The Infrastructure Podcast
A new regular podcast series which features conversations with some of the key leaders and influencers from across UK infrastructure sector.
Episodes
165 episodes
Heathrow’s investment ambition with Javier Echave
In this episode we delve into the infrastructure and expansion ambitions of Heathrow, the UK’s busiest airport. Last year Heathrow handled a massive 84 million passengers, a figure which has grown steadily over the last 30 years and...
A new vision for water with Chris Taylor-Dawson
In this episode we are talking about the once-in-a-generation reckoning currently facing the British water industry. Following the publication of the final report from Sir Jon Cunliffe’s Independent Water Commission last summer - an...
Technology for the next generation with Kirsty Ingleson
In this episode we. explore how infrastructure, arguably one of the most traditional and risk-averse industries, can truly embrace and embed digital technology and artificial intelligence as it trains and inspires the next generation into the s...
New York's Penn Station with Andy Byford
This is a special episode recorded live in front of delegates at the recent Transforming Infrastructure Performance Summit in New York – the latest in this series of global events supported by software giant Bentley Systems and the UK Governmen...
Infrastructure resilience with Sue Percy
In this episode we talk about infrastructure resilience: the challenge of designing and building infrastructure in an age of deep uncertainty, where a changing climate, a growing population, and a shrinking public purse have rendered traditiona...
Women in Property with Sam McCabe
In this episode we take a close look at the work of the Women in Property network and preview a special breakfast discussion that they have planned on 19th May at UKREiiF, the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum being held...
Nuclear powered sustainable aviation with Caroline Longman and Hannah Vickers
This this week's episode we discuss the decarbonisation of global aviation - and specifically a new project that aims to leverage the growth in nuclear technology to accelerate us towards a new world of affordable e-SAF - sustainable aviation f...
Systems Stewardship: managing evolving risk with Donna Lopata
In this episode we tackle the evolving challenges of managing infrastructure investment risk in a rapidly changing world.As systemic threats like climate change, population growth and social inequality intensify, infrastructure funding m...
Water for public benefit with Mark Thurston
In this episode we are talking about water sector reform with Mark Thurston, chief executive of Anglian Water, arguably one of the most progressive and innovative water companies in the UK.Not without its problems and critics of c...
RAF’s professional engineering flight plan with Squadron Leader David Littlemore
In this episode of the podcast we are explore the way the UK Armed Services has been radically upping its game in terms of the support, promotion and development of professional engineering careers. To do this, I'm joined today by S...
Transforming Infrastructure Performance with Mark Coates
In this episode we dive into the infrastructure sector’s journey towards digitisation, decarbonisation and modernisation – a journey which to be honest, seems like one that we have been on for some time.To do this, my guest is Mark Co...
Global investment ambition with Jon Phillips
In this week's episode we take a deep dive into the global infrastructure investment market as I chat to Jon Phillips, chief executive of GIIA, the Global Infrastructure Investors Association.The Association represents the world's foremo...
Hospital 2.0 Alliance with Emma Whigham and Rick Lennard
In this week's episode we return to the New Hospital Programme - still one of the most ambitious public infrastructure programmes the UK has seen in decades. The last time I was in NHP’s Waterloo office in London was for episode 143...
Canada's housing-enabling infrastructure with Peter Weltman
This week's special 151st episode was recorded in front of a live audience at last year’s brilliant Transforming Infrastructure Performance Summit hosted by Bentley Systems and the Institution of Civil Engineers in Toronto Canada.In fact...
A mission for skills with Mark Reynolds
This week's podcast celebrates the 150th episode by delving into one of the most urgent and complex issues that continues to challenge the UK construction sector – namely the critical shortage of skilled workers.As we know, government pl...
Parliamentary progress update with Mike Reader MP
In this week's episode we are seeking a new year parliamentary progress update to discover how 18 months of government infrastructure ambition is actually being turned into real economic and social growth potential. To help me with ...
UK's nuclear Geological Disposal Facility with Neil Hyatt and Malcolm Orford
In this week's podcast we’re talking about the tricky challenge of safely managing and disposing of the UK’s expanding stock of nuclear waste. Creating a Geological Disposal Facility.For more than 70 years, the UK has benefited from nucl...
Building a skilled workforce with Matt Cannon
In today's podcast we talk about skills and the challenge facing contractors to build a productive workforce fit for the future. The UK is in the middle of a huge moment for infrastructure. Government has committed to a long-term na...
Explaining infrastructure value with David Porter
In today’s podcast we explore the power of investment in infrastructure to change and improve people’s lives - every day. My guest is David Porter, the newly installed 161st President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a man...
Rolls Royce SMR realities with Ruth Todd CBE
We kick off the Infrastructure Podcast for 2026 by talking about nuclear power and taking a close look at the much discussed - and much anticipated - small modular reactor programme being developed by Rolls Royce SMR.My guest today is
Canada's infrastructure ambition with Jennifer McKelvie
In this last episode of 2025 we once again look at Canada’s infrastructure market to compare and contrast the global scale of investment ambition on that side of the Atlantic.As such, it is my pleasure to welcome Jennifer McKelvie, Membe...
Hospital 2.0 with Emily King and Doug Baldock
In this week's episode we’re taking a close look at the New Hospital Programme, a programme which has been described as perhaps the most ambitious National Health Service infrastructure investment in decades.The NHP programme is tasked w...
Infrastructure's digital transformation with Nathan Marsh
In this week's episode we are once again discussing data, digital tools and the use of artificial intelligence and the way that it’s set to transform infrastructure performance.My guest today is Nathan Marsh, Senior Vice Preside...
Ground monitoring technology with Daniel Scott
In this week's episode we’re diving into the world of digital ground movement monitoring – a rapidly evolving field that’s quietly transforming how we manage, maintain, and future-proof our critical infrastructure.Emerging into this mark...
Canadian investment innovation with Divya Shah
This episode was recorded live at the recent Transforming Infrastructure Performance summit held in Toronto, Canada in October and hosted by Bentley Systems. I’m joined by Divya Shah, Managing Director of the Trade & Transportat...