Wade Trim's Innovation Alley

Wade Trim
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A monthly podcast focused on innovations that impact infrastructure projects and how Wade Trim might apply the technology to best serve our clients and their projects.

  1. 11/11/2025

    The Growing Momentum of Collaborative Delivery: How Florida is Leading the Way

    In this episode of Innovation Alley, Tim O'Rourke, CTO, hosts a panel in Manatee County, Florida, to explore the growing momentum behind collaborative delivery in public utility projects. The discussion features Chris Collins (Deputy Director of Utilities, Manatee County), Bob Bruner (Regional Manager, Archer Western), and Dennis Prevo (Collaborative Delivery Practice Lead, Wade Trim), each offering unique perspectives from the owner, contractor, and engineer sides.

    38 min

  2. 06/26/2025

    Innovative Strategies for Population Growth in Hillsborough County, Florida

    In this episode, Tim and Hillsborough County, Florida's Assistant County Administrator, George Cassady discuss innovative ways the County is responding to population growth and how the County keeps water safe and flowing in the aftermath of hurricanes.

    35 min

  3. 12/20/2024

    New Regulatory Drivers and Emerging Technologies in PFAS Treatment

    The water industry is never stagnant. New regulations continuously come about to meet new water issues. One significant area of concern that has gained attention in recent years is the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals," are a group of human-made chemicals that have been used in a wide variety of consumer products and industrial applications since the 1940s. In this episode of Innovation Alley, Dave White is joined by experts from Wade Trim and Aqua-Aerobics to discuss regulatory drivers and emerging technologies aimed at treating and destroying PFAS.

    30 min

  4. 07/25/2024

    A Comparison of Innovative Regional Water Authorities

    In this episode, we hear from two leaders of regional water authorities that serve different areas and populations in the United States. Suzanne Coffey, Chief Executive Officer of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), and Diana Smillova,  Division Manager of Water/Wastewater Capital Programs of the City of St. Petersburg, Florida share their insights on how they collaborate with other stakeholders, plan for long-term sustainability, and leverage technology to improve efficiency and resilience.

    56 min

  5. 03/20/2024

    Innovations in Wastewater Treatment

    Wastewater treatment technologies, such as aerobic granular sludge (AGS) continue to evolve to meet new regulations and affordability concerns. In this episode of Innovation Alley, we’ve brought together representative from two heavily involved groups: the engineering community and equipment systems suppliers to share insights on this important topic.

    41 min

  6. 03/07/2024

    Artificial Intelligence

    This episode of Innovation Alley focuses on artificial intelligence. Hosts Tim O’Rourke and Dave White are joined by artificial intelligence experts from YegaTech for a discussion on how AEC firms can navigate the world of AI and leverage this important tool to enhance business and bring value to clients.

    49 min

  7. 11/28/2023

    The Evolution of Engineering

    University of Michigan Civil/Environmental Engineering Professor Glen Daigger, Ph.D., returns to talk with hosts Tim O'Rourke, PE, and Dave White, PE, about the evolution of engineering, tools various stakeholders bring to the decision-making process, and the advancement of AI and automated processes in the industry.

    38 min

  8. 09/07/2023

    The Water Tower's Vision for Innovation

    Co-hosts Tim O'Rourke, PE and Dave White, PE are joined by Melissa Meeker, Chief Executive Officer at The Water Tower for a discussion on The Water Tower's mission and vision for creating a thriving ecosystem of water innovation fueled by imagination, informed by research, and powered by pioneers.  Melissa shares the history of The Water Tower, and how The Water Tower supports workforce development, and innovation, and discusses how companies can be involved in the cutting edge research being led by The Water Tower experts.

    31 min
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A monthly podcast focused on innovations that impact infrastructure projects and how Wade Trim might apply the technology to best serve our clients and their projects.

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  • Creator
    Wade Trim
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Wade Trim's Innovation Alley
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    Wade Trim's Innovation Alley