Breaking Ground

Ground Engineering Magazine & The Ground Forum
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Breaking Ground

Breaking Ground is the voice of the geotechnical industry, and is supported by Ground Engineering Magazine and The Ground Forum. Hosted by Steve Hadley, Chair of the Federation of Piling Specialists, the podcast covers a wide range of topics including sustainability, design, commerce and STEM. If you're in the industry - or if you're thinking of joining - there will be something here for you! To find out more about Ground Engineering Magazine, visit http://www.geplus.co.uk. To find out more about The Ground Forum, visit https://ground-forum.org.uk

  1. Pile Optimisation and Rig Instrumentation

    25 NOV

    Pile Optimisation and Rig Instrumentation

    In this episode, Steve Hadley and Ciaran Jennings are discussing CFA piling, the potential of machine learning in the industry and the impact of regulations on pile design. They explore insights from a survey on AI's role in the piling industry and the future of automation in construction jobs. Our guests on this podcast are John Hopkins (Project Manager, Expanded Piling Ltd) and John Chick (Former FPS Chair and Technical Leader for Geotechnics, Sizewell C) Hadley hosts the episode together with Federation of Piling Specialists (UK) and European Federation of Foundation Contractors secretary Ciaran Jennings.

    1h 14m
  2. The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3)

    1 AUG

    The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3)

    In this episode, Steve Hadley and Ciaran Jennings are discussing one of our Ground Forum members, the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, also known as IOM3. Specifically, they focus on the Ground Engineering Subgroup (GES) of IOM3.   Our guests on this podcast are David Waring Senior Geotechnical Engineer at BP, Emily Wood who is Engineering Manager at BAM and Paul Skerry, the Director of Membership at IOM3.  Hadley hosts the episode together with Federation of Piling Specialists (UK) and European Federation of Foundation Contractors secretary Ciaran Jennings.

    54 min
  3. Lime Stabilisation

    6 JUN

    Lime Stabilisation

    In this episode, Steve Hadley and Ciaran Jennings chat with Dr Paul Beetham of Nottingham Trent University, a Chartered Civil Engineer specialising in geotechnical design and ground improvement. Hadley hosts the episode together with Federation of Piling Specialists (UK) and European Federation of Foundation Contractors secretary Ciaran Jennings.

    1h 4m
  4. Luisa Hendry - the Scottish Geologist

    26 APR

    Luisa Hendry - the Scottish Geologist

    In this episode, Steve Hadley and Ciaran Jennings chat with Luisa Hendry, who you might know from the world of social media as the Scottish Geologist. Hadley hosts the episode together with Federation of Piling Specialists (UK) and European Federation of Foundation Contractors secretary Ciaran Jennings.

    47 min
  5. Careers and Social Mobility

    30 JAN

    Careers and Social Mobility

    In this episode, Steve Hadley and his guests discuss social mobility and pathways into the ground engineering industry. Hadley hosts the episode together with Federation of Piling Specialists (UK) and European Federation of Foundation Contractors secretary Ciaran Jennings. They are joined by Ramboll design engineer Palak Shukla, Atkins Réalis senior geotechnical engineer Tony Bowerman, and Mott MacDonald senior geotechnical engineer Natalie Wride.

    57 min
  6. Skevi Perdikou from Geofem

    18/12/2023

    Skevi Perdikou from Geofem

    In this episode Steve Hadley meets Skevi Perdikou from Geofem. The company is a leader in the application of remote sensing and visualisation technology for monitoring infrastructure and geotechnical assets. This is becoming an increasingly important tool to use along with traditional and complex geotechnical models when assessing events such as dam, slope and cliff failures. Listen to hear more about the science behind these methods and projects where it has been applied.

    43 min
  7. Hock Liew and Javier Marti on the Observational Method

    27/10/2023

    Hock Liew and Javier Marti on the Observational Method

    Hock Liew and Javier Marti join Steve Hadley to explore the history and current implementation of the observational method in basement construction. They explain how better instrumentation and monitoring can help inform decision making that can save time and money, as well as managing risks to workers, the public and surrounding assets.

    57 min
  8. Dinesh Patel - Part Two

    19/09/2023

    Dinesh Patel - Part Two

    Dinesh Patel is a world renowned expert in geotechnical engineering. He has produced innovative solutions for landmark building projects and written papers that continue to be referenced decades after their release. Tune in and enjoy the second of two episodes exploring his career journey.

    1h 14m
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About

Breaking Ground is the voice of the geotechnical industry, and is supported by Ground Engineering Magazine and The Ground Forum. Hosted by Steve Hadley, Chair of the Federation of Piling Specialists, the podcast covers a wide range of topics including sustainability, design, commerce and STEM. If you're in the industry - or if you're thinking of joining - there will be something here for you! To find out more about Ground Engineering Magazine, visit http://www.geplus.co.uk. To find out more about The Ground Forum, visit https://ground-forum.org.uk

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  • Creator
    Ground Engineering Magazine & The Ground Forum
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ground Engineering Magazine & The Ground Forum
  • Show Website
    Breaking Ground

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