Can Workplace Robotics Help Create High-performance Workspaces? Stantec.io podcast

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In this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, we speak to four Stantec employees with diverse experience about how they use innovation to help solve complex problems for clients. Joining the podcast are senior project manager Nadia Vogt, regional sector lead for clean generation Jag Singh, project director for treatment delivery Mark Wollina, and director of digital consulting and solutions Jeff Albee. The group discusses how they work they do has evolved over the past two decades. And they talk about the innovative tools in their toolkit that provide the best outcomes for clients.…

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Can workplace robotics help create high-performance workspaces? 15:22

9 weeks ago15:22

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Co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault speak with Rick Huijbregts, our global lead for smart cities, and Yahya Saad, the co-founder and chief development officer for GlobalDWS, a technology company based in Toronto, Ontario. They discuss workplace robotics technology and the potential applications for creating more efficient and high-performance workspaces. They also talk about where robots in the workplace could go in the future.…

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The impact of nature-based solutions in design and engineering 16:15

12 weeks ago16:15

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In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault speak with Andrew Johns, Stantec’s nature-based solutions lead for the UK and Ireland, and Johnathan Scheibly, Stantec’s blue-carbon specialist for nature-based solutions. They describe nature-based solutions and why they’re often referred to as engineering with nature. And they talk about why collaboration with different design disciplines is necessary. They also discuss the benefits of nature-based solutions for communities and the environment.…

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How pumped storage hydropower can help the global energy transition 22:44

16 weeks ago22:44

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In this episode of the Stantec.io podcast, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault speak with Don Erpenbeck, Stantec’s global sector leader for dams and hydropower, and Craig Scott, Stantec’s UK director for dams and waterpower. They describe the process of pumped storage hydropower. And they talk about the scale of pumped storage projects and why collaboration with different disciplines is necessary. They also discuss the effectiveness of the pumped storage hydropower and how it can help the clean energy transition.…

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Putting the tech in Architecture: Digital innovation revolutionizing the design industry 22:11

31 weeks ago22:11

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The impact of digital technology on design In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Brendan Mullins, Stantec’s discipline lead for design computing. They discuss the evolution of digital tools in the design industry and how they make the design process more efficient and effective for clients. And they talk about the challenges of incorporating these tools into an industry that is conservative and traditional. Brendan also talks about his design work on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and how design computing and digital technology made the construction of the building possible.…

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Digital Development: Combining experience with tech talent to create digital solutions 10:47

34 weeks ago10:47

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How to develop digital solutions for our clients In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Brandy Little, Stantec’s flood suite solutions product manager. They discuss the effective development of digital solutions to help solve client problems, like using machine learning to help better predict floods. Brandy talks about the teamwork required between our subject matter experts and our technology experts and how they build digital solutions that can make a difference for our clients. They also discuss how to stay current when technology always seems to constantly evolve.…

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Digital Transformation: How to do it effectively for your business 17:12

38 weeks ago17:12

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Best practices for digital transformation In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Shankar Kalyana, Stantec’s chief technology officer. They discuss effective digital transformation in business and the steps necessary for successful implementation: from leadership and strategy, to employee communication and program management, Shankar outlines his best practices with examples gleaned from his multi-decade technology career.…

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An AI Q and A: Answering client questions about artificial intelligence 22:57

45 weeks ago22:57

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Best practices for AI deployment In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Lalitha Krishnamoorthy, Stantec’s director of artificial intelligence. They ask her several AI-related questions provided by Stantec clients about how to ethically integrate artificial intelligence into business practices. She also provides advice for organizations embarking on their own AI journeys.…

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A new reality: The possibilities of extended reality technology 18:03

51 weeks ago18:03

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The future of extended reality technology In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Chuck Lounsberry, Stantec’s visualization technology leader, to discuss the history of extended reality technology, the possible uses for the AEC industry, and where he sees applications for the technology in the future.…

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Carbon removal: The global effort for decarbonization 17:17

1 year ago17:17

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The march toward decarbonization In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Ghina Annan, Stantec’s decarbonization business lead, to discuss different types of decarbonization, the challenges facing clients and communities, and the role technology and digitization play in the decarbonization process.…

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Getting clean: The energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy 18:20

1 year ago18:20

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Making the transition to clean energy In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault talk to Michael Johnson, senior vice president in the power sector of environmental services to discuss the market outlook for the energy transition, obstacles facing the transition, the types of energy seeing the most adoption globally, and what regions of the world are leading the charge. They also talk about the challenges of grid modernization and the outlook for the next 10 years.…

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On the cutting edge: Advanced technologies fueling our Reality Insight digital solution 13:23

1 year ago13:23

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Utilizing advanced technology In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault invite two members of Stantec’s UK digital team to discuss drone capture and photogrammetry, two advanced technologies that helped catalyze our Reality Insight digital solution. They are joined by Brett Stewart, head of digital solutions, and Pete Jackson, principal CAD technician. They also discuss the evolution of technology in the AEC industry and what excites them for the future.…

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Strategic positioning: The three growth initiatives that will drive Stantec’s focus 17:21

1 year ago17:21

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The three pillars of our strategic plan In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault discuss Stantec’s approach to innovation and the global trends that informed the company’s three strategic growth initiatives that were announced at the end of 2023. They are joined by Stantec’s chief growth and innovation officer, John Take, to discuss the strategic pillars and our clients’ needs in those areas. They also discuss cutting-edge projects that Stantec is involved in now as well as plans for the future.…

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A focus on rail safety: Two innovative ways to help rail operators provide safer and more efficient operations 28:07

1 year ago28:07

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Making the rail industry safer and more efficient In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault tackle a pertinent topic facing the transit and rail industry: safety. They are joined by Stantec’s Rail and Transit Lead, Firas Al-Tahan, and Project Manager, Damian Pianta, to discuss two distinct solutions that will help will rail operators’ efforts to provide safer movements in train yards and more efficient operations and maintenance activities. Firas is the creator of the Semaphore IQ solution, which combines digital technology and hardware, while Damian is the creator of ARI, a revolutionary train axle replacement system.…

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More about Dams: Addressing the challenges facing dam operators with technology 11:53

2 years ago11:53