Structural Intelligence Podcast

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Owen Keenan

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Number of Episodes: 1

Series Type: episodic

Content Type: AUDIO

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Welcome to the Structural Intelligence Podcast — where engineering meets innovation. Hosted by Owen Keenan, this show dives into how AI, automation, and digital tools are transforming engineering. Each episode features real stories from leading professionals, practical insights, and bold ideas shaping the future of the built environment. If you're passionate about smarter workflows, powerful tools, and the next evolution of engineering, you're in the right place.

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This podcast focuses on themes such as AI in engineering, automation advancements, and digital tools' impact on workflow efficiency, with episodes like Behind the Boorloo Bridges discussing real-world projects and the nuanced role of automation in overcoming design challenges.

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Structural Intelligence Podcast

Welcome to the Structural Intelligence Podcast — where engineering meets innovation. Hosted by Owen Keenan, this show dives into how AI, automation, and digital tools are transforming engineering. Each episode features real stories from leading professionals, practical insights, and bold ideas shaping the future of the built environment. If you’re passionate about smarter workflows, powerful tools, and the next evolution of engineering, you’re in the right place.

In this premiere episode of Structural Intelligence, host Owen Keenan sits down with Brent Burgess, Senior Principal Technologist at WSP, to unpack the real-world role of automation in structural engineering.

Brent shares his experience working on the Swan River Pedestrian Bridges (Boorloo Bridges) in Perth — a complex project featuring curved geometry, angled piers, and cable-stay structures. He discusses how automation played a key role in solving design challenges and how custom scripting helped manage geometric complexity with precision.

💬 Other highlights from the episode:

When automation adds value — and when it doesn’t
Dealing with failure in coding (and the reward of persistence)
Why documenting your scripts and workflows really matters
Tips for engineers starting out with Revit, Dynamo, and Grasshopper
The future of automation and AI in structural engineering

Whether you’re already deep in digital tools or just exploring what’s possible, this conversation delivers practical insights and honest stories from someone working at the edge of engineering innovation.

🎧 Subscribe now and join us on the journey toward smarter structures.

Episode 1 – Behind the Boorloo Bridges: Automation, Engineering, and Honest Lessons with Brent Burgess

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