Deconstructing Digital

What if the biggest barrier to digital transformation in construction isn’t the technology, but the way we think about it? Roman Baran, who leads the digital construction strategy at Canary Wharf Group, joins Deconstructing Digital to unpack why lasting change starts with people, not platforms. Fixing broken processes, empowering on-site champions, and building tech around real-world needs - this is how digital delivers at the scale and complexity of Canary Wharf.

Everyone’s talking about AI, automation and digital twins - but what happens when the data behind it all can’t be trusted? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, we're joined by Alex Small, Digital Platforms and Innovation Lead at Tata Steel, who makes the case for a radical rethink of how construction product data is managed and shared. He explores how technologies like QR-coded materials and machine-to-machine communication can unlock a smarter, more connected future - and why the industry can’t afford to wait.

What happens when digital ambition meets real-world delivery? Chloe McCulloch, Editorial Director at Assemble Media Group, joins us to unpack what Building Magazine’s Top 150 consultants survey reveals about the state of digital transformation in the built environment. She shares exclusive insights into how firms are approaching AI, where investment is heading, and whether digital strategies are truly delivering results. We explore how tools are being embedded into everyday workflows, what success really looks like, and whether the hype around AI is starting to pay off. This is a clear-eyed look at what’s working, what’s not, and where the industry goes next.

Digital transformation in the built environment is often synonymous with complexity, slow adoption, and misaligned expectations. But what happens when an architect breaks the mould and embraces innovation from the ground up? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, we're joined by Pierre Saunal - architect and co-founder, of airc.digital - to unpack the practical, painful, and powerful journey of digitalising Building Information Modelling (BIM). Drawing on years of hands-on experience across design and delivery, Pierre shares what he’s learned about improving workflows, simplifying scan-to-BIM processes, and turning raw site data into structured, usable information. This conversation offers clarity, challenge, and a fresh perspective on what BIM can be when it works.

Think your building project is low-carbon? You might be missing a major piece of the puzzle. In this sharp and revealing episode, architect and sustainability advocate Tim den Dekker, Associate Architect at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, pulls back the curtain on embodied carbon – the emissions baked into every brick, beam, and bag of cement. It’s the construction industry’s quiet contributor to climate change, and it accounts for a staggering 10% of the UK’s total emissions.

What does it take to secure construction’s digital future? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, cybersecurity expert and CurveTech CEO Daniel Skeggs shares why the built environment faces growing risks, and what leaders can do to respond. Fragmented supply chains, sensitive design data, and increasing reliance on cloud-based systems have all made construction a prime target for cyberattacks. By embedding cybersecurity from day one, organisations can stay compliant, protect critical information, and build digital foundations that scale with confidence.

How do you make digital construction legally watertight? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, construction lawyer Sarah Rock joins us to explore how BIM, the Building Safety Act, and the Golden Thread are transforming expectations in construction contracts. As co-author of the influential Winfield Rock Report, Sarah breaks down what it takes to define, embed, and enforce digital requirements from day one - so that critical data doesn’t disappear by handover.

Many construction companies often invest in digital tools - but many fail to deliver their full value. In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, we speak with Lorna Killick, Head of Business Transformation at BW, about how to revive underused construction software and drive real business impact. Lorna shares how her team reconfigured legacy systems, rebuilt user engagement, and brought clarity to their digital transformation strategy - all without adding new platforms.

This conversation highlights why successful construction tech adoption depends on people, process, and the willingness to start again. We explore what it takes to optimise existing systems, improve site team adoption, and build a scalable data strategy from the ground up. 

How do you drive digital transformation in construction when budgets are tight, time is short, and the frontline team is wary of change? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, Sarah Darville-Downs, Group Finance Director at Tamdown, shares a refreshingly honest take on what it really takes to embed new tech on-site. She explores how to turn digital ambition into real-world action, securing buy-in from site teams, prioritising impact, and using small wins like QR codes and automated workflows to make a big difference. Whether you're a finance lead, project manager, or IT decision-maker, this episode is packed with insight on how to build confidence and demonstrate value.

Rework is draining time, money, and morale from construction projects - and it’s happening more than you think. Up to 39% of on-site accidents are linked to rework. The cost is an eye-watering £2 billion a year in the UK alone. So why does it keep happening and how do we fix it? In this live episode recorded at Digital Construction Week, Amelia Fletcher-Blackburn is joined by Jon Ozanne (CIO, Balfour Beatty), Nick Elms (IT Director, VolkerWessels UK), and Vicki Reynolds (Technical Director, One Creative Environments) for a practical, provocative conversation on what it really takes to get it right first time.