Very few decisions can be taken in isolation, without considering the impact on other elements
Andrew McNaughton, director, Aczel
Tech Talk podcast: How engineers can adopt a systems approach
Key implementation principles for projects in the transport sector
In this Tech Talk, ICE knowledge research lead James Crumly hosts guests Andrew McNaughton, director at Aczel, and Paul Eastwood, group head of systems approach capability at Costain, as they discuss how engineers can adopt a Systems Approach to Infrastructure Delivery (SAID) in the transport sector and how this can affect the outcomes and priorities of project teams.
Learning outcomes
After listening to this podcast, you will:
- Know what a systems approach means for infrastructure delivery
- Understand how it can be implemented and the core principles to follow
- Have gained insights from real-world projects into the benefits of a systems approach
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
