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It is February, yes, but we did want to round up some of the construction projects either completed in 2024 or still ongoing. From London’s super sewer to an iconic airport upgrade in Oregon, and the ...

23 Feb 20251h 5min

Hello listeners, apologies for the long delay in releasing our favourite episode to date: An Interview With Alison Cox! If you are contemplating a career in construction, or wonder what it's like to b...

24 Jan 202549min

Picture the scene: you're given a nice chunk of land to develop and make billions, but there's a catch. There's already somebody situated on the plot of land who won't budge - you need to share. This ...

6 Jan 202547min

We're learning about another pioneering engineer in today's episode; the 'father of civil engineering' - Thomas Telford. Born in 1957, the Scotsman rose from humble origins to become the 'Colossus of ...

17 Des 202453min

It is statistically proven that a positive mindset enables positive outcomes... Then let's learn from success! When "101" appears after a term, it typically signifies an introductory level of knowledg...

4 Des 202445min

Much to Janet's delight, Ellie has agreed to another Career Corner episode. Today we're spotlighting engineering in academia; what is it like to do a postgraduate degree in engineering, and how does i...

21 Nov 202444min

In our reinforced concrete episode, we learnt that concrete began as a plant pot. Today we discuss the less humble origins of steel, who's inventor also developed patents for sugar extraction and redu...

14 Nov 202448min

After covering concrete and wood in previous episodes, I’m sure it is no surprise that we are talking about steel! Steel is a versatile material used extensively in our structures today. Find out why ...

5 Nov 202447min