Welcome to season 3 of AECOM’s Talking Infrastructure podcast. Talking Infrastructure delves into the industry’s hot topics, key projects, and the ground-breaking innovations that are helping to solve some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges.  We'll be discussing everything from driving cost and time efficiencies within the rail industry to the importance of collaboration in bringing hydrogen projects forward.  Episode 4: The net zero divide: how do we ensure no community is left behind?  For this episode, our host James Banks is joined by Emma Fletcher, Low ..read more

In this episode, we take you on a journey behind the scenes of one of the rail industry’s most successful partnerships - the South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA). The SRSA is one of three alliances set up to complete vital track renewals necessary to improve the rail network for the benefit of passengers across the UK.   As a successful working example of an alliancing delivery model, the SRSA is widely regarded as collaboration best practice by industry peers both in the UK and across the globe.     ----------------------- Expert speakers:   ? Stuart Calvert, Wales & Wes ..read more

S3E03: Engineer of the future: building tomorrow’s workforce  Welcome to season 3 of AECOM’s Talking Infrastructure podcast. Talking Infrastructure delves into the industry’s hot topics, key projects, and the ground-breaking innovations that are helping to solve some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges.  We'll be discussing everything from driving cost and time efficiencies within the rail industry to the importance of collaboration in bringing hydrogen projects forward.  In this episode, host James Banks is joined by Dr Sara Venning from Northern Ireland Water ..read more

In this episode, we take you on a journey behind the scenes of one of the rail industry’s most successful partnerships - the South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA). The SRSA is one of three alliances set up to complete vital track renewals necessary to improve the rail network for the benefit of passengers across the UK.   As a successful working example of an alliancing delivery model, the SRSA is widely regarded as collaboration best practice by industry peers both in the UK and across the globe.     ----------------------- Expert speakers:   ? Stuart Calvert, Wales & Wes ..read more

? Key points As well as an introduction into how hydrogen is made, what it is used for, its pivotal role in the energy transition, and public impact, listeners can expect: - practical insights on hydrogen project planning and delivery - commentary on regulation, investment and technology - thoughts on balancing profitability and risk - an insight into how green ammonia could decarbonise the agricultural sector and stabilise local food systems - a glimpse into exciting new developments that we may see unfold over the next decade. -------------------------------------- Expert speakers: ➡️ Olivie ..read more

With ambitions to be a carbon neutral city region by 2038, Greater Manchester wants to be known for its flourishing environment as well as its economic success. James Banks is joined by Greater Manchester’s first Cycling and Walking Commissioner and Olympic gold medallist Chris Boardman, Director of Environment for Manchester based property group Bruntwood, Bev Taylor and AECOM’s Rachel O’Donnell, Business Unit Director of Environmental Liability Solutions in the UK and Ireland. They discuss how we can deliver a more liveable city, that gives back to its people and nature? And what can we ta ..read more

In the run up to International Women’s Day 2020, Ruth Zorko discusses this year’s theme #EachForEqual with AECOM’s UK&I Chief Executive David Barwell, EMEA Head of Transportation Consulting Kate Morris, UK&I Technical Head of Process Engineering for Water Pascal Harper, and Civil Engineering Apprentice Turrell Harper. They consider how attitudes to equality have changed, what more the industry needs to do, and how we can create a truly inclusive workplace ..read more

Recorded in the AECOM/RSHP modular show apartment in Lewisham, South London. James Banks talks to Challenge Director at Innovate UK, Sam Stacey, Associate Partner at Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Andrew Partridge and AECOM’s Chief Growth Officer, Pete Flint. They discuss the history of offsite modular construction, the benefits of adopting such an approach and what does the future hold. INNO AECOM and RSHP’s modular housing solution will be delivering its first project in mid-2020. Learn more about the solution http://inno-dfm.com Thought Leadership ‘Modular housing – balancing cost and val ..read more

This episode of Talking Infrastructure looks at how to digitally transform a project. What are the drivers for Digital Transformation, what are the issues and how do we make the most of the tools available? James Banks talks to Alastair Mellon and Dale Sinclair ..read more

Episode one of the second series of Talking Infrastructure focuses on the Circular Economy. Specifically embedding the Circular Economy principles into infrastructure design and operation, something that could not only reduce the environmental impact of our Infrastructure but could also reduce costs. James Banks talks to Mark Edwards, Environmental Assessment Manager at Heathrow Airport and AECOM’s UK&I Head of Sustainable Development, Robert Spencer. Major Infrastructure – Resources Optimisation Group (MI-ROG)https://www.aecom.com/projects/circular-economy-action-major-infrastructure-res ..read more