Best Tim Bartley Podcasts (2025)

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Lessons from HS2 with James Stewart 36:32

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Today’s podcast takes a deep dive into High Speed 2 via the recently published Stewart Review, a detailed piece of work which attempts to help government to learn lessons and take stock from this much discussed project. And I’m pleased to say that to help me with this task today I am joined by the report’s author, James Stewart, long-standing infra…

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Grading US infrastructure with Tom Smith 36:17

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In today’s episode we will focus on the state of public infrastructure in the United States of America. Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases what’s been called “the nation’s most important report you’ve probably never heard of” - the Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Using a simple A–F grading scale, it assesse…

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A new nuclear 'golden age' with Tim Stone CBE 35:56

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In today's podcast we’re going to explore the UK government's latest announcement to invest vast sums of public cash in the nuclear industry. The latest spending review included £14.2bn to kickstart the Sizewell C plant and £2.5bn to underpin ongoing research into fusion technology. But crucially, it also outlined plans to pump £2.5bn into Small Mo…

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Rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge with Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller 35:47

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Today’s podcast is another special episode, this week recorded live in New York at the recent Transforming Infrastructure Performance Summit hosted by Bentley Systems. My guest is Aruna Miller, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland State, who I interviewed to open the summit with a discussion on her role in the recovery and rebuild of Baltimore’s Francis…

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The future of precision technology with Ivan Di Federico 31:19

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Today’s podcast is a special episode recorded live at Bauma 2025 in Munich—the global showcase for construction technology innovation. My guest today is Ivan Di Federico, the newly appointed President and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems, a leader in geo-positioning and construction technology, with solutions that are being used everywhere in infr…

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Engineering leadership with Claire Gott MBE 36:14

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In this week's podcast we talk about the challenges of building a career in the complex modern world of structural engineering. My guest today is Claire Gott, Head of Structures at global consultancy WSP - an engineer whose work has helped shape some of the most ambitious and high-profile structures in the UK and beyond but who has also devoted lar…

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Decommissioning for the future with Stuart Miller 35:20

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In today's podcast we look at the world of nuclear decommissioning Nuclear power has played a vital role in the UK’s energy story for more than half a century. But as the country transitions toward a low-carbon future, there’s another story unfolding—one of responsibility, innovation, and transformation. The story of the decommissioning. At the hea…

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The water investment challenge with Siân Thomas 36:01

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In today's podcast we focus on the UK’s mammoth, unprecedented, and, often, highly controversial water investment challenge. As climate pressures mount, population grows, and economic demands increase, the security of our water supply is becoming a defining issue for national resilience. Last December, Ofwat’s latest Price Review - PR24 – underscor…

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Zero-carbon buildings with Lord Adair Turner 36:31

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In today's podcast we focus on decarbonising the UK’s vast building stock. The global buildings sector is one of the most essential but also perhaps the most overlooked frontiers in the fight against climate change. Homes, offices, shops, schools, and factories - they're where we live, where we work, and where we gather. They are the fabric of our …

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Infrastructure's AI realities with Tom Bartley 35:32

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In today's podcast we delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence to explore the future of infrastructure and technology - and the people reshaping both. To do this we’re diving into one of the biggest - and most urgent - challenges facing the built environment: namely how we manage and maintain our ageing infrastructure in a world of rising co…

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UK's hydrogen future with Brett Ryan 33:56

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In today's podcast we focus on hydrogen – zero carbon fuel of the future or an exercise in wishful thinking? That said, as the UK sharpens its focus on delivering a net zero future, hydrogen is increasingly taking centre stage in the national energy conversation. Touted as one of the cleanest and most versatile fuels available, hydrogen holds signi…

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Global project delivery with Jake Mumm 35:53

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In today's podcast we focus on the global infrastructure market and find out what the UK might do to accelerate its ambitions to drive economic growth from infrastructure investment. My guest today is Jake Mumm, General Manager for Public Infrastructure at global construction design and delivery business Bechtel - someone who has spent the last thr…

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Building tall with Kamran Moazami 36:37

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In today’s podcast we takes a close look at the evolution and future challenges of tall building design with engineering design mega star Kamran Moazami. Kamran is WSP’s managing director for property and buildings and with nearly half a century of design experience under his belt – most recently on projects such as The Shard, 22 Bishopsgate, and O…

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Sponge cities to tackle urban flooding with Lee Pitcher MP 35:41

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Today's podcast is another special episode recorded live in front of an audience for the second of the latest Twin Talks interview series hosted by Bentley Systems. As with the first TwinTalk event with construction minister Sarah Jones MP, today’s episode heads to Parliament for a conversation with Lee Pitcher, MP for Doncaster East and the Isle o…

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ALARM25: the local roads crisis with David Giles 30:26

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In today’s podcast takes a close inspection of the UK’s ever-deteriorating local roads condition. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the ALARM survey – the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey – which for three decades has been the crucial benchmark for assessing the state of local roads across England and Wales. Commissioned by the …

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Planning: decoding the Bill with Robbie Owen 29:26

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In today’s podcast we return to the vitally important, hugely complicated and normally highly emotive subject of planning reform. And help is (potentially) at hand in the form of the long awaited Planning and Infrastructure Bill which was published last week and heralded by government as providing “transformative reforms to get Britain building, ta…

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Embodied carbon assessment with Adrian Campbell 33:01

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In today’s podcast we take a deep dive into embodied carbon and try to get a better understanding of why infrastructure professionals need to make its assessment more than just a nice add on but a fundamental part of the design process. The construction and infrastructure sectors are undergoing a major transformation as the industry seeks to reduce…

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Retrofitting: the future of housing with Anna Moore 35:18

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Today we head back to the vitally important issue of housing and attempt to understand the UK’s complex, and some might say, largely dysfunctional housing retrofit market. It is a market that is rapidly evolving, driven by ambitious government policies, rising energy costs, and increasing public demand for sustainable, lower cost living. But with a…

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The affordable housing crisis with Anette Simpson 35:37

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In today’s episode we dive into the UK’s deepening housing crisis– specifically looking at affordable housing where demand is still far outstripping supply. Despite ambitious government targets to deliver 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, the reality is that we are still only seeing 50,000 to 60,000 affordable homes being built each y…

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Beyond academic with Jeni Giambona 34:06

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In today's podcast we explore the role that academia and research can and must play in transforming infrastructure into the modern, joined up, innovative sector needed to deliver a sustainable future for communities. My guest is Jeni Giambona, Associate Dean of Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise at the University of Southampton Business School, wher…

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Parliament’s infrastructure insider with Mike Reader MP 36:32

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In today’s episode we head back into the corridors of power to talk to Mike Reader Member of Parliament for Northampton South and chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure. And after my recent conversation with Sarah Jones MP, minister of state for Business and net zero it will be interesting to contrast this government view of t…

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The 100th episode with Construction Minister Sarah Jones MP 39:55

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In today special 100th episode we shift to the heart of the UK government to hear first-hand from Construction Minister Sarah Jones MP about how she intends to embrace and accelerate infrastructure investment as a means to deliver the government’s overarching mission for economic growth. The podcast was recorded live in front of an invited audience…

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Modern contracting with Katy Dowding 35:32

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Today's podcast is episode 99 and we are going to talk about the challenge of modern contracting. There is no doubt that we are in a world where infrastructure investment is well and truly back in fashion. That’s true whether we are transforming our energy future, racing to meet a net zero goals, improving lives and community, protecting the enviro…

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LA wildfires + Trump's USA with Steve Burrows 37:48

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In today's podcast we go Stateside to catch up on what is happening in the US as the global super power prepares for the latest iteration of the Donald Trump Presidency and as Los Angeles struggles to contain and recover from catastrophic wild fires. My guest today is Steve Burrows, ICE Representative for the West Coast of the USA. Steve is based i…

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Infrastructure for a sustainable future with Prof Jim Hall 35:40

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In today’s podcast we try to understand how the infrastructure investment we have planned across the UK can actually be turned into better sustainable outcomes for communities. To tackle this hugely important issue, my guest today is Professor Jim Hall, the 160th President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, professor of climate and environmenta…

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The critical role of open data with Nicholas Cumins 33:31

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We are back for 2025 and in today's podcast we will I hope, start the new year by catching a glimpse of the art of the possible when it comes to embracing the use of data, technology and digital tools to drive improvement across the infrastructure sector. As such it is my pleasure to sit down today with Nicholas Cumins, chief executive of global in…

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Turning policy into delivery with Sir John Armitt - part 2 36:00

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Today’s podcast is the second of a two-part year end special recorded with Sir John Armitt out-going chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission and all round voice of experience and knowledge when it comes go planning and delivering the UK’s infrastructure needs. And its the last episode of 2025! In the last episode we covered a lot of grou…

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Turning policy into delivery with Sir John Armitt - part 1 31:18

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Today’s podcast is a bit special in that it is the first of a two-part, year-end special recorded with infrastructure giant Sir John Armitt. To be fair, this podcast really needs very little in the way of set up from me, other than to say that Sir John is long standing chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, past president of the Instit…

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Planning: the case for reform with Robbie Owen 35:42

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In today’s podcast we take a deep dive into planning and how look specifically at how the recent Banner Review might accelerate the delivery of the UK’s NSIPs - Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Reform is certainly overdue. Nick Smallwood, out-going chief executive of the government’s Infrastructure and Projects Authority highlighted …

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Sustainability: the courage to transform with Hannah Pathak 35:22

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As the latest COP29 global climate change conference draws to a close in Baku, this podcast focuses on how the infrastructure sector can summon the courage to transform its approach to sustainability and ensure that the issue moves from niche to become business as usual in the mainstream at every level of the supply chain. It's a potentially exciti…

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Wild Rule Breaking Season 3 Finale with Dr Billy Garvey 1:11:42

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Behavioural Paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey returns to tell us about the science behind the stories of Season 3. Dr Billy has picked some moments where our generous guests have touched on areas on which there is lots of evidenced based research, and then he breaks it down to some super simple stuff that we can all put into practice. In this stacked e…

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Creative solutions to global challenges with Paula Gough 34:51

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In today's podcast we talk about how modern engineering consultancy really can change lives by creating sustainable infrastructure that focuses relentlessly on delivering creative, value-led solutions for the benefit of people, places and planet. I am deliberately quoting from the values page of engineering design firm Buro Happold in honour of the…

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How Michael “Wippa” Wipfli Dads - Nothing is impossible, (Except, maybe a serious conversation with Hame) 57:39

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One of Hamish’s oldest and dearest friends finally sits down on the HODD couch for a well overdue chat. Wippa and Hame talk all the time, but not often about the deep stuff that drives them to be better dads. In a conversation that is equal parts serious and silly, Hame and Wip discuss the formative impact of Wip’s own dad, dealing with big questio…

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New homes in new ways with Jez Sweetland 35:51

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It's a powerful episode this week as we talk about housing and in particular what can be done to accelerate construction of the vital homes that are needed to support our society across the UK. Now the need for housing – in particular affordable housing - has become one of THE most pressing social issues of our time. The current New Homes in New Wa…

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How Andy Griffiths Dads - Bum jokes, imagination and loving what is 58:46

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Andy is responsible for igniting a love of reading in millions of kids. It’s a complex alchemy, but bum jokes have played a large part in it. From The Day My Bum Went Psycho to the hugely popular Treehouse series (which he created with longtime collaborator Terry Denton and which was edited by his wife Jill), Andy has written wild, boundless and ve…

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She Leads; Step into your value with Alex Oliver 30:22

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Today’s podcast is a bit special - and I have to say it was a bit nerve-racking - as we talk about the challenges, barriers and opportunities for women in leadership with executive coach and strategy consultant Alex Oliver who – full disclosure – is also my wife. Alex works with a range of people – women and men - across a multitude of sectors help…

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How Rick J Petersen Dads - Survival tips for living a life connected (not Alone) 57:59

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An awesome outdoorsy special, with inspirational outdoor specialist, Rick Petersen. Rick featured in Season 2 of Alone Australia, and quickly became a fan fave (especially for Hame), with his unwavering positivity in the face of huge adversity and very little food! Beyond trying to stay alive on Alone, using his skills as an ex-soldier and expediti…

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Budget aspiration to infrastructure reality with Hannah Vickers 33:30

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A week after Labour's first budget in 14 years - its "big" budget - we talk on the podcast about how the UK turns all the infrastructure aspiration announced into the kind of life, economy and climate changing reality that is implied – perhaps promised. Yes, infrastructure investment plays a key role in driving economic growth across the nation and…

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How Luke Carroll Dads - The “beautiful challenge” of parenting in a blended family and what Play School has taught him about kids 47:10

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As a long time host of Play School, Luke’s probably spent more time entertaining kids than any of us ever will! But beyond that, he’s an amazingly accomplished actor… from getting his start on the kids show Lift Off! back in the early 90s, to being a regular on the awesome Redfern Now and more recently in the big budget adaption of The Artful Dodge…

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Inside the digital twin with Greg Demchak 31:10

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In today’s podcast we talk about the very latest digital twin visualisation technologies and find about a bit more about how and why these new immersive tools are truly set to transform the way we design construct, operate and maintain our infrastructure. At the heart of today’s discussion will be infrastructure software developer Bentley Systems’ …

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How Nathan Fa’avae Dads - Creating the ultimate team… your family! 1:02:48

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When you push your limits and things get a little uncomfortable, you often learn something about yourself. When you repeatedly do it for years, we reckon you must learn some universal truths about humans and how we tick. As a professional adventure racer, Nathan has spent much of his adult life pushing his physical and mental boundaries and helping…

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Design a Jamie Oliver restaurant with Alison Watson 27:52

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Today's special episode is recorded live in Jamie Oliver's new restaurant in Covent Garden London as we return to the tricky, but absolutely crucial issue of skills and the need to lever more of the best talent from schools into the infrastructure, construction and building sector. Now, anyone who has ever attended an industry conference recently a…

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How Bret McKenzie Dads - A creative play masterclass from a master of creativity 1:11:55

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HODD overseas adventure time! We headed to Wellington to chat with Kiwi comedy and music legend, and one half of Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie and he gave us a masterclass on playing with our kids. Bret makes up silly stuff for a day job (he even won an Oscar for it!) and as a dad he’s focused his gift for absurdity and daftness into creat…

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Artificial Intelligence revolution with Julien Moutte 30:05

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In today’s podcast we return to the interesting, important and very often controversial topic of artificial intelligence – specifically the way that it is set – or not set - to transform the way we design construct, operate and maintain our infrastructure. Now, no one will have escaped to ubiquitous emergence of AI tools now finding their way into …

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How Patrick Brammall Dads - An atypical path to dadding, and all the typical ups and downs! 48:10

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He’s been on our screens making us laugh for years, most recently in Colin From Accounts, but in this chat Patrick Brammall unpacks one of his more meaty roles to date… Being a first time dad! Patty’s path to parenthood is a little unique with him and his wife Harriet Dyer adopting a baby girl in 2021 (Harriet is also co-creator/co-star of Colin Fr…

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Toronto's transit transformation with Kirsten Watson 31:08

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Today's podcast comes from Canada as I'm on a short North American trip, and our discussion is focused how technology is set to – perhaps is already – transforming the delivery and operation of public transport. In particular, we ask what lessons can be learnt from around the world – specifically from Toronto - by welcoming Kirsten Watson, Vice Pre…

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How Dr Richard “Harry” Harris Dads - teaching kids to be good risk managers, not risk takers + lots more! 1:04:48

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“I wasn’t going to miss the podcast just because I was slightly paralysed” - It’s one of the better quotes we’ve had on the show! But it neatly sums up the unassuming yet unflappable nature of Dr Harry, who unless you were on a 12 month silent retreat in 2018, you’d know was the cave diving anaesthetist who helped in the against all odds rescue of …

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Making infrastructure accessible with Meg Ginsberg 34:09

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In the podcast today we talk about the challenge of inclusive design and how to make the infrastructure sector more accessibility to a wider range of society. It’s a huge issue and “not merely a problem to be solved, but a commitment to ensuring independence and dignity for all.” Not my words but those of my guest today Meg Ginsberg, who describes …

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How Santo Cilauro Dads - Provide Consistency, Variation… Oh, and strap yourself in! 56:05

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He’s helped create some of Australia’s most memorable comedic characters, battled tirelessly to elevate Football (the proper round ball kind!) to the upper echelons of Australian sport, and most importantly, he’s the father to 2 (now adult) sons. But before looking at his own dadding, Santo takes us back to Melbourne in the 1960s and 70s, painting …

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Commissioning for success with Paul Turner 31:18

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In today's podcast we tackle a vital but too often overlooked area of infrastructure delivery namely commissioning – the art and science of preparing and taking assets into service ready to deliver the outcomes required from the investment. It is indeed a vital activity for every infrastructure professional to be aware of. For every asset owner and…