Best South West Infrastructure Partnership And Ice South West Podcasts (2024)

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Can infrastructure help the South West end inequality? 32:02

3M ago32:02

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In S2 Episode 6 of the Beyond Brunel podcast, presenter Chris Ackland poses this challenging question to Peter Radford, Associate Director at Turner & Townsend Infrastructure, and Alicia de Haldevang, Sustainability and Inequalities Consultant at Stantec. Topics they discuss include the role of infrastructure in addressing inequalities, how to meas…

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Does the South West need a rethink on roads? 32:41

4M ago32:41

32:41

The South West has 620 miles of motorway and strategic A-roads as well as one of the largest networks in the UK of local roads, many of which are vital to small, rural communities. In this podcast, Christopher Ackland is joined by Richard Stevens, Managing Director, Plymouth CityBus (Go South West), and Jason Humm, Director of Transport and Highway…

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Can infrastructure really be positive for nature in the South West? 34:03

5M ago34:03

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In this podcast, Christopher Ackland is joined by Martin Rule, Lead Adviser, Nature Based Solutions, Environment Agency and Ed Whitelaw, Director of Nature & Neighbourhoods at Real Ideas Organisation to discuss the concept of nature-based solutions and how infrastructure can have a positive impact on nature in the South West. They explore the idea …

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Shaping the Future of Southwest Infrastructure 31:53

6M ago31:53

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Christopher Ackland is joined by Katie Farrell, Assistant Planner, KierBAM JV, based at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth and Lou Dawson-Thomas, Head of Apprenticeship Services, AccXel Construction School in Gloucestershire, to discuss how we can engage with young people in the South West and encourage them to choose careers in infrastructure industri…

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Ports and Flow 30:43

7M ago30:43

30:43

Are South West ports ready for floating offshore wind? That’s the important question posed in Season 2 Episode 2 of the Beyond Brunel podcast. Captain Richard Allan, Chief Executive and Harbour Master, Port of Plymouth and member of the South West Regional Ports Association, and Matt Hodson, Chief Operations Officer, Celtic Sea Power (based in Corn…

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Water 34:36

8M ago34:36

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Episode 1 of Season 2 features Matt Wheeldon, Director of Infrastructure Development, Wessex Water, and Dave Turner, Coastal Engineer, Moffat & Nicholl, who discuss how the South West can deal with extreme weather outcomes like drought and flooding, avoid environmental issues caused by storm overflows and create more sustainable, nature-based solut…

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Energy Infrastructure in the South West: Unique Challenges and Advantages 38:02

1y ago38:02

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What challenges and opportunities face the energy sector in the South West as it works towards net zero carbon by 2050? In this episode of Beyond Brunel, Christopher Ackland tackles these tough questions with the assistance of Becky Fowell, Energy Market Analyst at Regen, Linda Irwin, Project Manager at Southwest Net Zero Hub and SWIP Energy Sector…

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Infrastructure Needs and Implementation for Achieving Net Zero in the South West 39:54

1y ago39:54

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The podcast is dedicated to exploring the future of infrastructure in the South West with a view to achieving net zero by 2050. This episode delves into the infrastructure needs and implementation required to achieve these ambitious targets. Presenter Chris Ackland is joined by industry experts from across the region: David Carter, Deputy Director …

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Achieving Net Zero - South West Leading the Way 41:46

1+ y ago41:46

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How can the South West achieve its goal of reaching net zero by 2050? What role does sustainable infrastructure play? And what are nature-based solutions? All these questions and more are answered in the third episode of the Beyond Brunel podcast, titled “Climate Change & Net Zero”. In this episode, presenter Chris Ackland is joined by Megan Pearce…

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Digital and Data Transition 42:04

1+ y ago42:04

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In Episode 2, our panel of experts discuss digital and data infrastructure across the South West and how they can be used to improve the region's connectivity and transition to a net zero future. Presented by civil engineer, Christopher Ackland, and featuring Kate Doodson, Joint Chief Executive and Digital Transformation Consultant at Cosmic UK, Lu…

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Innovation and Productivity 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

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In Episode 1 of Beyond Brunel, our panel of infrastructure leaders and industry experts from across the South West discuss innovation and productivity and how they can shape the region for the better. They examine what needs to change and how new innovations and ways of thinking can help achieve our 2050 net zero target. Presented by civil engineer…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

South West Infrastructure Partnership And Ice South West Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Beyond Brunel - from the South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP)

SWIP, ICE South West, Fresh Air Studios

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Can infrastructure help the South West end inequality? 32:02

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Does the South West need a rethink on roads? 32:41

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Can infrastructure really be positive for nature in the South West? 34:03

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Shaping the Future of Southwest Infrastructure 31:53

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Ports and Flow 30:43

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Water 34:36

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Energy Infrastructure in the South West: Unique Challenges and Advantages 38:02

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Infrastructure Needs and Implementation for Achieving Net Zero in the South West 39:54

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Achieving Net Zero - South West Leading the Way 41:46

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Digital and Data Transition 42:04

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Innovation and Productivity 41:01

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