What will you be covering during your speaker slot?

In “Digital Groundbreaking: Beyond the Hype and into Reality,” attendees will be provided with an insightful journey through Gleeds’ transformative digital journey, shedding light on the practical application of digital transformation in the construction consultancy segment. This session is designed to provide actionable insights and lessons on how to successfully navigate the digital landscape, moving beyond the initial excitement to implement meaningful, effective change.   

What will attendees learn?  

Participants will gain an understanding of how Gleeds developed a strategy for a digital future through cultural change management, digital augmentation, enabling a data-driven approach, building industry intelligence and innovation that meets market requirements. The talk will emphasise the importance of domain knowledge alongside digital and data specialism, showcasing how this combination is critical for innovation in digital construction.  

Why is this important?  

This talk is crucial for the construction industry as it highlights the necessity for digital evolution amidst growing demands for elevated performance, efficiency, and sustainability. It provides a practical blueprint for digital transformation, showcasing Gleeds’ successful integration of construction expertise with digital innovation. Attendees will learn how to merge traditional practices with new technologies effectively, emphasising the importance of upskilling and fostering a culture of curiosity.  

Moreover, the session illustrates the critical role of change agents in facilitating technology adoption, demonstrating that digital tools can augment existing workflows to enhance project outcomes. It helps visualise a new digital way of working. This talk serves as a guide for the construction consultancy segment to navigate digital challenges, ensuring companies are equipped to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.  

What makes this session stand out?  

Unlike presentations that might rely heavily on theoretical models or generic tech trends, this session dives deep into the practicalities of integrating digital technologies with construction consultancy practices. It provides a first-hand look at how a leading construction consultancy has navigated the digital landscape, making the leap from theory to application and from descriptive analytics to predictive and prescriptive insight for data-led decision-making.  

Ben Huskisson is Chief Digital Officer at Gleeds. This joint speaker session will be also hosted by James Garner, Global Head of Data and Intelligence at Gleeds. Digital groundbreaking: Beyond the hype and into reality will take place on day two of Digital Construction Week (6 June) at 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm on the Transformation Hub.

Gleeds are one of our 2024 sponsors and are also exhibiting on stand D505. If you want to see the fruits of Gleeds’ digital transformation, you can find it here.