Podcasts about Mott MacDonald

Professional engineers often face the constraint of being pigeonholed into specific roles based on demographic factors, yet the most successful teams are those that dismantle these barriers. When engineering is embraced as a truly gender-neutral career, it unlocks a powerful diversity of thought that drives innovation and superior project outcomes. Engineering problem solving requires a blend of scientific rigour and creative thinking to deliver impactful results. We explore how to break free from professional boxes, manage complex large-scale infrastructure projects, and incorporate social value into procurement. Joining us is Gemma McCarthy, Vice President of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland and Regional Director at Mott MacDonald. Gemma shares her expertise on leading multidisciplinary teams and offers a fresh perspective on how inclusive, gender-neutral leadership paves the way for a more successful and dynamic engineering profession.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTSolving the Celtic Interconnector challengeEngineering as a creative disciplineManaging large infrastructure budgetsImplementing social value in procurementThe future generation of engineersGUEST DETAILSGemma McCarthy is the Vice President of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland and a Regional Director at Mott MacDonald. She combines high-level technical direction with strategic leadership in the Irish engineering sector. Gemma is a strong advocate for diverse representation, leveraging her experience to drive professional development and infrastructure solutions for society. She has spent 15 years with Mott MacDonald overseeing major regional operations.Connect with Gemma:Website: https://www.acei.ieSocial Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-mccarthy-5681a717/MORE INFORMATIONLooking for ways to explore or advance a career in the field of engineering? Visit Engineers Ireland to learn more about the many programs and resources on offer. https://www.engineersireland.ie/   Engineers Ireland Amplified is produced by DustPod.io for Engineers Ireland.QUOTESI used to rail against the, are you creative, are you scientific? Engineering is very much the crossover of the two. - Gemma McCarthyAt the end of the day, we're problem solvers. - Gemma McCarthyWe are only as good as the currency of our own skills at the moment. - Gemma McCarthyKEYWORDS #ProjectManagement #EngineeringTips #InfrastructureProjects #TechnicalLeadership #SystemDesign

In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Spencer McKinney. Originally from the US, Spencer has lived and worked in Fiji, England and Wales before moving to Adelaide in late 2025, with his wife and young family, to work in project management as part of Mott MacDonald's defence team. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, learning the piano, hitting the gym, playing basketball and spending time at the beach and the great outdoors. We chat to Spencer about his experience moving to Adelaide, settling into life by the beach, exploring the Adelaide Central Markets and what he loves about his new hone time.

In this special edition of EC&M On Air, Nada Adelfattah joins the podcast to share insights and advice on how to grow your career as an electrical engineer and young electrical professional! She is an electrical engineer III with Mott MacDonald in Iselin, N.J. 

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we're joined by Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) expert, Dr Julia Baker from Mott MacDonald, to unpack the latest BNG developments and what they could mean for ecologists, planners, developers, and land managers across the sector.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/We'd love your feedback on Nature In A Nutshell. This short survey will take 2-3 minutes to complete and will help us shape future episodes.Show notes:Government publishes new announcements on BNGGovernment confirms forthcoming changes to Biodiversity Net Gain rulesGovernment confirms Biodiversity Net Gain for major infrastructure from November 2026The fast-track tree breeding method that is restoring ash to the landscapeThis episode may contain dynamically inserted advertisements served by our hosting platform, Acast. These advertisements are not selected by, affiliated with, or endorsed by CIEEM, and do not necessarily reflect our views or values. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain needs new infrastructure and housing—and devolution could be a help or a hindrance.Will giving a greater say to local communities through devolution increase the legitimacy of infrastructure and housing plans and accelerate their delivery? Or does it add complexity and aid the ‘blockers' not the builders? This podcast explores the issues, explains how to address the risks and charts an optimistic way forward.Picking up themes from a roundtable on this topic held by Prospect and sponsored by Mott MacDonald at the 2025 Labour party conference, Susan Hinchcliffe, leader of Bradford Council, along with industry experts from United Utilities, SSE and Mott MacDonald, draw on their vast experience to discuss how to harness local knowledge to make sure devolution supports the creation of the 21st century infrastructure and housing that the UK needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The infrastructure sector is adopting AI with enthusiasm. A new whitepaper from Bentley Systems, Pinsent Masons, Turner & Townsend, and Mott Macdonald, The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Built Environment, surveyed the sector, and found the 48% of the infrastructure companies they spoke to were trialling AI, or had already implemented it. But only one fifth had a comprehensive AI policy, more than a third had no organisational policy, and 37% had only limited project controls, or none at all. As part of Bentley Systems Year In Infrastructure series of events, Mark Coates hosted a panel discussion on the white paper. Bringing together key members of the infrastructure sector—engineers, contractors, and lawyers—the panel discussed how infrastructure businesses can implement a project management approach to AI implementation. In this episode, Mark Coates joins us to examine some of the risks associated with AI adoption, and particularly of ‘stealth adoption', happening outside of organisational guardrails. The panel discussion members bring their own perspectives, explaining how AI can be used successfully now, and the organisational, data management, and contractual steps needed to ensure its safe, ethical, and efficient use across complex supply chains. Guests Mark Coates, vice president of infrastructure policy alignment, Bentley Systems Yeunjin (YJ) Kim, AI technical lead, group AI, Mott MacDonald Anne-Marie Friel, partner, infrastructure, Pinsent Masons Guy Beaumont, director, digital lead, Turner & TownsendResources The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Built Environment, PartnerInfrastructure is too big to fail, so you need AI you can trust. Bentley Systems is delivering infrastructure-ready AI across design, construction, and operations. As the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, Bentley’s software and digital twin solutions span engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle, unlocking the value of data to transform project delivery and asset performance.The post #354 AI in Infrastructure: Adoption and Guardrails first appeared on Engineering Matters.

In this episode of Diverse, Ana Tijerina Esquino, civil engineer at Mott MacDonald, explains why engineering is fundamentally a helping profession that aims to improve society. Ana discusses her unconventional journey into civil engineering, how infrastructure projects have historically harmed marginalized communities, and sustainable practices that are changing the industry in conversation with Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine. Hear Ana's reflections on the funding of ports and mass transit, as well as the American Society of Civil Engineers' 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure, in the Spring 2025 issue of SWE Magazine. --- The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world's largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org

In this episode of EnvCast, we discuss the Environment Top 5 things to consider about net zero. We cover the need for greater green skills, the different energy sources to diversify the grid, the place-based approach, nuclear options and much more. This special episode is aligned with the Net Zero Week to raise greater awareness of net zero and the different options out there.Speaker bios:Kelo Uchendu REnvP is a sustainability professional with a multidisciplinary background in engineering, sustainability, and science policy. He is currently part of Mott MacDonald's Decarbonisation and Energy Transition team, where he specialises in the built environment and large-scale decarbonisation projects. Kelo supports the development of technical solutions and energy strategies that help cities, buildings, and infrastructure sectors achieve national and local net-zero targets.He also serves as a member of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) Open-ended Activity Group on Long-term Technological Transition and National Systems of Innovation (NSI). Jennie Stein is a Chartered Environmentalist with a broad and accomplished background in environmental protection, sustainability, and climate resilience. She is currently seconded full-time from Sellafield Ltd to Enterprising Cumbria, where she holds the role of Head of Net Zero. Jennie is responsible for leading the delivery of Cumbria's net zero programme, working in close partnership with Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Councils, and providing regular updates to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.With over a decade of experience in the nuclear industry, Jennie has led work on environmental compliance, improvement, and climate adaptation. She also has experience in academic research, specialising in ecology and evolution. Jennie's career spans programme management, environmental innovation, technical communication, and cross-sector collaboration with a strong focus on accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. Professional registration:Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-re...Check out our other platforms: YouTube: Society for the Environment //Website: socenv.org.uk // LinkedIn: society-for-the-environment

In this episode, Danielle Phillips from CyberNorth is joined by Sarah Hibbert, ITPS and Juliet Melia, Mott MacDonald to talk about Influencing the Influencer - a new campaign launched in the North East to inspire young girls to pursue careers in cyber security. If you have any influence over young people's career choices then this is a must listen.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can speed up many processes in construction, from design and scheduling to contract and risk management, but it won't lead to any across-the-board productivity gains as long as the industry's fragmented business model remains the default.“Reformation, not transformation” was a consensus view in our reality-check panel discussion with four people on the front line of integrating AI into construction:Nasrine Tomasi, engineer and head of AI at Mott MacDonald;Guy Beaumont, director and digital leader at Turner & Townsend;Nils Rauer, head of intellectual property for construction law firm, Pinsent Masons; Graham Robinson, global business consultant, Pinsent Masons.They spoke candidly about what they're doing now with AI for their companies and clients, what they're working toward in the coming year or two, and what risks they see emerging.The discussion will interest anyone working out how to take advantage of this fast-developing technology for their construction business.Have your say by filling out the 2025 Global Built Environment Survey organised by Bentley Systems, Mott MacDonald, and Turner & Townsend, which focuses on the impact of AI on the built environment.

For the next few weeks on The Sales Transformation Podcast we'll be uploading the sessions from Global Sales Transformation XIX, all focusing on the theme of Cracking The Code of Key Account Management. First up is David Beare, Global Practice Leader at Mott MacDonald.  David talks us through his relationship with major client Heathrow Airport through big projects and tough times, emphasising that humanity can be the key to nurturing strong partnerships. Sometimes that means empathy, and sometimes that means getting on “the fun bus” together!  Highlights include:  [08:50] – Becoming the fun bus to attract new talent [11:37] – Going above and beyond during covid [26:02] – What are some of the key characteristics to look for when hiring a Key Account Manager?  NOTE: This talk contains visual elements. You can watch over on our YouTube channel for the full experience! https://youtu.be/JW9Oqr6c8N8  Connect with Philip Squire on LinkedIn Connect with David Beare on LinkedIn   Join the discussion in our Sales Transformation Forum group.  Make sure you're following us on LinkedIn and Twitter to get updates on the latest episodes! Also, take our Mindset Survey and find out if you are selling to customers the way they want to be sold to today. 

Join Richard Dodd and repeat guest Julia Baker on the final Ecology Academy podcast of 2024 as they delve into the significant legal changes surrounding biodiversity net gain in 2024. This episode explores the roles of ecologists, developers, and local authorities in implementing these new practices, focusing on both small and large-scale projects. Discover what practitioners have learned over the year, the challenges faced, and the collaborative efforts across various sectors to enhance our natural environments. Julia shares her personal experiences and highlights the importance of early engagement in development projects. The episode also covers the need for effective communication and training to support all stakeholders involved, and how case studies are now starting to emerge as valuable resources for best practice. Don't miss out on this informative discussion about biodiversity conservation, the regulatory landscape in different regions, and the outlook for the coming year. Whether you're an experienced ecologist or new to the field, this episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for navigating the evolving world of biodiversity net gain. Wishing you Happy Holidays too and see you in the New Year! --- Julia is the Technical Director of Nature Services at Mott MacDonald. Julia is the lead author of the UK's Good Practice Principles on Biodiversity Net Gain, and has designed BNG for several infrastructure developments including transport, energy and housing. Julia was named on the ENDS Power List in 2022, 2023 and 2024, and is Chair of the ICE's Nature and Biodiversity Taskforce. Link to the Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain - New Guidance for Practitioners from IEMA: https://www.iema.net/resources/blogs/2024/06/mandatory-biodiversity-net-gain-new-guidance-for-practitioners-from-iema-june-2024/  

 Malin Lindblad is the Principal Sustainability Consultant at Anthesis in Sweden. With a passion for sustainability, Malin's strength lies in supporting clients and stakeholders to ensure  sustainability solutions align with and challenge their ultimate goals. Prior to working at Anthesis she held positions as a Technical Director at Mott MacDonald and a Senior Mechanical and ESD Engineer and Associate at ARUP in Australia. She has extensive experience in building and precinct design and delivery across a range of market sectors. Through her work, Malin continuously uses her technical background in combination with her project delivery experience to get the best project outcome. She joins the Think.Future podcast to share her reflections on differences in the applications of systems at scale and where the roles of stakeholders involved in scaling systems can vary. 

By now, many people in construction are used to thinking about cutting CO2 emissions.But the industry's impact on nature – the planet's and our life-support system – has been largely overlooked.That is until this year when, in February, it became mandatory for developers in England to deliver a “biodiversity net gain”, or BNG, of 10% on sites that are half a hectare or more in size.In this episode, we explore the practicalities and business implications of this new requirement to protect and enhance nature, asking, can construction really be nature's friend?On hand to guide us is our experienced panel:• Stephanie Wray, consultant and former Chief Sustainability Officer for RSK Group;• Julia Baker, Head of Nature Services at Mott MacDonald;• Helen Nyul, Group Head of Biodiversity at Barratt Homes.

"Rolling stock is the backbone of a nation's railways, carrying not just passengers and freight, but also the hopes and aspirations of progress." – Unknown Get ready for an engaging episode of the Railway Transportation Systems Podcast featuring our 57th guest, Norman Forde vice president , Market leader facilities and fleet , North America at Mott MacDonald.Norman held senior positions with STV, WSP USA, and Amtrack. Bringing over three decades of invaluable experience in the transportation industry, Norman is a seasoned leader and project manager. From overseeing multimillion-dollar projects to specializing in rolling stock, his expertise is unmatched. Join us as Norman shares insights into his journey and discusses the latest trends and challenges in railway transportation systems.Don't miss out on this captivating conversation!This podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Prime, Apple podcast, Stitcher, Google podcasts, Overcast, Castro, Cast box , Pod friend wherever you listen .

As the Olympics gets underway, summertime temperatures will only continue to get hotter, giving athletes additional challenges as they seek to bring home medals.   With Paris 2024 taking place in the host city's hottest months of the year, leading athletes are already warning that intense heat could lead to competitors collapsing and in worst case scenarios dying during the Games.   What role can engineering play in ensuring athletes, officials & volunteers, and those just watching the games, stay cool in an around the various sporting venues? Dr Jo Corbett University of Portsmouth (right) conducting heat chamber tests in the University's Extreme Environments Laboratory with Jamie Farndale, a rugby 7s player for Great Britain. https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/rings-of-fire-heat-risks-at-the-2024-paris-olympics    Helen's guests this month are Ruth Shilston and Professor Mike Tipton. They share their thoughts on the potential heat risks facing the Olympics this year, and in the future, in light of growing global temperatures, and how engineers are designing devices and building facilities to mitigate the effects of heat. Nike Hyperice Vest - Nike Press Release 21st June 2024   Ruth Shilston is a fellow of the imeche and a current trustee and Technical Director of Engineering Sciences at Mott MacDonald. She has been a leading specialist on the engineering of major construction projects worldwide and is a subject matter expert in human thermal comfort and climate aware design as well as Author of numerous industry guidelines, technical and policy papers on heat adaption and construction.   Mike Tipton MBE is Professor of Human and Applied Physiology at the University of Portsmouth. Mike has spent 40 years working in the areas of thermoregulation, environmental and occupational physiology. He leads the Extreme Environments Laboratory, in the School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science at Portsmouth, examining the physiological, patho-physiological and psychological responses to adverse environments and the selection, preparation and protection of those who enter such environments. He has authored over 750 papers, reports and books on the subject and in April this year published the ‘Rings of Fire – Heat Risks at the 2024 Paris Olympics' the second in this series of reports highlighting the worrying impact global warming and climate change is having on elite sports.   Useful Links: Rings of Fire – Heat Risks at the 2024 Paris Olympics Sustainable, Inclusive, Innovative: The Role Of Engineering In Sport Heat Risks at the Paris Olympics   We would love to hear your thoughts and comments on this episode. If you would like to get in touch, email us at podcast@imeche.org You can find more information about the work of the IMechE at www.imeche.org 

The Pivotal Point: Peter Colacino on Construction's Turning Tides ️ This week on The Take-Off Podcast, we tackle a critical question with industry expert Peter Colacino: What is the turning point of a construction project? Peter, a renowned Project Lead at Mott MacDonald dives deep into the crucial moments that can make or break a project's success. Tune in to learn about: Identifying Key Milestones: Uncover the critical stages that define a project's trajectory. Navigating Challenges and Opportunities: Learn strategies to overcome hurdles and capitalize on turning points for a successful outcome. Building for Long-Term Value: Discover how to leverage key moments to ensure a project's lasting impact. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in construction, from project managers to architects and engineers. Sponsored by RIB Software! Don't miss this insightful discussion! Listen to the latest episode of The Take-Off Podcast on all major platforms. #constructionmanagement #constructionprojects #TheTakeOffPodcas

In this month's episode of The Engineers Collective podcast from New Civil Engineer we mark one year since the publication of the 2023 update to the PAS 2080 standard for carbon management in infrastructure.   We've gathered representatives from Mott MacDonald, the Department for Transport and Anglian Water to gain insight a series of roundtables held by Mott MacDonald where industry stakeholders discussed and debated how PAS 2080 should be implemented in their businesses and projects.   DfT head of systems Tom McLenachan tells us about the systems thinking outcomes from the roundtables, Mott MacDonald water and infrastructure technical principal Heather Marshall discusses the procurement outcomes from the debate and Anglian Water @one Alliance carbon sustainability manager Alex Herridge provides insight on the decision making outcomes from the discussions.   Prior to the interview portion, NCE editor Gavin Pearson, news editor Rob Hakimian and reporter Tom Johnson discuss some of the month's biggest stories, touching on the lack of infrastructure in the recent Budget and Anglian Water's development of its £2.2bn Fenlands Reservoir. Lastly, Tom tells us about his recent visit to the Woodsmith polyhalite mine in Yorkshire.   The Engineers Collective is available via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, A-cast, Stitcher, PodBean and via newcivilengineer.com/podcast

In this episode, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of innovation management and the international standard ISO 56002. But with an innovation of their own, they hand over the episode to Victoria Milne of Tenshi Consulting and Jon Rains of Mott MacDonald – experts in the field of innovation management. They are standards-makers too, working together on the ISO 56000 standards series. Victoria interviews Jon about about the importance of innovation management to Mott MacDonald, their experiences of using ISO 56002 and the impact it's having on the organization. And, being The Standards Show, Victoria also asks Jon to share his own standards journey.Find out moreISO 56002Mott MacDonaldTenshi ConsultingGet involved with standardsFind and follow The Standards Show on social mediaX @standardsshowInstagram @thestandardsshow Get in touch with The Standards ShowSend a voice messageeducation@bsigroup.comSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsSubscribe to The Standards ShowCheck out the websitethe-standards-show

In this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands caught up with Emily Randall, Head of Marketing Activation at Mott MacDonald, to discuss the benefits of taking a serious, project management approach to marketing. Emily and David chat through the mistakes some marketers make, as well as the opportunities for running much tighter projects. If you'd like hear more from Emily at Martechopia, just head here: https://events.b2bmarketing.net/martechopia2024/home

In this podcast we go back in time to the invention of cathodic protection 200 years ago by President of the Royal Society Sir Humphry Davy. Initially applied to ships and pipelines, Mott MacDonald has spent decades pioneering its use on civil infrastructure designing systems for bridges and buildings around the world. This innovative thinking... The post #247 Saving Structures with Cathodic Protection first appeared on Engineering Matters.

Join us this fortnight for our 40th Episode as we chat with Dr. Neil Henderson, a transportation expert with a remarkable 24-year career at Mott MacDonald. He played a pivotal role in the UK Crossrail project, now the Elizabeth line, and is currently the Key Account Director for Europe's largest infrastructure project, High Speed 2. Neil's leadership focuses on collaboration, innovation, and diversity in the industry. He tailors experiences, drives sustainable transport solutions, and sets new standards in the global transport sector. Tune in for insights from this industry leader!

Join us in our first leaders debate from TransCity Rail North 2023, brought to you by Mott MacDonald,  where our panellists discuss how putting passengers first can reframe the conversation for the North and deliver better outcomes for both the industry and the passengersPanellists on this debate are;Karen Heppenstall, Head of Rail, Midlands ConnectTricia Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Northern TrainsDarren Oldham, Rail and Road Director, Transport for the NorthKen Norbury, Transportation Unit General Manager, Mott MacDonaldJessica Patterson, Buildings & Cities Social Outcomes Lead, Mott MacDonald

Patrick Youle, Director Safety Assurance (Technical), Axess Advisory, Sydney.Patrick started his career as an Avionics Systems Engineer in British Aerospace Defence Ltd, Later he worked as a Senior Engineer in Mott Macdonald, UK. In 2001 he worked as a Head of Rail Telecoms in Owen Willaims Railways. In 2006, he started as working as Project Safety Manager in Rio tinto and later worked in many organizations like Delta Rail, Anasaldo STS, MRX Technologies, Stanway Consulting Limited, PKY Associates, Ricardo Rail & Systra Scott Lister. In 201, Patrick started his company called Axess Advisory.Patrick is a chartered Engineer with 30 years' experience of Engineering Safety Management (ESM), Rail Telecommunications and Safety Assurance in the UK and Australia. Patrick has working knowledge of safety standards and guidelines including 'Yellow Book', iESM, European CSM, CENELEC EN 50126/8/9, 50159), international (IEC 61508 and ISO 31000), LUL and UK Network Rail standards. Equally familiar with Australian rail safety legislation and standards through roles in WA, NSW, Queensland and Victoria.Patrick is a Qualified rail telecoms engineer (member of the IRSE by examination). Patrick is familiar with the different technologies and applications (operational and non-operational) employed on the railways including lineside telephony, radio, telephone concentrators, exchanges, transmission (including SDH), TDM systems, SCADA data links, passenger information systems, public address systems, CCTV and station clocks. 

Hello Everyone and thank you for tuning in for this episode !! I am very excited for this episode as I am joined with two excellent experts to discuss Biodiversity Net Gain . It is a great honor to be joined by the Head of Nature Services at Mott MacDonald, Julia Baker and Head of Ecology at WSP, Tom Butterworth. In this episode we discuss the definition of BNG, it's significance, what is being done in England and how this can be applied globally. The episode ends with fun and simple sustainability tips on gardening . The links below provide further information on some of the terms and topics discussed in this episode https://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6049804846366720 https://naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2023/03/28/measuring-biodiversity-net-gain-publication-of-biodiversity-metric-4-0/ https://cieem.net/resource/biodiversity-net-gain-good-practice-principles-for-development-a-practical-guide/ https://youtu.be/iKHX6ahpPgA If you would like more updates on the EnvCast please follow me on my Instagram @mahnoorenv or connect with me on LinkedIn. Please don.t forget to follow me on Spotify and to review this podcast episode :)

Anne Kovachevich, Sustainable buildings and precincts leader: Anne Kovachevich is a Foresight Practitioner and seasoned Sustainability Practitioner and leads the sustainable development of buildings and precincts at Mott MacDonald. Combining an engineering background with 25 years in sustainable building design, Anne is passionate about Futures Thinking which has evolved past setting a Vision for sustainability to guiding the process of navigating strategically towards that vision through all possible uncertainties.  Anne discusses a Futures Thinking framework for how the various systems can strategically evolve together in the built environment at precinct scale.  The Futures Thinking framework integrates design for efficiency in the built environment of energy, water, food, and transport to suit different community needs in precincts.  To hear more about how the application of the framework can accelerate sustainable design into the future,  click here to listen now.

In this podcast we talk about the challenge of creating a circular economy in the built environment as key to working towards a sustainable, net zero carbon emission future. Last month a new movement was launched across infrastructure at the World Circular Economy Forum with a vision for a built environment whose purpose is, and I quote: “to enable people and nature to flourish together for generations.”I call it a movement because it involved a range of people, organisations and businesses who came together to publish a document called Our Shared Understanding - a summary of core concepts that inform the transition to a circular economy. So what is the circular economy in respect to the built environment?  Well according to this report its “about enabling people and nature to live and grow within our planet's capacity to provide resources and handle waste”.That means getting the greatest possible value from the use of materials, products, assets and systems in the built environment - value as defined by the social, environmental and economic outcomes gained from that investment. More on that later.This document also highlights why circularity is so important and of course sets out a number of key objectives and challenges to help the sector to finally embrace the concept. In short, it calls for collective action to first choose to make change happen and second, for radical collaboration accelerate the move towards circularity. To guide us through the challenges, my guest today is Mark Enzer, Strategic Adviser, Mott MacDonald and visiting professor, University of Cambridge, who has been driving this movement and continues to agitate for change across the sector.Resources Our Shared UnderstandingDigital Twin HubUK government circular economy package policyCentre for Digital Built Britain Digital Twin legacy site

In this episode, I talk with Arthur Antoine, Ph.D., P.E., PMP, DBIA, a civil engineer and senior project manager at Mott MacDonald with over 20 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, about the importance and benefits of collaborative project delivery. Arthur also sheds light on the key characteristics that encourage collaboration among […] The post TEPM 022: The Benefits of Collaborative Project Delivery in the Construction Industry appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Alan Hendry, Sustainability Director, Mott MacDonald, a global technical services firm, on supporting colleagues make their services more sustainable.

This week Joe and Laurence discuss the $30 billion solar array slated for Australia's Northern Territory, simplify the science behind fire, and review a new practical guide to upfront carbon reductions authored by the Green Building Council of Australia, Lendlease, the NSW Government, Sustainability Victoria, and Mott Macdonald. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics.    For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au.    Links: Twin burner wood heaters (not sponsored): https://www.pellet.com.au/products/xeoos-twinfire-wood-heater/ Fire science basics: https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/747-what-is-fire#:~:text=Heated%20molecules%20are%20loosened%2C%20moving,remaining%20fuel%20at%20ignition%20temperature.

James Middling is the Global Built Environment Sector Leader for Mott MacDonald, with responsibility for Mott MacDonald's global Built Environment sector strategy and the growth of services in target markets. This includes responsibility for global building practices that, when combined, contain over 2,900 professional staff. On this edition of This Is DesignIntelligence, he talks about the price paid by the natural environment because of the built environment, the difference between sustainability and regenerative design, and his ideas about how we can continue to enhance society while simultaneously restoring the natural environment.

Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by ⁠The Global Collective⁠ In our second IWD episode, we hear from Naomi Vowels, Co-Founder and Director of givvable, and David Jacob, Chief Executive Officer of Marsh Asia, who share their personal experiences with embracing diversity and equity at work and at home. Our speakers advocate for the narrative to be more outspoken and to have a voice in places where it matters, such as engaging the committee and becoming the voice of change. Thank you to our Title Partner, and Official Diversity and Inclusion Partner of the Chamber since 2014, ⁠Barclays⁠, along with our Supporting Partners, ⁠XCL World Academy⁠, ⁠Santa Fe Relocation⁠, ⁠Mercer, ⁠⁠Mott MacDonald⁠, ⁠Kennedys Legal Solutions⁠, ⁠BT⁠and ⁠Elliott Scott HR⁠. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. ⁠Signup to our newsletter⁠ for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our ⁠website⁠. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britcham-singapore/message

Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by The Global Collective In this episode, we hear from Christine Amour-Levar, Co-Founder Women on a Mission and Founder HER Planet Earth who discusses how that different resources are needed to address an uneven social system. She also explained how through equity, it would give a voice to individuals of different backgrounds an even playing ground to take a step forward to more better world. Our speakers Christine Amour-Levar, Co-Founder Women on a Mission and Founder HER Planet Earth, Naomi Vowels, Co-Founder and Director of givvable, Godelieve Van Dooren, CEO, Southeast Asia Growth Markets of Mercer and David Jacob, Chief Executive Officer, Marsh Asia also provided their comments and insights where they open questions to the floor during the moderated panel discussion in this podcast. Thank you to our Title Partner, and Official Diversity and Inclusion Partner of the Chamber since 2014, Barclays , along with our Supporting Partners, XCL World Academyn, Santa Fe Relocation, Mercer, Mott MacDonald, Kennedys Legal Solutions, BT and Elliott Scott HR. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and if you're listening on Spotify or Apple, please take a second to give us a 5* rating if you enjoy the show. Signup to our newsletter for more information and the opportunity to request topics and guests in future episodes, or head to our website. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/britcham-singapore/message

Can Venture Capital Help Biodiversity in the Built Environment with Margarita Skarkou?Plus Fintan Damer of Mott MacDonald Talks About the Importance of EducationJoin the Round Table here.As part of the Biodiversity in the Built Environment month, we investigate the urgently needed good that venture capital can do in an interview with Margarita Skarkou of 2150 VC. Plus we talk to Fintan Damer of Mott MacDonald about the urgent need for biodiversity education.Margarita Skarkou, ClimateTech VC @ 2150 | Non Executive @ Innovate UK – UKRI Credit Committee | Top 30 Women in the City Brummel | Newton FellowWorking with founders to scale solutions and companies that can have a measurable impact and create more resilient, sustainable, healthy and equitable cities is the single most exciting mission of our time. I am optimistic about technology and humanity's ability to alter the current climate change and ecosystem degradation trajectory.”Margarita has spent the last ten years working across the construction, international development and finance sectors.Prior to joining 2150 she was a VP in the Sustainable Impact Capital team at Barclays, leading investments in sustainable tech businesses. While at Barclays, she co-founded Barclays Ventures, a corporate innovation / CVC business unit where she led on ESG and wellbeing investments.Margarita is an active angel, business advisor and scout for FiveThirteen, which showcases female founders in cleantech. She is also currently a Non-Executive Credit Committee member at UKRI – Innovate UK, NERC ‘Economics of Biodiversity' and ‘Quality of Urban Environments with Nature Connectedness and Health' delegate and Advisory Board member for the Next Generation NED Network.Margarita graduated with a MEng Civil Engineering degree from the University of Edinburgh and is a CIMA certified Business Accountant.Her personal commitment to sustainability in 2022 is to avoid buying a car despite having a baby and use reusable/biodegradable nappies!Follow Margarita on LinkedInFintan Damer, Ecologist, Mott MacDonaldFintan Damer is a practicing Ecologist working for one of the world's leading engineering and environmental consultancies, Mott MacDonald.Although he has been working as an ecologist for the past number of years, Fintan has a wide breadth of knowledge and understanding in other related areas of environmental science.Previously Fintan worked in the wider horticulture industry where he accumulated over 30 years of experience working in various sectors of the industry including private commercial operations, public sector local authorities, and as a self-employed landscape contractor and garden designer.His lifelong passion for nature has lead him to question many aspects of operational norms in land use industries, not least those that are perhaps questionably considered ‘green' or ‘sustainable'.Read the full episode page here.Join the Round Table here.Constructive Voices: Inspiring change within the construction industry and related sectorsFollow Constructive Voices on:LinkedInTwitterFacebookRequest a media pack: jackie@constructive-voices.com

Getting to net zero emissions requires a paradigm shift in the way that we think and in the way that we do business says Dr Kim Yates from Mott MacDonald. In this episode we explore how collaboration between climate resilience, decarbonisation and improving biodiversity along with systems thinking could deepen efforts to reduce global carbon...

#metaverse #education #virtualreality #immersive #xrom #india #podcast Sonal Ahuja is the CEO of VR Academi a digital learning platform focusing on imparting VR development and creative design to young adults and children. The VRAcademi platform enables individuals to create VR experiences encompassing filmmaking, 3D game development, art, and design. Currently, VRAcademi has six accessible courses where you can learn how to make VR experiences from home. Sonal Ahuja, the company CEO, heads the project, with Sonal having over 25 years of experience in 3D design, creative art, planning, and creating XR technologies. Sonal has done his PhD research in AI at Imperial College London and holds MSC degrees from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi in City Design, Planning and Mobility Modelling, he is also a visiting lecturer at Imperial College London. Currently Based out of London & Dubai, Sonal is responsible for innovation, research and development within the company. Formerly worked with and lead research and innovation project teams at Porsche SE group, Worley's and Mott MacDonald in the Middle East and in the UK before starting the VRAcademi.

With the ink barely dried on the agreements drawn up at COP27 in Egypt, this episode looks at the need for civil engineers to work more closely with the financial industry to delivery on the commitments made at COP. NCE editor Claire Smith is joined by Mott MacDonald decarbonisation discipline lead Mark Crouch to talk through the challenge and the drivers behind a report published by the Institution of Civil Engineers at COP27 on Financing Low Carbon Infrastructure. After exploring what was agreed at COP27 and what it means for civil engineers, Mark and Claire talk about what civil engineers need to know about low-carbon financing models in order to get funding for their schemes. The pair look at the current relationship between the two sectors and the obstacles that exist to building better understanding, as well as the opportunities that exist if these barriers can be overcome. Listen in to learn more about the report, the industry reaction to it and what Mark and his co-authors plan to do next in order to improve funding for low carbon, resilient infrastructure. The Engineers Collective is powered by Bentley Systems. Around the world, engineers and architects, constructors and owner-operators are using Bentley's software solutions to accelerate project delivery and improve asset performance for transportation infrastructure that sustains our economy and our environment. Together, we are advancing infrastructure. Find out more at www.bentley.com

Making more women aware of the opportunities a career in construction can offer is critical to attracting more people into the sector and resolving the ongoing skills crisis the industry faces. In this episode of The Engineers Collective, NCE editor Claire Smith speaks to Willmott Dixon construction manager Lianne Lawson and Mott MacDonald development manager for energy Clare Rhodes James about their experiences coming into the sector as women as the industry prepared to mark International Women in Engineering Day last week. The three start by discussing how they each came to study engineering and construction and the issues they experienced with people either being firmly behind them or trying to discourage them from that career path. The group consider how the sector has changed for young women coming into it now compared to when they were early in their careers. They mostly see positive change but believe that more needs to be done to ensure school children understand the opportunities and have the chance to choose construction rather than being guided down other career paths. Claire referenced her recent interview with Women's Engineering Society CEO Elizabeth Donnelly on the need for more engineering role models in society. Elizabeth told Claire that the general public still don't see engineers in the way they do doctors or lawyers. “Elizabeth said that you see doctors and lawyers portrayed on television and in fiction, but engineering only has visibility in documentary formats,” explained Claire. “As a result she says that most women who come into the engineering profession already have family or a family friend in the industry, which is why International Women in Engineering Day is so important.” Clare and Lianne agreed that greater outreach was needed and that gender parity in the construction sector was possible, in time, particularly with an emphasis that working in construction does not always mean being on site and wearing PPE. The Engineers Collective is powered by Bentley Systems. Around the world, engineers and architects, constructors and owner-operators are using Bentley's software solutions to accelerate project delivery and improve asset performance for transportation infrastructure that sustains our economy and our environment. Together, we are advancing infrastructure. Find out more at www.bentley.com

The carbon impact of the water industry is an intricate topic.  Over the past days, we've been reviewing different aspects of the race to Net Zero: S5E7 - Austin Alexander  S5E8 - Stephane Bessadi  S5E9 - Maria Manidaki  S5E10 - Susan Moisio  Today, I tried to summarize in a short format everything you'd like to know about the transformation of the water sector to cope with the new carbon pledges. This was a hot topic during this year's Global Water Summit - organized by Global Water Intelligence, where I had the pleasure and the honor to host a panel with the guests you'll hear today. The topic also came up in my discussions with: S5E4 - Victoria Edwards  S3E13 - David Lloyd Owen  You can test out the Asian Development Bank's STEEP tool here  So, when do you want to take a pledge? Zero carbon by 2050? Zero emissions by 2025? Net Zero straight away? It's time to act! ➡️ Check my full series on net zero water  ➡️ Check the video version of this episode             ➡️ Come tell me what you thought of it on LinkedIn         

Your host John Manning and WBA's Nick Graziani interview Drew Storey,  Bridge and Structures Account Executive at The Kercher Group, Inc. a Mott MacDonald company. His company provides strategic infrastructure and transportation asset management services.  The funding given to infrastructure systems is growing. They discuss asset management, where you create a plan for how to use resources based on long-term needs. Storey also talks about his experience as a city councilman and within the AASHTO Bridge Preservation Partnership organization. This podcast was originally recorded in Indianapolis, IN.

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Jon Rains, Head of Ventures at Mott MacDonald discusses with Andrew Gaule their approach to Corporate Venture Capital Investments. They cover the 5Ps of Strategic Venturing and CVC - Purpose, Process, People, Partners and Performance. Andrew Gaule's book "Purpose to Performance - Innovative New Value Chain" is available on Amazon or Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To watch previous sessions with AstraZeneca, Shell, Henkel, BMW, Williams, SVB, Evonik and more, take a look at our YouTube channel: Aimava Purpose to Performance https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9o-htFNIk9Yt7jp2XcdWwAlso Gaule's Question Time Podcasts on Apple, Spotify etchttps://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqt

In this week's pod, we welcomed Adam Robinson to talk about the Boston Barrier. Adam has been working on the Boston Barrier scheme since December 2014, a year after the east coast surge which flooded 800 properties and businesses in Boston. He has been an integral part of the Clients delivery team in ensuring the timely submission of the Full Business Case and HMT Green book financial submission as well as the Boston Barrier Transport and Works Act Order 2017 application. He has led on the delivery of the main legal agreements with all key stakeholders and with his communication's team on local community engagement prior to and during the Public Inquiry which occurred in 2017. Adam has continued to lead the scheme throughout the delivery phase maintaining corporate leadership continuity on the project to ensure that the project, which is an Environment Agency priority scheme, delivered its 5% target towards the last six year corporate target of better protecting 300,000 homes better by March 2021. In 2021 Adam was named as one of 27 civil engineers recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers as a Carbon Champion for his work leading on reducing carbon emissions on the scheme. The main topics we discussed on the podcast were as follows: The Boston Barrier Tidal Flood Defence Scheme is a £100m project for the Environment Agency, delivered by BMMJV (a joint venture between BAM Nuttall and Mott MacDonald), to reduce the risk of tidal flooding to 14,300 properties and businesses in Boston, Lincolnshire. Boston is located on the east coast of the United Kingdom off The Wash and has a history of tidal surges. The project will reduce the risk of tidal flooding against an event of 1 in 300, or an annual exceedance probability of 0.33% of flooding for the 100 year project lifespan. The Boston Barrier is the first major construction project undertaken by the Environment Agency to map project outcomes against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Here are some links to the topics we discussed: Case Study – Boston Barrier - https://waterprojectsonline.com/custom_case_study/boston-barrier-2021/ Hyperlink to LinkedIn post showing the timelapse construction: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6717472772433559552/ Institution of Civil Engineers Boston Barrier landing page: Boston Barrier Scheme | Institution of Civil Engineers (ice.org.uk) Open paper on the Boston Barrier re: climate change and social outcomes published last year and not behind a pay wall: Boston tidal barrier, UK: adapting to climate change and delivering social outcomes | Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Civil Engineering (icevirtuallibrary.com) Boston Barrier first closure: https://fb.watch/bH8tlKdc6D/ Boston Barrier installation: https://fb.watch/bH7DarAGbX Boston site flyover: https://twitter.com/BostonBarrierEA/status/1446431284239257613 Tune in next week when we're joined by the presenters at the EVA26 event led by Steve Wake. For more information, blogs or to support our charities visit www.projectchatterpodcast.com If you'd like to sponsor the podcast get in touch via our website. You can also leave us a voice message via our anchor page and let us know if there's something or someone specific that you would like on the podcast. Proudly sponsored by: JustDo - https://www.justdo.com/ PlanAcademy - https://www.planacademy.com/chatter/ ($75 off any course) InEight - https://ineight.com/ Prosci - https://empower.prosci.com/project-ch... (FREE resource kit) Stay safe, be disruptive and have fun doing it! #ProjectManagement #Blockchain #PMO #ProjectControls #Leadership #Culture #ProjectCertifications linkedin.comlinkedin.com Sign Up | LinkedIn 500 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Civil EngineeringProceedings of the Institution of Ci --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-chatter-podcast/message

As hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians flee their country which is under attack by Putin's Russia, we find that the number of forcibly displaced people is at an all-time high. This episode, first run in 2019 and created with Mott MacDonald at the UK Shelter Forum examines the issues affecting shelter provision for refugees. Original...

In this episode, we talk to Erin Sibley, Ph.D., P.E., a Geotechnical and Tunnel Engineer from Mott MacDonald about the importance of cultivating curiosity and engineering judgment as a geo-professional. She also touches on earthquake and tunnel engineering and how it ties into non-technical elements such as the people-centric focus of engineering, building professional relationships, […] The post TGEP 38: Cultivating Curiosity and Engineering Judgment: Designing With a People-Centric Focus appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

This month the New Civil Engineer editorial team once again discuss the hot topics in civil engineering, including many government reports being released following purdah and the impact of the recent elections on infrastructure. Later, features editor Nadine Buddoo and reporter Catherine Kennedy are joined by two guests from Mott MacDonald, also authors of the recent report by the Net Zero Infrastructure Industry Coalition called 'A place-based approach to net zero.' Clare Wildfire is Mott MacDonald's global practice lead for cities. She combines her 30-year experience as a low-energy engineer with her experience at neighbourhood and city scale to provide insight into the technical, political, financial and behavioural aspects of sustainable development and healthy, resilient, low carbon living. Luke Strickland is Mott MacDonald's global practice leader for environmental assessment and leads a broad consultancy team in the Midlands. With a mixed background of environment and engineering, he is passionate about the environment we live in and seeks to achieve ambitious sustainable outcomes across our urban infrastructure. Together they explain what the report is and what it focuses on, and the general results. Nadine and Catherine ask what key changes in central government policy they would like to see to support local authorities in meeting their net zero objectives, and pry more into understanding what a 'system of systems' approach to city infrastructure might look like as one of the report's findings. The Engineers Collective is powered by Bentley Systems. Around the world, engineers and architects, constructors and owner-operators are using Bentley's software solutions to accelerate project delivery and improve asset performance for transportation infrastructure that sustains our economy and our environment. Together, we are advancing infrastructure. Find out more http://www.bentley.com

Amanda Sturgeon is our guest this week. In 2015 she was named as one of the Top 10 most powerful women in sustainability, she is a Ted Talk speaker and AIA fellow,  and she is the former CEO of the Living Future Institute.  We will discuss regenerative and biophilic design in our buildings. How we can better connect our buildings and nature. What a more sustainable built environment could look like and some of the many benefits. Check out her books- Creating Biophilic Buildings, and All We Can Save.Amanda currently works in Sydney as the regenerative design lead for Mott MacDonald. Which is one of the largest employee owned companies in the world that focuses on engineering and development consultancy. Their work ranges from airports, buildings, highways, solar installation, and rail transit. So a company that has a big impact. As some background, the Living Future Institute  is an organization that works to transform our communities to be ecologically restorative and social just, through certifications such as the Living Building Challenge and Declare Label. Living Building Challenge is the worlds most ambitious and advanced performance standard for buildings. There have been more than 650 buildings around the world pursuing Living Building Challenge.  I hope you enjoy this episode from a champion in the sustainability space.Please leave a review and subscribe to podcast to get notified of new episodes!You can find  Amanda on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-sturgeon-faia-58407a16/Check out Mott MacDonald: https://www.mottmac.comLearn more about about the Living Futures Institute: https://living-future.org

Billions of people worldwide depend on municipal water utilities to deliver clean drinking water and treat their waste. There's a reason that the word “utility” in English means both an agency or business that provides public services and something that performs consistently, even automatically. What happens when the utility of a utility is under threat? Water utilities are arguably what makes modern cities possible, supplying clean water, treating sewage and industrial waste, securing urban areas as centers of economic growth rather than as cesspools of ill health and disease. Consider Cape Town, South Africa. A city often compared with San Francisco in the US for its optimism, culture, and lifestyle. Cape Town is about a month away from day zero -- the term they use for when their reservoir will absolutely run out of water. In this episode of ClimateReady, we talk to civil engineer Divindy Grant to learn about a project led by Mott MacDonald (www.mottmac.com) to develop resilience standards for water utilities. Tune in to hear more about the ways in which these water service providers are working to ensure that taps continue to flow and toilets continue to flush even as floods, droughts, and sea level rise become more commonplace.