In this month’s episode of The Engineers Collective, news editor Rob Horgan and reporter Catherine Kennedy discuss the top news stories of the month, and Catherine tells us a bit about her most recent site visit in Belfast.
Later, Nadine Buddoo (features editor at NCE) is joined by Zane Ulhaq, associate director for Atkins, and Helen Balmforth, the head of data analytics at the Health and Safety Executive.
Zane is a leader for change in the construction and healthcare sectors. He has digitally transformed a business unit of over 3,000 staff and is a key leader of Atkins’ global digital programme. Helen provides data analytical expertise across HSE, the wider UK government and the private sector. She has over 18 years’ experience of developing and delivering analytical solutions for a range of health and safety issues. Helen has led the development of the Regulatory Intelligence programme of work at HSE and sits on the cross government Data Leaders Network.
Together they discuss health, safety and wellbeing issues affecting the industry, and help us understand how data science and tools can be applied to make improvements and innovations.
They tell us all about the ‘Discovering Safety’ programme and how successes and challenges will be shared with industry, and reference examples of best practice.
As with all topics, there is also some Covid-forced innovation to be highlighted, as well as a general shift within industry in data culture (and HSE’s change in mindset to match pace).
How flexible working on construction sites could be a ‘win-win’
Arup’s role in levelling up the Humber
How evolution of sensor technology has empowered complex engineering projects
Speaking out about opportunities for women is critical to solving the skills crisis
How is 3D printing changing construction techniques?
The role of digital twins in influencing infrastructure investment
What does intelligent infrastructure mean for future design, maintenance and operation?
Addressing the greater cancer risk faced by construction workers
Reflecting on the lessons from the Stonehaven derailment tragedy
Considering carbon as a currency will drive circularity in civil engineering
What does the future of hybrid working in civil engineering look like?
How privately owned public space could add climate resilience to cities
How digital engineering is improving project delivery
2021 in review - The top news stories and features of the year
ICE President Ed McCann on rail uncertainty, COP26 and secrets behind London’s Olympic velodrome
How EDF plans to mitigate the environmental impact of Sizewell C
Contracting to collaborate and drive industry change
Why engineers need to prioritise nature-based solutions over ‘grey’ alternatives
Transport for London’s Michèle Dix announces her retirement
Full steam ahead: Setting the strategy for transport decarbonisation
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