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Keep pace with the engineering industry in Ireland and abroad with Engineers Journal, the voice of the engineering community in Ireland and beyond. Each episode brings you thought-provoking one-on-one discussions with industry leaders who share stories on favourite projects and greatest challenges, what the future may hold for the industry and advice on how to progress your career.
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Decarbonisation Challenge | Declan Wynne MD Skanstec
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Engineers are on the frontline of influencing our future and play a key role in the race against climate change. As we embrace the digital transition, one Irish company is leading the way in decarbonisation. Today we hear how the firm has achieved rapid success in just three years of business, how they develop passionate and innovative teams and th…
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From Engineer to Entrepreneur | Tara Dalton CEO Altratech
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Irish engineers are incredibly creative thinkers and innovators, but it's a big leap going from innovator to entrepreneur, and taking an idea you might have to market. Today we hear from a prominent engineer with a fascinating career history, which took her from aeronautical engineering into the biomedical space. We'll be finding out how she looks …
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Record Breaking Wind Power | Noel Cunniffe CEO Wind Energy Ireland
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2023 was a ‘record breaker’ for wind power in Ireland, but have we got the resources to reach the government's goals for a renewable future? Today we learn about some of the engineering problems behind Ireland’s long-term strategy for increasing wind power, the challenges caused by policy, regulation and mother nature, along with a huge career driv…
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The Secret Life of 999 | Michael Kelly BT
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Engineers are primed to think on their feet and solve problems in record times, but dealing with the weight of a whole country’s emergency call service requires lightning approaches and a ‘nothing is impossible’ attitude. Today we dive into the world of the most important telecommunications operation in the country, the Emergency Call Answering Ser…
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Why Irish Engineers Dominate | Michael Lohan CEO IDA
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Today we find out how Irish engineers are attracting big foreign business, and how investing in personal development is just as beneficial for your own growth as it is for the sector. Global investment is crucial to the economic wellbeing of Ireland, and there are still challenges the country needs to overcome to ensure continued success. Our exper…
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Water Challenge | Niall Gleeson CEO Uisce Eireann
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Water Infrastructure is a hugely important sector here in Ireland, and it has many challenges on the horizon, including everything from climate change to infrastructure demand. Today, we're finding out more about the future of that water infrastructure and where engineers will play a crucial role in ensuring its success. Our expert today is at the …
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Bridging Communities | Public Sector Engineering in Focus
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Engineers are having a meaningful impact across communities in Ireland through working in the public sector. Today we hear from three professionals with extensive experience working within the public sector about the rewarding projects they have worked on and the career paths they have taken. Our guests are Head of the National Building Control & M…
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Ploughing Forward: The Engineering Behind Agriculture
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The agriculture sector has had to embrace adaptability and innovation as it navigates new technologies and the climate crisis. Today we’re diving into agriculture and discovering how engineers are developing solutions for a better future in the sector. We hear about their impressive sustainability efforts and how AI and automation are playing an im…
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Engineers are incredibly innovative and ambitious, but having the right skills and mindset is key to having your ideas heard and supported. Through self-development and continuous learning you can make yourself stand out in the crowd. Today we find out what education options are available to engineers and what skills you need to focus on to become …
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Irish engineers are having a fantastic impact in global enterprise but are we nimble and innovative enough to take on the internationals? Today we find out how engineering is fundamental to the future of enterprise in Ireland and why innovation and sustainability will be vital to our success. We are delighted to be joined by CEO of Enterprise Irela…
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As the engineering sector continuously evolves and grows, how can you stay on top and progress in your career? Today we discover how leading managers achieved their ascent in the industry and what key qualities they look for in their teams. We also hear how employee wellbeing is crucial to operating a safe workplace. Joining us to tell us more is D…
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Female engineers represent just 12% of the profession in Ireland. To coincide with International Women In Engineering Day 2023 we ask how we can encourage more young women to join the industry? What would a workforce with a better gender balance look like? How could the industry benefit from the unique skills and attributes of women that can often …
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Few of us are presented with a problem so big it needs to be dealt with on a national scale. When Aidan O’Connell discovered pyrite, he tackled it head-on, literally writing the book on how to deal with it. Today, he is an acknowledged expert in the area worldwide. A hands-on pragmatic civil engineer, Aidan’s colourful career has spanned from his e…
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Is mixing the intellectual world of engineering and the physical world of sport, some kind of Venn diagram gone wrong? Professionals in both need to combine strategy, foresight and expertise with skill and instinct. If you mix all these qualities into one person, do you get a super-human engineer? Our guests on the show today share how sport and te…
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Our working world is rapidly changing and graduate programmes are changing also. We discover how new recruits are learning in a new way and what we as qualified professionals must do to keep up. Giving us an insight into today’s university programs are Una Beagon, Head of Civil Engineering at the Technological University in Dublin and Maria Kyne De…
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After 20 years in engineering, John’s career continues to climb. His firm is breaking new ground in engineering practice, they have big plans to expand and have been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland. In this episode, we hear how John’s experience and willingness to try new things, has built huge trust in the team and h…
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Gerry Carty, Senior Consultant, RPS Group
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With a career that spans over 38 years, Gerry shares an extraordinarily unique insight into some of Ireland’s largest and most crucial infrastructures. Having led the delivery of PPP capital projects for highways, water, healthcare, schools and flood relief, Gerry shares how his approach to planning has evolved from his earlier career, working on t…
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James Kavanagh, CEO Varming Consulting Engineers
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Sustainability has been at the core of operations at Varming for decades. CEO James Kavanagh is a huge believer in engineers’ capability to change the world. He says “Engineers are natural ambassadors for change, especially in terms of design. The engineering community, coming together with all sorts of politicians and goodwill, make real transform…
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Discover how digitalisation has been woven into the fabrics of business and society, and how Irish engineers have risen to the challenge. In the first of a three-part series, three engineers at the forefront of their fields explore the acceleration in digital solutions, and how in a world changed by a global pandemic, digitalisation has redefined t…
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Digitalisation in Engineering - Part Three
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Digital advances, from 3D models in public planning to patients living with pacemakers, are pushing sectors into new spaces which present unique opportunities but not without challenges. In the final part of our mini-series, we discover how digitalisation has shaped the automation, manufacturing and aviation industries here in Ireland. Our guests s…
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Discover how digitalisation has been woven into the fabrics of business and society, and how Irish engineers have risen to the challenge. In episode two we explore how technology continues to redefine sectors of the engineering world and how these strides in digitalisation are increasing speed, accuracy and efficiency in business. We are joined by …
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When you take a pill such as Anadin, you want to be very sure that what's going into your body is manufactured in the correct way. This is the precision required for pharmaceutical projects and an expert in that area joins our Amplified podcast today. In 25 years since first joining the PM Group, Peter Farrelly has had immeasurable multi-national e…
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Data centres are a fast-growing sector in engineering but can also be incredibly fast projects with timelines as short as a year. How do you work at that speed and still deliver quality and innovation? Winthrop Engineering has grown from being an MEP business in the nineties to delivering turnkey data centres all across Europe today, with a turnove…
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Ciaran McGovern, MD Tobin Consulting Engineers
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On this episode, we hear from an engineer at the top of his game. Ciaran McGovern, gives us an inside look at how Tobin’s long-established civil and structural engineering practice delivers for clients. You’ll hear about some of the firm’s most cutting-edge projects – including the world’s largest sports air dome – and what’s ahead for the engineer…
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Odran shares highlights of his career at the premier family-owned Coffey Group. He reflects on his trajectory with the firm, favourite projects and most interesting challenges. The episode also looks ahead at the sustainability landscape, including a growing pressure to broaden the options available in terms of construction processes, materials and…
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Liam Prendiville, MD at JB Barry & Partners
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With his long and varied history at JB Barry, Liam Prendiville has tremendous perspective to offer. Liam shares thoughts on some of his most captivating projects – ranging from decade-long roadway efforts to public transit extensions and cutting-edge wastewater treatment facilities. He also looks at the growing demand for environmental sustainabili…
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The promise of renewables is exploding globally and engineering entrepreneurs like our guest on this episode of Amplify are right at the heart of the action! Recently named an EY International Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, Jamie O’Rourke is sharing his perspective as CEO of Mainline Group, the leading utility solutions provider at the centre o…
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Greg Hayden is a dynamic innovator who is all about reinvention and the power of keeping things fresh. Over the course of the past 17 years Greg and his team at Ethos Engineering have ridden one wave after another in the constantly evolving tech space. On this episode of the Amplify podcast, he gives us a front-row view into what it looks like to g…
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Damien Owens. Chartered Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland.
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What misperceptions are young people harbouring about the field of engineering? Do they know about the exciting diversity of opportunities available out in the field? Damien Owens believes that Ireland would benefit from broader education and apprenticeships to spread the word! “Engineering is a difficult subject to study but one of the best,” he s…
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