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On 6 April 2025, the longstanding rules for UK-resident, non-UK domiciled individuals – non-doms – were abolished and replaced with a new regime for foreign income and gains (FIG) that is based on residence. The abolition of domicile as a concept is one of the biggest changes in taxation for many years. In this episode of The Tax Track, we'll get behind the headlines and consider the pros and cons of the new rules.LinksEconomy explainers: what is the non-dom regime? (valid up to 5/4/25) https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2024/sep-2024/non-dom-regime-explainedResidence and FIG Regime Manual https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual PanellistsStephen Relf, Technical Manager, Tax, ICAEWKatherine Ford, Technical Manager, Tax, ICAEWAdelle Greenwood, Technical Manager, Tax, ICAEWProducer Ed AdamsEpisode first published: 30 May 2025Podcast recorded: 19 May 2025

With over 240 million 911 calls made each year, a faster response time to a call can make a consequential difference. Drone as a First Responder programs allow 911 call handlers to immediately dispatch drones in response to emergency calls, streaming video of the scene back to the command center and to officers in the field so that they arrive better prepared. Drones purpose-built for public safety can even deliver various payloads, including medication, defibrillators and other devices. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, part of a special report from Motorola Solutions Summit 2025, host Jim Dudley sits down with Billy Gessner, Technical Manager for the Real-Time Operations Center at the Collier County Sheriff's Office and Alan Melvin (ret.) North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Industry Team for Motorola Solutions, to learn about the benefits of drone as first responders and advice on implementing the technology. About our sponsor This episode of the Policing Matters podcast is sponsored by Motorola Solutions.

ISO consultancy isn't a field many aspire to enter, mostly because many don't know it exists until you're tasked with either managing an existing ISO Management System or implementing a brand new one. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common challenges they face while helping clients achieve ISO certification.   In this episode we introduce Alison Henshaw, an Isologist® at Blackmores, to learn about her journey from aspiring pub-landlord to becoming an ISO Consultant, and what drives her to help clients on their ISO journey.   You'll learn ·      What is Ali's role at Blackmores? ·      What does Ali enjoy outside of consultancy? ·      What path did Ali take to become an ISO Consultant? ·      What is the biggest challenge she's faced when implementing ISO Standards? ·      What is Ali's biggest achievement?   Resources ·      Isologyhub   In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – We introduce Alison Henshaw (Ali), an Isologist® here at Blackmores, to discuss her journey towards becoming an ISO consultant who specialises in ISO 20400 and ISO 26000. [03:45] What is Ali's role at Blackmores? Ali is an Isologist® with Blackmores, supporting companies with maintaining systems, undertaking internal audits, and supporting with implementing new systems to gain certification utilising our Isology methodology. [04:00] What does Ali enjoy doing outside of consultancy?: Ali has a daughter aged 5, so a lot of her social life revolves around play dates and kids parties. As a family, they are very outdoor orientated, enjoying long walks and camping. In the past Ali enjoyed swimming, often visiting family near the coast to make use of the more bracing bodies of water. She also likes to craft, recently taking up knitting as her mum often knits for different charitable causes. So far, she's mastering the art of the knitted rectangle, which lends itself nicely to scarves and blankets. Lastly, Ali is also a fan of photography due to her father sharing a similar interest. Most of her subject matter revolves around family and the outdoors. [06:45] What was Ali's path towards becoming an ISO Consultant?: Ali states that none of her working roles so far have been purposeful, rather more serendipitous. She started managing pubs at the age of 18, after which she did relief management where she would cover different manager absences in pubs near her home. The owner of the pub she was working with at the time was looking to sell, and for a time, her plan had to been to buy and run it. Unfortunately, as she was only 18, she needed to have some form of business qualification to allow her to progress with that. This led to Ali starting a part-time business management degree, At the time one of her pub regulars was recruiting for the production departments on a shift basis. So she ended up packing wallpaper on a factory floor for 3 days a week while earning her degree. Sadly, by the time she had earned her degree, the pub she wanted to buy had been knocked down and turned into a block of flats! Though, after working in a different industry for 2 years she came to reevaluate her desire to run pubs, and came to the conclusion that she rather preferred the manufacturing industry and it's ability to create something. Ali also enjoyed the people within the factory she had been working at, and opted to stay there with her mentor, the Technical Manager, who offered her a place in the technical floor. So began her new role as the quality assurance technician. This progressed as Ali worked her way up through Assistant quality tech to quality tech, to assistant quality manager to quality manager. Her mentor at the time was phasing out to retire, so Ali was essentially his legacy plan. When he did retire Ali became the Quality Technical R&D and Health and Safety Manager. While in that role Ali implemented ISO 9001, in addition to business research and development programmes for product and process development compliance. Which amounted to sitting on trade association technical committees, monitoring upcoming legislation and also contributing to British technical committees that helped write the legislation for the wall-coverings sector. She later went onto help them implement ISO 45001. Ali then had her daughter, Angie, during lockdown. For as much as she loves the manufacturing sectors, the worktime for those roles isn't very flexible. She knew that when looking back, she would rather have spent more time with her daughter than working, so she wanted to find something with a bit more flexibility to allow her to spend quality time with her family. It wasn't an easy decision by any means, but she was drawn to consultancy due to the variety of work and clients and the increased flexibility it would allow. She Started to work with Blackmores following lockdown, appreciating the family values that our business was built on. Here she shares the sentiment: “I'm very rarely the smartest person in the room, and we learn so much from each other.” Going on to say that the varied background of Blackmores consultants offers insight into so many other industries, and she's drawn on their experience of how to apply ISO Standards in the real world. [14:15] What is Ali's favourite aspect of being a Consultant? – Ali enjoys working with SME's due to her background of working with a 4th generation family owned business. They can often see the value in ISO Standards, and Ali works with them to ensure that do what they do best while working towards certification. Many businesses simply gain ISO as a tick box for tenders or stakeholder requirements, which isn't necessarily bad, it's just how things work in the real world. But Ali figures that if they have to get it, get it right by ensuring it drives internal improvements. Often times clients are pleasantly surprised by all the benefits of effective ISO implementation. Ali's favourite clause in Standards is 6.2 Objectives as they drive proactive improvement in businesses. The key is to truly embed them in business processes and practices to ensure they are being achieved. This is something that even mature management systems can get wrong. She's seen cases where Objectives were one person's responsibility, which can lead to them being a separate part of the management system. They need that lightbulb moment from leadership to realise the function of objectives to drive the whole business by taking a more proactive stance. Many times, Ali's heard of fantastic internal initiatives being run in a business without them being tied to any objective. By making them an objective, people can make a case for more time, resources and people to complete it, in addition to making the outcome a quantifiable and measurable metric for continual improvement. [17:35] Practice what we preach – Ali has helped re-shape how we at Blackmores approach our sustainability objectives, turning them into something we can measure the impact of. As Ali states: “The want for perfection stops progress”. It admirable to strive for perfection, but it isn't realistic and it often hinders any meaningful progress. When it comes to things like sustainability, you should want to drive improvement now. [18:55] What Standards does Ali specilaise in and why? Starting with: ·      ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement: This is a guidance Standard thar businesses can align with to ensure their procurement practices are sustainable. This extends to the supply chain, expanding each businesses sphere of influence.   ·      ISO 26000 Social Responsibility: Another guidance Standard that acts a solid foundation for businesses looking at starting their ESG journey. It tackles the human element of sustainability, in addition to consideration for fair labour practices and community support.    ·      ISO 9001 Quality Management: The first Standard Ali implemented, and the core foundation that many businesses start with when diving into the world of ISO Standards.    ·      ISO 14001 Environmental Management: Ali is a fan of sustainability in general, enjoying it's tangible impacts and the creativity in the many ways people can incorporate it into their business. ·      ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management: The second standard Ali implemented, it's also one of the core 3 ISO's that businesses tend to implement. It's importance as a tool to prevent harm to humans cannot be understated. ·      ISO 50001 Energy Management and ISO 20121 Sustainable Events: Ali helps to audit these standards, once again these fall into her preference of sustainability as a focus. It's clear to see that Ali loves Sustainability and safety based Standards, and the reason is mostly due to ensuring there is a bright future for her daughter. Ultimately, she aims to help people and wants to work with Standards that can make a real difference. [22:05] What is the biggest challenge Ali had faced during a project and how did he overcome it?: The confidence clients have in themselves. People are very knowledgeable about what they do and the processes involved, but because they aren't familiar with ISO speak they feel very lost when implementing a standard. Ali's main role is translating that ISO speak, and assuring clients that they're already covering key points such as risks, opportunities and what they're doing to address them. For many businesses, it's simply a case of dotting the I's and crossing the t's ahead of certification. The challenge for Ali is to build that confidence in clients ahead of their Stage 1 and 2 Assessments. This is where internal audits come in handy, they act as dummy runs of the assessment. Ali can reaffirm what is meant by each clause and what it relates to in terms of the business activities or certain documentation. She also reminds clients that they can question the assessor if they don't understand how they've worded a questions. It's up to the assessor to make themselves understood.   Assessors also understand that your management system will be immature on it's first certification, it's simply a starting point on which you'll build and continually improve. [27:15] What is Ali's proudest achievement?   ·      Changing careers: Ali saw herself retiring in her previous role and so it was a significant change to make the leap to consultancy. She still loves the manufacturing and wall-covering industry, and will always have a keen interest in it, but she can now see herself retiring in a consultancy role. ·      Having Angie: Her daughter is one of her proudest achievements, but it also scared everything out of her. It put her at her physical limit, and she's quite happy to have an only child, ensuring that she gets to spend as much time with as possible while she's growing up. ·      Doing a skydive: As part of a ‘Before your 30' list with friends, Ali took part in a skydive. Which she admits was horrendous and not something she would do again, but she's proud to have pushed past the fear as getting out of your comfort zone is often the key to growth. If you'd like any assistance with implementing ISO standards, get in touch with us, we'd be happy to help! 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Raphael Jaumotte, Technical Manager at PETCORE EUROPE speaks to Matt Tudball, ICIS Senior Editor, Recycling about the PETCORE EUROPE Thermoforming Conference on 27-28 May in Dijion, France. Details of the event can be found via Petcore's webiste.The theme of PETCORE EUROPE's 3rd dedicated thermoforming conference is focused on PET thermoform circularity, and asks the question ‘how can collection and sorting of PET thermoforms be improved?' Topics discussed include: PETCORE EUROPE's work in connecting the thermoforming industry Challenges of sorting and collection Impact of regulation on the thermoforming market The need of collaboratoin in the industry  New offerings and services that have come out of industry discussions

What do marshmallows and hair transplants have in common? Yes, they've both been subject to recent court cases regarding VAT treatment. And yes, this episode of The Tax Track is all about VAT.As well as examining issues with VAT borderlines, we talk about the prospects for reform, look forward to the Institute's forthcoming VAT conference and discuss the pros and cons of e-invoicing.LinksHow to fix VAT https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/vat/how-to-fix-vat Progressive VAT: is now the time? https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2024/oct-2024/progressive-vat-is-now-the-timeE-invoicing to be mandatory for EU VAT by 2030https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2024/nov-2024/e-invoicing-to-be-mandatory-for-eu-vat-by-2030How to fix VAT Conference ttps://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/events/vat-conferencePanellistsStephen Relf, Technical Manager, Tax, ICAEWEd Saltmarsh, Technical Manager, VAT and Customs, ICAEWStephen Dale, Chair, ICAEW VAT and Duties CommitteeProducer Ed AdamsEpisode first published: 30 April 2025Podcast recorded: 22 April 2025

Chris Maughan, Product and Technical Manager with Whelehan Crop Protection, discusses weed control on grazing and silage ground on this week's Beef Edge podcast.  Chris highlights the opportunity to control weeds, particularly docks in silage ground and grazing paddocks. Nettles and thistles are possibly the most common weed on farm and he outlines the best control method.  Chickweed is also an issue on some farms, maybe more so in new leys and Chris advises on treatment options.  In relation to reseeds, Chris says post-emergence spray is critical. However, in red clover and multispecies swards, it is more difficult to control weeds in these swards.  In addition, he outlines some options for condoling ragwort and rushes also. Finally, Chris highlights the regulations as well as the health and safety aspects of springs and maintaining a buffer of 3 metres. For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Join us as we delve into the remarkable rehabilitation project led by Michael Baker International on Pittsburgh's historic Three Sisters Bridges. These unique side-by-side bridges, named the Roberto Clemente, Andy Warhol, and Rachel Carson Bridges, have been pivotal landmarks of the city since the 1920s. Discover the challenges and innovative engineering solutions implemented to preserve their structural and historical integrity while extending their lifespan by another 50 years. The episode features an insightful conversation with Aaron Colorito, the Technical Manager for Bridges at Michael Baker International, who shares his personal and professional journey working on this critical project. Learn about the modern techniques and sustainability efforts applied in the rehabilitation process, ensuring these iconic structures continue to serve the Pittsburgh community effectively.

In this bitesize episode, Karolina Pilcher, Senior Strategy and Research Manager and Peggy Gielen, Senior Legal and Technical Manager at Jersey Finance explore the year's hottest topics in regulation, transparency and the major collaborative projects shaping Jersey's international finance centre. A must-listen for financial and related professional services professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in 2025.

Be sure to check out our latest episode featuring newly named Dr. Travis Roberson from the Syngenta Company. We are thrilled to partner with the Syngenta Company, where we will be installing Spiio sensors throughout our facility at Brentsville. We were able to have Travis out to discuss the work he is doing with this innovative technologies and the impact that they can have on how we manage our turf. We also go the chance to reminisce on our days at Virginia Tech where we were students together. Awesome conversation with an even better person. Be sure to listen.

Ownership of cryptoassets may be on the rise, but many myths persist when it comes to how they taxed. This episode looks at how accountants can help clients to meet their tax obligations.We look at the tax treatment of cryptoassets and discuss what HMRC is doing to improve compliance and raise awareness, from adding a new box in the tax return to implementing the cryptoasset reporting framework.LinksThe basics of taxing cryptoassets https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxline/articles/2024/the-basics-of-taxing-cryptoassets VAT on cryptoassets https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxline/articles/2024/vat-on-cryptoassetsCryptoassets: international tax issueshttps://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxline/articles/2024/cryptoassets-international-tax-issuesWhat's CARF got to do with it?https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxline/articles/2025/whats-carf-got-to-do-with-it TAXguide 01/2024: Taxation of cryptoassets for individualshttps://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxguides/2024/taxguide-01-24   TAXguide 01/2024: Taxation of cryptoassets for businesseshttps://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxguides/2024/taxguide-02-24 PanellistsStephen Relf, Technical Manager, Tax, ICAEWRichard Jones, Senior Technical Manager, Business Taxation, ICAEWDion Seymour, Crypto and Digital Asset Technical Director, Andersen Producer Ed AdamsEpisode first published: 1 April 2025Podcast recorded: 24 March 2025

Join us on The UK Flooring Podcast as we dive into the fascinating 25-year journey of Chris Richardson-King, Technical Manager at Ege Carpets. From cutting carpets to hit the pub by 2pm to championing bespoke, sustainable flooring for Disney and cruise liners, Chris shares his evolution from installer to industry innovator. Discover how Ege Carpets is redefining the trade with injection-dyed designs, 97% recycled carpets, and a bold 2030 sustainability vision. Packed with insights on training, installation challenges, and the future of flooring—don't miss this one!What's Inside:Chris's flooring origin story: Redundancy to retail, then 15 years on his knees installing carpets and LVT.The Ege Carpets difference: Bespoke, injection-dyed carpets for hospitality, cruise ships, and commercial spaces.Sustainability game-changer: 97% recycled carpets from fishing nets and plastic bottles, aiming for full circularity by 2030.Industry pain point: The urgent need for better education and governance in UK Flooring Industry.Quickfire gems: Best advice, worst advice, and what Chris would do with £1,000 today.Guest Information:Website: https://www.egecarpets.com/LinkedIn: Chris Richardson-KingEpisode Sponsored By: UltraFloorWebsite:https://www.instarmac.co.uk/products/ultrafloor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultraflooruk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UltraFloorContractFlooringSolutions/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ultrafloorClaim your FREE UltraFloor contractor kit: http://ultra-floor.co.uk/Where to Find Us:Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cockerillco6141Produced By: Cockerill & CoReach out on 01325 952548 or email hello@cockerillandco.co.uk.Website: https://www.cockerillandco.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cockerillandco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cockerillandco/Don't miss this episode—subscribe now for more stories and insights from industry leaders! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maintaining high professional standards is essential, both for individual accountants and for the profession as a whole. This episode of The Tax Track looks at the importance of protecting your professional reputation and, importantly, what members can do to ensure they get things right in the first place.Tax is complicated – and constantly changing – so CPD is important, as well as being an integral part of your ICAEW membership. Meanwhile, Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation (PCRT), prepared jointly by seven professional bodies and associations (including ICAEW) and endorsed by HMRC, sets out the fundamental principles and standards for tax planning that all members, affiliates and students who practise in tax must follow.LinksWhat is Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation? https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/feb-2025/what-is-professional-conduct-in-relation-to-taxationProfessional Conduct in Relation to Taxation: a tax perspective on ethics https://www.icaew.com/regulation/regulatory-news/regulatory-news-nov-2024/professional-conduct-in-relation-to-taxationICAEW Regulatory and Conduct Annual Report https://www.icaew.com/regulation/icaew-regulatory-and-conduct-annual-reportPanelistsLindsey Wicks, Senior Technical Manager, Tax Policy, ICAEWSophie Wales, Director of Regulatory Policy, ICAEWKatherine Ford, Technical Manager, Business Taxation, ICAEWProducerEd AdamsEpisode first published: 11 February 2025Podcast recorded: 25 February 2025

Pippa speaks to Yazeed Emeran, the IT and Technical Manager for Primedia Cape Town about how radio works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textHow Wastewater Heat Recovery Can Revolutionise Energy Efficiency in Homes & Buildings. Want to slash energy costs and improve sustainability in construction? In this episode of Thrive in Construction, Darren sits down with Cameron Loggenberg, Technical Manager at ShowerSave, to discuss how wastewater heat recovery technology is changing the game.As the UK construction industry pushes towards decarbonisation, innovative solutions like this reduce energy consumption, cut costs, and make homes more affordable to run. Whether you're an architect, developer, or homeowner, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), in conjunction with their partners Data Edge, Timing Solutions and HEAnet, are hosting Ireland's inaugural Time & Sync Forum today, 11th Feb 2025, in Santry, Dublin. The event is bringing together a number of leading authorities in timing and synchronisation from Ireland, the UK and the European Commission to discuss key topics and policies relating to critical infrastructure on the island of Ireland. Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies play a crucial role in modern economies, and enable over 10% of Europe's annual GDP, or more than €14 trillion*. Major industries such as communications, energy, transportation, public services and financial services are increasingly reliant on precise timing and timing distribution to deliver their services. Commenting on the event, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD said, "Position, Navigation and Timing technologies are a core part of the work of a number of industries that are cornerstones of the Irish economy. Earlier this year, the Programme for Government committed to delivering a strong enterprise and fiscal framework to support competitiveness and the growth of a strong industrial base which has created jobs, grown exports, promoted innovation, and raised our standard of living. I warmly welcome this event, focussed on building on the launch of the National Timing Grid, and its role in advancing Ireland's domestic capabilities to support industry." Following on from the successful launch of Ireland's first National Timing Grid in 2023, the NSAI is hosting the Forum to promote the continuing need for Ireland to have as much control over its timing infrastructure as possible, including the potential replacement of Greenwich Mean Time with a domestic equivalent. Keynote speakers include Dr. Leon Lobo, Head of the National Timing Centre (NTC) programme at Britain's National Physical Laboratory, who is delivering its national timing strategy. Dr. Lukasz Bonenberg, Space Programmes Policy and Scientific Officer, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission, will also provide his expertise having worked on Galileo, the EU's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Between them, Drs. Lobo and Bonenberg will provide an important overview of PNT resiliency across Europe. Along with Data Edge, Timing Solutions and HEAnet, NSAI are currently working on enhancing Ireland's PNT capabilities through the National Timing Grid and the distribution of verified global GNSS data to support compliance with the upcoming EU NIS2 Directive. This update to the EU's original Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive significantly expands cybersecurity obligations for critical infrastructure sectors. NSAI's National Metrology Laboratory (NML), based in Glasnevin, maintains the reference measurement standards for Time & Frequency and contribute their atomic clock data to the International Bureau for Weights and Measures (BIPM) who maintain and calculate Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Whilst Legal Time in Ireland is under the remit of the Department of Justice, the internationally accepted representation of the second in Ireland is maintained by the NSAI's NML. David Fleming, National Standards Authority of Ireland, Technical Manager for Time, said, "We expect this important gathering to provide valuable insights which help us to inform policy development at a Governmental level and outline the requirements for investment in key timing infrastructure for the country. In a time of disruption and major technological advancements, Ireland needs to be as self-sufficient in this area as possible, while also aligning fully with our international counterparts." "With this event, we are aiming to draw in and engage as many interested stakeholders as possible to determine the requirements across the diverse sectors dependent upon precise timing." See more stories here.

In this episode of CO2 Experts, we diving into Resource Data Management (RDM) controllers with control expert, Kevin Mullis, Technical Manager at Integral UK Ltd. A good understanding of RDM's will help refrigeration technicians troubleshoot, avoid common issues and better manage and optimize CO2 refrigeration systems. Kevin has some key tips on overything from transducer configurations, to probe settings, and shares real-life troubleshooting scenerios.  In this episode, we discuss: -Transducers and probes setup -Superheat calculation -RDM troubleshooting techniques -Data logging and analysis -Importance of change management -Fine-tuning control systems -Impact of load on system stability -CO2 refrigeration systems -Suction pressure -Cold weather challenges  -Oil management -Remote access support Helpful Links & Resources: Episode 156: Secrets to Optimizing CO2 Systems Part 1 w/Resource Data Management RDM Episode 257. CO2 Experts: Case Controllers with Kevin Mullis Episode 227. Getting to Know Transcritical CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems with Kevin Mullis Kevin Mullis on LinkedIn Website: Integral UK Ltd.

Data privacy is no longer just a buzzword – it's a business imperative. In this episode, host Taylor Karg is joined by Greg Black, Technical Manager at Americaneagle.com, to explore the current state of data privacy. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or IT professional, staying ahead of privacy compliance is crucial for maintaining customer trust and avoiding legal pitfalls. This podcast is brought to you by Americaneagle.com Studios. Connect with: Modern Marketing Messages: Americaneagle.com // Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // YouTube Taylor Karg: LinkedIn Greg Black: LinkedIn Resources: How to Navigate Emerging State Privacy Laws Blog | CIPA Pits Privacy Rights vs. Website Tracking in California Courtrooms Blog

Send us a textHow waste water heat recovery can save you thousands! In this episode of Thrive in Construction, Darren sits down with Cameron Loggenberg, Technical Manager at ShowerSave, to discuss the game-changing benefits of waste water heat recovery.Cameron explains how this innovative technology can help the average household save between £200 and £300 per year on energy bills. He also dives into how waste water recovery aligns with the Future Homes Standard and integrates with other energy-saving measures like heat pumps.For those working on larger projects, Cameron shares real-world examples of how commercial buildings have saved up to £90,000 annually using waste water recovery systems. Plus, he busts the common myth that this technology won't work for your project—no matter what stage of construction you're at.If you're looking for practical ways to reduce energy costs, improve sustainability, and future-proof your projects, this episode is a must-listen!

In recent years we've seen changes to the rules, to processes and to HMRC's approach to policing claims for research and development (R&D) tax relief. In this episode we map out the current landscape to help you navigate your way through it.In an attempt to clamp down on fraud, more R&D claims are being checked, but is this deterring genuine claims? We also look at a new HMRC facility to disclose errors made in claims – who can disclose, how to disclose and the points to consider in determining whether or not a claim is correct.LinksFollow the numbers: R&D tax reliefhttps://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxline/articles/2025/follow-the-numbers-r-and-d-tax-reliefWhat is R&D for tax purposes?https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxline/articles/2024/what-is-r-and-d-for-tax-purposesDisclosing errors in claims for research and development tax reliefhttps://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/jan-2025/disclosing-errors-in-claims-for-research-and-development-tax-relief R&D: what changes apply and from when?https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxline/articles/2024/r-and-d-what-changes-apply-and-from-when MPs briefed on HMRC's R&D compliance approachhttps://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2024/sep-2024/mps-briefed-on-hmrcs-r-and-d-compliance-approachSoftware project qualified for R&D tax reliefhttps://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxline/articles/2024/software-project-qualified-for-r-and-d-tax-relief PanelistsStephen Relf, Technical Manager, Tax, ICAEWRichard Jones, Senior Technical Manager, Business Taxation, ICAEWAngela Clegg, Technical Manager, Business Taxation, ICAEWProducerEd AdamsEpisode first published: 5 February 2025Podcast recorded: 28 January 2025

Today, we are talking with James Wrinch from East Suffolk Produce, Graham Tomalin from VCS Potatoes, and Don Pendergrast, Technical Manager for Non-Combinable Trials with Agrii. In this episode, we're going to focus in on the potato crop and The Potato Partnership, which looks to find solutions to the most pressing weed, pest, and disease threats facing this high-value crop.To find out more about The Potato Partnership, visit www.thepotatopartnership.co.uk and for details on upcoming events, click on the events tab to find out more.Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture. He worked in the farming industry for many years before developing his career as a presenter.

Gauteng residents have been complaining about experiencing too many flies in their homes, leaving many frustrated people searching for solutions. ..According to Pest control experts at Rentokil , flies such as fruit flies, drain flies and ever-present house flies can transmit a multitude of different pathogens. They pose a health risk to humans, pets and livestock and can infest your homes and spread diseases like Salmonella and E-coli. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mario Pluke, Rentokil's Technical Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal explores how sustainability is influencing the direction of the accountancy profession.This episode covers:·      The key accounting standards shaping sustainability reporting and assurance·      How demand for non-financial information is changing the work of accountants·      Applying your knowledge and skills to working with non-financial information·      Using ICAEW resources to support ongoing learning around sustainabilityJag is joined in the studio by ICAEW's Kate Beeston and Alex Russell.LinksICAEW Student Insightshttps://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insightsHostJag DhaliwalGuests·       Kate Beeston, Technical Manager, Corporate Reporting, ICAEW·       Alex Russell, Head of Audit and Assurance Strategy, ICAEWEpisode first published: 20 January 2025Podcast recorded: 13 November 2024

  Francesco Iorio is the CEO of Augmenta, leading a team focused on AI, computational science, and user-centered design to revolutionize construction. The Augmenta Construction Platform uses generative AI to transform building design and construction, partnering with forward-thinking AEC companies like Interstates, Lighthouse Electric, and Miller Electric Company to boost productivity and optimize their electrical design process.   An Innovation Specialist, Research Scientist/Leader, Technical Manager and Software Architect, with a constant drive for innovation, business acumen and the ability to build and nurture extremely high-performing teams, together with excellent software development and project management skills.   Proven experience and a track record of innovation in multiple fields, with considerable technical and business impact.Expert knowledge of software architecture, strategic innovation, high performance systems, machine   learning, multi-threaded/multi-processor/distributed computing scalability issues, low-level systems performance optimization, signal processing, 3D computer graphics, low-latency and real-time programming and principles.   Expertise in designing and leveraging computing solutions ranging between small, low-power embedded systems, hybrid custom accelerators and GPUs, large-scale cloud-based software and supercomputers with several thousands of processors, and from fundamental research and custom software prototyping to customer-facing shipping products.   Initiation of and contributions to business development activities, client-facing strategic innovation sessions and presentations, academic partnerships and M&A activities.   Invited speaker and panelist at multiple high-profile scientific and engineering venues.Several awarded patents and numerous scientific publications in the field of computer science.   Show Highlights   Augmenta's innovative approach to automating building design to boost efficiency, minimize waste, and promote sustainability. Leverage artificial intelligence to automate and optimize building design processes, particularly in the construction industry. Reduce material waste and improve compliance with building codes through intelligent design solutions. Target customers: specialty subcontractors in electrical trades and engineering firms The Generative Design research program focuses on leveraging computational power to create optimized building designs. First building constructed using Augmenta's AI: public elementary school in rural Michigan. AI system trained on synthetically generated data and real-world projects. Collaboration and assembling diverse teams as key to success. “I have a virtue that I love to collaborate with people. Like for me, collaboration and surrounding myself with people who are even smarter and kinder than me is what I actually enjoy the most." - Francesco Iorio   Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2025 GBES

Two significant changes will take place from April 2026: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) and mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind. While April 2026 is over a year away, these changes will require a lot of planning including how workflows and information flows will need to change. MTD IT will require many individuals to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC, while mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind will see the end of the form P11D process for many employers. In this episode we look at what taxpayers and their agents can do in the coming months to prepare.LinksGovernment and developers commit to MTD ITSA from 2026https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2024/nov-2024/government-and-developers-commit-to-mtd-itsa-from-2026MTD: what you should do nowhttps://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/the-tax-track/mtd-what-you-should-do-now Making Tax Digitalhttps://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/making-tax-digitalPros and cons of payrolling benefitshttps://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/the-tax-track/pros-and-cons-of-payrolling-benefits How to prepare for mandatory payrolling of benefits in kindhttps://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/tax-faculty/taxline/articles/2024/how-to-prepare-for-mandatory-payrolling-of-benefits-in-kindPayrolling Benefits and Expenses webinarhttps://events.icaew.com/pd/29313/payrolling-benefits-and-expensesPanellistsStephen Relf, Technical Manager, Tax, ICAEWCaroline Miskin, Senior Technical Manager, Digital Taxation, ICAEWAdelle Greenwood, Technical Manager, Employment Taxes and National Insurance Contributions, ICAEWProducer Ed AdamsEpisode first published: 7 January 2025Podcast recorded: 17 December 2024

Glynn Tonsor, of Kansas State University joins Jill Wielke to talk about the Meat Demand Monitor project, funded in part by the Beef Checkoff and Pork Checkoff. This initiative is helping the industry better understand consumer preferences and trends when it comes to meat purchases. What do a high-performance car and a dairy cow have in common? It’s all about the details. Clem Nash, Technical Manager for Novus International joins Charitee Seebecker to explain how advancements in genetics and nutrition have propelled dairy production forward, but now it’s time to focus on the next frontier—improving how we manage and house these powerhouse animals to ensure their long-term success. Mike North, Principal of Risk Management with Ever.Ag, highlighted that low cheese prices in late 2023 set the stage for strong export activity through 2024, supporting the dairy market despite challenges like heat stress and bird flu. He noted that whey protein prices helped stabilize milk prices, even as cheese prices fluctuated. Looking ahead, North emphasized the importance of expanding cheese production capacity and closely watching international markets, particularly Mexico, to balance supply and demand in the coming year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest speaker is Andreas Galatoulas, Data Analytics and AI Director at AECOM, sharing how they as a global consultancy are using AI across its construction, engineering and infrastructure projects. As a qualified data leader and with national publications for his work, Andreas drives AECOM's on data strategies, data ethics and auditing AI models. At the NCE TechFest Awards, Andreas led the team which won the Best Use of Technology: Artificial Intelligence for their work with the Environment Agency for flood image analysis.We also hear from two Urbano Member SMEs, Alex Luketa, Partner at Xerini and Mark Wakeling, Technical Manager from Plowman Craven, on how they use AI and other tools to enhance tech development projects with clients in the ACTE sectors.Support the show

Bookended by a Conservative Budget in the spring and a Labour Budget in the autumn, 2024 was a busy year in politics and in tax. In this episode of The Tax Track, we reflect on key measures from the recent Budget and consider areas that kept us busy during 2024 and will do again in 2025, including regulation of tax agents and HMRC service levels.LinksAutumn Budget 2024https://www.icaew.com/technical/economy/autumn-budget-2024Tax regulation: change must be in the public interesthttps://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2024/may-2024/tax-regulation-change-must-be-in-the-public-interest MTD income tax self assessmenthttps://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/making-tax-digital/mtd-guidance/mtd-and-income-taxHMRC on holdhttps://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/the-tax-track/hmrc-on-holdPanellistsStephen Relf, Technical Manager, Tax, ICAEWLindsey Wicks, Senior Technical Manager for Tax Policy, ICAEWFrank Haskew, Head of Taxation Strategy, ICAEWProducer Ed AdamsEpisode first published: 2 December 2024Podcast recorded: 19 November 2024

Get on the Supermarket Academy waitlist now! New program to supercharge your supermarket refrigeration expertise. This episode of our CO2 Experts Live series features Kevin Mullis, Technical Manager at Integral UK, talking about case controllers for CO2 refrigeration systems. Kevin has a ton of experience helping technicians solve CO2 system problems and here covers troubleshooting steps, how to identify common issues and how to verify the functionality of components like transducers and stepper valves. Kevin shares a ton of great tips to help refrigeration technicians diagnose case controller problems faster and more efficiently.  In this conversation, we cover: -CO2 case controllers -Understanding the Danfoss AK 550A & Carel MPXPRO controllers -Key roubleshooting tips for controllers -Electrical wiring and probes -Voltage and relay checks -Transducer testing and network fault finding -Adaptive superheat  -Stepper valves -Importance of fault codes in troubleshooting -Floating suction and system efficiency Helpful Links & Resources: Episode 246. CO2 Experts: Startup and Commissioning with Kevin Mullis Episode 227. Getting to Know Transcritical CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems with Kevin Mullis Danfoss KoolCode app Kevin Mullis on LinkedIn Website: Integral UK Ltd. BOOK A CALL with Trevor to learn more about refrigeration training programs. Get on the Supermarket Academy waitlist now! New program to supercharge your supermarket refrigeration expertise. Upcoming Servicing Compressors, Supermarket and CO2 Trainings: Learn More Here Learn More About Refrigeration Mentor: https://refrigerationmentor.com/

What do a high-performance car and a dairy cow have in common? Well, it's all about the details. A luxury car needs the right road and maintenance to perform at its best. Similarly, dairy cows need proper care, environment, and management to reach their full potential. Chlem Nash, Technical Manager for Novus International, highlights the importance of this connection. Advancements in genetics and nutrition have driven impressive gains in dairy production. Nash believes we must focus on the next step. Improving management and housing will support these powerhouse animals for long-term success. "In the last 40 years, cows have become genetic powerhouses, producing twice as much milk as they did decades ago," Nash explained. "However, despite these advancements, we're seeing more health issues, including increased lameness and reduced fertility. It's like taking a Mercedes-Benz and putting it on a gravel road—it might look good, but it won't perform well without the proper road and maintenance."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Security Today and Campus Security Today editor Brent Dirks sits down with Aaron Saks, Senior Product and Technical Manager with Hanwha Vision. We discuss a wide variety of topics including how AI can help with forensic search and how AI can help reduce false alarms. Other topics include how organizations can select the best AI deployment and the benefits of multi-sensor cameras. This episode is sponsored by Hanwha Vision.

In this episode of Farmers Inside Track, Dr Josef van Wyngaard, Technical Manager at Voermol Feeds, joins North West's young livestock farmer Thabo Dithakgwe. Farming 790 hectares near the Kalahari Desert, Thabo shares his journey toward becoming one of South Africa's youngest black stud breeders, raising high-value Bonsmara bulls. Discover how Voermol Maxiwol and Phosphate Block help keep his herd healthy and productive. Dr Josef also explains Voermol's extensive farmer support and offers insights into product benefits, best practices, and the future of livestock nutrition.

Get on the Supermarket Academy waitlist now! New program to supercharge your supermarket refrigeration expertise launching soon. In this conversation, we're talking with Kevin Mullis, Technical Manager at Integral UK Ltd., about startup and commissioning a transcritical CO2 refrigeration system. Kevin has a wealth of experience with CO2 systems and shares some common troubleshooting issues and breaks down how to perform thorough checks and techniques for ensuring your system is properly functioning at startup. This episode is a comprehensive guide for refrigeration technicians just getting familiar with CO2, and also covers the importance of preparation, planning and collaboration in learning and getting more confident with these systems. In this conversation, we cover: -Overcoming initial overwhelm of CO2 systems -Importance of planning and coordination -Issues caused by starting a system too quickly -Common checks before starting a transcritical CO2 refrigeration system   -Building a network of specialists -Asking questions on job sites -Evacuating a CO2 rack -Importance of reading trend graphs -Building relationships with manufacturers -Importance of reporting component failures -Proper valve operation -Glycol defrost systems -Dealing with faulty sensors and valves -Tips for new technicians on CO2 startups Helpful Links & Resources: Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn Episode 227. Getting to Know Transcritical CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems with Kevin Mullis BOOK A CALL with Trevor to learn more about refrigeration training programs. Upcoming Servicing Compressors, Supermarket and CO2 Trainings: Learn More Here Learn More About Refrigeration Mentor: https://refrigerationmentor.com/ Get your FREE Service & Compressor Troubleshooting Guide: Access Here Refrigeration Mentor on Instagram Refrigeration Mentor YouTube Channel  

Paola Jaramillo is working at MathWorks as the Technical Manager for the Application Engineering team supporting you and your team of domain experts in the vision creation and implementation of innovative technologies with leading tools and services for professional software development. She is an active participant in high-tech events in Benelux, such as the Smart Systems Industry Summit, Bits & Chips Smart Systems, Dutch Machine Vision Conference, and AutoSens. Her interests are sensor data analytics and autonomous systems, where Signal and Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Deep Learning are commonly used. In her previous experience, she implemented a sensor-based DSP system for Structural Health Monitoring and developed a sensor-based predictive (Machine Learning) system that optimizes energy consumption in office buildings. ONLINE PRESENCE ================

BOOK A CALL with Trevor to learn more about coaching & mentorship programs In this conversation, we're talking with Kevin Mullis, Technical Manager at Integral UK about how technicians can gain a better understanding of transcritical CO2 supermarket refrigeration systems. Kevin shares his first-hand insight on the evolution of CO2 technology in the UK (and now North America) and provides tips for technicians who want to learn and get more confident working with CO2 refrigeration systems. He also shares his interesting journey from light supermarket maintenance into refrigeration, then onto training and technical management. -Early challenges and innovations in CO2 refrigeration -The evolution of transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems in supermarkets -Why refrigeration technicians should start out in construction -Career options beyond field work and technician -Navigating low load situations -Set points and parameters -Understanding refrigeration controls and electronics   -Importance of continuing education and staying up-to-date with training -Performing an initial visual test on a service call -Being OK with making mistakes -Balancing external load in refrigeration systems -Building confidence working with CO2 refrigeration systems -Similarities between CO2 and other refrigeration systems Helpful Links & Resources: Kevin Mullis on LinkedIn Website: Integral UK Ltd. Upcoming Servicing Compressors, Supermarket and CO2 Trainings: Learn More Here Learn More About Refrigeration Mentor: https://refrigerationmentor.com/ Get your FREE Service & Compressor Troubleshooting Guide: Access Here Refrigeration Mentor on Instagram Refrigeration Mentor YouTube Channel

Returning champion Lisa Ann Pasquale rejoins us on Zero Ambitions to talk about dogs and retrofit. Mainly retrofit though.Informed by Lisa's experiences as a retrofit coordinator, technical lead at RetrofitWorks, and Technical Manager at The Retrofit Academy she knows an awful lot about the challenges faced by retrofit practitioners. Windows, ventilation, product information, and the inflexibility of insurance-backed guarantees all come in for a well-justified shoeing.Notes from the showLisa on LinkedInLisa's video about her own home retrofit (it's brilliant)Lisa's first appearance: What makes for a successful retrofit (February 2022)RICS residential retrofit standard **SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a website)Jeff, Alex, and Dan about websites, branding, and communications - zap@eiux.agency; Everything is User ExperienceSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Own Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women (but not in a patronizing way)**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

Ant Hebblethwaite specializes in fire and security remote monitoring, helping clients save on security budgets and improve service levels. With roles ranging from Trainee Engineer to Technical Manager, he is now the Sales Manager at DSOC, Doncaster Security Operations Centre, an NSI Gold ARC.   CTSP certified, Ant is an ASyl, a member of the Young Storage Network, and chairs the Security Sector Forum for the SSA UK. Proud dad and husband, he enjoys single malt whisky, football, and snooker, and frequently shares insights on LinkedIn.   On today's Podcast: Trends and Observations in the Self-Storage Market Importance of People and Systems in Self-Storage Operations Evolution of Container Sites and Industry Standards Importance of Monitoring for Security and Safety Importance of Monitoring for Fire Safety and Risk Management Pricing and Efficiency of Monitoring Services Growth of DSOC's Involvement in Self-Storage Hustle and Persistence in Business Development Recognition of Efforts and Achievements in Business Development Benefits of Staff Presence vs. Unmanned Sites And more ...   Links Mentioned:   Ant Hebblethwaite on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ant-hebblethwaite/   DSOC Website: https://www.dsoc.uk/   Ant's Email: ant@dsoc.uk   Thanks to our Sponsor! Stora: https://stora.co/ Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Willbox Website: http://willbox.co.uk Willbox Email: selfstorage@willbox.co.uk Willbox Contact Number: 0800 023 5060   Self Storage Secrets Waitlist: https://shorturl.at/aItlN Mr Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Dean's Email: deanbooty@icloud.com

In this special episode of ‘How Did You Get That Job?', host Shaun Cheatham is joined by two former Chief Warrant Officers in the US Army. Having retired from service, each have taken different paths but have continued to enjoy highly successful careers in cyber security.Fernando “Nando” Tomlinson has since joined Mandiant (part of Google Cloud), where he works as a Technical Manager in Digital Forensics and Incident Response. Roy “Big Ruck” Rucker Sr., meanwhile, runs his own cyber security consultancy, TRECIG.Listen to their conversation to learn more about: Challenges after leaving the military and ways to overcome theseAdvice on working in cyber security and engaging with stakeholdersThe importance of diversity of thought and experience in techIf you're looking for a career in tech, check out the content on our blog. To find out more about cyber security careers and skills in 2024, download Hays' annual report here.

Welcome to the Midweek takeaway where we unpack the most intriguing investment opportunities and market trends. Today, we're joined by Colin Bird, Chairman of African Pioneer, Martyn Churchouse, Group senior technical manager and Charles Archer, a seasoned journalist and investor. In this episode, we'll delve into African Pioneer, a company with significant stakes in the rapidly evolving copper industry. African Pioneer, listed under LON: AFP, has been navigating the complexities of small-cap investments with a sharp focus on copper—a metal facing a substantial future supply gap as global demand soars. Despite its IPO launch price dip from 3.5p in mid-2021 to under 2p, the company remains a formidable player in the copper sectors of Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia. We'll explore the strategic moves that set African Pioneer apart in the junior resource market, and discuss the broader implications of copper's global supply challenges highlighted by industry giants like S&P Global and Goldman Sachs. Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion.

In this episode @jandaurio, Technical Manager @ United States of America Powerlifting, meets with the boys at @sportofiron to discuss changes in the @usapowerlifting with regard to their international ambitions, the evolution of their events, new meet requirements and processes among other things.Hosts:Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur Ylli Mujaj @brolicgramMark Doherty @mark_collaborativestrengthProducer(s):Producer Bestar Mujaj @beunz

Jason joins us from the DLC. What is the DLC? In Jason's words, the Design Lights Consortium is “a bridge between the lighting world and the energy efficiency world.” The LED revolution for energy savings is pretty much over, so what's the next step? Lighting controls, naturally. The DLC just published an impact report on the use of LED's over the last 10 years. Jason wants you to know that he misquoted the impact number as one hundred megawatt hours, when it is actually more like ONE THOUSAND TERAWATT hours. Imagine how much more we can save by adding lighting controls! Jason is a Technical Manager at the DLC with 25 years of lighting industry experience, most recently as director of lighting at a sales agency focused on the distributor and contractor markets. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatrical Lighting from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a Master of Fine Arts in Architectural Lighting from Parsons The New School for Design, Jason spent 20 years as an architectural and theatrical lighting designer in New York City, focusing on lighting controls. He is Lighting Certified and a member of the IES Chicago chapter. 

On today's show, Ivor Cummins explores whether obesity is contributing to the increase in bowel cancer cases among individuals under the age of 50 and how diabetes may play a role, including the potential impact of COVID-19. Ivor Cummins, who has dedicated over a decade to investigating the underlying causes of modern chronic diseases and distinguishing fact from fiction, will share his insights. Later, Russell Quirk discusses a statement made by a LABOUR MP proposing that estate agents should be required to have A-level qualifications, shedding light on the perceived gap between the political class and the real world. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Ivor Cummins is a Technical Manager and Team Leader, with expertise in Biochemical Engineering, Complex Problem Solving, Technology, and an extensive interest in WW2 history and psychology. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Russell Quirk is a Political commentator for TV and radio, a newspaper reviewer, a property expert, and the co-founder of ProperPR.

Discover the future of poultry health with Dr. Tri Duong on 'The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Show'. Investigate how liquid smoke, along with its antimicrobial properties, is revolutionizing poultry health and nutrition. Don't miss out on these groundbreaking insights. Listen now and join the conversation in advancing poultry science!"And if you look at the components of liquid smoke, the compounds, they have a lot of antimicrobial activity..."Meet the guest: Meet Dr. Tri Duong, Technical Manager at Kerry Taste and Nutrition, and a respected former academic from Texas A&M's Poultry Science department. Dr. Duong, with his extensive background in biochemistry and personal genomics, brings a wealth of knowledge in poultry nutrition, particularly in enzymes and groundbreaking gut health solutions. His contributions stand out as a seamless blend of scientific acumen and practical innovation in the field of poultry science.The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry* Cargill- Anitox- BASF

I find there to be a lot of value in actively managing your career. This is part of a series of editorials based on advice I've read from Raylene Yung (Facebook and Stripe) on your engineering career. In the last few years I've started to see a number of organizations find ways to build technical career growth paths that don't require someone to become a manager. A lot of technical people don't want to manage others, and I'd argue that making the best technical person the lead or manager isn't often the best decision. Those are two different skill sets and success in one doesn't predict success in the other. There are technical people who would like to move into management. If you are one of those people, then you ought to tackle building skills in that area just as you might tackle learning Power BI, SQL window functions, or any other skill. Read the rest of The Balanced Technical Manager

The ALL ME® Podcast DHEA – John Travis One of the ingredients that has grown in popularity in the Dietary Supplement industry is DHEA, short for Dehydroepiandrosterone. To learn more about this ingredient, we talk with John Travis from NSF. John is the Technical Manager at NSF and has more than 25 years of experience in analyzing dietary supplements. His expertise in the analysis of dietary supplements for ingredients prohibited by anti-doping organizations was instrumental in developing screening methods for NSF's Certified for Sport® program, a program that analyzes and detects potentially harmful substances, contaminants and emerging drugs in dietary supplements.   We talk to John about what DHEA is, how it functions in the body, its use in supplements and why the product is banned by anti-doping agencies. We talk about the reasons people take DHEA products including anti-aging, muscle development, sexual function and other medical conditions. This episode will look at potential side effects and the need for more research in this area, while discussing the future of DHEA and the supplement industry as a whole. Thanks to John for his time and for NSF Certified for Sport for their support. Topics like this is why it is so important to only purchase and take products that have been third party tested!    Resource Definitions and Links: -NSF Certified for Sport: -DSHEA Act:   -NSF Certified for Sport ALL ME Podcast:   Follow Us: Twitter:  @theTHF Instagram:  @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

Louwki Coetsee's entire career has been devoted to serving companies' technical needs. After earning his Master Network Engineer qualification, he became a technical trainer for Torque-IT, and shortly after this, he was promoted to Technical manager. Louwki then joined Tronic Trade Technology Holdings and served as Technical Manager. He then spent over a decade at Netsurit starting as a Senior Technical Consultant. He worked his way up to Head of Support at Netsurit and was part of the executive committee. Following a 3-year stint at Dimension Data as a Service Improvement & Enablement Manager and part of the GSC Management team, he re-joined the Netsurit team in 2017 to help grow the US business. Louwki enjoys playing Ice-hockey and spending summer weekends on the boat. He also loves spending time with his wife, Yolandie, and son, Logan. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Louwki Coetsee: Website: www.netsurit.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/netsurit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9m8aozkbtALdVriOsePPg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/netsurit/mycompany/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Netsurit/

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Listener Ashleigh asks, I'm a mid-level developer at a small company with a non-technical manager. After several months working on migrating our users from a legacy system to our new system, our non-technical business analyst discovered our current system re-uses lots of code from the legacy system. The BA immediately escalated their “concerns” about this to our manager. This quickly resulted in a group message from our manager to the BA, our senior engineer, me, and another developer. Without asking for more than a cursory explanation of how two sets of users who need the same functionality can use the same code base without breaking things for each other, our manager made the decision to fork the project and maintain two separate code bases. The developers tried to explain why this was a bad idea, but we were immediately shot down. This has already resulted in issues in pre-production environments. They were afraid that having changes in one unified code base would break things for both groups of users. We were given no opportunity to make further arguments. Two months later I find that my motivation at work has tanked. Despite being below market rate, I've stayed because it's allowed me to advance my skills as a developer. But my trust in our BA and management is completely shattered. Is it worth staying in my current role? Is salvaging my current situation a hopeless cause that will likely just collapse again in the future? Or would I be wise to get out ASAP before things blow up and the blame is pushed on our development team? I feel like I already know the answer in my gut, but I'd like to hear your perspectives on this. Listener Damison Jance asks, I sometimes find myself struggling to describe how software issues will affect product designs to non-software engineers. It is hard for me to explain “this seemly tiny change in user experience you've asked for is actually driven by this backend functionality that is totally transparent to users and really no one besides backend engineers has any reason to know about it, but yeah anyway that small change is going to require six months of work and changes to multiple services.” I have found this approach quite ineffective, and I think it comes off as me sounding like “my way or the highway”. I'm wondering if you guys have any tips for explaining how systems work to people who aren't software engineers and don't necessarily have all the context you do. Show Notes Microservices video (keyword: Omegastar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8OnoxKotPQ

This week, Michael's guest is Henrik Stiesdal, former CTO of Siemens Gamesa and a pioneer of wind turbine technology. Nicknamed "The Godfather of Wind", this Danish inventor is behind many of the sector's most important innovations. He is responsible for over 175 inventions and is named in over 1,000 patents. Today, he runs Stiesdal, a startup which innovates in floating offshore turbine foundations, thermal power storage and hydrogen. Links: Henrik was profiled in The New York Times in May: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/03/business/energy-environment/denmark-wind-power-stiesdal.html Henrik featured in Offshore Engineer in 2022: https://www.oedigital.com/news/497276-cto-in-focus-henrik-stiesdal-wind-power-pioneer Discover more about Henrik's company, Stiesdal: https://www.stiesdal.com/about/ Purchase The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Who-Harnessed-Wind/dp/0007316194  Related Episodes: Watch Episode 130 with Paddy Padmanathan here: https://www.cleaningup.live/ep130-paddy-padmanathan-the-usain-bolt-of-solar-power/ Watch Episode 128 with Prof. Bent Flyvbjerg here: https://www.cleaningup.live/ep128-prof-bent-flyvbjerg-how-big-things-should-get-done/  Guest Bio Henrik Stiesdal is Founder, Chief Technical Officer and Board Member at Stiesdal, who are committed to developing and commercializing technologies with high impact on climate change mitigation. Henrik is a wind power pioneer: having built his first test turbine in 1976, Henrik sold the license to commercial design to Vestas in 1979, kick-starting today's wind industry. Henrik was Technical Manager of Bonus Energy from 1988, then CTO of Siemens Wind Power from 2004-2014. Henrik installed the world's first offshore wind farm in 1991, and holds more than 1000 patents.

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How are you making sure you company stands out? We all try to offer services but how can you make a shower or a floor stand out from the rest? What is different about your work from others? Sometimes there is nothing different. The differences come from the information presented. Do you offer dustless services? Are you actually promoting them? What about the materials you use? What makes those unique and different from others on the market? How can you find ordinary everyday things to present as valuable up sells to your clients that your local competition is not? Duane Paradis is the Technical Manager at JohnsManville with the GoBoard team. He has not only played a major role in converting the technology from the roofing industry to the tile industry, but also undertakes many technical duties with it. Products are not always what they are cracked up to be from appearance alone and Duane knows this more than most. Listen in to this week's episode of the Floor Academy Podcast as Duane and I discuss how we can take a seemingly ordinary run of the mill product seem extraordinarily different from the rest.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floor Academy? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pRCheck out our sponsorsJohns ManvilleThe International Surfaces EventCheck out our website and storeSupport the show