Best Reby Media Podcasts (2024)

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#303 Engineering Matters Awards: Fugro RILA – Health & Safety Champion 21:46

41m ago21:46

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Monitoring and maintaining an entire rail network can be costly, slow and, for those working on the track, very dangerous. Specialised trains were developed that could be mounted with sensors for collecting data on track gauging and track condition, however these couldn’t be mounted together. In this episode we look into the development of RILA or …

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#153 | A Love of Lager 18:30

4h ago18:30

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When it comes to the world of beer, Lager is big business. Recent research from Heineken in its 2024 Beer Report shows that Lager’s share of the on-trade market by value stands at 70%. In short, two out of every three pints poured in the UK is a Lager. And when we talk about Lager, there is really something for everyone. In the UK we’ve had a wealt…

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#302 Engineering Matters Awards: iNaturalist – Conservation, Community and AI 20:00

2h ago20:00

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From habitat destruction, to use of pesticides, the arrival of invasive species and the growing impact of climate change, life, in all shapes and sizes, is fighting to survive. To protect the world’s biodiversity, first we have a better understanding of what and where that biodiversity is. In this episode we delve into iNaturalist, the 2024 Enginee…

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#301 Electrifying Sydney: Transformational Energy Systems 36:42

7d ago36:42

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In the early 1900s Sydney was transformed by its first electric lighting system, which was so bright compared to gas lamps it was hailed as “turning night into day”. The network did much more than just light up the streets. It democratised power, electrifying communities, homes and businesses for the first time. The system, designed by London based…

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#300 Bonus: Powering Net Zero 37:48

16d ago37:48

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Governments and businesses around the world have made commitments to achieve Net Zero by the middle of the century. This will require engineering innovation, and changes to practices, standards and regulations, across the generation, transmission, storage and transport segments. In this episode we explore these challenges and how they intersect. Th…

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#299e Highways UK Live – A Legacy of Excellence 42:25

13d ago42:25

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The Thames had been for thousands of years London’s main route to the sea. But it is also an obstacle. The last crossing east of London is the bridge and tunnel at Dartford, and this is often congested. But a new crossing has been proposed further down the river. Throughout its planning, the focus has been on the legacy that the new Lower Thames Cr…

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#152 | How we launched a new cider business 33:04

13d ago33:04

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Launching a new business is always an exciting time. It’s also a challenging one, too. In our sector, you need a quality liquid, great branding and a team that knows the industry. Thankfully, with today’s guests you have all of those and more. Earlier in the summer, the cider category welcomed one such new addition. Developed by a team with decades…

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#299d Highways UK Live – The Journey to Net Zero and Resilience 52:19

14d ago52:19

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National Highways has adopted clear net zero targets: its own operations will be carbon free by 2030; those of contractors on its roads by 2040; and of road users by 2050. The challenge will be meeting those goals, while also fulfilling its mission of getting drivers where they need to go, safely and efficiently. The key to meeting this challenge i…

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#299c Highways UK Live – Next Generation Asset Management 45:44

15d ago45:44

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In 2024, National Highways completely closed parts of the M25, London’s orbital motorway. This blockage in the arterial system of the UK economy wasn’t a mistake. Instead, it was an example of meticulously planned surgery, performed by experts. In the previous episode of this mini-series, recorded live at Highways UK, we saw how data is becoming ke…

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#299b Highways UK Live – Roads Reimagined 55:32

22d ago55:32

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As an engineer, it is easy to think of roads as a challenge to be solved. Many of the innovations we will discuss in this mini-series will have a real impact on the safety, efficiency, and environmental impact of roads. But roads should be thought of as a service, not as an end in themselves. Today, National Highways is committed to only build new …

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#299a Highways UK Live – The Future of Highways – Mini-series Preview 15:48

17d ago15:48

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Why should we be thinking about roads as a service, not just an engineering challenge? What does it mean for a road to be a computer wrapped in asphalt? How can we use data from cars, highway assets, and even the road itself, to plan maintenance with minimal disruption to road users? How can roads become greener, more sustainable, and have less car…

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#298 Making Everyone Welcome in Construction 32:19

21d ago32:19

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We should all want to build workplaces where everyone feels safe and included. But how can we do that when we don’t know what everyone needs? How can we make sure that we understand our colleagues and potential recruits, and provide them with the tools they need to be welcomed, and to be successful? Engineering Matters Awards Diversity & Inclusion …

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#151 | Building a Brewery 10:45

1M ago10:45

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Since starting out in 2021, Moonwake in Leith has become one of the UK’s most regarded breweries. Founded by a team with extensive craft beer and brewing careers. They believe there is a beer out there for everyone. Moonwake means: “the moon’s reflection on a body of water” and speaks to the brewery’s Leith Shore location, the importance of water a…

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#297 Revisited: A Deep Dive Into the Past 31:22

1M ago31:22

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In 1985 diver Henri Cosquer discovered a submerged cave entrance in the Mediterranean near Marseilles. Exploring over the next six years he discovered a chamber filled with prehistoric art. Conditions in the caves and the submerged passages leading to it are extremely dangerous: three divers lost their lives exploring the caves. Efforts to map the.…

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#296 A Safer, Faster, Way to Build Offshore Wind 26:38

1M ago26:38

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The North Sea’s natural conditions, with shallow waters and strong winds, make it ideal for wind farms. But, these same factors pose challenges for construction. To meet ambitious Net Zero targets, improving the speed and efficiency of installing wind farm foundations is critical. At the same time, these works must be carried out safely, without...…

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#150 Keep The Faith | Product Development 35:11

2M ago35:11

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To celebrate his excellent keynote address at our Brewers Congress event in London last month, we return to one of our most listened-to episodes. David Gluckman was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 1st November 1938, the day Sea Biscuit and War Admiral fought out the race of the century at Pimlico Park, Baltimore. Educated in Johannesburg, h…

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#295 Decision Time for the Hydrogen Economy 47:59

2M ago47:59

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The first stable atom to form after the Big Bang was hydrogen. Transformed into other atoms through stellar nuclear fusion, it is the foundation of all matter. Bound with other elements in water and hydrocarbons, it is the basis for all life, and the fuel of the industrial revolution. But can it also be the... The post #295 Decision Time for the Hy…

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#294 A View of the Future from Coire Glas 31:36

2M ago31:36

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On Coire Glas, in the remote Scottish Highlands, geologists and engineers are developing a vision of Scotland’s energy future. SSE Renewables plans the first pumped hydro storage facility in the UK for decades here, taking advantage of the unique and awe inspiring landscape. But first, they need to understand conditions on and in the ground.... The…

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#149 | The importance of diversity and inclusivity 17:02

2M ago17:02

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What is diversity and inclusivity and why is it important to the beer industry? Earlier this year we invited Amelie Tassin, the founder and director of Tipple Marketing, a marketing and strategy agency based in Edinburgh, Scotland, to find out more. With over 15 years’ experience, Amelie has worked across several European sectors from retail bankin…

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#293 Engineering Matters Awards: Community Champion, The Washing Machine Project 21:57

2M ago21:57

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For 70% of the world’s population, doing the laundry means hours of difficult manual washing. It was this fact that led Nav Sawhney to leave his job as a design engineer at Dyson and try to come up with a way to fix this problem. After six different design iterations, Nav and his team at... The post #293 Engineering Matters Awards: Community Champi…

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#292 Place is the Space for Growth 33:49

2M ago33:49

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How should local and regional leaders encourage investment in their communities? Around the world, cities struggle with a legacy of industrial decline. In England, devolution of planning policy to mayoral combined authorities has allowed for regions like Greater Manchester to outpace national growth. But within regions, local areas can themselves f…

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#148 | The story of Holy Goat Brewing 16:15

3M ago16:15

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Holy Goat is a Dundee based brewery specialising in the production of mixed- fermentation and wood aged beers. At Holy Goat, they’ve taken an unconventional approach to yeast and fermentation, opting for a proprietary method that utilises Brettanomyces yeast for long maturation times – typically 3-4 months – to produce unique, complex, full-flavour…

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#291 Making the Case for Cutting Carbon 28:58

3M ago28:58

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Project managers have traditionally measured the viability of a project design or materials choice as a triangle, balancing cost, scope and performance. With the addition of carbon, this triangle becomes a three-sided pyramid, with four considerations each interacting with the others. Materials suppliers and project designers now have a wealth of c…

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#290 Racing for Innovation: Inside Formula Student 31:22

3M ago31:22

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Formula Student is Europe’s top educational motorsport competition, with students and teams from all over the world coming to compete. The competition is integrated into engineering degree courses, allowing students to take what they are learning in the classroom and lab, into the real world. It tests both engineering skills, and the project manage…

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#147 | Great Beyond: Fostering community in East London 31:00

3M ago31:00

31:00

Located in Hoxton, East London, Great Beyond Brewing Company is gaining recognition for our authenticity, community focus, and innovative craft beer. Founded by John Driebergen, Ollie Parker, and Nick Walsh, Great Beyond Brewing Company was born from over thirty years of combined brewing experience. During the pandemic, they envisioned a brewery em…

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#289 Engineering Matters Awards: Sustainability Champions, Intelligent Growth Solutions 22:29

3M ago22:29

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Lean production techniques have become common across heavy industry. They cut resource use, and promote quality assurance. They were inspired by shelf stocking techniques used in US grocery stores. But can they now be turned to the start of the grocery supply chain, farming itself? That is the goal of Engineering Matters Awards Sustainability Gold.…

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#288 Engineering Matters Awards: Net Zero Champion – Whole Life Carbon Assessment, 2nd edition 20:12

3M ago20:12

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We can only efficiently reduce those things that we can measure. The Whole Life Carbon Assessment standard, produced by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), established a method for assessing the carbon impact of buildings. Its updated version, which came into effect in July, expanded its scope to include infrastructure, and was des…

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#146 | The story of Closet Brewing 12:56

3M ago12:56

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Welcome to Closet Brewing, an Edinburgh-based nano-brewery focused on producing unique seasonal beers. The founders Lucy and Lizzie Stevens, began as homebrewers (brewing quite literally out of their closet), before officially launching the brewery in 2022. Since then, they’ve gone from strength to strength; brewing a diverse array of beers includi…

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#287 Engineers Without Borders: The Design Challenge 28:03

3M ago28:03

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The Engineers Without Borders UK People Design Challenge is a year long challenge that is part of many UK engineering students’ degrees. For this episode we went to Stoller Hall in Manchester to cover the Design Challenge final. The design challenge each year focuses on a new community, and puts them at the centre of... The post #287 Engineers With…

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#286 AI In the Real World 27:33

4M ago27:33

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With the launch of robot taxis, we are already seeing autonomously controlled devices operating alongside humans in the public realm. As AI improves it will become embedded in our physical environment, in factories and construction sites, and in our streets and homes. In episode 267, we talked to Darren Martin about the importance of considering...…

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Bonus: Engineering a Low Carbon Paris Olympics 17:12

4M ago17:12

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What does it take to win at the Olympics? For Pierre Engel, chief engineer at ArcelorMittal, victory took years of experience, precision, and collaboration. He was aided by kit made entirely of a novel material—low carbon recycled steel. Pierre’s challenge shared much with those faced by Olympians. But he wasn’t skipping rope to keep himself... The…

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#145 | The story of the Tripel Alliance 14:43

4M ago14:43

14:43

A great beer from a revered and respected brewery is always a pleasure.But when you bring together three such outfits, creative forces that are admired across the UK, Europe and beyond then you know you’re in for a treat. And last week – a collaboration that took place in Lewes, in sunny East Sussex – is proving to be just that. Before Covid came c…

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#285 Delivering the Floating Offshore Wind Revolution 41:10

4M ago41:10

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The UK is a global leader when it comes to the development of offshore wind energy. Despite past government bans on onshore wind development, the UK was able to continue developing its wind energy portfolio by going out to sea. The UK now generates over a quarter of its electricity from wind, with a significant... The post #285 Delivering the Float…

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#284 Queensway Tunnel: The Miracle Under the Mersey 36:56

4M ago36:56

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When the Queensway Tunnel opened on 18th July 1934 King George V declared it a miracle. At 3.4km long and with a 13.4m internal diameter it was the world’s longest subaqueous tunnel and the largest municipal engineering project that had ever been undertaken in the UK. The project pushed the boundaries of engineering design and... The post #284 Quee…

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#144 | The story of Heist Brew Co 15:25

4M ago15:25

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Sheffield is one of the UK’s great beer cities. It’s a haven for great breweries, great beer and great people. Not to mention a wealth of brilliant places to enjoy these in. One such spot is Heist Brew Co. Founded by Dan Hunt and Adam France, Heist started brewing in a little village called Clowne in 2018 when the duo added a brewery to their craft…

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#283 Engineering Matters Awards: Net Zero champion AmberSemi 24:44

4M ago24:44

24:44

In every home, ancient technologies lurk, threatening fire and ruin. While many devices—lights, TVs, and hard drives, for example—have adopted solid state technologies, power bricks still use ageing electromechanical systems. AmberSemi’s AC Direct DC Enabler is a fabless semiconductor system that replaces these bricks. At home, that means smaller, …

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#282 Engineering Matters Awards: Dumarey 27:12

5M ago27:12

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Can an ancient technology help spin up the renewables revolution? Dumarey—formerly Punch—Flybrid is doing just that, with its flywheel-based technology. In this episode, one of a series this summer, we look at their winning entries to the Engineering Matters Awards. On construction sites, power supply must be shaped around the peak demands of heavy…

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#143 | Making a Brewer, Virginia Casadio 20:31

5M ago20:31

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One of the finest qualities the industry boasts is the way we find inspiration from businesses, brewers, beers and breweries from across the globe. Beer is a global language and brewers from around the world frequently find a new home in towns and cities to share their experiences and expertise in. And one such brewer is Virginia Casadio. Virginia …

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#281 Engineering Matters Awards: Inclusion champion—Space for Everyone 30:29

5M ago30:29

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The adventures of astronauts have inspired the dreams of many young people. But once those dreams collide with the reality of years of demanding training and study, they often fade. Today, space is about much more than high profile crewed missions. In the UK alone, tens of thousands of workers will be needed by the... The post #281 Engineering Matt…

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#280 Engineering Matters Awards: Net Zero Champion BCIS Built Environment Carbon Database 28:50

5M ago28:50

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We delve into the critical role of the built environment in addressing the climate emergency, and how our Engineering Matters Awards Net Zero champion the Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD) is helping decarbonise the industry. Created by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), the BE…

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#142 | Colin Stronge: New Beginnings 17:43

5M ago17:43

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You’ve probably had and enjoyed a beer produced by Colin Stronge. Failing that, you no doubt know some that has… And in Spring of 2024 the renowned brewer, alongside his wife and esteemed brand manager Vik Kastenbauer Stronge, launched Lost Cause Brewing Co onto the UK beer scene. We were thrilled that Colin used our Brewers Lectures at the excelle…

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#279 Intersection, Identity, and Engineering 44:45

5M ago44:45

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The concept of intersection has given society a new way to understand identity. It has profound implications for how we understand ourselves and others in our workplaces. For engineers, it can inform how projects are designed, and how they meet the needs of diverse users. The concept was developed by Kimberlé Crenshaw, and draws on... The post #279…

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#278 Engineering Matters Awards: Innovation Gold Champion Seratech’s Carbon Capture Concrete 26:31

6M ago26:31

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Around the world, 8% of CO2 emissions come from the production of concrete, and 90% of those emissions come from the production of cement. This episode highlights the groundbreaking work of Engineering Matters Awards Gold Champion Seratech, a company pioneering the use of carbon capture technology in concrete production. Their innovative process us…

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#141 | Our role in platforming independent beer – The Brook, Brentford 26:30

6M ago26:30

26:30

How much do you know about your local and the people that run it. Why they do what they do. What they enjoy about this profession. What they enjoy….less so. Be it core classics or specials and seasonals, the independent on-trade is essential in offering a platform to countless brewery’s beers. And for patrons and producers in West London, they’re f…

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#277 The Race to Net Zero – Innovation at Pace 40:48

6M ago40:48

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The race to hit Net Zero targets will require an unprecedented surge in innovation. As Dame Laura Sandys, CBE, explains, energy systems will be reshaped, with a few hundred players in the market replaced by millions of actions and assets in a distributed system. These will necessitate not just physical changes to how we generate,... The post #277 T…

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#276 A Deep Understanding of the Ground Beneath Our Feet 28:16

6M ago28:16

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Cone Penetration Testing is a conceptually simple technology first developed in the Netherlands almost a century ago, but is still a critical component in the geotechnical toolkit. Now far more accurate and capable than early cones, modern equivalents are being deployed to solve some of the most pressing challenges, within the Dutch lowlands and fa…

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#140 | Burning Sky – Treading their own path 21:33

6M ago21:33

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From Arise, Aurora and Cuvée, to Plateau, Saison Anniversaire and Luppoleto Pils, many of us are abundantly familiar with the fantastic beers produced by Burning Sky. But how much of do you know of the story behind these beers and the brilliant brewery that makes them? Because the Burning Sky team, led by founder Mark Tranter, prefer to let the bee…

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#275 Serving Countries to Serving Communities 29:12

6M ago29:12

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For any military operation the objectives of the mission are absolutely paramount. Failure is not an option. The team is motivated to achieve a common goal, often working under extreme pressure, pulling together to overcome challenges, paying attention to detail and always prioritising the objectives of the mission. In this way veterans have a lot.…

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#274 Seeing the Future of a City 28:00

7M ago28:00

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Dar es Salaam is one of the world’s fastest growing cities. In the 1970s, it was home to less than one million people. Today, it has a population of more than five million people, and by 2035 it is projected to have more than 13 million residents. The city sits on a natural harbour, the... The post #274 Seeing the Future of a City first appeared on…

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#139 | Hammerton Brewery – 10 years in 34:42

7M ago34:42

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Much has changed in England’s capital during the last decade. Breweries have come and gone as have countless beer styles, too. But in 2024, Hammerton Brewery – based moments from Caledonian Road & Barnsbury railway station in the London Borough of Islington – proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary. The business, founded by Lee Hammerton and his gi…

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