The Ground Investigation Podcast is a show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. Join host Michael Taylor as he discusses the ups and downs of running a business in the GI industry, getting geological experts to share their learnings and lessons as well as their plans for the future, highlighting what they think will improve the ground investigation industry moving forward.
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E26:(Part 2) Starting a Business: Mike Austin’s Entrepreneurial Journey with Karn Geo
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In this episode of The Ground Investigation Podcast, host Michael Taylor sits down with Mike Austin, founder of Karn Geo, for a deep dive into the journey of starting and running a ground investigation company. Mike shares his experiences, challenges, and strategies that have shaped the early years of Karn Geo, offering insights for aspiring entrep…
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E25: Starting a Business: Mike Austin’s Entrepreneurial Journey with Karn Geo (Part 1 of 2)
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In this episode of The Ground Investigation Podcast, host Michael Taylor sits down with Mike Austin, founder of Karn Geo, for a deep dive into the journey of starting and running a ground investigation company. Mike shares his experiences, challenges, and strategies that have shaped the early years of Karn Geo, offering insights for aspiring entrep…
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E24:The Foundation of Site Investigations: Insights from Down Under with Hamish Henderson
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The Foundation of Site Investigations: Insights from Down Under with Hamish Henderson" In this engaging episode of our podcast, we sit down with Hamish Henderson, an experienced geotechnical engineer from Australia, to discuss the nuances and critical aspects of geotechnical site investigations. Hamish shares his deep knowledge about the AS1726 sta…
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E23: Engineering the Breeze: Simon Faulkner's Journey Through Offshore Geotechnics
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"Welcome to our podcast, where we dig deep but keep it light, exploring the fascinating world of geotechnical engineering. Today's special guest is [Guest Name], the mastermind behind towering wind projects and the guardian of the sea floor at Wood Thilsted. With 20 years under their belt—spanning continents, climates, and considerable challenges—[…
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E22: Chalk Beginnings to Geological Frontiers: The Dr Ursula Lawrence Story
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"Chalk Beginnings to Geological Frontiers" is a riveting episode that unveils the compelling narrative of Dr. Ursula Lawrence, a renowned technical director of engineering geology with over three decades of pioneering contributions to the field. From her initial fascination with geology, sparked by a simple piece of chalk, to her influential role i…
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E21: Building on Solid Ground: Insights from Alex Nikolic on Foundation Reuse
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast! Get your ski gear ready because today we're hitting the slopes with Alex Nikolic! When he's not carving through fresh powder, Alex is the Director of A-squared Studio, a niche geotechnical and structural engineering consultancy. With a passion for skiing and engineering, Alex brings the same precision an…
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E20: Drones, Data, and Digital Transformation with Tim Swavley
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Welcome to another episode. In today's geotechnical journey, we're joined by Tim Swavley, a true Aussie rock star in the field of engineering geology. Tim takes us through his impressive career milestones, from graduate level to senior engineer, and shares insights into his current role at Macquarie Geotechnical in Central NSW, Australia. Tim's Geo…
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E19: (Part 2) Mistakes to Mastery: 30 Years of Ground Investigations with Natalie Bews
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation podcast, Episode 19, Part Two, where we continue our journey into the depths of the Earth. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of geotechnical ground investigation with a true luminary of the industry, Natalie Bews. With over three decades of experience shaping the ground beneath our feet, Natalie shares …
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E19: Mistakes to Mastery: 30 Years of Ground Investigations with Natalie Bews (Part 1)
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Welcome to a one-of-a-kind journey through the depths of the Earth on The Ground Investigation podcast! In this episode, we delve into the hidden realms of geotechnical ground investigation with a luminary of the industry, Natalie Bews, who has spent over three decades shaping the ground beneath our feet. But what sets this podcast apart? Here's wh…
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E18: Geohazards Unveiled: A Conversation with Andy Wyllie
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Andy Wyllie, our esteemed guest on today's Ground Investigation Podcast, is a geotechnical expert with a truly global perspective. With a career spanning continents and a passion for tackling some of the most challenging geohazards on Earth, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the world of ground engineering. Introduction and Backgr…
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E17: Geothermal Loops and Ground Investigations: Behind the Scenes with Josh Joyce
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In this episode of the Ground Investigation Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of ground investigation and geothermal drilling with our guest, Josh Joyce. Josh shares his insights and experiences from his career journey, offering valuable information on the drilling industry and geothermal drilling. Introduction and Career Journey: Josh J…
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E16: Breaking Ground and Stereotypes: Tessa Steward's Engineering Story
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In this episode of The Ground Investigation Podcast, we dive into the world of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering with our guest, Tessa Steward. Tessa shares her inspiring journey, professional growth, and challenges faced in the field. She also sheds light on the impact of her ADHD diagnosis on her career and her efforts to promote dive…
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E15: From Rocks to Resilience: A Geotechnical Odyssey with Luisa Hendry
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Join us on a captivating journey into the world of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering as we dive deep into the experiences and insights of a seasoned professional, Luisa. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Luisa shares her remarkable trajectory in the industry, unravelling her background, her passion, and the significant projects…
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E14: From Passionate Geologist to TikTok Star with Saskia Elliot
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by Saskia Elliot, Geo-Environmental Consultant for Delta-Simons. Sakia's academic journey began at University Birkbeck, where she pursued her bachelor's degree.…
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E13: The Value of Flexible Working with Matt Ewing
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by Matt Ewing, Business Development Manager for BAM Ritchies. Matt talks about his personal experience of why he never wanted to work for a contractor and how h…
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E12: Neurodiversity in Ground Investigation with Rob Canham
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by Rob Canham SHE-Q Manager at Terra Firma. He has ADHD and OCD and understands the importance of wellbeing and ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for employ…
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E11: Behind-the-scenes of a Geotechnical Business with Stephen Farrer
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Farrer, Associate Director of Operations at ADS Drilling Ltd. Stephen has over 20 years of experience in the geotechnical and drilling industry, and …
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E10: Understanding Your GI Career Path with Chris Arnott
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by Chris Arnott, a seasoned professional in the engineering and construction industry. He shares his background and introduction to the Ground Investigation ind…
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E9: Where you’ll really learn about Ground Investigation with Ed Martindale
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by Ed Martindale, geotechnical engineer for a small geotechnical contractor in the UK. Ed talks about his experiences in the field of ground investigation, incl…
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E8: The importance of asking questions with Wesley Dixon
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode we are joined by Wesley Dixon, Ground Investigation Senior Engineer at BAM Ritchies. He is the technical lead on projects involving report writing, log checking and managing l…
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E7: The Challenges of Offshore Ground Investigation with Scarlett Mummery
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by Scarlett Mummery, COO at Ondine. Ondine is an Irish company dedicated to servicing the marine and aerial survey needs of the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector…
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E6: Ground Investigation across the Globe with Patrick Roberts
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by Patrick Roberts, Geologist / Engineering Geologist who recently returned to the UK. Previously he spent 2 years working on mining infrastructure projects in …
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E5: “Ground Investigation Makes You The Master of Your own Destiny” with Eric Downey
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by Eric Downey, Associate Director & Senior Engineering Geologist at Structural Soils Ltd. He has 31 years of experience undertaking and managing geotechnical a…
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E4: Getting started in Ground Investigation with Mark Lindahl
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode we are joined by Mark Lindahl, Director of Site & Ground Investigation at Bridgeway Consulting LTD. This episode Michael and Mark speak about how he ended up working in ground…
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E3: Why the drilling industry needs to better use the data they collect on site with Sam Setchell, Senior Engineering Geologist at Jackson Geo Services
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by Sam Setchell, Senior Engineering Geologist at Jackson Geo Services. Sam has worked in the Geo-Environmental Industry in both Australia and the UK and is a Ch…
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E2: What The Drilling Industry Is Really Like with Managing Director John Rodgman
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode, we are joined by John Rodgman, Managing Director of Borehole Solutions. This show is a very real and honest conversation between Michael and John about what real business own…
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E1: The Modern Drilling Industry with Brock Yordy
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Welcome to The Ground Investigation Podcast, the show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. In this episode we are joined by Brock Yordy, the product manager and drill trainer for GEFCO, an Astec Industries Company, and a writer for Driller Magazine. Michael and Brock discuss Brock’…
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The Ground Investigation Podcast is a show featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the geotechnical and geo-environmental business world. Join host Michael Taylor as he discusses the ups and downs of running a business in the GI industry, getting geological experts to share their learnings and lessons as well as their plans for the future…
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