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Engineering affects everyone's lives. From roads and railways we travel on, to the water we drink and the electricity we use, engineers are the providers. But the job is getting harder; resources are getting scarce; cities are filling up. Roads are congested. Railways are at capacity. New and innovative solutions are going to be needed. The Engineers Collective is the podcast for those who are curious about the future and how engineers will keep our towns and cities running.In each episode members of the New Civil Engineer editorial team are joined by industry guests to discuss key topics impacting our industry.The Engineers Collective is sponsored by Bentley Systems. Around the world, engin…

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Restoring a 200-year-old suspension bridge with VolkerLaserApr 8, 2026

A bridge failure turns into a clear lesson in how restoration plans change once the paint comes off.

The Engineers Collective traces the restoration of Walton Bridge, a chain-link bridge with original pieces dating back almost 200 years, after a 2020 failure forced its closure.

Assessing dam failure risk with WTWFeb 26, 2026

A grounded discussion of dam safety, flood risk, insurance, and the liabilities that can follow failure.

Dam failure comes through here as a practical risk issue, with insurance sitting close to the center of the conversation. Rob Hakimian and Tom Johnson frame the topic before speaking with WTW's Neil Gunn and Dulce Perez-Romero, who connect dam safety, flood exposure, insuring…

Celebrating the landmark Menai Suspension Bridge on its 200th anniversaryFeb 4, 2026

A conversational 200th-anniversary look at the Menai Suspension Bridge and its engineering history.

The Engineers Collective returns from a short break with NCE News Editor Rob Hackamian, senior reporter Tom Johnson and ICE Fellow William Day discussing the Menai Suspension Bridge.

How Anglian’s @one Alliance has set a template for water project deliveryDec 3, 2025

A clear, measured orientation to how the At One Alliance is preparing for Anglian Water's AMP8 workload.

The episode sets Anglian Water's At One Alliance inside the practical machinery of AMP8, the water sector's five-year asset management period, and keeps the focus on how a large programme becomes deliverable.

Using digital tools to enable SMEs to grow by doing what they do bestNov 12, 2025

A New Civil Engineer podcast episode pairing monthly news analysis with an in-person Project Works interview.

The Engineers Collective uses New Civil Engineer's regular podcast shape to move from monthly news analysis into a sector interview. Host and NCE news editor Rob Hakimian is joined by senior reporters Tom Pashby and Thomas Johnson, before the episode shifts into an in-person…

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  1. 1

    Restoring a 200-year-old suspension bridge with VolkerLaser

    Hidden gem

    The Engineers Collective opens with Rob Hackamian, Thomas Johnson, and Lee Kenney before turning to Volker Laser's restoration of Walton Bridge near Barnard Castle.

    Apr 8, 2026·50m·3 clips
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    Assessing dam failure risk with WTW

    Hidden gem

    Neil Gunn says dam failure risk is rising, with North America averaging about one major dam failure a year and U.S.

    Feb 26, 2026·1h 1m·4 clips
  3. 3

    Celebrating the landmark Menai Suspension Bridge on its 200th anniversary

    Hidden gem

    The episode marks the Menai Suspension Bridge's 200th anniversary with William Day explaining its 176-metre main span, 100-foot clearance, and Thomas Telford design.

    Feb 4, 2026·57m·4 clips
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    How Anglian’s @one Alliance has set a template for water project delivery

    Hidden gem

    The Engineers Collective pairs National Grid's 15-metre vertical shaft sinking machine at Tilbury with Anglian Water's 20-year At One Alliance interview.

    Dec 3, 2025·1h·4 clips
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    Using digital tools to enable SMEs to grow by doing what they do best

    Hidden gem

    The Engineers Collective from New Civil Engineer opens on the Geological Disposal Facility, where Pash says NISTA's new report rated delivery 'unachievable' and put the top-end cost at £53.3 billion or £54 billion in other reporting.

    Nov 12, 2025·1h 8m·5 clips
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    The 30-year journey to an underground facility for long-term nuclear waste storage

    Aug 28, 2025·54m
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    Integrating artificial intelligence into structural maintenance and management

    Jul 31, 2025·1h 2m
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    Breaking down infrastructure commitments from the Spending Review with the ICE

    Jul 2, 2025·49m
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    Implementing steel reuse in construction with WSP

    May 28, 2025·59m
  10. 10

    Surveying the changing landscape of civil engineering with ICE President Jim Hall

    Apr 30, 2025·1h 3m
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    How the Building Safety Act is changing UK construction and engineering, with Civic Engineers

    This episode covers civil engineering news, including the Building Safety Act and the Haven Thicket Reservoir project.

    Mar 26, 2025·1h 3m
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    Ofwat on funding innovation in the sector and securing the future of water in the UK

    Feb 26, 2025·1h 12m
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    Exploring the wide world of temporary works in construction and engineering

    Jan 29, 2025·1h 3m
  14. 14

    TechFest Podcast - Hydrogen Power Units and Wearable Neurotech

    Jan 15, 2025·58m
  15. 15

    Learning from HS2’s struggles to better deliver UK megaprojects with the ICE

    This episode discusses the ICE's report on HS2, political meddling in megaprojects, and a gigaproject in Saudi Arabia.

    Dec 3, 2024·56m
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    Discussing the Structures of the Year with the IStructE

    This episode discusses the Institution of Structural Engineers' awards and key judging attributes, along with news analysis from the editorial team.

    Oct 30, 2024·54m
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    Why developing more pumped storage hydro is crucial in the energy transition

    Sep 25, 2024·50m
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    Building a railway fit for the future with East West Rail

    Jul 31, 2024·1h
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    The Regenerative Structural Engineer and Infrastructure related pledges in the UK General Election

    Jun 26, 2024·1h 15m
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    Celebrating 40 years of the Thames Barrier

    May 29, 2024·1h 18m
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    Francis Scott Key collapse and Everton's new stadium - Plus ICE President Anusha Shah on biodiversity and nature based solutions

    Apr 24, 2024·1h 4m
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    Implications of the budget, new reservoirs on the way and mining in Yorkshire, plus PAS 2080 and systems thinking with Mott MacDonald

    This episode discusses the updated PAS 2080 standard for carbon management in infrastructure, featuring insights from industry experts.

    Mar 27, 2024·57m
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    In the news: climate, rail reform, and space weather? Plus, building theworkforce of the future at the Constructionarium with Julia Stevens

    This episode discusses engineering news and features an interview about Constructionarium, a hands-on construction training site.

    Mar 10, 2024·1h 5m
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    How hydrogen could ‘electroshock’ the energy transition, with Arthur D Little

    Jan 31, 2024·45m
  25. 25

    What does ‘transforming infrastructure performance’ mean?

    Dec 13, 2023·44m
  26. 26

    The value of place making in construction and engineering

    Nov 30, 2023·41m
  27. 27

    The importance of collaborative reporting to ensure structural and fire safety

    Oct 25, 2023·34m
  28. 28

    How cloud based data management is improving delivery of major infrastructure projects

    Sep 27, 2023·44m
  29. 29

    How smart data could improve flood management to create climate resilient infrastructure

    Aug 30, 2023·51m
  30. 30

    Making a visible difference to tackling mental health and suicide risk in construction

    Jul 26, 2023·42m
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    Technology has changed the face of construction over the last 40 years but further change is needed

    Jun 28, 2023·37m
  32. 32

    Success of megaprojects is down to a handful of key factors

    May 31, 2023·41m
  33. 33

    Artificial Intelligence will supercharge engineers rather than replace them

    Apr 26, 2023·40m
  34. 34

    How dialogue and collaboration delivered the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade on budget

    Mar 29, 2023·57m
  35. 35

    How technology uptake is the key to delivering work faster with fewer people

    Feb 22, 2023·28m
  36. 36

    Lessons to be learned 10 years on from completion of the Shard

    Jan 25, 2023·35m
  37. 37

    2022 recap featuring HS2 costs, Norway bridge collapse and imperial measurements backlash

    Dec 21, 2022·35m
  38. 38

    Why civil engineers and financiers need to build better relationships to deliver on net zero

    Nov 30, 2022·42m
  39. 39

    Barriers to adopting digital technology in construction

    Oct 26, 2022·35m
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    Designing to create space rather than a building is key to regeneration

    Sep 28, 2022·39m
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    How flexible working on construction sites could be a ‘win-win’

    Aug 31, 2022·52m
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    Arup’s role in levelling up the Humber

    Jul 27, 2022·29m
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    How evolution of sensor technology has empowered complex engineering projects

    Jul 13, 2022·45m
  44. 44

    Speaking out about opportunities for women is critical to solving the skills crisis

    Jun 29, 2022·39m
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    How is 3D printing changing construction techniques?

    Jun 8, 2022·25m
  46. 46

    The role of digital twins in influencing infrastructure investment

    May 25, 2022·45m
  47. 47

    What does intelligent infrastructure mean for future design, maintenance and operation?

    May 11, 2022·28m
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    Addressing the greater cancer risk faced by construction workers

    Apr 27, 2022·34m
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    Reflecting on the lessons from the Stonehaven derailment tragedy

    Mar 30, 2022·53m
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    Considering carbon as a currency will drive circularity in civil engineering

    Feb 23, 2022·1h 8m