Our latest episode was recorded live at an AECOM-sponsored panel at the 2022 Labour Party Conference. Convened by leading thinktank Policy Exchange, the expert panel share how local leaders across the UK are building momentum to decarbonise cit

Placemaking, Pride and Productivity: How Places Can Unlock Levelling Up

Oct 26th, 2022 36m 54s

In the latest episode of AECOM’s Talking Infrastructure podcast, we hear from Michael Gove MP, the former (and soon to be reappointed) Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, on

Data: when it comes to our infrastructure and major programmes, how do we get our approach right?

Jun 24th, 2022 45m 46s

In our latest episode, host James Banks is joined by digital, carbon and programme management experts from infrastructure specialists AECOM, Arup, Costain and Egis to talk about the challenges that industry must solve to leverage the transforma

How do we deliver infrastructure that truly benefits society?

Dec 16th, 2021 41m 9s

In the latest episode of AECOM’s Talking Infrastructure podcast, AECOM’s Chief Executive for India and Europe, Colin Wood, talks to Nick Smallwood, Chief Executive of the UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority. They discuss how to create ambi

Building back better: how can infrastructure deliver positive social impact

Dec 7th, 2020 36m 1s

Host James Banks is joined by Andy Mitchell, CEO at Thames Tideway, Terry Wong, MTR, and Colin Wood, CEO Europe at AECOM to explore the role infrastructure has to play in opening up new opportunities and supporting communities in the decades to

Resilience: Are our towns and cities prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow?

Sep 22nd, 2020 37m 34s

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the idea that we need to make our towns and cities more resilient was growing. From aging and deficient infrastructure… to the challenges of climate change and population growth, it’s widely acknowledged th

PFAS; How to tackle forever chemicals

Jun 29th, 2020 42m 12s

PFAS; How to tackle forever chemicalsFound in everything from pizza boxes to firefighting foam. PFAS are resistant to heat, water and oil, and with an ability to move through the environment they can contaminate soil and water supplies. As a re

Natural Capital Laboratory

Jun 9th, 2020 38m 6s

James Banks talks to Chris White, Principle Environmental Economist at AECOM, Professor Ian Convery from the University of Cumbria and Adam Eagle, Chief Executive of The Lifescape Project. They discuss the concept of Natural Capital and the pro

Coronavirus; what role will infrastructure play in our economic recovery?

May 4th, 2020 39m 9s

To discuss how investment in our infrastructure can help our economy recover following the Coronavirus pandemic. James Banks talks to Mark Thurston, CEO of HS2, Dean Sporn, Director of the Regional Investment Programme (South) for Highways Engl

Manchester; how to deliver a clean, green and more liveable city post lockdown

Apr 28th, 2020 44m 18s

With ambitions to be a carbon neutral city region by 2038, Greater Manchester wants to be known for its flourishing environment as well as its economic success.James Banks is joined by Greater Manchester’s first Cycling and Walking Commissioner

Autonomous Vehicles

Mar 17th, 2020 40m 33s

Could autonomous vehicles make our roads safer, bring down the cost of public transport and make our transport systems more efficient? James Banks talks to Dr Graham Parkhurst, Professor of Sustainable Mobility and Director of the Centre for Tr

Each for Equal: equality, diversity & inclusion in the built environment.

Mar 6th, 2020 41m 23s

In the run up to International Women’s Day 2020, Ruth Zorko discusses this year’s theme #EachForEqual with AECOM’s UK&I Chief Executive David Barwell, EMEA Head of Transportation Consulting Kate Morris, UK&I Technical Head of Process Engineerin

Offsite modular construction

Feb 27th, 2020 32m 33s

Recorded in the AECOM/RSHP modular show apartment in Lewisham, South London. James Banks talks to Challenge Director at Innovate UK, Sam Stacey, Associate Partner at Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Andrew Partridge and AECOM’s Chief Growth Off

Making the most of Digital Transformation

Jan 23rd, 2020 48m 55s

This episode of Talking Infrastructure looks at how to digitally transform a project. What are the drivers for Digital Transformation, what are the issues and how do we make the most of the tools available? James Banks talks to Alastair Mellon

Circular Economy

Jan 9th, 2020 35m 31s

Episode one of the second series of Talking Infrastructure focuses on the Circular Economy. Specifically embedding the Circular Economy principles into infrastructure design and operation, something that could not only reduce the environmental

Project 13 Unwrapped

Jul 23rd, 2019 33m 52s

James Banks is joined by chair of the Future Leaders Group for Project 13, Lucy Howard - UK Head of Transport at Turner & Townsend, Future Leader for Project 13, Miranda Sharp - Director of Innovation at the Ordnance Survey and AECOM’s Head of

Skills for the future: An International Women in Engineering Day special

Jun 21st, 2019 32m 43s

James Banks and Roma Agrawal are joined by AECOM’s Chief Executive, EMEA, Lara Poloni and founder of the award winning ‘Built by Us’ social enterprise, Danna Walker. They discuss the future of our engineers, what skills will they possess and ho

Infrastructure Priorities for the next UK Prime Minister

Jun 21st, 2019 24m 8s

In the midst of a Conservative Party leadership contest to find the next UK Prime Minster, James Banks and Roma Agrawal are joined by AECOM’s UK&I Chief Executive, David Barwell and former MP Charles Hendry to set out the infrastructure priorit

The Future of Retail

May 15th, 2019 31m 3s

James Banks discusses the future of retail with AECOM’s UK&I Commercial Sector Lead, John Lewis and Property Director and Co-Founder of Ellandi, Mark Robinson.Is the retail sector in crisis? How are our High Streets and Shopping Centres changin

Social Value

Mar 27th, 2019 36m 36s

James Banks and Roma Agrawal discuss the definition of Social Value with AECOM’s Zac Dixon and Guy Battle from the Social Value Portal. How does Social Value differ from CSR, its impact on the procurement landscape, what ‘good’ Social Value loo

Transport Oriented Development

Mar 13th, 2019 32m 16s

James Banks discusses the subject of Transport Oriented Development (TOD) with AECOM’s Director, Advanced Structures, Mike Pauley and Jonathan Bray, Director of the Urban Transport Group. Recorded in AECOM’s London Office, they tackle subjects

The Future of London's Infrastructure

Jan 28th, 2019 38m 43s

James Banks and Roma Agrawal are joined by Hannah Vickers, Chief Executive of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering, and Colin Wood, AECOM’s Chief Executive, Civil Infrastructure (EMEA). In front of a live audience they discuss AECOM’

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Introducing Talking Infrastructure

Jan 21st, 2019 1m 47s

James Banks and Roma Agrawal are joined by key influencers from the world of infrastructure and engineering to discuss how our infrastructure’s planned, how it’s funded and at times where it’s going wrong. Brought to you by global Infrastructur