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• #334 Digital Construction’s Past, Present and Future

  In 2016 management consultants McKinsey released a report that reverberated around the construction and engineering sectors. This sector, the report said, was consistently delivering projects late—often 20% longer to finish than expected—and over budget: by as much as 80%. The report’s authors pointed out that the tools that could resolve these delays and cost overruns,... The post #334 Digital Construction’s Past, Present and Future first appeared on Engineering Matters.

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• #333 Agents of Change – AI in Industry

  Generative AI has swept across our society. In every app, up it pops, eager to offer a helping hand. The opportunity to talk to computer systems as if they are human, or to create memes at unprecedented speed, has great appeal for many. But is it ready to do the hard work at the heart... The post #333 Agents of Change – AI in Industry first appeared on Engineering Matters.

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• #332 The Future of Airports Around the World

  Airports are at the forefront of a global transformation, rethinking their role not just as transport hubs but as sustainable, connected cities of the future. In this episode we explore how airports around the world are responding to environmental pressures, technological advancements, and increasing passenger demands. From Hong Kong’s ambitious runway reclamation to Heathrow’s efforts... The post #332 The Future of Airports Around the World first appeared on Engineering Matters.

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• #331 Life Extension for Infrastructure

  In the second half of the 20th Century, the world was transformed through infrastructure construction. New roads and railways, levees and power lines, delivered unprecedented comfort and convenience, and laid the foundation for an economy driven by easy transport and trade. But today, as many governments struggle with budgetary constraints and the need to balance... The post #331 Life Extension for Infrastructure first appeared on Engineering Matters.

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• #330 A Village Full of Maths Tutors – Engineering Matters Awards’ winners episode

  Helping the next generation achieve their full potential doesn’t just take commitment from their parents or carers, or from professionals like teachers. It takes, as the saying goes, a village. In Derby, nuclear engineer Katie Jarman has assembled the equivalent of a village full of volunteer maths tutors, all recruited from her employer Rolls-Royce, to... The post #330 A Village Full of Maths Tutors – Engineering Matters Awards’ winners episode first appeared on Engineering Matters.

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