Best Reby Media Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus: Engineering a Low Carbon Paris Olympics 17:12

3h ago17:12

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What does it take to win at the Olympics? For Pierre Engel, chief engineer at ArcelorMittal, victory took years of experience, precision, and collaboration. He was aided by kit made entirely of a novel material—low carbon recycled steel. Pierre’s challenge shared much with those faced by Olympians. But he wasn’t skipping rope to keep himself within…

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#145 | The story of the Tripel Alliance 14:43

10h ago14:43

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A great beer from a revered and respected brewery is always a pleasure.But when you bring together three such outfits, creative forces that are admired across the UK, Europe and beyond then you know you’re in for a treat. And last week – a collaboration that took place in Lewes, in sunny East Sussex – is proving to be just that. Before Covid came c…

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#285 Delivering the Floating Offshore Wind Revolution 40:00

33m ago40:00

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The UK is a global leader when it comes to the development of offshore wind energy. Despite past government bans on onshore wind development, the UK was able to continue developing its wind energy portfolio by going out to sea. The UK now generates over a quarter of its electricity from wind, with a significant portfolio of offshore wind projects a…

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#284 Queensway Tunnel: The Miracle Under the Mersey 36:56

8h ago36:56

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When the Queensway Tunnel opened on 18th July 1934 King George V declared it a miracle. At 3.4km long and with a 13.4m internal diameter it was the world’s longest subaqueous tunnel and the largest municipal engineering project that had ever been undertaken in the UK. The project pushed the boundaries of engineering design and construction from its…

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#144 | The story of Heist Brew Co 15:25

1d ago15:25

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Sheffield is one of the UK’s great beer cities. It’s a haven for great breweries, great beer and great people. Not to mention a wealth of brilliant places to enjoy these in. One such spot is Heist Brew Co. Founded by Dan Hunt and Adam France, Heist started brewing in a little village called Clowne in 2018 when the duo added a brewery to their craft…

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#283 Engineering Matters Awards: Net Zero champion AmberSemi 24:44

2d ago24:44

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In every home, ancient technologies lurk, threatening fire and ruin. While many devices—lights, TVs, and hard drives, for example—have adopted solid state technologies, power bricks still use ageing electromechanical systems. AmberSemi’s AC Direct DC Enabler is a fabless semiconductor system that replaces these bricks. At home, that means smaller, …

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#282 Engineering Matters Awards: Dumarey 27:12

22d ago27:12

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Can an ancient technology help spin up the renewables revolution? Dumarey—formerly Punch—Flybrid is doing just that, with its flywheel-based technology. In this episode, one of a series this summer, we look at their winning entries to the Engineering Matters Awards. On construction sites, power supply must be shaped around the peak demands of heavy…

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#143 | Making a Brewer, Virginia Casadio 20:31

16d ago20:31

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One of the finest qualities the industry boasts is the way we find inspiration from businesses, brewers, beers and breweries from across the globe. Beer is a global language and brewers from around the world frequently find a new home in towns and cities to share their experiences and expertise in. And one such brewer is Virginia Casadio. Virginia …

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#281 Engineering Matters Awards: Inclusion champion—Space for Everyone 30:29

29d ago30:29

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The adventures of astronauts have inspired the dreams of many young people. But once those dreams collide with the reality of years of demanding training and study, they often fade. Today, space is about much more than high profile crewed missions. In the UK alone, tens of thousands of workers will be needed by the space industry. In this episode, …

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#280 Engineering Matters Awards: Net Zero Champion BCIS Built Environment Carbon Database 28:50

1M ago28:50

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We delve into the critical role of the built environment in addressing the climate emergency, and how our Engineering Matters Awards Net Zero champion the Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD) is helping decarbonise the industry. Created by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), the BE…

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#142 | Colin Stronge: New Beginnings 17:43

1M ago17:43

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You’ve probably had and enjoyed a beer produced by Colin Stronge. Failing that, you no doubt know some that has… And in Spring of 2024 the renowned brewer, alongside his wife and esteemed brand manager Vik Kastenbauer Stronge, launched Lost Cause Brewing Co onto the UK beer scene. We were thrilled that Colin used our Brewers Lectures at the excelle…

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#279 Intersection, Identity, and Engineering 44:45

1M ago44:45

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The concept of intersection has given society a new way to understand identity. It has profound implications for how we understand ourselves and others in our workplaces. For engineers, it can inform how projects are designed, and how they meet the needs of diverse users. The concept was developed by Kimberlé Crenshaw, and draws on her analysis of …

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#278 Engineering Matters Awards: Innovation Gold Champion Seratech’s Carbon Capture Concrete 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Around the world, 8% of CO2 emissions come from the production of concrete, and 90% of those emissions come from the production of cement. This episode highlights the groundbreaking work of Engineering Matters Awards Gold Champion Seratech, a company pioneering the use of carbon capture technology in concrete production. Their innovative process us…

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#141 | Our role in platforming independent beer – The Brook, Brentford 26:30

2M ago26:30

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How much do you know about your local and the people that run it. Why they do what they do. What they enjoy about this profession. What they enjoy….less so. Be it core classics or specials and seasonals, the independent on-trade is essential in offering a platform to countless brewery’s beers. And for patrons and producers in West London, they’re f…

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#277 The Race to Net Zero – Innovation at Pace 40:48

2M ago40:48

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The race to hit Net Zero targets will require an unprecedented surge in innovation. As Dame Laura Sandys, CBE, explains, energy systems will be reshaped, with a few hundred players in the market replaced by millions of actions and assets in a distributed system. These will necessitate not just physical changes to how we generate, use, store and dis…

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#276 A Deep Understanding of the Ground Beneath Our Feet 28:16

2M ago28:16

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Cone Penetration Testing is a conceptually simple technology first developed in the Netherlands almost a century ago, but is still a critical component in the geotechnical toolkit. Now far more accurate and capable than early cones, modern equivalents are being deployed to solve some of the most pressing challenges, within the Dutch lowlands and fa…

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#140 | Burning Sky – Treading their own path 21:33

2M ago21:33

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From Arise, Aurora and Cuvée, to Plateau, Saison Anniversaire and Luppoleto Pils, many of us are abundantly familiar with the fantastic beers produced by Burning Sky. But how much of do you know of the story behind these beers and the brilliant brewery that makes them? Because the Burning Sky team, led by founder Mark Tranter, prefer to let the bee…

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#275 Serving Countries to Serving Communities 29:12

2M ago29:12

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For any military operation the objectives of the mission are absolutely paramount. Failure is not an option. The team is motivated to achieve a common goal, often working under extreme pressure, pulling together to overcome challenges, paying attention to detail and always prioritising the objectives of the mission. In this way veterans have a lot.…

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#274 Seeing the Future of a City 28:00

3M ago28:00

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Dar es Salaam is one of the world’s fastest growing cities. In the 1970s, it was home to less than one million people. Today, it has a population of more than five million people, and by 2035 it is projected to have more than 13 million residents. The city sits on a natural harbour, the... The post #274 Seeing the Future of a City first appeared on…

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#139 | Hammerton Brewery – 10 years in 34:42

3M ago34:42

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Much has changed in England’s capital during the last decade. Breweries have come and gone as have countless beer styles, too. But in 2024, Hammerton Brewery – based moments from Caledonian Road & Barnsbury railway station in the London Borough of Islington – proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary. The business, founded by Lee Hammerton and his gi…

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#273 The Core Technologies of a New Power System 31:46

3M ago31:46

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In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD), exploring its pivotal role in shaping the future of energy systems and sustainability efforts. PEMD technology plays a critical role in advancing electrification and decarbonisation efforts worldwide. With PEMD technology enabling the integration of …

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#272 Designing Dinorwig: Inside Electric Mountain 41:22

3M ago41:22

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In late 1973 the UK’s Central Electricity Generating Board gained parliamentary approval to build the largest and most difficult pumped storage hydroelectric power station in its history. It was the largest civil engineering contract ever awarded by the government and became the biggest construction project in Europe. Engineering teams had to burro…

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#138 | Lessons in Licensing 15:35

3M ago15:35

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What’s the largest event you’ve organised alcohol licensing for? Well, today’s guest has licensed major festivals such as Glastonbury, pubs, bars – oh and the King’s Coronation, too. Piers Warne is a licensing lawyer at TLT and has 20- plus years’ experience licensing premises for the sale of alcohol and other licensable activities. This includes l…

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#271 Pumped Storage: Australia tackles Intermittency 20:44

3M ago20:44

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On the receiving end of among of the worst natural disasters in modern history, while being blessed with some of the most abundant natural resource reserves, and a developed economy, Australia sits in a unique position with regards to climate change. Many eyes are on the country as it looks to maintain the grid resilience... The post #271 Pumped St…

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#270 A Blueprint for Low Carbon Roads 29:37

4M ago29:37

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In the UK, over a quarter of a million kilometers of road have been laid. From motorways and A-roads to small country lanes, every kilometer of construction comes with a big carbon cost, emitting up to 2,600 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per kilometer. Over the last decade investment into new material technology and machinery has... The post #270 A Blue…

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#137 | Kat Türková, Beak Brewery 15:55

4M ago15:55

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What does it take to cut it as the head of operations and sales at one of the UK’s most exciting independent breweries? Well, we asked Kat Türková to find out! Kat grew up in the Czech Republic and came to the UK in 2015 to study a BA in Comparative Literature at King’s College London. After graduating university and following a few jobs in the hos…

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#269 The Pipeline to Net Zero 41:10

4M ago41:10

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It will be just as important to upgrade pipeline networks for the energy transition, as it is the electric grid. These will carry carbon dioxide and hydrogen, along with ammonia and biogas. They will enable carbon capture, local hydrogen for fuel intensive industry and transport, and for export. Governments around the world have struggled to... The…

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Learning Legacy Podcast – Episode 5: How to Swim in a Sea of Data 28:41

4M ago28:41

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HS2 is one of the most complex and challenging railway scheme the UK has ever undertaken. As such, it has been generating vast amounts of data across the board. Every geological survey, every design, every site, every environmental survey, all generating more and more data. So with all this data, what do you do with... The post Learning Legacy Podc…

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Learning Legacy Podcast – Episode 4: Being Safe and Inclusive Every Step of the Way 28:25

4M ago28:25

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HS2 is focused not only on safety, but on overall health and wellbeing on all employees and contractors. Identifying long term risks to wellbeing is a challenge within any industry. It’s a particular problem on construction sites, where people often move between projects and sites. Episode 4 dives into some of the innovations and technology... The …

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Learning Legacy Podcast – Episode 3: Reducing and Reusing 30:33

4M ago30:33

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HS2’s place within the current climate and environment has always been its top priority. Once operational, the British-built bullet trains will provide zero-carbon journeys between the UK’s two largest cities, Birmingham and London. Episode 3 explores how HS2’s railway assets have been designed from the start with climate change resilience in mind,…

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Learning Legacy Podcast – Episode 2: The Blueprint and the Real Thing 28:29

4M ago28:29

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Design not only encapsulates the creativity and innovation of new products, but is the main source of information for construction to take place. Episode 2 of the Learning Legacy Podcast takes a look at the design stages of stations and tunnel portals and encapsulating the importance of finding new methods of work and finding the... The post Learni…

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Learning Legacy Podcast – Episode 1: Building a Learning Legacy 29:10

4M ago29:10

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The concept of the Learning Legacy programme has been around for longer than you might think. Starting at London 2012, collating and sharing knowledge, innovation, good practice and lessons learned from major projects has developed in a number of ways to get to where we currently reside. In this first episode we’ll take a look... The post Learning …

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#136 Jack Walker | Head Brewer, Azvex 16:00

4M ago16:00

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As head brewer at Liverpool-based Azvex, Jack Walker is responsible for creating a raft of celebrated beers. And only this month, the brewery was awarded the accolade of Best Double IPA in England for its Swedish Buzzsaw in the Untappd Community Awards. The 8.2% beer is dry-hopped with Citra, Strata, Mosaic & Nelson Sauvin These types of beers, as …

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#268 Mastering Time: The Challenge of Time Synchronisation 39:17

4M ago39:17

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Timekeeping has been a pursuit fraught with challenges throughout history. From ancient sundials to mechanical clocks, humanity has continuously sought methods to measure time with greater accuracy. Technology has given us new ways to measure time, but also demands more accurate synchronisation. Time synchronisation stands as a linchpin in modern t…

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#267 AI and Humanity, with Darren Martin 47:06

4M ago47:06

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With the launch of ChatGPT, the power of generative AI has captured public attention. Systems like this can not only work through millions of options, like earlier chess-playing supercomputers, but develop original ideas that might not occur to humans, used to working within proven traditional approaches. New techniques of advanced information proc…

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#266 Building Communities Together 48:20

5M ago48:20

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Cities around the world face a housing crisis. In countries like the UK, local authorities struggle to finance projects and to find space for development. In faster growing and younger cities, it can be a challenge to ensure services and infrastructure are developed at the same pace as new housing. Urban development requires a clear... The post #26…

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#135 Everyone Welcome | Staggeringly Good Brewery 22:48

5M ago22:48

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Where do you go for a pre-match pint? If you’re one of the Fratton Park faithful supporting Championship-bound Portsmouth, there’s a strong chance you’ve frequented the excellent taproom on offer by the good folk at Staggeringly Good Brewery. On matchday they often welcome no fewer than 1,000 footy fans to their superb spot that’s only a stone’s th…

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#265 Tunnelling Innovation: Inventing the Bentonite Shield 36:11

5M ago36:11

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Sixty years ago a civil engineer called John Bartlett of Mott, Hay & Anderson had a revolutionary idea. He noticed that bentonite clay could be used in a slurry to stabilise the face of tunnels during excavation. This could prevent non-cohesive, water bearing soils from collapsing inwards making excavation safer and cheaper. The first... The post #…

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#264 Finding Career Pathways into Social Value 31:56

5M ago31:56

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Social Value is a term that has been used to mean the additional benefits a company can provide to wider society beyond their business as usual. In the built environment, where infrastructure projects can already lead to negative consequences for local communities, considering how a company or project can provide real opportunities and benefits to.…

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Brewers Journal Podcast #134 | Choose a path and stick to it 17:43

5M ago17:43

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We’re only two months into 2024 and this year has been somewhat seismic for Mash Gang, the producers of high-quality, small-batch low and no alcohol craft beers. In addition to a wealth of new beer releases, the team announced that they are significantly boosting their output after securing major investment from tech investor Ryan McCarry. The inve…

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#263 The Tipping Point 32:14

5M ago32:14

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Digitalisation is changing every part of the economy. Modern mobile cranes have been developed based on some of the most fundamental concepts in engineering, many of which were first described by Archimedes. But here too, advances in sensors, computing power, and data transfer have been transformational. What can this meeting of modern and ancient …

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#262 The Engineering Matters Awards – Net Zero, part 3 31:39

5M ago31:39

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This March, the industry will gather at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, for the inaugural Engineering Matters Awards. Over two weeks of episodes, we’ll be introducing all of the shortlisted entries. The Awards will demonstrate why engineering matters. We’ll be sharing some exciting innovations. And we will be looking at a range of ways... The …

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#261 The Engineering Matters Awards – Net Zero, part 2 27:59

5M ago27:59

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This March, the industry will gather at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, for the inaugural Engineering Matters Awards. Over two weeks of episodes, we’ll be introducing all of the shortlisted entries. The Awards will demonstrate why engineering matters. We’ll be sharing some exciting innovations. And we will be looking at a range of ways... The …

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#260 The Engineering Matters Awards – Net Zero, part 1 26:01

5M ago26:01

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This March, the industry will gather at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, for the inaugural Engineering Matters Awards. Over two weeks of episodes, we’ll be introducing all of the shortlisted entries. The Awards will demonstrate why engineering matters. We’ll be sharing some exciting innovations. And we will be looking at a range of ways... The …

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#259 The Engineering Matters Awards – Innovation, part 3 31:54

5M ago31:54

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This March, the industry will gather at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, for the inaugural Engineering Matters Awards. Over two weeks of episodes, we’ll be introducing all of the shortlisted entries. The Awards will demonstrate why engineering matters. We’ll be sharing some exciting innovations. And we will be looking at a range of ways... The …

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#258 The Engineering Matters Awards – Innovation, part 2 21:11

5M ago21:11

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This March, the industry will gather at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, for the inaugural Engineering Matters Awards. Over two weeks of episodes, we’ll be introducing all of the shortlisted entries. The Awards will demonstrate why engineering matters. We’ll be sharing some exciting innovations. And we will be looking at a range of ways... The …

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#257 The Engineering Matters Awards – Innovation, part 1 18:24

6M ago18:24

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This March, the industry will gather at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, for the inaugural Engineering Matters Awards. Over two weeks of episodes, we’ll be introducing all of the shortlisted entries. The Awards will demonstrate why engineering matters. We’ll be sharing some exciting innovations. And we will be looking at a range of ways... The …

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#256 The Engineering Matters Awards – Environment 21:04

6M ago21:04

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This March, the industry will gather at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, for the inaugural Engineering Matters Awards. Over two weeks of episodes, we’ll be introducing all of the shortlisted entries. The Awards will demonstrate why engineering matters. We’ll be sharing some exciting innovations. And we will be looking at a range of ways... The …

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#255 The Engineering Matters Awards – Sustainability, part 2 24:21

6M ago24:21

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This March, the industry will gather at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, for the inaugural Engineering Matters Awards. Over two weeks of episodes, we’ll be introducing all of the shortlisted entries. The Awards will demonstrate why engineering matters. We’ll be sharing some exciting innovations. And we will be looking at a range of ways... The …

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#133 Connecting Communities – Neptune Brewery 27:51

6M ago27:51

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How do you ensure that your potential fans, your potential customers, your potential advocates feel like they’re part of your story? How do you bring them on that journey with you? At Neptune Brewery, their newly-opened beerhouse is one such way of doing just that. A business and a relationship forged in Liverpool, Neptune Brewery was founded by Ju…

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