Think of geotechnics as a chain and the outcome can be adversely affected if there any weak links in that chain
Tony O’Brien, global practice lead, geotechnics, Mott MacDonald
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Tech Talk podcast: Why conservatism affects good design
Challenging conservatism to drive efficiency and outcomes in geotechnical projects
In this Tech Talk, James Crumly hosts guests Lynn Masterson, technical director, ground engineering at Aecom, and Tony O’Brien, global practice lead, geotechnics at Mott MacDonald, as they discuss how engineers can challenge conservative design to drive efficiency and outcomes in geotechnical projects.
Learning outcomes
After listening to this podcast, you will:
- Have gained insight into best practice for procuring, delivering and using site investigations
- Appreciate the benefits to a project of investing in site investigations and how it can affect the design
- Understand how you can apply best practice to your projects to drive more economic designs
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Linking our work back to the UN SDGs is a core part of the ICE’s plan and mission. This content ties in with the following SDGs:
- SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
- SDG 13: Climate action
