Welcome to ‘Energy Unplugged by Aurora’, a mix of in-depth conversations with key international industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, sharing their unique perspectives on the global energy transition. Hosted by various Aurora experts, we explore the hottest topics and trends across the energy landscape. From renewables, battery storage, and grid integration, to hydrogen, commodity markets, and technology innovation, our high-profile guests weigh in with their valuable insights. Stay ...
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Steel Structures Podcasts
Examining the strategies and deployments around decarbonisation in hard to abate sectors, we speak with CEOs, heads of corporate strategy, CTOs, Innovation/R&D, project directors & heads of carbon management from around the world. Hosted by Alex Cameron of the Decarbonization Leaders Network and Decarb Connect & produced by Janno Media.
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Silicon Valley is a one-stop engineering consultant provider, that delivers and assists its clients in providing all types of engineering services. The professed team of engineers, designers, and drafters are well-trained and experienced in providing architectural engineering consultancy services, structural engineering consultancy services, MEP engineering services, Civil engineering services, CAD services, in a single roof.
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The 1967 collapse of the Silver Bridge over the Ohio River was an engineering mystery and a human tragedy - 46 people died. Why did a suspension bridge built to last a century not make 40 years? Built in 1928, it was a slimmer version of similar bridges built in nearby Pittsburgh. The slimming down was deemed to be safe because of the use of a tougher steel and ‘silver coloured anticorrosion paint’. The tracks in this album look at the factors which led to the catastrophic failure of one of ...
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At People-First Builders, we shine a spotlight on the leaders who shape the construction industry by building more than projects—they build teams, culture, and legacy. This podcast is your gateway to the stories of exceptional CEOs and visionaries who prioritize their people, achieve remarkable success, and redefine what it means to lead in construction. Discover how family-owned businesses, niche projects, and innovative leadership styles are driving progress in steel erection, bridge rebar ...
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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
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Structural Engineering is a profession that studies and applies the laws of math and physics to predict building behavior and design the “bones” of man-made structures. The language of structural engineering can seem overwhelming for non-engineers, but this podcast will change that. Fluent in steel, concrete masonry and timber design, Kari Sebern, P.E. simplifies major concepts of structural design, both enlightening non-engineers about structural design and inspiring experienced engineers t ...
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EP.261 Martin Daronnat on Structuring the Future: How FPAs Are Powering Europe’s Battery Revolution
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47:48This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Martin Daronnat, Head of Flexibility & Structured Origination at ENGIE . He joins Casimir Lorenz, Aurora’s Managing Director for Central Europe, for a deep dive into the emerging market for flexibility purchase agreements (FPAs) and their role in financing and operating large-scale battery e…
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From Coordination to Construction: The Essential Role of BIM Shop Drawings
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4:03From Coordination to Construction — Discover how BIM Shop Drawings bring precision, collaboration, and clarity to every build. Tune in as host John Ackerson explores how Silicon Valley turns digital coordination into real-world construction success! 🎧🏗️
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EP.260 Lawson Steele on Hydrogen, Storage Solutions and Decarbonising the UK Grid
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37:46This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re joined by Lawson Steele, CEO of Haldane Energy, to explore the strategic and practical role of hydrogen in long-duration energy storage and the UK’s energy transition. Marten Ford, who leads Aurora’s work in GBN Ireland on low-carbon fuels and hydrogen, guides the conversation through the challenges and opportun…
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EP.259 Juan Carlos Jobet on Chile’s Energy Transition
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47:21This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Juan Carlos Jobet, former Chilean Minister of Energy and Mining and now Dean of the Business School at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. He joins José Muñoz, Aurora’s Country Lead for Chile, to discuss Chile’s path to a cleaner, more resilient energy system, from the coal phase-out and renewable gr…
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Cost, Time, and Quality: The Triple Advantage of 3D Rebar Modeling
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4:11🔗 Discover how 3D Rebar Modeling reshapes modern construction. In our latest podcast, we unpack the triple advantage — Cost, Time, and Quality — and how these factors drive smarter, stronger, and faster builds.
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From Court Discipline to Business Growth: Leading with Structure
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27:43What happens when the discipline of the court meets the chaos of business? In this People-First Builders episode, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Uros Vasiljevic to unpack how athletic rigor and coaching fundamentals translate into predictable, scalable operations. From daily cadence and clear roles to simple "scoreboards" that make performanc…
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Three Tiers of Industrial Decarbonization: A Conversation with Bart de Groot of Siemens
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35:13Listen in as Alex Cameron joins Bart de Groot, Sustainability Lead at Siemens Industry Software, to explore how process industries are navigating the complex landscape of decarbonization in 2025. Against a backdrop of volatile energy prices, shifting regulations, and supply chain disruptions, Bart reveals highly practical strategies companies are u…
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Blueprints to Brilliance: Driving Project Success with Architectural BIM Services
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EP.258 Ben Guest on Batteries, Flexibility and the Future of the UK Grid
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46:31By Aurora Energy Research
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Culture and Leadership: The Path to Elevating the Trades
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30:04What if a construction company were known first for who its people become, not only for what it builds? In this People-First Builders episode, Fletcher Wimbush talks with Chad and Cory Kundert of Kundert Construction in Monroe, Wisconsin, about turning a job site into a launchpad for growth. They share how school partnerships and hands-on "Trades D…
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EP.257 Karin Burns on Community Choice Aggregators and the Clean Energy Transition in California
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42:07This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Karin Burns, CEO of San Diego Community Power (SDCP). She joins Oliver Kerr, Aurora’s Managing Director for North America, and Farhad Billimoria, Head of US West Research, to discuss the rise of community choice aggregation (CCA) and its role in accelerating California’s clean energy transit…
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From Drafting to Digital: The Journey of Structural BIM Services
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4:30🚀 From paper to pixels — discover how Structural BIM Services are transforming the way we build! 🎙️ #structuralbimservices #bimservices #cadservices
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How Structure Builds Retention with Roggen Frick
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24:33What keeps great people from leaving? For Roggen Frick, it's all about replacing chaos with predictability. In this episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Roggen to explore how structure, consistency, and clear systems create trust, reduce turnover, and build loyalty in the construction industry. Roggen shares practi…
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EP.256 Helen Clarkson on Business and Policy in the Global Climate Transition
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36:37This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Helen Clarkson, CEO of Climate Group. She joins Richard Howard, Aurora’s Global Research Director, to discuss the role of business and government in accelerating the transition to net zero. Helen has led Climate Group since 2017, overseeing initiatives such as RE100, EV100, SteelZero, and th…
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The Future of Building Information Modelling Services in Global Projects
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3:27🌍 From smarter cities to sustainable builds — discover how BIM is shaping global projects in our latest podcast with host Steave. 🎙️
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PODBITE: Small Modular Reactors: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead with Frazer-Nash - Live from DCUK25
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5:37In this episode, Simon Smith from Frazer-Nash Consultancy joins the Podbite series to discuss the realities of industrial decarbonization. The conversation explores the role of small modular reactors (SMRs), the opportunities and limits of existing carbon technologies, and the commercial hurdles facing heavy industry as it moves toward net zero. Si…
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EP.255 Philip Hirschhorn and Tim Nelson on the Future of Australia’s Wholesale Market
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46:13This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Philip Hirschhorn, Ministerial Appointee to the NEM Wholesale Market Settings Review Expert Panel, and Tim Nelson, Chair of the independent review of Australia’s NEM. They join Hugo Batten, Aurora’s Managing Director for APAC, and Hana Ramli, Principal in our Australian Advisory team, to dis…
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Measure Twice, Hire Right Building Accountability Into Growth with Matt Aston
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49:42In this People First Builders episode, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Matt Aston, founder and CEO of GPRS, a national leader in private utility locating, concrete scanning, and subsurface mapping. Matt shares how a single magazine ad in 2001 sparked an idea that grew from a one person startup into a coast to coast company with more than 900 t…
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What’s the Biggest Challenge in Rebar Detailing Today?
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4:16Rebar Detailing is critical, but what’s the biggest challenge today? Tune in to find out! 🎙️
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The Impact of 3D Modeling on Modern Steel Detailing Services
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6:36Accuracy, efficiency, and smarter builds—tune in to learn how 3D modeling is transforming Steel Detailing Services. #steeldetailingservices #cadservices #bimservices
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EP.254 Heather Reams on Conservative Leadership in US Clean Energy Policy
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47:30This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Heather Reams, President and CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES). She joins Oliver Kerr, Aurora’s Managing Director for North America, to discuss the role of conservative leadership in driving clean energy policy and the prospects for bipartisan cooperation. Heather has l…
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PODBITE: Circular Steel: From Scrap to Sustainability – Live from DCUK25
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14:35Recorded live at the Decarb Connect UK Summit in March, this episode features guest host Tom Angus, Senior Conference Producer at Decarb Connect in conversation with Eoin Bailey, Innovation and Circular Economy Manager at 7 Steel UK. Eoin shares his journey from automotive design engineer to steel industry innovator, and unpacks how 7 Steel is embe…
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EP.253 Christoph Bellin on Battery Storage and Pumped Hydro in Europe
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32:50This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Christoph Bellin, Head of Development & Projects at Alpiq. He joins Claudia Günther, our Research Lead for Northwestern Europe, to explore the evolving roles of flexible assets like battery storage and pumped hydro in Europe’s energy transition. Christoph is a senior energy executive with ov…
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The 30-year journey to an underground facility for long-term nuclear waste storage
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54:07The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now: listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, your usual platform or the player below. In this month’s episode we discuss the UK’s long-term plan for a vast underground storage facility for nuclear waste – known as a geological disposal facility (GDF) – with Nuclear Waste Services (NWS). NWS chief …
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EP.252 Elyette Roux on Grid Deployment and Supply Chain Challenges
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27:05This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Elyette Roux, Executive Vice President for the Power Grid market division at Nexans, and Managing Director of the company’s Accessories Business Unit. She joins Pierre Dennery, Aurora’s Country Head for France, to examine the global challenges of deploying the grid infrastructure required fo…
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Global Perspectives on Facade Detailing Services
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3:40🎙️ Facade Detailing Services are more than drawings—they’re the backbone of sustainable, stylish, and safe buildings worldwide. Listen now to Global Perspectives on Facade Detailing Services. #facadedetailingservices #bimservices #cadservices #usa
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PODBITE: Navigating the Carbon Market Paradigm Shift – Live from DCUK25
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11:24Welcome to Podbites - short, sharp episodes designed to give you digestible insights on industrial decarbonisation. In this episode, Tim Atkinson (Director, Sales & Trading at CFP Energy) joins guest host Melissa Chew (VP, Product at Decarb Connect) to explore why UK industrials must act now to build a resilient carbon strategy. Recorded live at De…
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Common Challenges in Architectural 3D Modeling — and How to Solve Them
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4:43🚀 From file-size struggles to collaboration gaps — we’re unpacking the biggest hurdles in Architectural 3D Modeling and how to overcome them. Tune in now! 🎙️
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EP.251 Ben Wilson, President, National Grid Ventures
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34:53This week on Energy Unplugged, we’re delighted to welcome Ben Wilson, President of National Grid Ventures. He joins Dan Monzani, our Managing Director for UK & Ireland, to explore how infrastructure, interconnectors and electrification are shaping the future of the UK and global energy systems. Ben sits on the Executive Committee of National Grid a…
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