Welcome to the fifth episode of the AEC Innovators Circle Podcast — where industry leaders share their insights on the innovations, challenges, and forces reshaping architecture, engineering, and construction.

In this episode, host Karl Smith, Sales Director / VP at Creative ITC, speaks with Chris Williamson, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), to explore how the role of the architect is changing — and what the profession must do to remain relevant, influential, and fit for the future.

Together, they unpack:

-How the architect’s role has evolved in an era of rapid technological change

-Why specialisation and lifelong learning are becoming essential for modern practice

-Chris’s decision not to renew his registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) — and what it reveals about regulation today

-How AI, digital tools, and new workflows are reshaping design and delivery

-What the profession must do to better articulate its value to government and society

Whether you work in architecture, engineering, or construction, this conversation offers a candid perspective on where the profession is heading — and how architects can help shape what comes next.

The AEC Innovators Circle Podcast is produced and hosted by Creative ITC, the No.1 AEC Cloud Services Provider.

Learn more at https://www.creative-itc.com/

Welcome to the fourth episode of the AEC Innovators Circle Podcast — where industry leaders share their insights on the innovations and technologies shaping architecture, engineering, and construction.

In this episode, host Karl Smith, Global Head of Sales at Creative ITC, speaks with Alain Waha, Chief Technology Officer at Buro Happold, to explore how firms can move beyond the hype of digital transformation buzzwords and focus on what actually delivers real value.

Together, they unpack:

Why digital transformation conversations are often dominated by buzzwords such as AI, digital twins, BIM 2.0, and OpenUSD

How to cut through complexity and inflated expectations to focus on practical, impactful change

What effective digital leadership looks like in large, multidisciplinary practices

How firms can build the capabilities needed to deliver digital transformation at scale

Whether you work in architecture, engineering, or construction,, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on digital realism — helping the industry move past spin and toward outcomes that truly matter.

The AEC Innovators Circle Podcast is produced and hosted by Creative ITC, the No.1 AEC Cloud Services Provider.

Welcome to the third episode of the AEC Innovators Circle Podcast — where industry leaders share their insights on the innovations and technologies shaping architecture, engineering, and construction.

In this episode, host Karl Smith, Global Head of Sales at Creative ITC, speaks with Mairéad Gallagher Morgan, BIM Lead for Europe & Middle East at Grimshaw, to explore how BIM is evolving — and what the industry needs from it next.

Together, they unpack:

Whether BIM has delivered on its original promise — and where it’s falling short

How rising pressures such as net-zero, digital twins and model-driven delivery are reshaping expectations

Why BIM’s next chapter must focus on usability, coordination and connected data

The importance of diversity, inclusion and mentorship in strengthening the future of digital practice

Whether you work in architecture, engineering, construction, or digital delivery, this conversation offers a clear, grounded look at BIM’s current state — and what it should become for the decade ahead.

The AEC Innovators Circle Podcast is produced and hosted by Creative ITC, the No.1 AEC Cloud Services Provider.

Welcome to the second episode of the AEC Innovators Circle Podcast — where industry leaders share their insights on the innovations and technologies shaping architecture, engineering, and construction.

In this episode, host Karl Smith, Global Head of Sales at Creative ITC, sits down with Andrew Victory, Global Head of Digital Design at Broadway Malyan, to explore how digital design is transforming the way we plan, design, and build cities.

Together, they unpack:

How connected, data-driven models are reshaping architecture and urban planning

The role of BIM, parametric tools, and digital twins in creating smarter, more responsive cities

What digital design means for collaboration, workflow, and the future of urban development

Whether you’re an architect, design professional, or AEC technology leader, this conversation will give you a front-row seat into how technology is driving smarter cities and smarter design practices.

The AEC Innovators Circle Podcast is produced and hosted by Creative ITC, the No.1 AEC Cloud Services Provider. Learn more at https://www.creative-itc.com/

Welcome to the first episode of the AEC Innovators Circle Podcast — where industry leaders share their insights on the innovations and technologies shaping architecture, engineering, and construction.

In this episode, host Karl Smith, Global Head of Sales at Creative ITC, sits down with Nils Fischer, Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, to explore one of the biggest shifts architecture firms are adapting to today: the rise of AI.

Together, they unpack:

How AI is already reshaping design and project workflows

The opportunities (and challenges) AI presents for architects

What the future holds for AI and its use in architectural design practices

Whether you’re an architect, design professional, or AEC technology leader, this conversation will give you a front-row seat into how AI is redefining building design practices.

The AEC Innovators Circle Podcast is produced and hosted by Creative ITC, the No.1 AEC Cloud Services Provider. Learn more at https://www.creative-itc.com/