Episodes (Page 9)
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RAAC concrete enabled post-war public building but now faces issues.
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Ffestiniog is the UK's first pumped storage hydropower project, opened in 1963.
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Engineers face choices ensuring infrastructure is fit for the future.
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Rolls-Royce is developing microreactors for lunar and remote terrestrial power.
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The Dawlish sea wall's collapse in 2014 severed a critical transport link.
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Many employers undervalue young employees, with some refusing to hire them.
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Achieving Net Zero requires engineering innovation across energy sectors.
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National security threats now include cyberattacks and climate change impacts.
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Chip manufacturing relies on ASML's EUV machines for extreme ultraviolet lithography.
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Net Zero for some industries requires more than just electrification.
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Harbour Air retrofits iconic De Havilland Beavers with electric propulsion.
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Gaming engines simulate real-world physics and environments.
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Saudi Arabia aims for economic diversification with a young population.
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Helicopters and LIDAR data are used to monitor power lines.
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Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contracts now include social and environmental values.
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3D printing can help close the loop in the plastics supply chain.
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Plant-based materials can replace oil for producing plastics.
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Diesel generators contribute significantly to construction emissions.
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Engineering solutions can aid reconstruction in conflict zones like Syria.
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HS2 railway project focuses on jobs, skills, and legacy.