The Engineers Collective

News and interviews covering all corners of infrastructure, from rail to roads to energy to tunnels and much more, with guests from all around the wide world of civil engineering chatting with NCE news editor Rob Hakimian and the rest of the NCE team

Implementing steel reuse in construction with WSP
May 28, 2025 – 58:35
Surveying the changing landscape of civil engineering with ICE President Jim Hall
Apr 30, 2025 – 01:03:13
How the Building Safety Act is changing UK construction and engineering, with Civic Engineers
Mar 26, 2025 – 01:02:38
Ofwat on funding innovation in the sector and securing the future of water in the UK
Feb 26, 2025 – 01:11:37
Exploring the wide world of temporary works in construction and engineering
Jan 29, 2025 – 01:02:36
TechFest Podcast - Hydrogen Power Units and Wearable Neurotech
Jan 15, 2025 – 58:19
Learning from HS2’s struggles to better deliver UK megaprojects with the ICE
Dec 3, 2024 – 55:37
Discussing the Structures of the Year with the IStructE
Oct 30, 2024 – 53:37
Why developing more pumped storage hydro is crucial in the energy transition
Sep 25, 2024 – 50:21
Building a railway fit for the future with East West Rail
Jul 31, 2024 – 59:52
The Regenerative Structural Engineer and Infrastructure related pledges in the UK General Election
Jun 26, 2024 – 01:15:27
Celebrating 40 years of the Thames Barrier
May 29, 2024 – 01:18:28
Francis Scott Key collapse and Everton's new stadium - Plus ICE President Anusha Shah on biodiversity and nature based solutions
Apr 24, 2024 – 01:04:26
Implications of the budget, new reservoirs on the way and mining in Yorkshire, plus PAS 2080 and systems thinking with Mott MacDonald
Mar 27, 2024 – 57:07
In the news: climate, rail reform, and space weather? Plus, building theworkforce of the future at the Constructionarium with Julia Stevens
Mar 10, 2024 – 01:05:13
How hydrogen could ‘electroshock’ the energy transition, with Arthur D Little
Jan 31, 2024 – 44:57
What does ‘transforming infrastructure performance’ mean?
Dec 13, 2023 – 43:51
The value of place making in construction and engineering
Nov 30, 2023 – 41:26
The importance of collaborative reporting to ensure structural and fire safety
Oct 25, 2023 – 34:26
How cloud based data management is improving delivery of major infrastructure projects
Sep 27, 2023 – 44:04
How smart data could improve flood management to create climate resilient infrastructure
Aug 30, 2023 – 51:11
Making a visible difference to tackling mental health and suicide risk in construction
Jul 26, 2023 – 41:44
Technology has changed the face of construction over the last 40 years but further change is needed
Jun 28, 2023 – 36:41
Success of megaprojects is down to a handful of key factors
May 31, 2023 – 40:32
Artificial Intelligence will supercharge engineers rather than replace them
Apr 26, 2023 – 39:31
How dialogue and collaboration delivered the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade on budget
Mar 29, 2023 – 56:42
How technology uptake is the key to delivering work faster with fewer people
Feb 22, 2023 – 27:58
Lessons to be learned 10 years on from completion of the Shard
Jan 25, 2023 – 35:19
2022 recap featuring HS2 costs, Norway bridge collapse and imperial measurements backlash
Dec 21, 2022 – 34:43
Why civil engineers and financiers need to build better relationships to deliver on net zero
Nov 30, 2022 – 42:26
Barriers to adopting digital technology in construction
Oct 26, 2022 – 34:31
Designing to create space rather than a building is key to regeneration
Sep 28, 2022 – 38:56
How flexible working on construction sites could be a ‘win-win’
Aug 31, 2022 – 51:59
Arup’s role in levelling up the Humber
Jul 27, 2022 – 28:49
How evolution of sensor technology has empowered complex engineering projects
Jul 13, 2022 – 45:01
Speaking out about opportunities for women is critical to solving the skills crisis
Jun 29, 2022 – 38:48
How is 3D printing changing construction techniques?
Jun 8, 2022 – 24:32
The role of digital twins in influencing infrastructure investment
May 25, 2022 – 45:13
What does intelligent infrastructure mean for future design, maintenance and operation?
May 11, 2022 – 27:46
Addressing the greater cancer risk faced by construction workers
Apr 27, 2022 – 34:05
Reflecting on the lessons from the Stonehaven derailment tragedy
Mar 30, 2022 – 52:32
Considering carbon as a currency will drive circularity in civil engineering
Feb 23, 2022 – 01:07:47
What does the future of hybrid working in civil engineering look like?
Feb 9, 2022 – 54:37
How privately owned public space could add climate resilience to cities
Jan 26, 2022 – 01:02:25
How digital engineering is improving project delivery
Jan 12, 2022 – 43:41
2021 in review - The top news stories and features of the year
Dec 15, 2021 – 30:14
ICE President Ed McCann on rail uncertainty, COP26 and secrets behind London’s Olympic velodrome
Nov 24, 2021 – 42:36
How EDF plans to mitigate the environmental impact of Sizewell C
Nov 10, 2021 – 58:12
Contracting to collaborate and drive industry change
Oct 27, 2021 – 58:54
Why engineers need to prioritise nature-based solutions over ‘grey’ alternatives
Oct 13, 2021 – 39:48