Peter Aylott, director of policy at UK Chamber of Shipping, talks to Ian King about the bridge collapse in Baltimore – caused by a ship colliding with the structure.
David MacKenzie, from engineering and architecture consultancy COWIfonden, also speaks about issues for the construction industry surrounding that incident.
And, Ken Gilmartin, chief executive of Wood Group, joins Ian to discuss the company’s efficiency plans.
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