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Episode 2 of “By Inspection” – The podcast on the built environment, built by engineers.

The art in building design is how to create buildings that continue to delight and add so much more to society. 

Published

30.04.2025

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Our recently launched podcast, By Inspection, hosted by computational design lead at our Manchester studio, Oscar White, takes you on a journey through the careers, challenges, and triumphs that define the engineering profession. 

In episode 2, Oscar sits down with Andrew Ruck, director at Civic Engineers. Andrew shares highlights from his impressive career, including conserving ancient forts in Abu Dhabi and leading the design of a Stirling Prize-winning mega office in the heart of London. 

This conversation delves not only into Andrew’s incredible design experiences but also explores broader, thought-provoking discussions about the built environment – perfect for anyone who loves engineering with a touch of big-picture thinking. “The art in building design is how to create buildings that continue to delight and add so much more to society.”  

 

Listen to the episode now!

 

In case you missed it, you can listen back to the debut episode featuring Michelle McDowell MBE, a non-executive director at Civic and a true icon in engineering. Michelle shares her experiences working on culturally and historically significant projects over the past 40 years. 

Listen to episode 1 here.

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