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.