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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Tony Rogers, market leader - defence, and Louisa Bloomer, director of digital technology (Asia-Pacific) at Stantec, to discuss the complexities of managing dislocated design teams in classified defence settings. The conversation begins with a deep dive into data policy and artificial intelligence, including how robust data frameworks impact design workflows. They explore data management and permissions and how Stantec approaches these challenges through their federal enclave architecture. Finally, the trio unpacks the unique challenges of leading design teams in classified environments and looks to the future – including the role of robotics in asset maintenance. Enjoy the episode, The Defence Connect team

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In April 2025, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) partnered with PAVE and Stantec to host the first-ever Louisiana CAV Innovation Day, where over 200 industry and public sector professionals explored the latest in connected and automated vehicle innovation. The event, which featured over 15 exhibitors and a full lineup of programming, highlighted the value of public and private partnerships in advancing the CAV industry.Tune in for a discussion on how public and private sector leaders can work together to help accelerate the understanding and adoption of CAV technologies and improve road safety for everyone. Speakers include Greg Rodriguez of Stantec, Josh Fleig of Louisiana Economic Development, and Tara Andringa of PAVE.

Interview with Hayden Locke, President & CEO of Marimaca CopperOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/marimaca-copper-tsxmari-de-risked-chilean-copper-developer-on-the-fast-track-to-production-6720Recording date: 12th May 2025Marimaca Copper is making substantial progress on two fronts in northern Chile's prolific copper belt. The company is finalizing the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its flagship Marimaca oxide project while simultaneously uncovering exciting exploration results at the nearby Pampa Medina project.Recent drilling at Pampa Medina has revealed a potentially transformative discovery with two stacked manttos (horizontal ore bodies) showing different styles of mineralization. The upper zone intersected approximately 80 meters at over 1.2% copper, including a higher-grade section exceeding 20 meters at roughly 2.5%. More significantly, deeper drilling encountered substantial visual bornite and chalcopyrite mineralization in the lower 300 meters, with assays pending."We now think that Pampa Medina has the potential to nearly double in size if there's continuous mineralization between the current Pampa Medina manto horizon out to the Pampa Medina Norte extension," explained Hayden Lock, President and CEO of Marimaca Copper. This expansion could substantially increase the strike length of the deposit. The mineralization bears similarities to Antofagasta's Cachuro discovery, which boasts a resource exceeding 300 million tons at over 1% copper.Marimaca is pursuing a pragmatic hub-and-spoke development strategy, with the flagship Marimaca oxide project serving as the central processing facility for multiple satellite deposits, including Pampa Medina and Madrugador. This approach aims to maximize capital efficiency while providing a clear path to significant production scale.The exploration success could significantly enhance the company's production profile. Current development plans target approximately 50,000 tons of copper annually from the Marimaca oxide project. However, integrating the satellite deposits could increase production to 70,000-75,000 tons, which would make Marimaca Copper the sixth largest copper project on the ASX according to Lock.Internal assessments suggest Madrugador and Pampa Medina together could contribute 20,000-25,000 tons annually for 13-14 years, even without additional exploration success. The company has commissioned an integration study from Stantec to validate the economic benefits of incorporating these satellite deposits into the development plan.Initial metallurgical indications for the Pampa Medina oxide material are encouraging, with data suggesting high acid solubility and potentially better recoveries than at the flagship Marimaca project. The company is balancing aggressive exploration ambitions with pragmatic capital management, focusing immediate drilling efforts on connecting the Pampa Medina Norte extension with the main deposit while conducting select deeper holes to test sulfide potential.For investors, Marimaca offers exposure to a copper development story with multiple near-term catalysts, including the completion of the DFS for the flagship project, pending assay results from deep drilling, and the integration study results. The company's advancing development timeline coincides with a period of favorable copper market fundamentals, characterized by accelerating demand and constrained supply growth.Marimaca's progress toward production, combined with its expanding resource potential, positions it as an increasingly significant player in the copper development landscape.Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.com/companies/marimaca-copperSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

When does a company need its first-ever Chief Technology Officer? Shankar Kalyana takes us behind the scenes of becoming Stantec's first CTO while simultaneously leading their digital transformation and AI initiatives. With refreshing honesty, he shares how he balanced technical expertise with transformation leadership, shaped a role that didn't previously exist, and executed a strategic 100-day plan that started with deep listening. Shankar explains why the traditional CIO/CTO division is disappearing, offers practical advice for those stepping into newly-created technology leadership roles, and predicts where these executive positions are heading as AI transforms business. A fascinating look at technology leadership when "digital" appears countless times in your company's strategic plan!----Connect with:⁠⁠⁠⁠Nellie Wartoft⁠⁠⁠⁠CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tigerhall⁠⁠⁠⁠Chair of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)⁠⁠⁠⁠nellie@tigerhall.com ----00.00 - Introduction01:30 - Why Stantec created their first CTO role03:45 - Combining technology leadership with transformation responsibilities05:15 - AI transformation as a core mandate from day one07:10 - How to shape your role when you're the first person in the position09:30 - Shankar's 100-day plan: Listen, build a SWOT analysis, formalize a vision12:15 - Deconstructing and reconstructing understanding of digital transformation14:40 - Common misconceptions about CTO responsibilities17:20 - The evolution of technology leadership roles over the past 20 years19:52 - How to divide responsibilities across multiple technology leadership roles22:10 - Bringing transformation, digital and technology under one leader24:30 - The future of technology leadership: fusion of roles vs. specialization27:15 - The importance of personal leadership qualities in transformation roles----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Episode 71 of EC&M On Air features another interview with a past Under 30 All-Star! This time, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson interviews Khalid Hachil, an electrical engineer with Stantec. They discuss why Khalid decided to enter the electrical industry, insights from an electrical engineering perspective, and tips for other electrical engineers looking to advance in their career and better understand technological trends.  Check out Khalid's original 30 Under 30 profile for more information about him. 

In this episode of Stantec's Buildings podcast, industrial sector leader Greg Hall tells us what “advanced manufacturing” means in 2025 and the unique considerations of these factory projects. He chats with John about the importance of soft skills, integrated design teams, and finding solutions when manufacturing equipment is in short supply. In this episode, you'll learn about:·        Greg's role as industrial sector leader for Stantec·        What the term advanced manufacturing means·        Why some manufacturing is “reshoring” to North America and Europe·        Aspects of factory design for semiconductor, solar panel, and electric battery factories·        Greg's approach to keeping these complex projects stay on schedule·        The importance of soft skills in design for advanced manufacturing·        Water use in advanced manufacturingYou can read more about advanced manufacturing design on the Stantec Ideas blog: Advanced manufacturing facilities are key to a sustainable future More Ideas from Stantec Buildings

Here's a stat that might make you spit out your coffee: 80% of AI projects launched last year failed to deliver on their promises. Yikes! In this conversation that's refreshingly no nonsense, Nellie chats with Shankar Kalyana, CTO at Stantec, about why so many change leaders are struggling with AI implementation and what the successful 20% are doing differently.Shankar cuts through the AI hype with practical wisdom from someone who's actually made this stuff work. He shares why your team might be resistant to that shiny new Copilot license (and what to do about it), which parts of Microsoft Copilot actually deliver value versus where it falls flat (Excel, we're looking at you), and why sometimes the best approach is to "chatbot the heck out of it" and learn as you go.----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

In this episode of the PAVEcast, we interviewed Greg Rodriguez of Stantec and Josh Harrouch of LaDOTD to discuss the first Louisiana CAV Innovation Day, taking place on April 30th in Baton Rouge, LA. Tune in to learn more about the event, who should attend, what you can expect to take away, and more. Click here for details and registration on the event.

Radio is a powerful example of why being different doesn't mean being wrong—and how society often struggles with that distinction. Based on a true story, the film follows the relationship between high school football coach Harold Jones (played by Ed Harris) and a young man with an intellectual disability, James Robert “Radio” Kennedy (played by Cuba Gooding Jr.). Initially an outcast in the community, Radio is taken under Coach Jones's wing, gradually becoming a beloved figure at the school. The film ultimately teaches that just because someone doesn't fit traditional expectations doesn't mean they're wrong or less than. True strength lies in compassion, and real leadership is about lifting others up rather than shutting them out. Radio encourages us to rethink our biases and embrace people for who they are, not just for how they compare to societal norms.   Takeaways: Education should be student focussed Everyone should have a chance to learn One person can change a community     About Meredith Watassek: Meredith Watassek joined Stantec as an Education Planner after more than 24 years in Education. The last nine years of her career as an educator, she served as Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) for the sixth largest school district in Texas. Meredith has guided dozens of Stantec clients through the engagement process on projects while simultaneously leading planning and specifications development for future academic spaces. Several of her most recent projects include School Master Planning for Alvin Community College, visioning and design of the Career and Technical Education Center for Lamar CISD, and School Master Planning and Specifications for Salteaux First Nations in Saskatchewan, Canada. Before joining Stantec, Meredith oversaw Stantec's design and execution of the James Reese Career and Technical Education Center for Fort Bend Independent School District in Sugar Land, TX, defining program and project scope for the new facility. With a rich background in CTE, Meredith can communicate with educators in a way that architects cannot; because she's been in their shoes, at the front of a classroom, managing both success factors and the student experience. She believes that learning environments shape a student's experience, even if just passively. It is inside schools that students develop beliefs about their ability to be successful. For this reason, Meredith maintains that designers, planners, architects, and contractors have a responsibility to provide the most nurturing environment possible for students.     Connect with Meredith Watassek: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watassek-meredith-a561b23a/ Twitter: https://x.com/MWatassek   Connect with co-host, Carla Cummins: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-cummins-01449659/   Connect with host, Kevin Stoller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/     Episode 219 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

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This week we're joined by Austin Gibble, currently of Stantec but formerly of the City of Indianapolis and IndyGo. We chat about the history of planning for BRT in Indy, the Cultural Trail bike network, transit and infrastructure costs, and the interpersonal relationships that can make or break projects. +++ Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

On today's episode of Architectette we welcome Robyn Linstrom.  As behavioral health subject matter specialist at Stantec, Robyn has a broad range of healthcare experience and finds that her biggest joy is working with clients. She gravitated toward healthcare because she believes the built environment can be a partner in supporting healing. She focuses on behavioral health to help destigmatize facilities through design.  We talk about:  - How and why, after 20 years at a previous firm, she decided to join Stantec's Denver office to help build and expand their healthcare sector in the Western regions of the United States. - Next, we discuss the destigmatization of mental and behavioral health facilities and how patient input, color, wall art, light therapy, and architecture can influence feelings of safety and hope while eradicating the punitive spirit of facilities of the past. - Robyn shares the impact and influence of post-occupancy evaluations regarding staff and patient "quiet rooms" and why these spaces have a huge impact on users' abilities to decompress and recharge. - We end by discussing how mental health services are transforming for the future. We talk about redefining crisis centers, building healing campuses, and Robyn's mentorship of emerging leaders in the field. Links:  Learn more about Stantec: https://www.stantec.com/en/markets/health/behavioral-health Connect with Robyn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-linstrom-aia-acha-edac-7571903b Read Robyn's Work: https://healthcaredesignmagazine.com/projects/behavioral-health/creating-a-place-of-sanctuary-for-mental-health-patients/ Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/Architectette?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to the Engineering Influence Podcast by the American Council of Engineering Companies. In this episode, we delve into the future of transportation, focusing on mass transit, with expert insights from Stuart Lerner, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Stantec North America. With over 30 years of experience in transportation infrastructure and transit-oriented projects, Stuart shares his personal and professional journey in the world of mass transit. He discusses the challenges commuters face and the legendary war stories that have become part of urban folklore. Stuart emphasizes the need for innovative solutions to improve commuting experiences and reduce traffic congestion. As the discussion unfolds, Stuart highlights the impact of the pandemic and climate change on transportation, particularly in urban centers like New York City. He explores the controversial concept of congestion pricing and its potential to fund mass transit improvements. Stuart also addresses the financial sustainability of mass transit systems and the need for alternative approaches to meet changing commuter demands. Join us as we explore the possibilities of a hybrid transportation model, incorporating technologies like autonomous vehicles and bus rapid transit. Stuart advocates for embracing new technology to create flexible and reliable mass transit systems that adapt to post-pandemic realities and environmental challenges. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of transportation and the role of technology in shaping a more sustainable and efficient commuting experience.

The Intersection of Digital Transformation and the AEC Industry: Insights from Stantec's CTOWelcome to the Engineering Influence Podcast from ACEC. In this episode, Thomas Grogan, Senior Director of Economics and Market Intelligence at ACEC, engages in an insightful discussion with Shankar Kalyana, Chief Technology Officer at Stantec. Shankar shares his expertise on the nuanced differences between digitization and digital transformation, emphasizing the importance of reimagining processes rather than merely automating inefficient ones. He highlights the critical role of active C-suite sponsorship and robust change management in driving successful transformation initiatives. The conversation also delves into best practices and lessons learned from other sectors, the importance of aligning technology strategy with business objectives, and the collaborative effort required to upskill and modernize the workforce. Shankar offers valuable advice for smaller firms on navigating digital transformation and identifies key technologies poised to impact the industry. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of how digital transformation can unlock new value and drive innovation within the AEC industry.

Jason Thorne spent the last 10 years working at the Head of Planning and Development of the City of Hamilton. Now, he is working at Stantec leading their urban placement section across Canada. He focuses on urban work, solving complex urban issues and more. He joins Al for coffee to chat about the explosive growth Hamilton experienced, similarities to Calgary and more. Uh oh! Our recording cut off early for this episode. Have questions for Jason? DM us them on Instagram – @mddl.coWant to learn more about middle housing development? Visit our website: https://www.mddl.co/ Show notes:00:10 – Get to know Jason Thorne!02:00 – How housing in Hamilton drastically changed over the last 10 years.05:00 – How rapid growth changes a city.  07:30 – How do you keep some of the original character of a neighbourhood while also developing what's needed?

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In this episode of Transport Talks, CIHT's podcast, we speak to Dr. Lalitha Krishnamoorthy, AI and Digital Lead at Stantec,  about how Ai can play a vital role in shaping the futur eof transport. 

In this episode of Transport Talks, CIHT's podcast, we speak to Dr. Lalitha Krishnamoorthy, AI and Digital Lead at Stantec,  about how Ai can play a vital role in shaping the futur eof transport. 

The Net Zero Conference convenes climate leaders to collaborate on global solutions for change in the built environment. The event is an all-inclusive hub to learn about Biomimicry, Biophilia, Built Environment, Design, Energy, Health & Wellness, Materials, Technology, Transportation, Urbanism, Waste, and Water from impactful speakers from multidisciplinary backgrounds such as Schneider Electric, JLL, Southern California Edison (SCE), Stantec, Jacobs, HDR, the County of Los Angeles, and more.    

Mark Pierce, Data and AI Engineering Lead at Hydrock (recently acquired Stantec), delves into his work optimising net-zero strategies using AI and big data. He addresses AI fears, emphasising its role in enhancing jobs, not replacing them. Mark shares his career journey from a Tesco employee to an engineer driven by sustainability and influenced by his family's engineering background. He highlights projects integrating green energy, such as balancing battery infrastructure with solar energy. Mark's philosophy focuses on continuous improvement and kindness, encapsulated by, “Go out and do better than you did yesterday.” Hydrock https://www.hydrock.com Mark Pearce https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-pearce-hydrock/

In Episode 50 of the EC&M On Air podcast, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, introduces a few of this year's 2024 30 Under 30 Electrical All Stars: Jose Alvarez, Unity Power Services; Khalid Hachil, Stantec; Sierra English, Phoenix Electrical JATC; and Hazen Ring, Vanguard Electrical. They discuss about some of their secrets to success related to them moving up so quickly in the electrical industry at such a young age, along with insights about the latest challenges they're seeing in the industry, what it's like for the new generation in the electrical industry, what's most important to them in their careers, and their opinions on the big things to watch in the next couple of years. To meet the rest of this year's 30 Under 30 All Stars, read the special report, which appeared in the July 2024 print issue. 

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The City of Fredericton is working on an Urban Forest Strategy, and it wants to know what you think. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Richard Hall, City Forester ​&​ Assistant Manager of Parks and Trees​, and Landon Black, a consultant with Stantec.

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren Frey has two interviews from the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) 2024 annual conference in Vancouver. The first interview is with Don Iveson, the former mayor of Edmonton and current executive advisor on climate investing and community resilience for Co-Operators Insurance. Iveson is also the co-chair for the Task Force for Housing and Climate and he spoke to the important ways both the current affordable housing crisis and the present and future climate change emergency are linked together and can be mitigated in an integrated fashion. The second interview is with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto. In his address to COFI 21024 delegates he revealed public perception of the forestry industry has changed in a positive manner because of a continuing wildfire crisis. Most of those polled in B.C. understood the industry's role in mitigating wildfires when they occur and changing practices to manage forestry resources in a way that addresses ongoing risks, a big change from the public's views of the industry in previous decades. You can listen to our recent interview with Stantec's Jag Singh here and our episodes are available at the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites, on Libsyn and at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Stantec nuclear lead and engineering manager Jag Singh about small modular reactor (SMR) technology and its potential uses in western Canada. Singh explained SMRs are smaller, more flexible and modularized plant which consume much less water than conventional reactors and can make use of alternative nuclear fuel including material that previously was considered as waste material. He also pointed out while SMRs are generating new interest the idea has been around since the mid-1950s when a version of the technology was used in nuclear submarines, but are a leap forward in safety with reactors that become less reactive as they become hotter and others that run at normal atmospheric pressure, eliminating the hazard of a meltdown.   He also touched on how SMR technology can be used in western Canada and Alberta specifically to assist in oil and gas work by generating emission-free steam power and pointed to increased energy demand across the Prairies as a use case for adoption of SMR technology as well as conventional nuclear power. You can listen to our recent interview with Nashville contractor Brandon Mason here and our episodes are available at the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites, on Libsyn and at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Thanks for listening.

A couple years ago, my agency asked me to write some guidance on sediment modeling, so, I reached out to the morphological modelers I knew, and particularly the model developers who write the morphological model code other people use.I asked them about the common failure modes they have seen and best practices they teach, and realized we had all essentially spent a decade or two, learning the same principles. So when the US federal agencies held their periodic Federal interagency sediment conference (SEDHYD) last year, I invited three of the model developers I have learned from over the years (Alex Sanchez, Gary Brown, and Blair Greimann), to participate in a panel discussion on their lessons learned.And the panel was much more popular than we expected.  It turns out, there's appetite conversations like this.  So, I turned on the mics and we did a little editing, and we're running it here.Here are brief bios for our guests.:Gary Brown did his graduate work at the university of Florida and works at the Coastal and Hydraulics Lab which is part of ERDC, the Corp's major R&D center in Vicksburg Mississippi.   He's been developing sediment models for 29 years including SEDLIB, a set of sediment algorithms that are called by ERDC's hydraulic model, ADH or Adaptive hydraulics.  Alex Sanchez sits in the office next to me.  For the last 9 years, he has worked here at HEC and spearheaded the work to add 2D sediment to HEC-RAS which includes a novel formulation for the sub-grid approach.  But actually Alex started developing sediment models at ERDC's Coastal and Hydraulics Lab where he worked for 8 years, while working on the Coastal Modeling System which is still used for Corps of Engineers coastal applications.  Blair Greimann got his PhD from the University of Iowa and worked at the Bureau of Reclamation's Technical Service Center in Denver for more than 23 years, before his recent move to Stantec.  While working at the Bureau Blair led the development of SRH-1D and applied this model to a range of projects including the Matilija and and Klamath Dam removals.Finally, we were lucky enough to have Doug Shields moderating this session so you will hear from him in the breaks between the four sub-topics.  Dr. Shields, worked for more than 20 years at the Sedimentation Lab of the Agricultural Resource Center in Oxford MS and 10 years at ERDC and has taught at both Tennessee State and Old Miss and we were fortunate to draw Doug as a moderator.  (Note: I did not mic Doug, but wanted to keep his thoughtful and winsome transitions, so his sound quality is not at the same level as the rest of the recording).After Doug and I introduced the session you will hear from Blair Greimann, Alex Sanchez, me again, and Gary Brown in that order.The conference paper associated with this session is here:https://www.sedhyd.org/2023Program/1/157.pdfThank you to the SEDHYD organizers (including but not limited to ) for hosting this conversationThis series was funded by the Regional Sediment Management (RSM) program.Stanford Gibson (HEC Sediment Specialist) hosts.Mike Loretto edited the episode and wrote and performed the music.Video shorts and other bonus content are available at the podcast website (which was temporarily down but is back up now):https://www.hec.usace.army.mil/confluence/rasdocs/rastraining/latest/the-rsm-river-mechanics-podcast...but most of the supplementary videos are available on the HEC Sediment YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/stanfordgibsonIf you have guest recommendations or feedback you can reach out to me on LinkedIn or ResearchGate or fill out this recommendation and feedback form: https://forms.gle/wWJLVSEYe7S8Cd248

Episode 108: Attracting and Retaining Midcareer WomenWhy are leadership-track women in architecture leaving their firms?Throughout 100+ episodes of Practice Disrupted, we've touched on the missing middle, burnt-out architects, and the challenges in navigating career growth in practice. We wanted to dedicate an entire episode to exploring and understanding why midcareer and even senior-level women are considering leaving their firms. We'll look also discuss the core issues driving retention in the field.We invited career and executive coach Maya Sharfi on the show to discuss her new whitepaper titled, 'Attracting and Retaining Leadership-Track Women in Architecture & Planning.' Maya has been working extensively with women across practice on training and career development. In this episode, she shares her insight and provides recommendations.Guest:Maya Sharfi is a career and executive coach and the founder of Build Yourself. She helps women in design, tech, and innovation advance their careers on their own terms and helps companies grow and promote their rising women leaders through coaching, training, and consulting.Companies Maya has worked with have seen a 3x increase in the rate of women promoted, and 18% of women are more likely to recommend their companies to other women. They've seen more women owning and leading initiatives and setting boundaries that make projects more effective and grow junior staff. Maya's individual clients achieve results like moving into senior director roles, launching new, innovative programs, and achieving $25,000 raises.Maya has trained national industry groups, like Women in Innovation and the American Institute of Architects, and works with leadership and staff at global design and innovation companies such as Stantec, Gensler, and HOK, and she helps women become principals and partners at their firms.

In this week's episode, Webby & Ben are joined by Stantec's Planning Director, Ian Douglass, where they delve into the world of solar projects, the intricate planning processes that govern their development and the generation of renewable energy. Ian Douglass has worked in consultancy for just shy of 30 years, representing clients and developers in many different sectors.Market report w/c Monday 15th January. In this week's market report, Andrew looks forward to the upcoming Norfolk Dinner and gives the low-down on the current grain markets. He discusses his concerns for feed barley, which has been the worst market this year, and oil seed rape which is in a dire situation.Tune in to gain an understanding of what goes into planning solar projects, and to understand the balance between sustainable energy goals and the preservation of agricultural landscapes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of the Steam Electric Generation Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs). In this enlightening conversation, our esteemed guest, Bill Kennedy, PE of Stantec, an authority in the field, imparts invaluable insights into this pivotal aspect of environmental regulation. Our journey begins with a fundamental question: What are the Steam Electric Generation ELGs? Bill systematically demystifies these guidelines, clarifying that they are Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations specifically tailored for the electric power generation industry, profoundly influencing wastewater treatment technologies. Why are ELGs of significance to water professionals? Bill eloquently underscores their criticality, emphasizing that beyond regulatory constraints, these guidelines embody technology-driven limitations. They serve as instrumental benchmarks propelling the application of state-of-the-art wastewater treatment technologies, steering the industry towards sustainable practices. But it's not a one-way street. Bill encourages active participation from water treatment professionals to play an active role during the EPA's revision period, stressing the tangible impact of their contributions. Yes, your input matters! Learn how to actively engage in shaping these guidelines and extend your involvement beyond official input periods. Feeling inundated by the myriad rules and regulations? Bill has a solution: Stay informed. Immerse yourself in industry groups, attend conferences, and keep an eye on reputable publications. It's through continuous learning and engagement that water professionals can navigate the ever-evolving landscape of regulations. In a fascinating twist,  Bill scrutinizes the nuanced distinction between pollutants and constituents of concern. Drawing parallels with daily life, he illuminates mass loading and concentration-based limits, urging us to discern between what truly poses a risk and what is a vital element in our environment. Join us in this intellectually stimulating episode where we unravel the intricacies of the Steam Electric Generation ELGs. Bill's wealth of knowledge and practical advice empowers water professionals not only to comprehend regulatory frameworks but also to actively contribute to shaping the trajectory of water treatment. It's a journey beyond compliance — towards forging a sustainable and resilient future for water management. Tune in now to scale up your understanding and take your career in water to new heights!   Timestamps 01:00 - Trace Blackmore ponders, ‘Why do we procrastinate and put off shopping for Christmas gifts?'  09:15 -  Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals  12:00 - Interview with Bill Kennedy of Stantec about Steam Electric Generation Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) 30:45 - IWC and the importance of mentoring and training for emerging professionals 41:10 Lightning Round Questions 48:45 - Periodic Water Table With James McDonald    Quotes “Go ask a question, you may not get the answer right away, but if you keep asking, and you keep pursuing, you'll connect the dots, and it will make sense one day. Knowledge is good!” - Bill Kennedy “ELGs are technology-based limits for various effluent streams that would come from an industry, and are one of several criteria that permit writers must consider when they're putting a discharge permit together for that facility. or the steam electric industry.” - Bill Kennedy “Empirical data trumps theory, every time.”- Bill Kennedy “Pay it forward and mentor young professionals in this industry.” - Bill Kennedy “Safety and ethics need to be at the forefront of any mentoring and training for emerging professionals.” - Bill Kennedy   Connect with Bill Kennedy, PE Phone: 980.721.7626 Email: bill.kennedy@stantec.com Website: www.stantec.com LinkedIn: in/bill-kennedy-pe-063bb623/ company/stantec/ Read or Download Bill Kennedy's Press Release HERE   Links Mentioned The Hang – January 11, 2024 EPA Effluent Guidelines International Water Conference (IWC) Ep 292 with Scott Wozniak  Ep 339 with Jane Kucera Submit a Show Idea AWT (Association of Water Technologies)   Books Mentioned The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements by Sam Kean Special Forces Berlin: Clandestine Cold War Operations of the US Army's Elite, 1956-1990 by James Stejskal Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage by Michael R. Veach Mark Twain: The Adventures of Samuel L. Clemens by Jerome Loving   Periodic Water Table With James McDonald What is ACH used for? What is its chemical formula? Does it have a single chemical formula? Would it be classified as organic or inorganic? What impact could it have on sludge production based upon other similar chemicals? What form or forms does it come in? Solid, liquid, or gas? How is ACH used outside of industrial water treatment within the world we live in?   2023 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE or using the dropdown menu.  

In this podcast, Samantha McClary is joined by Pooja Agrawal, chief executive, Public Practice, Rokhsana Fiaz, mayor of Newham, Kirsten Hewson, partner & head of real estate, Shoosmiths, Thomasin Renshaw, chief development officer, Pocket Living, Cath Shaw, deputy chief executive, Barnet Council and Lucy Wood, UK climate solutions leader, Stantec. They debate what progress is being made to go above and beyond planning compliance to deliver better places to live and work and rebuild trust in our communities. What role does planning policy play? How can developers and planners maximise social value through collaboration? And what engagement is needed from all stakeholders to lead to more inclusive, sustainable and beneficial projects for communities and society as a whole?

Rachel and Jessica from Stantec dropped by to chat with Michael and Greg at the Archlight/NAILD Convention, to talk about the challenges of lighting in the work environment. Rachel and Jessica have to take into account efficiency, safety, mental health, circadian rhythm and the quality of the lighted environment. All that while working within the customer's budget. Rachel Fitzgerald is a senior lighting designer with Stantec in Denver, Rachel has over 15 years of experience providing exterior and interior lighting designs for hospitality, mixed-use, retail, corporate, civic/government, religious, and recreation facilities. She is a leading expert on how lighting and daylighting drive health and wellbeing, such as her net zero energy designs for the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory Research Support Facilities where the lighting was designed to support its occupants' natural circadian rhythms. Jessica Smith, in her position at Stantec, defines and enhances spaces with electric light, providing ease of functionality to end users while mitigating energy use in buildings. Coming from an architectural engineering background and having previously worked as an electrical engineer, Jessica deeply understands the needs of other disciplines within the built environment—she strives for early and continual coordination on all projects. She loves working directly with clients to understand their goals for the space, to then develop designs that fulfills their needs while also meeting stringent energy code requirements. 

Straight Talk with NDFB hosts Emmery Mehlhoff and Alisha Nord talk to Matt Retka about ND Ag Wetland Trade, a program to give farmers an opportunity to buy and sell wetlands. Matt  works for Stantec, the engineering firm contracted to facilitate the development and establishment of bank sites and work with landowners through every step of the process.In this episode, learn: How ND Ag Wetland Trade gives a tool to farmers who are interested in field drainage.More about how the program works. What it looks like to sell credits. What it looks like to buy credits.How the program provides a work-around for the Swampbuster program in the 1985 Food Security Act that prevented farmers from draining their land. More about NDAM, and the six agricultural groups in North Dakota overseeing ND Ag Wetland Trade. Interested in NDAM's ND Ag Wetland Trade? Contact Matt Retka 701-893-2322 or email him at matthew.retka@stantec.com to learn more. Learn more about NDFB at ndfb.org.Contact host Emmery Mehlhoff at emmery@ndfb.org

How Early Humans May Have Transformed L.A.'s Landscape ForeverJoin us on a time traveling adventure, as we go back 15,000 years to visit what's now southern California. During the last Ice Age, saber-toothed cats, wooly mammoths, and dire wolves prowled the landscape, until … they didn't. The end of the Ice Age coincided with the end of these species. And for decades, scientists have been trying to figure out a big question: Why did these animals go extinct? A new study in the journal Science offers new clues and suggests that wildfires caused by humans might've been the nail in these critters' coffins. Guest host Flora Lichtman talks with paleoecologist Dr. Emily Lindsey and paleobotanist Dr. Regan Dunn, both curators at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Los Angeles, California, about what we can learn from animals preserved in tar pits, how fire transformed the ecosystem, and why we have to look to the past for modern day conservation and land management. How Scientifically Accurate Are The Sharks In ‘Meg 2: The Trench'?“Meg 2: The Trench” is the sequel to the 2018 movie “The Meg,” in which a team of ocean scientists discover a megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived, thriving at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. Megalodon went extinct over 2.6 million years ago … or so the movie's characters thought.When the team's research sub gets damaged, a skilled rescue diver, played by Jason Statham, is brought in, who happened to have encountered the same megalodon years earlier. Over the course of the movie, the team discovers how this long-thought extinct apex predator survived, and what they can do to stop it before it wreaks havoc on the surface world.“Meg 2: The Trench” largely follows in that movie's footsteps, but this time, it features not just one, but multiple megalodons. Oh, and they're even bigger this time. Universe of Art host D. Peterschmidt chats with Dr. Sora Kim, an associate professor of paleoecology at University of California, Merced, about what science the movie got wrong (and right) and how these over-the-top blockbusters can inspire the scientists of the future. Scientists Discover Dinosaur ‘Coliseum' In Alaska's Denali National ParkResearchers recently discovered a rocky outcrop at Denali National Park in Alaska covered in dinosaur tracks, which they dubbed the “Coliseum.” It's the largest dinosaur track site ever found in Alaska. The area has thousands of prints from generations of dinosaurs living about 70 million years ago, including: duck-billed dinosaurs, horned dinosaurs, raptors, tyrannosaurs.  Flora Lichtman talks with Dustin Stewart, former graduate student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and paleontologist for the environmental consulting firm Stantec, based in Denver, Colorado, about this dino hotspot. Your Guide To Conquering History's Greatest CatastrophesGuest host Flora Lichtman takes us back to some of the scariest, deadliest moments in history. Think along the lines of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the Ice Age, and the asteroid that wiped out the dinos. But we're going to revisit them using what we know now—and science, of course—to figure out if and how we could survive those events.The idea of using science and hindsight to survive history is the premise of a new book, How to Survive History: How to Outrun a Tyrannosaurus, Escape Pompeii, Get Off the Titanic, and Survive the Rest of History's Deadliest Catastrophes by Cody Cassidy. We have a new podcast! It's called Universe Of Art, and it's all about artists who use science to bring their creations to the next level. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.To stay updated on all-things-science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Walter is a hydrogeologist based in Stantec's Brisbane office. Among other things, Walter and I discuss current and future trends tailings dam monitoring.

ITE younger member Anamaria Torres joins the podcast to talk about the wealth of opportunities within ITE for both student and younger members ITE provides for this population. A senior transportation engineer at Stantec, Anamaria talks about the value of not just building her transportation knowledge within the organziation, but also her networking and leadership skills. As Co-Chair of ITE's premier leadership program LeadershipITE, Anamaria conveys how ITE helps younger members find their path as leaders within the industry, giving them the tools to succeed. She also shares advice for any student or younger member looking to get more involved within ITE or anyone wanting to join.

ITE younger member Anamaria Torres, P.E., PTOE joins the podcast to talk about the wealth of opportunities within ITE for both student and younger members ITE provides for this population. A Senior Transportation Engineer at Stantec, Anamaria talks about the value of not just building her transportation knowledge within the organization, but also her networking and leadership skills. As Co-Chair of ITE's premier leadership program LeadershipITE, Anamaria conveys how ITE helps younger members find their path as leaders within the industry, giving them the tools to succeed. She also shares advice for any student or younger member looking to get more involved within ITE or anyone wanting to join.

 In this episode, we learn about the common challenges companies face when it comes to developing and deploying their AV and how Stantec uses military and aviation best practices to remove human error and ensure safety and reliability in AV operations. Corey explains the importance of collecting edge cases and shares his take on why the autonomous mobility industry is so meaningful. Key Points From This Episode:Introducing Autonomous Mobility Strategist and Stantec GenerationAV Founder Corey Clothier.Corey breaks down his typical week.Applications for autonomously mobile wheelchairs.Corey's experience working in robotics for the Department of Defense.The state of autonomy back in 2009 and 2010.Corey's definition of commercialization.Why there's less forgiveness for downtime with autonomous vehicles than human-operated vehicles.How people's attitudes around autonomy and robotics differ in different parts of the world.The sensationalism around autonomous vehicle “crashes.”Stantec's approach to measuring and assessing the safety and risk of autonomous vehicles. Why it's so crucial to collect edge cases and how solving for them is applied downstream.The common challenges companies face when it comes to deploying and developing their AV.How Stantec uses military and aviation best practices to remove human error in AV operations.The advantages of and opportunities behind AV.Advice for those hoping to forge an impactful career in autonomous vehicles.Tweetables:“For me, [commercialization] is a safe and reliable service that actually can perform the job that it's supposed to.” — @coreyclothier [0:07:04]“Most of the autonomous vehicles that I've been working with, even since the beginning, most of them are pretty safe.” — @coreyclothier [0:08:01]“When you start to talk to people from around the world, they absolutely have different attitudes related to autonomy and robotics.” — @coreyclothier [0:09:20]“What's exciting though is about dRISK [is] it gives us a quantifiable risk measure, something that we can look at as a baseline and then something we can see as we make improvements and do mitigation strategies.” — @coreyclothier [0:17:18]“The common challenges really are being able to handle all the edge cases in the operating environment that they're going to deploy.” — @coreyclothier [0:20:41] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Corey Clothier on LinkedInCorey Clothier on TwitterStantecdRISKHow AI HappensSama

Highlights today include: No Clear Path for Pathway Lighting, Orion Reports FY 2023 Revenue of $77M, Robe Lighting s.r.o. Agrees to Acquire Avolites, Stantec to Acquire Environmental Systems Design, Inc., Why Blue Lights Are Appearing at Some Subway Stations, Fluxwerx Appoints New Regional Sales Managers for the West and the Southwest Regions, Registration is Now Open for IALD Enlighten Americas 2023.

ACEC member firm Stantec won an Honor Award at the 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards for its "Bridging Kentucky" project, which replaced, repaired, or improved more than 300 structurally deficient bridges in the state. Wendy Harper with Stantec joined the podcast to discuss the project. Stantec is also a sponsor of this year's EEA Awards.

Episode 108: Attracting and Retaining Midcareer WomenWhy are leadership-track women in architecture leaving their firms?Throughout 100+ episodes of Practice Disrupted, we've touched on the missing middle, burnt-out architects, and the challenges in navigating career growth in practice. We wanted to dedicate an entire episode to exploring and understanding why midcareer and even senior-level women are considering leaving their firms. We'll look also discuss the core issues driving retention in the field.We invited career and executive coach Maya Sharfi on the show to discuss her new whitepaper titled, 'Attracting and Retaining Leadership-Track Women in Architecture & Planning.' Maya has been working extensively with women across practice on training and career development. In this episode, she shares her insight and provides recommendations.Guest:Maya Sharfi is a career and executive coach and the founder of Build Yourself. She helps women in design, tech, and innovation advance their careers on their own terms and helps companies grow and promote their rising women leaders through coaching, training, and consulting.Companies Maya has worked with have seen a 3x increase in the rate of women promoted, and 18% of women are more likely to recommend their companies to other women. They've seen more women owning and leading initiatives and setting boundaries that make projects more effective and grow junior staff. Maya's individual clients achieve results like moving into senior director roles, launching new, innovative programs, and achieving $25,000 raises.Maya has trained national industry groups, like Women in Innovation and the American Institute of Architects, and works with leadership and staff at global design and innovation companies such as Stantec, Gensler, and HOK, and she helps women become principals and partners at their firms.

 The Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN), introduced in Season 1, Episode 10, is a community of researchers, practitioners, and educators who are working together to advance the practice of Engineering With Nature (EWN). In this episode we're talking with N-EWN's visionary leadership about what's been accomplished and what lies ahead. Host Sarah Thorne and Todd Bridges, National Lead of the EWN Program, welcome back Brian Bledsoe, Director of the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) at the University of Georgia, and our guests, Ellen Herbert, Senior Scientist, Sustainability and Nature-Based Solutions with Ducks Unlimited, and Chris Mack, Principal, Coastal Engineering Lead and Regional Coastal Solutions Director with Stantec.    There has been a significant amount of progress with N-EWN since it was initiated in October of 2020. N-EWN currently has 30 researchers involved in its initiatives; dozens of projects underway; and many new partners, including Ducks Unlimited and Stantec. Bringing academia, government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector into the Network has been critical to N-EWN's success. These public-private relationships and partnerships are decreasing the lag time from R&D to practice for nature-based solutions. As Todd notes, “It's great to see the Network expanding. It's very encouraging and inspiring when you look at the organizations, their depth of experience, and what they bring to the game. When you combine all that with EWN, we can really make progress.”   When N-EWN was first introduced in S1 E10, Todd suggested that the objective was nothing short of a revolution, “The revolution is going quite well. We've expanded our communications very significantly, sharing, networking across the Corps through our EWN Practice Leads and our EWN Cadre practitioners across the country. N-EWN plays an important role in this advancement.”    Brian highlights the significant progress being made in the academic sector. “We've got academic partners in all the major biomes across the US. We've made some good progress setting up a long-term network of test beds. We hosted a National Academies workshop on infrastructure that was really inspiring. There's a lot of synergy among the academic partners and the private-sector partners in terms of developing training and upskilling opportunities.”    Ellen adds that “Multisectoral collaboration has allowed us to have a common vocabulary across federal, state, and NGO partnerships. My grandest hope for is that we can get to a place with lots of discussion and plenty of robust science so we can really put nature-based features and natural infrastructure on the same level playing field as traditional gray infrastructure.”   Chris notes how things have changed since his early career when he was working for the Corps. “What you've historically studied is brick, steel—hard, rigid structures that can resist a particular force. But with the blending of the network of biologists, ecologists, and other disciplines, we're asking, ‘Hey, did you know we can solve the same challenge using natural and nature-based solutions?'”    Todd feels that there is a growing acceptance that change is needed. “Combining the collective experience of a diverse network of committed organizations is the way we accomplish that acceleration and practice—that's the value of N-EWN.”   For more information and resource links, please visit the EWN Podcast page on the EWN website at https://www.engineeringwithnature.org/    Related Links Todd Bridges at LinkedIn Brian Bledsoe at LinkedIn Ellen Herbert at LinkedIn Chris Mack at LinkedIn

Kevin's Bio: Kevin is a civil engineer who has helped guide and support municipal development and redevelopment initiatives for more than 25 years.  He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a Civil Engineering BS degree and attained his Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Infrastructure Management from the University of Minnesota. Kevin's leadership & communication style of understanding where people are coming from with his focus on how to give back & provide help to those around him has been a significant contributor to his career. Currently, Kevin is a Vice President at Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering. A father of two and married to the love of his life for 26 years, he's committed to his own community.  Kevin is a member of his local planning commission and was elected as town board chairman in 2021. In his free time, you can often find Kevin walking in the Northwoods while his bird dogs chase ruffed grouse. Reflect & Strengthen for the Road Ahead: - How will Heart continue to be a part of your journey? - Why are you driven? - What was one piece of advice you received, that was a difference-maker for you? - What is one action that we can start taking today to build up to more and start making our extraordinary difference? Host: Rob Maloney's story has been a road of challenges forging a trilingual "learn-it-all" world traveler with 2 master's degrees, an ironman triathlete, and host of the "Heart & Hard Work" podcast. Since childhood, he's navigated the debilitating fear of eviction, depressions, anxieties, family health, hyperactivity & learning differences. Through everything, he's kept a core belief that a meaningful life should come from more than just fame & riches, but that there is so much we can do today with our Heart & Hard Work to take action and achieve extraordinary successes. Personally and Professionally, Rob leads with curiosity and follows with discipline to empower rethinking our greatest potential. He asks questions to share perspectives of purpose as a multiplier leader, building communities where people can thrive together. He's driven to change broken notions of fixed limitations and mental health while reteaching a growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and meta-cognition so that everyone has a chance to achieve extraordinary lives. Connect with Heart and Hard Work: Heart.HardWork@Gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/heart-hard-work Speakers LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-kimmes-p-e-env-sp-39129b5/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmalo/ Websites: Stantec

Diego Barrera is an optimist who believes in the power of design to improve people's lives. He serves as a design principal at Stantec Architecture and has over fifteen years of experience in education design. Diego creates innovative solutions for a broad range of education projects, specializing in planning, visioning, and design. As accredited learning environment planner, Diego partners with students, educators, and communities to envision the future of their educational environments. As leader of Stantec's Innovative Learning Environments research + benchmarking group, Diego explores approaches to creating forward-thinking educational spaces. He delivers progressive designs that respond to client's needs by implementing a comprehensive process developed through a solid understanding of the client's vision.   Season 7, Episode 13 of the Better Learning Podcast https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/   Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.

Abby interviews Jason Stephenson, Director of Marketing and Communications for the North Central region of Stantec. Jason discusses empowering his team members, and shares about the self-learning that comes from truly putting yourself into your work, no matter what industry you're in. Stantec is a top-tier design firm with over 400 locations across the globe.

On this week's episode, BJ sits down with Luis Vildostegui, Senior Principal and Education Sector Leader at Stantec. Luis elaborates on the many turns his career has taken, the global locations he's impacted, and how effective communication and collaboration are key to effective projects, no matter the scale or location. Resources mentioned:  Find Luis at: https://www.stantec.com/en/people/v/vildostegui-luisConnect with Luis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-vildostegui-1103299/Calls-to-action:  Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!   MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!   Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFAKeywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC 

As we approach our big field day at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge that will demonstrate targeted grazing to restore oak savanna, we thought it would be a good time to revisit this episode with Tyler Carlson and Stephen Thomforde. This episode was originally released February 17, 2021, and its preceding episode is 23: Oak Savanna Origins. ------ Tyler and Stephen pick up their conversation on oak savanna from our last episode: How do we restore oak savanna? What does it take? Where have we been and what's been missed in prior restoration attempts? According to Stephen, “restoration is restoring the processes that maintain the desirable vegetation.” He dives into a variety of techniques used to do so including spraying, mowing, burning, baling, and grazing. Knowing what to take and what to leave is key in changing the trajectory of an ecosystem. Stephen and Tyler also get into a popular question: do we really need fire? What is necessary to maintain the savanna once you have it where you want it? To parse out an answer to that question, Stephen walks us through historical and ecological perspectives. Considering the relationship between burning and grazing, the pair land on grazing as a primary tool and burning as a secondary tool to maintain savanna grassland; grazing reduces the necessity of burning. The opportunity of farming and restoring oak savanna simultaneously is exciting, and Stephen looks forward to the growing cooperation between farmers and conservationists to build understanding and successful restoration work. He imagines the potential that could stem from bringing grazers back into the picture on more of the landscape, even in urban areas: a stronger local food economy, more meaningful jobs. The possibilities just might be as diverse as the ecosystem itself.   SFA's Silvopasture & Agroforestry webpage: https://www.sfa-mn.org/silvopasture-agroforestry/ Silvopasture Learning Network: https://silvopasture.umn.edu/home   The name we were struggling to remember towards the end of the episode was Tom Barthel of Snake River Farm. Check out his work in Sherburne county with bison and other grazers here.   Stephen Thomforde, Stantec, Senior Ecologist Tyler Carlson, SFA, Silvopasture & Agroforestry Project Lead The viewpoints of the speakers expressed within or outside of this episode do not necessarily reflect the goals and mission of SFA. Dirt Rich is produced by the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota.   This episode is supported and funded by a grant from the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). It is part of the “Oak Savanna Restoration through Silvopasture Project” in cooperation with University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension, Center for Integrated Natural Resources and Agricultural Management (CINRAM) at the University of Minnesota, and Great River Greening.

Andy Smart is a highly respected member of the connected automated vehicle (CAV) community and within Stantec GenerationAV™, he is the AV Safety Principal focusing upon safety, testing, and technical standards supporting the safe deployment of connected and automated vehicles Key topics in this conversation include: The transition from ADAS to ADS to passenger car application The state of the industry for passenger car, ride hail, and commercial vehicle applications The differences between companies currently pursuing various degrees of assisted and automated driving How to think about meaningful objectives to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of ADS systems (beyond miles per disengagement) How we can effectively educate and prepare drivers Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/andysmart Andy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsmartconsulting/ Stantec GenerationAV: https://www.stantec.com/en/markets/transportation/smart-mobility/stantec-generation-av Andy's Bio: As an Independent Consultant, Andy brings over 3 decades of experience delivering automotive technologies as a technical and business leader in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Andy is a highly respected member of the connected automated vehicle (CAV) community and within Stantec GenerationAV™, he is the AV Safety Principal focusing upon safety, testing, and technical standards supporting the safe deployment of connected and automated vehicles. While CTO of the American Center for Mobility, he delivered one of the first purpose-built large-scale CAV test facilities in North America. While CTO of SAE International, he was responsible for all technical programs including voluntary standards development with the production of the first recommended practice for driving automation levels (J3016) which has since been adopted globally. He has also held executive leadership positions with global technical consultancies and a European based OEM and is founder and chair of the AV Test Site Community of Practice which is a global task force under SAE's On Road Automated Driving Committee. Stantec GenerationAV GenerationAV was formed in 2020 by global consulting firm Stantec to accelerate the adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs). With a goal of creating a safer, cleaner, more equitable world, we guide clients through the safe adoption and operation of AVs. We see the immense opportunity this emerging technology presents and understand that the path to autonomy isn't always clear. Through focused solutions built to educate, engage, and guide our clients, we're helping to build a mobility future fueled by autonomy. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/