Informed Infrastructure Podcast

Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Raj Ubhi, Geospatial Analyst at Arup.

They discussed how Arup's digital team collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) and clients to solve challenges using a suite of applications based on ArcGIS infrastructure. Ubhi goes into specific details of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) transit project in Toronto.

Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Kyle Edmonds, GIS Manager at City of Altamonte Springs, Fla., and Shane Melde, Geospatial Solutions Engineer at England-Thims & Miller (ETM).

They discussed how the City of Altamonte Springs is redefining urban management with a dynamic, photo-realistic 3D digital twin of Cranes Roost Park.

odd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Adan Banda, Senior Geospatial Data Manager at DFW Airport, and Brandon Mann, Geospatial Analyst at DFW Airport.

They discussed how DFW International airport uses digital models to advance asset data collection, real-time visualization, analytics and proactive maintenance to drive efficiency and foster cross-departmental collaboration in an ever-changing environment. 

Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Ali Diba, Founder, and  Mark Thacker, Principal, of DSCE, an engineering and GIS consulting firm specializing in developing solutions to help utilities and municipalities.

The discussion focuses on the technologies that are making digital twins a vital tool for all aspects of utility asset management.

Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Ali Diba, Founder, and  Mark Thacker, Principal, of DSCE, an engineering and GIS consulting firm specializing in developing solutions to help utilities and municipalities.

The discussion focuses on the technologies that are making digital twins a vital tool for all aspects of utility asset management.

Todd Danielson, editorial director of Informed Infrastructure, interviews Paul Trautmann, the Marketing Director for Infrastructure for Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine.

Learn approaches for securing longer service lives from wastewater infrastructure assets to help stretch municipal budgets by selecting the right coating materials for new constructions and rehabilitations. We discuss the importance of getting the materials–and the applications–right as well as how working directly with qualified suppliers and certified applicators can mean the difference between realizing long service lives or encountering premature deterioration and early repairs.

The interview covers important considerations for installations and rehabilitations, from specification to surface prep to coatings applications to final holiday testing. It also notes the importance of working with trained and certified crews and how the Sherwin-Williams Certified Applicator Program (CAP) helps ensure applicators can deliver improved reliability, minimized maintenance and extended service lives for critical infrastructure assets.

Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Atiq Alvi, vice president, National Lead for Bridge Rehabilitation, Florida Bridge Sector manager at TYLin, a part of Sidara’s global collaborative.

They had a wide ranging and detailed discussion of bridge engineering, including the fragile state of U.S. bridges, how engineers can help improve the situation, and some of the latest and most-useful bridge technology as well as how Alvi has used them throughout his extensive career. 

Every bridge engineer should listen to this conversation.

Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Matern Professional Engineering’s Brad Pascarella, P.E., LEED AP, Director of Commercial Division, Senior Electrical Engineer; and Dorian Maness, GGP, Senior Project Manager, EDU Division, Mechanical Engineer.

They discussed the emerging Career and Technical Education (CTE) space that’s trying to develop a pipeline for much-needed new engineers.

Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Gregg Semler, founder and CEO, InPipe Energy. They discussed how renewable electrical energy can be derived from excess water pressure in pipes, and how engineers can think beyond their individual projects and how they fit into larger systems.

Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Greg Laugeni, Technical Manager at GCP. They discussed micro-trench infill systems and the role they play in transportation infrastructure projects, including for developing broadband communication networks.