AI is already here and, as part of a human-centred process, will maximise the opportunities to transform the building industry – including optimising buildings at an early stage, enhancing creativity in design, developing new building materials, and delivering more sustainable buildings – explained Diego Padilla-Philipps, director, Decarbonisation and Innovation in Building Structures, WSP, in his JCT Povey Lecture, on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Diego’s presentation, titled “Human-Centred, Evidence-Based, Augmented Intelligence in Building Design”, introduced the concept of ‘Co-Design’, a multidisciplinary approach to optimising building design….

Diego Padilla-Philipps, director, Decarbonisation and Innovation for Building Structures, WSP, has been announced as the speaker for the JCT Povey Lecture 2025, taking place on Thursday, 13 November. The title of Diego’s presentation is “Human-Centred, Evidence-Based, Augmented Intelligence in Building Design”. At the forefront of modern construction, from both a design and engineering perspective, Diego will discuss the transformative power of automation and AI in the design of better buildings, and its potential to help us navigate the complexities of modern projects, ambitious sustainability targets,…