Beyond Brunel, the podcast from South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP) and ICE South West, is back with the launch of its highly anticipated Season 2. Dedicated to exploring the challenges and innovations in creating and maintaining sustainable infrastructure, the podcast promises a deep dive into the pressing issues facing the South West as it strives to achieve its net zero targets by 2050. In Season 2, host Christopher Ackland, civil engineer and Vice Chair of the ICE South West Regional Committee, covers a myriad topics with prominent industry leaders, sparking discussions that are essential for shaping the region's sustainable future. Season 2 aims to continue its legacy of insightful conversations and reach more interested and impacted listeners. Famous engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel once shaped the South West, creating some of the region’s most iconic and enduring infrastructure. But the podcast asks what kind of infrastructure innovation does the region need today to respond to the climate crisis, demographic changes and new social behaviours? Beyond Brunel explores the role of infrastructure and civil engineering in the South West’s ongoing journey to decarbonisation, while also improving people’s lives, helping the region become more productive and protecting the environment. Commissioned and devised by South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP) supported by ICE South West. From Series 1: You can download free case studies companion to the series here: Vision: https://southwestinfrastructurepartnership.co.uk/2023/02/01/south-west-vision-2050/ Case Studies: https://southwestinfrastructurepartnership.co.uk/2023/02/01/innovation-productivity-case-studies/ Series 1 accompanied the South West Vision 2050 report, which uses the podcast conversations as a basis for examining what the region needs to do to achieve an effective, forward-facing infrastructure system. Produced by Fresh Air Studios