Building Stories podcast
Date published

24 June 2019

Price
Free
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Building Stories podcast

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Date published

24 June 2019

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Free

Learn the stories behind the Shard, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Basilica Cistern in this fascinating podcast series from Roma Agrawal.

Roma Agrawal FIStructE is a structural engineer, author and tireless advocate for engineering careers.

In each episode of her exciting podcast, Building Stories, she discusses the fascinating hidden engineering stories behind an outstanding project.

Join Roma and expert guests on a journey through the materials, history and visionaries behind their design.

The Institution is proud to have sponsored the pilot series of the podcast.

 

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