Best Carlos Carvalho Podcasts (2025)

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Tunnel Engineering Breakthroughs: Inside Toulouse's Metro Line C Expansion 32:46

1h ago32:46

32:46

Join Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Off Site Podcast as they explore three new topics from the world of construction: 🚇 Toulouse Metro Line C Expansion: A €3.4 billion project using innovative variable density tunnel boring machines to create a 27km line with 21 stations, combining underground tunnels and elevated viaduct sections schedule…

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The Grand Paris Express: Building the World's Longest Orbital Metro 34:38

7d ago34:38

34:38

Join Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Off Site Podcast as they explore three topics from the world of construction: 🚇 Grand Paris Metro: Europe's most extensive metro project - a €40 billion transformation with 200km of new lines, 68 stations, and a 75km orbital line. This project aims to create multiple business hubs across Paris, reduce ce…

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Episode 58 - Alessandro Broglia and Katriina Willgert - Avian Flu – The Next Pandemic Threat? 28:39

7d ago28:39

28:39

This episode explores the growing threat of avian influenza, which has led to massive outbreaks in bird populations and an increasing number of cases in mammals. With nearly 70 human cases and one death confirmed in the US recently linked to the H5N1 subtype, concerns are rising about its potential to spread among humans in Europe and cause a pande…

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Floating Bridges & Submerged Tunnels: Norway's Ambitious E39 Highway Project 40:02

12d ago40:02

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From floating bridges to billion-dollar tech partnerships, Jason and Carlos explore three recent developments from the world of construction: 🏔️ Discover Norway's audacious E39 Highway project replacing ferry crossings along 1,000km of fjord-lined coastline with groundbreaking engineering solutions. Norway is building the world's longest subsea tun…

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Power, Podiums & Processing: Nuclear Learning Curves, Brisbane's Olympic Push & France's AI Gambit 39:37

22d ago39:37

39:37

Join Jason and Carlos in this episode of The Off Site Podcast as they explore three major developments reshaping the global infrastructure landscape: ⚛️ Nuclear Power's Learning Curve: Dive into the UK's nuclear ambitions through Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C projects. Discover how Hinkley's budget grew from £18 billion to £46 billion, the challen…

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How Engineers Can Use AI Right Now: Five Workflows Worth Trying! 38:34

26d ago38:34

38:34

Join Jason and Carlos as they unpack another three topics from the world of construction: 🚂 Canada's High-Speed Rail Ambitions: Deep dive into the proposed Toronto-Quebec City connection, examining how the project shifted from high-frequency to high-speed designation, the staggering $50-100 billion price tag, and why a journey that was faster in 19…

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Big Bets & Bigger Numbers: $500B AI Infrastructure, High-Speed Rail, and Industry Shake-ups 36:13

1M ago36:13

36:13

Join Jason and Carlos for the first episode of 2025 as they explore three major developments shaping the construction and infrastructure industry: 🏗️ California High-Speed Rail's Ongoing Challenges: Dive into the latest analysis of America's most expensive railway project, examining how a $33 billion estimate ballooned to $120 billion, and the comp…

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Episode 57 - Leonidas Alexakis - Health Task Force in Action - DRC Congo 12:15

2M ago12:15

12:15

In this episode of ECDC on Air, we speak with Leonidas Alexakis, an expert in epidemic intelligence at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).Leonidas shares insights from his recent deployment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of the European Health Task Force. He discusses his role in supporting the response…

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Episode 56 - Eeva Broberg - RSV - A Winter Threat To The Vulnerable 19:43

3M ago19:43

19:43

In this interview, we sit down with Eeva Broberg, ECDC Principal Expert on respiratory viruses, who tells us why respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an often overlooked disease which represents a considerable risk to certain groups every winter. Eeva also talks about the impact on healthcare, and whether current treatments like monoclonal antibodi…

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Construction in 2024: The Highs, Lows, and Lessons Learned 41:28

3M ago41:28

41:28

As this week's episode is the final one of the year, Jason, Carlos and Sam take a look back at 2024 and have a conversation about: 1. The most impactful construction and contech stories of the year. 2. Their predictions for what will happen in 2025. Finally, the trio take part in a traditional quiz to end the year off! Follow Carlos on Linkedin | F…

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The Alleged Human Cost of Progress in Saudi Arabia 41:55

3M ago41:55

41:55

This week, Jason and Carlos tackle the serious topic of the human cost of construction, citing the ITV documentary Kingdom Uncovered, which alleges that 21,000 workers have lost their lives on various Saudi projects. To help them understand this situation better, they have enlisted the help of an engineer with experience on those projects to shed m…

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Are We Seeing the Beginning of a New Era in Construction Planning? 34:04

4M ago34:04

34:04

This week, Jason and Carlos welcome Sam Hanisch back to the podcast, to get his experience and insight on the following topics: 1. Scheduling and planning software Outbuild, and its place in the rising wave of investment in planning tools. 2. American contractor Tutor Perini's strategic shift to limit project bids to $500 million, and whether that'…

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Reaching for the Stars: Building the World's Largest Telescope in the Desert 38:29

4M ago38:29

38:29

This week on the Off Site Podcast, Jason and Carlos have three big topics to get stuck into, starting with: 1. The Construction of the world's largest telescope being built in Chile's Atacama desert. 2. Present the construction tech tools they think are ones to watch in the future. 3. Discussing Webuild and Bouygues being awarded work on the Suburb…

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Did Procore Take Critical Secrets? Oracle's Bold Accusations Explained 36:37

4M ago36:37

36:37

This week on the Off Site Podcast, Carlos returns from holiday to join Jason in tackling three pretty sizeable topics: 1. Oracle's lawsuit alleging an ex-employee gave trade secrets to Procore when joining them. 2. Ex-Autodesk CEO Amar Hanspal's 12 lesson for developing products from his recent appearance on the Bricks And Bytes podcast. 3. FM Conw…

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The UK's Budget Bombshell: A Massive £1.3 Billion in Infrastructure Scrapped 39:56

4M ago39:56

39:56

This week on the Off Site Podcast, Jason is joined by Sam Hanisch, who is filling in for Carlos while he's away at a wedding in South Africa. Together the duo have some big topics to discuss: The UK's recent budget announcement, and the construction project cancellations that have come with it. The challenges and importance of tracking production r…

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Can New Tools Outshine Primavera P6? 1:05:35

5M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

This week on the Off Site Podcast, Greg Lawton returns for the second part of the AI conversation cut short at the end of Greg's last appearance. Alongside that, Jason and Carlos also tackle: 1. The Borumba Pumped Hydro project that's being planned in Queensland. 2. Some of the assumptions technology companies make about the construction industry a…

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Document Crunch CEO Shares Top Construction Contract Insights 50:51

5M ago50:51

50:51

This week Jason and Carlos are joined by the CEO of Document Crunch, Josh Levy to talk about contracts in construction and his vision for the company. Before that conversation, the duo: 1. Celebrate the Thames Tideway tunnel beginning operation. 2. Discuss whether there is a solution to the current business model in construction off the back of ISG…

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Episode 55 - Agnė Bajorinienė - Bridging the Borders of Public Health 22:47

5M ago22:47

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In this episode, we sit down with Agnė Bajorinienė - International Relations Officer at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), to discuss the agency’s role in preparing Western Balkan, Türkiye and EU candidate countries for full EU membership from public health perspective. Agnė explains the importance of public health coope…

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CEO of Nodes & Links Reveals How AI Will Revolutionize the SaaS Industry 34:55

5M ago34:55

34:55

This week Greg Lawton, CEO of AI project management software, Nodes & Links, joins Carlos and Jason to provide insights on: The Belt and Road Initiative that is coming out of China. The two prevailing views on how planning should work on major projects. Whether the advancement of AI will lead to the downfall of SaaS businesses in the long run. Foll…

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Episode 54 - Csaba Kodmon - Chasing The Clones 15:35

5M ago15:35

15:35

In this episode, we delve into the world of tuberculosis (TB) with ECDC microbiology expert Csaba Kodmon. We explore the importance of molecular surveillance in tracking genetic variations of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, identifying emerging strains, and preventing epidemics. Csaba discusses cross-border molecular clusters and how data from EU membe…

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Nuclear Power's Comeback: Energizing Data Centers with SMRs 40:17

5M ago40:17

40:17

Sam returns to cohost with Jason & Carlos this week on the podcast. The trio start off discussing Nialli, a construction planning software looking to modernise the last planner system. They tackle the resurgence of nuclear power off the back of Microsoft's Three Mile Island announcement, before finishing on some of the lesser-known underground metr…

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Who's Winning in 2024? UK Contractor League Table Shakeups 38:41

6M ago38:41

38:41

This week on the podcast, Jason and Carlos are eagerly joined by Ed Curbison, part of the UK team at Aphex. The trio sit down to cover the news of a potential alternative to the scrapped second phase of HS2. Next, they tackle the newly released 2024 contractor league table and whether their predictions from last year were accurate. Finally, they we…

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Will Saudi Arabia's Massive Mega-Airport Gamble Really Pay Off? 32:00

6M ago32:00

32:00

In this week’s episode, Jason and Carlos have three more pieces of construction and tech news to dig into. The duo begin with the recent news of Mace’s accepted bid to develop Riyadh’s upcoming King Salman Airport; then they weigh in on a brand new subcontractor rating software named Trestle. Finally, they finish by discussing one of Europe’s bigge…

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Is Indonesia's New Capital a Recipe for Disaster or The Right Move? 35:17

6M ago35:17

35:17

This week Jason & Carlos are joined by Mike, for the first in-person episode since the start of the podcast! The trio sit down to discuss Indonesia’s plans to build a new capital city in the jungle to replace Jakarta, they then talk through an emerging alternative to P6 in the CPM planning space called Planera, before finally celebrating the Viking…

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India's Highly Ambitious $268 Billion Highway scheme! 25:46

6M ago25:46

25:46

This week, with Jason overseas in Asia, Sam is back in the hosting seat alongside Carlos to cover some huge schemes across the world. The two cover the truly gargantuan road & Highway scheme coming out of India, the recent government approval of a plan to send Australian made power to Singapore, and then finish on Ukraine's focus on renewable energ…

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The Sydney Metro Opens, DocumentCrunch raises $9M, and Honolulu's $1.6Bn rail 30:48

7M ago30:48

30:48

Jason and Carlos have another 3 topics to run through this week on the podcast! The duo celebrate the opening of the newest section of the Sydney Metro network, and then talk about the most promising new AI tool they've seen called DocumentCrunch, before finally touching on Hawaii's $1.6 Billion plans for a new Metro in Honolulu.…

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Ambitious Renewable Energy Projects, Moving From Construction to Tech, and WakeCap's New Acquisition 37:34

7M ago37:34

37:34

This week on the podcast, Jason & Carlos are joined by returning guest and team member, Sam Hanisch, as another 3 topics are up for discussion. The trio talk through some of the most ambitious renewable energy projects that have gone under the radar, then discuss why more people should consider the construction technology space as a career option, …

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Turner buys Dornan, The Worst Cities to Build In, and Contractors' Software DIY. 30:19

7M ago30:19

30:19

This week in a totally purposeful bid to switch things up, Jason & Carlos are sinking their teeth into three different topics. The duo speculate on American construction giant Turner's recent acquisition of Irish firm Dornan before weighing in on the most expensive cities to build in globally, and finally shedding light on the emergence of contract…

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How Generative Scheduling is Accelerating Construction Planning 30:58

7M ago30:58

30:58

This week, Jason & Carlos speak with Georgia Stillwell, Director of Client Solutions at Alice Technologies, an A.I. driven construction scheduling tool. The trio delve into the unique approach Alice takes to A.I. scheduling, the difficulties of existing legacy tools, and how much further A.I. can be applied to construction scheduling. Follow Carlos…

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When Mega Projects Go Wrong: 10 of The World's Unluckiest Construction Projects 25:24

7M ago25:24

25:24

This week, Jason & Carlos dust off the history books to discover mega projects around the world that suffered through unfortunate circumstances amidst delivery. The duo talk through unique situations ranging from a project that's 100+ years old and still going, to one who's faults were hidden from the public, as well as what learnings can drawn the…

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7 New Stations, 870 km: Europe's hidden rail scheme! 21:34

8M ago21:34

21:34

This week, Jason and Carlos set their sights on the Rail Baltica scheme based in northern Europe, spanning the baltic states, Latvia, Estonia & Lithuania. The two delve into the reasons driving this part of Europe's wider rail network upgrade, why schemes like this aren't so widely known about in the UK and Australia, and just how good value the pr…

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How Reality Capture is Revolutionising Construction 38:01

8M ago38:01

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This week, Jason and Carlos get to grips with reality capture and it's emergence in construction. To do this they've enlisted the expertise of Marco Bonelli, VP of Innovation at Sektor.build. Together they define reality capture's place in construction, talk who the big players in the space are, and establish how useful it is for infrastructure pro…

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5 Huge projects that you definitely haven't heard of 29:06

8M ago29:06

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This week, Mike and Carlos talk through a few projects that have unique qualities and aren't necessarily as well known as they should be (save for one). The two discuss public perception around some of these projects, compare them to other finished pieces of infrastructure, and discuss the intended impact on the places they're being delivered in. E…

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Unlocking Career Success with a Mace Planning Director 31:24

8M ago31:24

31:24

With Jason out on paternity leave, Mike is back in the fray alongside Carlos as they speak to renowned planning director for Mace, Sam Doble. The trio chart Sam's unique rise through the ranks across two disciplines, discuss why being patient is key to getting promoted, and give advice to any young professionals wanting to get ahead in construction…

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Uncovering Massive $1.9 Trillion US Construction Boom: Epic Projects & Exciting Opportunities! 24:24

9M ago24:24

24:24

On this week's episode, Jason and Carlos don their cowboy hats (and shaky accents) as they venture into the American construction landscape. The two shed light on the sheer scale of America's industry, some of the more remarkable schemes being delivered, and which projects they'd choose to be a part of. Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say i…

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How Projects Balance Productivity & Critical Path Logistically 36:48

9M ago36:48

36:48

In this episode of the podcast, Jason and Carlos tackle the challenge of managing productivity from the angle of logistics and resource scheduling. To do this they've enlisted the help of Richard Fifita, CEO of Veyor, a software provider focused on removing the headaches associated with site deliveries and material handling. The trio discuss which …

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Is Energy The New Frontier For Infrastructure Investment? 30:07

9M ago30:07

30:07

This week, Jason and Carlos take a look at the rising shift in infrastructure investment from transport infrastructure to clean and renewable energy. The duo discuss what factors are driving this shift, the global differences in where this investment is going and what this change means for contractors and the industry in general. Enjoying the podca…

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Episode 53 - Andrea Ammon - The Farewell Episode 23:51

9M ago23:51

23:51

In this episode, we make a final interview with ECDC Director Andrea Ammon, who will soon be retiring after a long career in public health. Andrea Ammon speaks about her 19 years at ECDC, including 9 years as Director, and reflects on how the agency has evolved. She also tells us about the most memorable moments and challenges, including managing t…

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Has Tech Truly Improved Construction's Commercial Process? 28:30

9M ago28:30

28:30

This week, off the back of Ingenious.build's sizeable $37 million raise, Jason and Carlos venture forth into the land of construction's commercial processes. The duo set out what happens on a project commercially from the point of tender, lean on Carlos' QS years to reveal how all of this complexity was handled as well as expand on an area of comme…

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Episode 52 - Diamantis Plachouras - Healthcare-associated infections 14:47

9M ago14:47

14:47

According to the latest ECDC survey, each year, 4.3 million patients in hospitals in the EU/EEA acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection during their stay in the hospital. Diamantis Plachouras - ECDC Principal Expert in Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections tells us why this issue needs to be tackled as swift as …

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How Are Asia's Data Centres Being Built? 30:02

10M ago30:02

30:02

This week sees Jason and Carlos diving into the world of data centres and the unique construction challenges they present. The duo enlist the expertise of Sean Hubert, Lendlease's head of planning for Asia, to get to grips with the demanding coordination of data centres, the role planners should play when it comes to project planning, as well as th…

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Are Site Records Tanking Project Productivity? 27:54

10M ago27:54

27:54

On this week's episode, Jason and Carlos lock horns over the topic of site records, allocation sheets and whether the benefits they bring outweigh the productivity setbacks they incur. The duo debate the positives of keeping site records, who should really be the one to keep site records, as well as how this information could be gathered in order t…

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How Can Projects Successfully Tackle Procurement? 42:15

10M ago42:15

42:15

This week, Jason and Carlos are joined by Alastair Blenkin, CEO of procurement solution ProcurePro. The trio outline who is best placed to lead a project's procurement process, how construction is communicating around procurement as well how to go about sourcing reliable subcontractors. Enjoying the podcast and want to have a say in what we talk ab…

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What Does The Future of Geospatial Data Look Like? 32:52

10M ago32:52

32:52

In this week's episode of the Off Site Podcast, Carlos returns from paternity leave to join Jason as they talk to Steve White, General Manager of Civillo, a construction management solution in the GIS space. The trio delve into the current state of geospatial data in construction, define the people that benefit most from geospatial products in cons…

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What does The Line's 98% Scope reduction mean for NEOM? 37:36

11M ago37:36

37:36

In this week's episode of the Off Site Podcast, Jason is joined for the last time by guest host, Mike, to breakdown the latest news surrounding NEOM's The Line. The duo discuss the feasibility of this new reduced scope, the potential reasons for such a big change in direction as well as the impact this news will have on NEOM's other projects. Follo…

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The Intuitive Nature of Mapping with the CEO of Propeller 43:27

11M ago43:27

43:27

This week, Jason and guest host Mike are joined by Rory San Miguel, founder and CEO of Propeller, a cloud-based mapping and survey company based in Australia. The trio chat about the benefits of visual information for construction, the importance of staying within the lines of what your product does as well as advice for those looking to building t…

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What Does It Take to Design Great Software for The Construction Industry? 38:13

11M ago38:13

38:13

This week's episode sees Jason and guest host Mike, speak with Aphex's head of UX, Rob Crichard, unravelling the subject of what good design looks like. The trio relive design horror stories from their pasts, discuss the balance between adding complexity for power users and retaining simplicity for everyone else as well as shed light on why you sho…

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Are Queensland's BPIC rules counterproductive to the industry? 26:14

11M ago26:14

26:14

In this week's episode Jason and guest host Mike dive into the recent controversy surrounding the state of Queensland's BPIC (Best Practice Industry Conditions) regulations. The pair discuss the intention behind the regulations, what the construction industry feels the regulations are actually doing as well as the potential knock on effects on othe…

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Episode 51 - Gerjon Ikink - Exploring the Future of Health 19:26

11M ago19:26

19:26

Public health institutes across Europe increasingly recognise the value of examining public health trends and imagining what the future may look like according to different scenarios. In this episode, Gerjon Ikink, ECDC principal expert on public health foresight, explains what foresight is, why it is important in public health, and how it can be t…

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The Experience of Adopting New Tech on Construction Projects with an Ex-Engineer 37:17

11M ago37:17

37:17

This week, Jason is joined by guest host Mike while Carlos is away on paternity leave. The pair talk to Sam Hanisch, a new hire in the Aphex team about what the typical experience for engineers is when dealing with vendors, how the process of adopting new tech should go as well is what it's like to cross over from being engineer into Sam's new role…

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