is about discipline, ecosystem alignment, and getting better with every project. Prefab is no longer experimental. It is professional. Partnership Is a Business Model, Not a Buzzword The construction industry talks about partnership often, especially in prefabrication and modular construction. But there is a difference between transactional vendors and true partners. If five companies are bidding every project, that is procurement. It is not partnership. Real partnership involves shared risk, shared reward, executive-level communication, transparency when challenges arise, and a long-term commitment to scale together. In data center construction and other high-volume sectors, partnership is becoming structural, not optional. When both sides are fully invested, prefabrication scales. Scale Changes Everything Scale is the unlock for industrialized construction. When companies move beyond living project to project, they gain the breathing room to invest in systems, standardization, workforce development, and repeatable prefab workflows. Data centers are currently driving that scale, especially across MEP prefabrication and modular assemblies. The lessons being learned in data center construction today will influence healthcare, semiconductor, commercial, and even housing in the years ahead. Scale creates maturity. Maturity creates repeatability. Repeatability drives the future of prefabrication.   More Resources  Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn Amy's LinkedIn Compass Datacenters   Thank you to our sponsors! Graitec North America Graitec North America LinkedIn Autodesk's Website