Welcome to the Off Site Podcast. The show with the most raw & unsolicited takes on construction and technology. Hosted by Aphex CRO Carlos Carvalho and CEO & Head of Product Jason Lancini. Each week, the two chat about all things construction, including tech, shocking news stories and much more! Join us for hard truths and exciting news about the construction industry.
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Every organization operates differently. Operating explores all things #OPS. Our Season 1 focus will be conversing with Operators who have navigated economic downturns. Hosted by Jason Carvalho
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Welcome to 'Specific Impulse,' the ultimate podcast for space technology enthusiasts and professionals. Join spacetech investor Jason Carvalho and legendary space engineer Jeff Thornburg as they dive deep into the latest advancements in rocket engines, propulsion systems, and the future of space exploration. Whether you're an aspiring aerospace professional or a passionate space enthusiast, tune in for expert insights and inspiring conversations that propel you towards the stars.
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The show that dives deep into Operations.
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Ambitious Renewable Energy Projects, Moving From Construction to Tech, and WakeCap's New Acquisition
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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.
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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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Mars-Bound: Engineering the Raptor Engine with Jeff Thornburg
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Welcome to Episode 2 of 'Specific Impulse,' the podcast that propels you through the universe of space technology and exploration. I'm your co-host, Jason Carvalho, joined by my co-host Jeff Thornburg. Today, we take a deep dive into the engineering marvels and challenges behind the development of the Raptor Engine. In this episode, we explore: Eng…
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Unlocking Career Success with a Mace Planning Director
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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!
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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
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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?
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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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Has Tech Truly Improved Construction's Commercial Process?
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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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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
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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?
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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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The New Space Economy: Opportunities and Challenges
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of our series where we embark on an exploratory journey into the burgeoning NewSpace economy. This episode serves as your gateway into understanding the dynamic landscape of the space sector, unraveling the wealth of opportunities it presents for investors and engineers alike, alongside the formidable challenges tha…
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Are Queensland's BPIC rules counterproductive to the industry?
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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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The Experience of Adopting New Tech on Construction Projects with an Ex-Engineer
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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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A Frank Conversation About Mental Health In Construction
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in this epIsode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Simon Hayton, Mark Newns & Stuart Culley to discuss the reality of mental health in the construction industry. The group cover how far reaching mental issues are in the construction industry, what prompted each individual to get into dealing with mental health and what strategies can be put in place to …
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How New Plant Technology is Impacting UK Construction Projects
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by construction journalist Peter Haddock talk about innovations coming out of plant manufacture & hire. The three discuss the current state of play with UK plant in general, how to best solve the issue of mixed fleets on projects as well as the future of autonomous vehicles in construction. Follow Carlos o…
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Are Modern Methods of Construction pushing the UK in the right direction?
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In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss the UK's framework of modern construction techniques. The pair cover what the framework actually entails, where in the UK industry they see it in use as well as who on a project should the driving force behind its implementation. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex…
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Is Operational Excellence in Construction Possible?
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Rupert Shingleton, whose construction experience is pretty unmatched. With over 30 years leading projects at Costain and now focusing on driving Operational Excellence at Kilnbridge, he stirred up some great discussion in this ep. The three discuss the differences between leading at a Tier One and Tier …
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Martinus Project Director on Leading vs Managing in Construction
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Brian Downey, Project Director at Martinus. The three discuss what sets leaders apart from managers in construction and what early-stage construction professionals should look for when choosing projects to work on. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin | Check out Aphex…
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Lessons from a Balfour Beatty Project Director
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Jon Chew, Project Director at Balfour Beatty. The three discuss Jon's career from Graduate Site Manager to where is he now, and what he's learned along the way. What's the best way for engineers to push for promotion? Are small projects or large schemes best to gain experience? What are the key differen…
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CEO of Gather on Site Diaries as a Process
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In this episode, Carlos & Jason are joined by Will Doyle, CEO of Gather. The three discuss how & why site diaries are often neglected despite their pivotal role in project management. And how moving from bin bags of paper records to a digital process unlocks integration with other sources for actuals. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Lin…
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Navigating Hiring Challenges: Right People, Right Seats In today's competitive business landscape, hiring the right talent is a critical factor for success. Many founders and business leaders grapple with the complexities of the hiring process, facing a myriad of challenges that can impact their company's growth. Get ready for Season 2, Episode 10 …
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Episode 9 - Vivid Vision - Part 2 (Because you requested it!)
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By Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton
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Episode 6 - Metrics That Matter - Part 2 (Because you asked for it!)
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Because you asked for it, this is Part 2 of METRICS THAT MATTERBy Jason Carvalho & Clint Overton
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E32: The biggest construction projects of 2024?
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In this festive episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by very special guest Olu Samson - producer and mastermind of the Off Site Podcast. The three look backwards and chat through stand-out moments of the past year before casting their thoughts on some of the biggest projects in construction in 2024. Do you know which project is £18bn over budget with…
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E 31 CEO of innDex on what makes implementation successful
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In this episode, Carlos & Jason are joined by George Smithies, CEO of innDex. The three discuss the trigger moments that sparked creating technological solutions to construction issues, and how real-life experience of construction projects makes a world of difference in implementing new software for teams. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason o…
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss some burgeoning technology in construction that they've noticed from the projects they work with and industry news. Covering Sitemate, Buildots, Speckle and more. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on LinkedinBy Chloe Haynes
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E29: Which Software do Construction Projects Actually Use?
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos chat about the software they have seen projects use for different needs. From Master Schedules to BIM, they discuss what separates the leading names. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on LinkedinBy Chloe Haynes
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E28: GIS, BIM or GEOBIM for Construction?
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Head of GIS at Skanska, George Floros. The three delve into all things spatial data in construction, including the potential integration of GIS & BIM in the future (GeoBIM) to de-risk project delivery, accelerate business growth and improve productivity. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linke…
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E 27: A CPB Planning Manager's Take on the Future of the Discipline
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Adam Walter, Planning Manager at CPB. The three discuss the future of Planners; what the role will look like and how important it will be in construction in the future. They also delve into Adam's experience in how to bring engineers & planners together for successful project delivery. What do Planners …
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E 26: Fragmented Construction Tech Landscape
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In this episode, Carlos and Jason talk about what contractors think they want out of construction tech, what happens as contech companies grow, and how the approach to contech is changing. They also discuss what might fill the role of HS2 Phase 2 for contech startups in the UK too. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin…
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In this episode, Carlos & Jason discuss how & why project teams track materials to measure production rates. They chat about who should be responsible for planning & tracking quantities, the importance of context for best practice, and the differences between levels of planning. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin…
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E 24: How to Use AI in Construction from the Head of Planning at BAM Nuttall
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In this episode, Carlos & Jason are joined by Ivor Barbrook to complete the three-episode focus on AI and construction. The three dive into how AI isn't changing the art of planning, how to implement new tech in this rapidly evolving area, and the real-life impact of AI and construction that Ivor has seen first-hand. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Fol…
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E 23: Turbo-chart CEO chats construction planning and schedule risk analysis
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by construction project planning and schedule risk analysis powerhouse Santosh Bhat. The three discuss the world of risk assessment in construction, whether AI will play a positive or negative role, and how the benefit of planning might not be the plan, but the process. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow J…
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E22: nPlan CEO Dev Amratia on AI and construction
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Dev Amratia, CEO of nPlan. In the first of three episodes focusing on AI and Scheduling, the guys discuss cutting through the noise in the AI space and prioritising action. They also dive into AI schedule analysis, who benefits, and where it can go. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin…
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E21: Plan Makers & Plan Takers in Construction Projects
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos chat about the spiralling costs of HS2 before diving into planning and the supply chain. The two discuss how all project teams can be split into 'plan makers' and 'plan takers', and the impact that this has on how short-term planning is run. Listen to find out if subcontractors and contractors should work on the same…
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E20: Is integrated planning possible in construction?
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos discuss why projects lean towards either top-down or bottom-up planning - and which is better. They cover how lookahead plans fit into the weekly planning process and how this governs what actually happens on the project - as well as diving into the granular, daily planning underneath. Is fully integrated planning a …
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E19: CEO of PLINX on safety, efficiency & sustainability in construction
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Tommy, Co-Founder & CEO of PLINX. They discuss his varied background as a product invention designer, through to his current mission to improve communication, collaboration, and coordination on construction projects. Follow Carlos on Linkedin | Follow Jason on Linkedin…
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E18: Talking to Deswik about Mining vs Construction
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In this episode, Jason & Carlos are joined by Pieter & Pat from Deswik and discuss all things mining, 'schedule optimised design', mass haul routes... and yoga? Deswik frees up mining engineers' time and gives them the tools and resources to engineer better plans, examine more scenarios and consequently drive lower costs. Check out Pieter's Linkedi…
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