Best Construction Management Information Systems Podcasts (2025)

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How Predicting the Weather Can Improve Profit Margins - Episode 84 | Josh Graham 32:10

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Weather has always been the wildcard on a construction site, derailing schedules, inflating budgets, and adding that factor of risk the taller you build. Yet, for all the talk of digital twins and predictive analytics, weather risk is still too often treated as an unavoidable act of nature rather than a variable that can be measured, priced, and pr…

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Fisheries Subsidies Agreement Explained with Oceana's Dan Skerritt 57:29

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Fisheries subsidies are at the heart of one of the most important global trade agreements for the ocean. In this episode, I sit down with Dan Skeritt to break down the World Trade Organization’s new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, discuss why it matters, and explore its implications for countries around the world. We explore how harmful subsidies…

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Ocean Book You Need to Read: Amanda Leland’s Vision for a Sea Change 1:03:46

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Ocean Book you need to read introduces listeners to Sea Change by Amanda Leland, a powerful and hopeful exploration of how individuals and communities can unite to protect our oceans. Amanda draws from her expertise and experience to highlight the urgency of tackling climate change, overfishing, and pollution, while also showcasing the innovative s…

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Progressive Procurement - Episode 83 | Alastair Blenkin 32:14

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Procurement is where construction’s ambitions meet reality. The point at which programme, cost, risk and quality are either protected or quietly eroded. In a market drenched in price volatility, fragmented supply chains and rising ESG expectations, the old playbook of chasing the lowest number no longer delivers. What matters now is certainty, stan…

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Great White Shark Populations Have Interesting DNA 13:14

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Great white shark DNA is one of the most puzzling mysteries in marine biology. Recent research has revealed that despite being one species, great whites have split into three distinct genetic groups across the globe. What’s even stranger: their nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA tell conflicting stories, leaving scientists scratching their heads. Sh…

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How Scientists Can Become Advocates 20:52

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Advocacy for scientists is a skill that can transform how research impacts the real world. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin reflects on an article by Melissa Varga from the Union of Concerned Scientists that encourages scientists to step into advocacy roles. Andrew shares why many researchers hesitate to speak out, the…

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Sustainable Fashion with Courtney Barriger: Protecting the Ocean Through Clothing Choices 52:55

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Sustainable fashion is more than a trend, it is a movement that connects what we wear to the health of our planet. In this episode, Andrew Lewin speaks with Courtney Barriger, CEO of Holding Court Inc., about how clothing design can reduce waste, prevent microplastic pollution, and empower people to make responsible choices. The discussion reveals …

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Terracycle: Recycling Everything from Plastics to Global Waste Solutions 1:10:59

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Terracycle is proving that almost anything can be recycled, from cigarette butts to ocean plastics, transforming how the world thinks about waste. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin speaks with Tom Szaky, the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, to explore how his company is creating global recycling programs that redefine sustaina…

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Shark Meat Fed To Students: Brazil’s Hidden School Lunch Scandal 1:05:31

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Shark Meat Fed To Students in Brazil’s public institutions has sparked outrage after Mongabay uncovered thousands of tons of mislabeled shark meat, including endangered species like angelsharks, being served in schools, hospitals, prisons, and elderly care centers. Labeled as “cação” or “angel fish,” these meals were consumed by thousands of unsusp…

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Oceana Working to Protect Endangered Species: How Legal Action Safeguards Whales and Sea Turtles 50:56

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Oceana, working to protect endangered species, is at the heart of this powerful episode featuring Tara Brock, an environmental lawyer advocating for ocean life. Tara unpacks how the Endangered Species Act is used to protect humpback whales and sea turtles, and how legal tools like this remain essential to ocean conservation. As threats like ship st…

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Real Insight from the Construction Tech Industry - Episode 82 | Peter Sumpton - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 26:49

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Quick-Fire questions from Digital Construction Week 2025, providing real insights from the construction tech industry. This is the final episode recorded live at Digital Construction Week 2025. A quick-fire Q&A session that captures the honest, unscripted, and occasionally outstanding responses of industry professionals as they tackle some big ques…

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Starting an Environmental Nonprofit: The Balean Founders Story with Bart Oor and Sander Brienen 55:20

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Starting an environmental nonprofit often begins with a vision and the determination to make a difference, but it also comes with challenges in funding, community support, and long-term sustainability. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Bart Oor and Sander Brienen share the story of how they created Balean, a platform designed to help ind…

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Pacific Islands Marine Monument Rollback and Court Reversal Explained 59:44

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Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument: For over a decade, these waters stood as one of the largest no-take zones on Earth, safeguarding corals, fish, and migratory species. But on day one of his presidency, Donald Trump erased the U.S. commitment to 30x30 and soon after issued Proclamation 10918, opening parts of the monument to commerc…

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Construction Conversations - Episode 81 | Amelia Fletcher-Blackburn - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 28:50

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As the construction industry continues to grapple with digital transformation, it’s clear that progress is being made, but also that many of the toughest questions still lie ahead. From skills and systems to expectations and execution, the gap between technological potential and everyday practice remains a central challenge. Those leading the charg…

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Less than 400 Left: How Media Coverage Shapes the Fate of North Atlantic Right Whales 1:07:57

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Less than 400 left — that’s how many North Atlantic right whales remain in the world. These critically endangered whales are at the center of an urgent conservation story, but how the media communicates about them plays a powerful role in shaping public awareness and action. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin sits down with D…

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Impactful Shared Workspace - Episode 80 | Greg Demchak - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 28:41

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Digital tools promise faster decisions, smoother collaboration, and greater clarity across construction projects, but the real work often begins after the software is switched on. Yet the adoption of such digital tools isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a behavioural one. On this podcast, we’re yet to explore the reality of digital transformati…

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Managing Fishing Vessels: Uncovering the Hidden Ownership of Industrial Fleets 59:43

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Managing fishing vessels goes far beyond tracking where a boat is registered. In this episode, we dive into Oceana’s Beyond the Flag report to explore how large-scale fishing vessels are often flagged in one country but owned in another, creating dangerous loopholes that allow illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing to thrive. This legal…

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Plastic pollution in the ocean: How the Global Treaty Could Change Everything 19:33

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Plastic pollution in the ocean is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s a public health crisis and an economic threat. In this episode, I break down the latest updates from the UN negotiations on a global plastics treaty, explaining why the talks in Geneva this month could set the course for the next generation’s relationship with plastic. Fro…

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How 5 billion sea stars died and what we can do to save them 8:35

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How 5 billion sea stars died is a story that shook marine ecosystems along North America’s Pacific coast. This episode dives into the groundbreaking discovery of the bacterium Vibrio pectenicida, the pathogen responsible for sea star wasting disease, which decimated up to 90% of sunflower sea stars. We explore how the loss of these predators caused…

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Building Smarter Concrete Foundations - Episode 79 | Djelal Osman - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 28:25

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Concrete forms the literal and figurative foundation of the built environment, yet its role is often overlooked in conversations about innovation. As pressure grows across the construction industry to deliver projects more sustainably and with greater resilience, the systems surrounding this material are beginning to shift. Digitalisation is no lon…

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Scientist Identifies New Manta Ray Species: Dr. Andrea Marshall’s Discovery of the Atlantic Manta 8:43

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Scientist Identifies New Manta Ray Species—the Atlantic Manta Ray, Mobula yarae—in a groundbreaking announcement from Dr. Andrea Marshall and her team at the Marine Megafauna Foundation. In this episode, Andrew Lewin shares the story of how Dr. Marshall, already renowned for identifying two distinct manta species in 2009, confirmed a long-suspected…

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Climate Crisis and Capitalism: David Suzuki on Why We Must Rethink Everything 36:07

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Climate Crisis and Capitalism are at the heart of David Suzuki’s powerful message in this episode. In a candid and impassioned reflection, Suzuki warns that if we continue to prioritize politics and the economy over protecting the environment, we may as well give up on climate action. He challenges the cultural obsession with perpetual economic gro…

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A Robotic Future - Episode 78 | Michael Ren - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 19:40

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Robotics are emerging as a powerful tool to improve efficiency, enhance safety, and tackle the growing complexity of modern projects within the built environment. Yet introducing advanced technologies into active, often unpredictable, construction environments brings its own unique set of challenges. From addressing early-stage problems through inn…

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Map the Deep Sea: How Ocean Mapping Drives Conservation, Equity, and Innovation 46:24

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Map the Deep Sea to protect what we don’t yet understand. In this episode, Andrew Lewin speaks with Tim Kearns from Map the Gaps, a global initiative working to close the knowledge gap beneath the waves. With over 75% of the seafloor still unmapped in high resolution, the ocean remains Earth’s final frontier—and unlocking its secrets is essential f…

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Ocean Books and Solarpunk Stories: Todd Medema’s Climate Heist Novel to Inspire Action 43:54

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Ocean Books can do more than entertain—they can inspire action, hope, and a fresh way of thinking about climate change. In this episode, Todd Medema introduces his new novel, How to Surf a Hurricane, a solarpunk heist that imagines a near-future world adapting to climate change. Todd and Andrew Lewin explore how fiction can shift the narrative from…

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Coffee and the Environment: The Hidden Cost of Your Daily Brew 1:07:55

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Coffee and the environment are deeply intertwined, yet few consumers realize just how damaging the coffee industry can be. In this episode, Etelle Higonnet, a Yale-trained human rights lawyer and founder of Coffee Watch, joins Andrew to explore the environmental and human rights crises associated with global coffee production. From deforestation an…

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Smarter Systems, Clearer Playbooks - Episode 77 | Pip Morpeth - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 33:23

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The way organisations manage knowledge, structure delivery, and learn from experience is rapidly changing with the built environment. As projects become more complex and teams more dispersed, traditional approaches to workflows, documentation, and process management are no longer enough. Success increasingly depends on how well teams can capture, s…

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Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: Why It’s Time to Ban Styrofoam for Good 1:00:22

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Plastic foam pollution continues to be a widespread and dangerous threat to ocean health. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Oceana’s Christy Leavitt breaks down their 2025 report exposing the true environmental cost of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) used in foodware across the US. With shocking statistics and real-life examples, Christy…

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Shark Week 2025 Why Shark Week’s “Dancing With Sharks” Episode Got It So Wrong 12:52

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Shark Week 2025 opened with a spectacle that left many conservationists and shark advocates frustrated. The premiere episode, Dancing With Sharks, featured handlers hugging, hand-feeding, and even riding sharks—behaviors that distort shark biology and promote a dangerous misunderstanding of these wild animals. In this episode, we examine how the us…

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How to Protect Sharks: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t) 7:46

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How to Protect Sharks isn’t just about banning shark finning or posting awareness videos. It’s about understanding what really works—supporting science-based policies, enforcing marine protected areas, backing local researchers, and stopping the spread of misinformation. In this episode, we clear up the confusion around shark conservation and focus…

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AI - Faster, Smarter, Sustainable - Episode 76 | Charlie Sheridan - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 25:53

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It hasn’t been that long since it was a buzzword we were told we should all be concerned about, as it would soon take our jobs, yet now Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept in the built environment, it’s an active force reshaping how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained. As the AEC/O sector faces growing pressure to …

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How Marine Conservation Works: From Community Action to Global Policy 18:06

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How Marine Conservation Works is the foundation for protecting our oceans, but it’s often misunderstood. In this episode, we break down how marine conservation really happens—from grassroots community efforts and local fisheries management to scientific input and national policies. You’ll learn why effective conservation requires more than just goo…

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Texas Flood 2025: Smarter Tools Needed To Save Lives 53:03

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Texas Flood 2025 revealed just how urgently we need smarter tools in disaster response. In this episode, Dave Jones, founder of StormCenter Communications, explains how his team used satellite imagery and real-time mapping to support emergency responders during the catastrophic floods. Their data helped identify stranded residents, blocked roads, a…

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Conservation Is About Collaboration And Balean Is All About Collaboration 56:28

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Conservation is about collaboration, and collaboration is what we are discussing today. Ocean collaboration is at the heart of many conservation success stories, but what happens when it breaks down? In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin talks with Bart Oor, the founder of Balean, a platform created to support i…

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Technology Adoption Gaps - Episode 75 | Stuart Campbell - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 34:58

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The construction industry stands at a critical crossroads. With mounting pressure to deliver projects faster, safer, and more sustainably, the role of technology is no longer a matter of future potential; it’s a present-day necessity. From automation and data-driven design to machine control and connected workflows, digital innovation challenges lo…

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Orca Allokelping: Newly Documented Mutual Grooming Tool Use in Marine Mammals 14:40

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Orca Allokelping is the newly documented behavior where southern resident killer whales use bull kelp as a tool to rub against each other—possibly to remove dead skin and soothe irritation. Captured via drone, this social spa-like behavior, known as allokelping, reveals a rare example of cooperative tool use in the wild. Scientists believe it serve…

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All The Sharks Netflix Review: It's A Must Watch 17:56

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All The Sharks Netflix finally delivers what ocean lovers and science communicators have been asking for: a show that gets shark science right. In this episode, Andrew breaks down how the new game show sets itself apart from misleading content like SeaSpiracy and Shark Whisperer, and instead showcases real marine scientists, environmental journalis…

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Ocean Networks Canada: What It’s Really Like to Work in the Deep Sea 1:04:14

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Ocean careers are often imagined as adventurous and exciting, but what does it actually mean to work in the ocean every day, especially in the deep sea? In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew speaks with Megan Paulson from Ocean Networks Canada, Josh Tedarenko from Campac Marine Services, and Dirk, who all work in partnersh…

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Lean Construction - Episode 74 | Remi Dornier - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 32:42

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Digital innovation is driving profound changes across the construction sector, offering new ways to rethink how buildings and infrastructure are conceived, delivered and operated. From the emergence of advanced modelling technologies to the application of artificial intelligence and manufacturing principles, the industry is moving towards a more co…

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Ocean Ramsay's Shark Whisperer, A Review of the Conservation Claims and Controversies 25:58

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Ocean Ramsay's new documentary, called Shark Whisperer, is out on Netflix, and this is my review. This episode investigates Ocean Ramsey’s viral shark interactions, including her approach of touching and redirecting sharks in open water. We explore how these encounters influence shark behavior and why marine scientists warn about potential stress, …

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Ocean Conservation Disconnect with People: Straws, Sharks, and Science Barriers 21:39

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Ocean Conservation Disconnect defines the state of ocean conservation today, where public enthusiasm rarely translates into real impact. The viral plastic straw campaign proved that a simple symbol could spark global conversations, yet it shifted focus away from the systemic changes needed to reduce ocean plastic. Swapping plastic for metal straws …

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Tuna Sustainability and The Work of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation 1:22:46

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Tuna sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a complex challenge tackled head-on by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). In this episode, Susan Jackson, ISSF President, joins host Andrew Lewin to unpack their groundbreaking 2024 Annual Report. From developing biodegradable jelly-FADs to advancing electronic monitoring sta…

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A Data-Driven Future - Episode 73 | Paul Devlin - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 28:23

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Driven by the need to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve collaboration, digital solutions are at the forefront of the changes within the built environment, offering tools that streamline processes and connect various stakeholders across the construction lifecycle. However, digitalisation is not simply a matter of implementing new technol…

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How French Polynesia Protected 4.8 Million km² of Ocean: The World’s Largest MPA 10:46

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French Polynesia marine protected area is now the largest in the world, covering nearly 4.8 million square kilometers of ocean. This groundbreaking conservation effort was announced during the United Nations Ocean Conference and includes large no-take zones near the Society and Gambier Islands, along with expansive areas that restrict harmful activ…

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Augmented Reality Check - Episode 72 | Alexander Sidorov - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 17:22

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Augmented Reality (AR) is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in the construction sector, offering new ways to bridge the gap between digital plans and physical sites. We’ve covered this topic already way back in episode 9 - Can AR be a True Reality? where founders of Gamma AR - Caner Dolas & Jayan Jevanesan were kind enough to open up about the…

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The Problem with Seaweed Aquaculture: Hidden Threats to Marine Life 10:43

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The problem with seaweed aquaculture is that it’s not always as ocean-friendly as it seems. While seaweed farming is often praised as a climate solution—able to sequester carbon, improve water quality, and support sustainable food systems—scientists are now warning that its rapid, unregulated expansion could be damaging vital marine ecosystems. In …

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UN Ocean Conference 2025: Big Promises, Global Funding, and the Push for Ocean Protection 10:48

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UNOC 2025 brought major headlines in ocean conservation—from billions pledged to protect biodiversity, to significant movement on the High Seas Treaty. In this episode, Andrew Lewin returns from the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, with a firsthand account of what was announced, what was promised, and what might actually happen. Ocean finance w…

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Construction Tech Across EMEA - Episode 71 | Nathan Marsh - Live @ Digital Construction Week 25 19:27

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As infrastructure demands grow across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, so too does the complexity of delivering them. From transport and utilities to large-scale urban development, the sector must respond not only to technical challenges but also to regional variation in policy, regulation, skills, and economic conditions. Digital tools and smar…

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Why Cayman Islanders Voted to Stop a Cruise Ship Pier and Save Their Reef 11:44

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Why Cayman Islanders Voted against a massive cruise ship pier is a rare and powerful story of reef protection over profit. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin unpacks the bold decision by Cayman citizens to reject a development project that would have severely damaged their coral reef ecosystem. The vote sent a clear message: …

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How US Climate Policy Affects Renewable Energy and Ocean Conservation 55:14

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Climate policy in the U.S. has taken a wild ride in recent years. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, I speak with Chris Moyer, founder of Echo Communication Advisors, about the turbulent shifts in federal policy—especially during the Trump and Biden administrations, and how these shifts have disrupted progress in renewable energy. We exam…