Voices in Engineering

S2E1: James Donaghy is Director of the Dewey Group, a firm who recruit and train piling and ground engineering specialists. In this episode, we discuss how Dewey have reinvented the structure of recruitment, and how they identify credible candidates. Enjoy!

Alistair Macdonald is the Group Deputy Managing Director for Franki Foundations, an internationally known ground engineering firm specialising in deep foundation techniques.

Alistair and Kevin discuss Franki's acquisition of Martello Piling, the importance of ground conditions and price-led decisions versus value-led decisions,

Terry McMenam is a Chartered Environmentalist and Chartered Scientist who has been working within the geotechnical and geo-environmental industry since 1992. A Member of the Institute of Directors and Treasurer for the Geological Society, Terry is also a Director at Geol Consultants. Site investigation specialists Geol Consultants provide a wide range of geotechnical and environmental services, ranging from basic site investigation works and coal mining risk assessments to hazardous ground gas risk assessments.

In this episode, Terry and Kevin discuss attitudes towards ground investigation, managing risks of shallow mine workings and commonly asked questions from clients.

Ben Bennett is the founder and director of Luminous Group, a digital transformation company based in Newcastle. The Luminous Group is a constantly evolving 3D technology & software development studio of which Ben leads a diverse and experienced team, allowing them to develop innovative new solutions using VR, AR, mixed reality, spatial computing, and computer vision.

In this episode, Ben and Kevin discuss virtual reality technology in construction, augmented reality on site, along with new immersive technology for office space.

Nick Shilling is the Managing Director at Thompsons of Prudhoe. In 1993, and fresh from school, Nick first joined the business as a costing clerk within the contracts department. He became MD earlier this year.

In this episode, Nick and Kevin discuss leadership style, having trust in your employees and groundworkers response to Covid-19.

1. Dan Adams is a Senior Geotechnical Consultant and a key member in the expansion of Aarsleff Ground Engineering’s geotechnical department. Kevin and Dan chat about coronavirus' impact on construction, social togetherness and the future for Aarsleff in the UK.