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,…

Without diversity, equity, and inclusion, the opportunities that the construction industry seeks to achieve with collaborative contracting will never be fully realised, explained Katy Dowding, president and CEO, Skanska UK, in a thought-provoking JCT Povey Lecture, on Thursday, 7 November 2024. In her presentation entitled “Construction – The Secret To More Collaborative Contracting and Better Project Outcomes Through Diversity and Inclusion”, Katy explained how embedding a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the workplace and in the project team is a key part of unlocking the…

Katy Dowding, president and CEO, Skanska UK, has been announced as the speaker for the JCT Povey Lecture 2024, taking place on Thursday, 7 November. The title of Katy’s presentation is “Construction – The Secret to More Collaborative Contracting and Better Project Outcomes Through Diversity and Inclusion”. As head of one of the UK’s leading contractors, Katy will provide a unique insight into delivering successful construction projects and achieving a more collaborative approach to contracting, by highlighting in particular Skanska’s approach to diversity and inclusion…