The latest episode of The Engineers Collective podcast is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.
This month’s guest is Sally Walsh, an associate structural engineer at WSP, who joins the podcast to discuss the innovative use of reused steel in construction, specifically within the Elephant & Castle Town Centre redevelopment in central London.
The Elephant & Castle scheme aims to transform the area into a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood, featuring residential units, commercial spaces, and public areas. WSP serves as the structural and geotechnical engineer on the project, and Walsh has played a central role in the groundbreaking decision to incorporate reused steel into the development—marking the first time WSP has taken this approach.
The episode delves into how the decision to reuse steel came about, how it was implemented on site, and the valuable lessons learned throughout the process. Walsh and podcast host Rob Hakimian also explore the broader potential of steel reuse becoming a standard practice across the construction sector. They discuss which types of projects are best suited for this sustainable approach, the challenges that remain, and the environmental and economic benefits it could offer.
Before the interview, Rob is joined by NCE senior reporter Thomas Johnson for a segment covering recent developments surrounding the HS2 “bat shed” and expectations from the forthcoming government Spending Review.
Listen at https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-d6phv-18bd63c
