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At a glance Over the past year, we have seen technologies mature and emerging trends show staying power. What does 2025 have in store for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry? From the AI boom to the dawn of emergent intelligence, let’s look at the trends that should be on your radar and why they matter to you.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking centre stage around the world as a driver of transformational change in the workplace. As new tools such as Microsoft’s Copilot and Google’s Gemini become more widely available, organisations are realising the benefits of AI as a business tool that enables change in how work is done, what work is done, and how businesses can create competitive advantage. However AI adoption goes beyond acquiring a new tool or technology; it demands solid foundations like quality data, well-defined strategies, robust governance models and a skilled workforce. And perhaps most importantly, executive leadership that instils a culture of innovation, learning and change management.

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In a world demanding sustainable action, digital enables progress. Intertwining digitally innovative ways of advancing efforts with human-centric, change management considerations sets organisations up on a path to drive real and impactful operational and behavioural change. In this article, we unpack how digital innovation can help to actualise your sustainability strategy.

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A single layer of security cannot protect an organization's critical infrastructure from threats. Even air-gapped systems, which are deemed highly secure, are far from impenetrable if used on their own. A defense-in-depth strategy is essential for optimal cybersecurity to safeguard operations and protect sensitive data.

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Ethical considerations and challenges surrounding AI are becoming increasingly critical, especially in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. In our latest episode, our guests explore the importance of global standards and governance, delving into the current ethical landscape, key issues and strategies for ensuring responsible AI integration.

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From blueprints to immersive reality and artificial intelligence (AI), the built environment is undergoing a digital revolution. Building information modelling (BIM), once a cornerstone of the industry, is now evolving into digital twins – dynamic, data-rich replicas of physical assets. In this article, we explore the journey from BIM to digital twins, examining the benefits, challenges, and transformative impacts on industries such as construction, infrastructure, and urban planning.

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Transit agencies are, regrettably, regular targets and victims of cyber threats. In 2022 alone, there were at least four significant cyberattacks across the globe that crippled and disrupted public transit operations, including in Belarus, Italy, Iran and Denmark. These incidents affected the ability to operate train services and caused public disarray through the manipulation of passenger information and ticketing systems. These events highlight the continual material risk posed to rail infrastructure and operations by malicious threat actors. It has never been more important to focus on the adoption of effective implementation of cybersecurity processes, policies and controls to defend the integrity of operational rail systems.

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In episode five, we talk to Rai Fergusson, Chief Digital & Data Officer at Infrastructure Australia, Sonia Adams, Chief Client Officer at GHD, and David Murphy, Director Transformation and Innovation at Level Crossing Removal Project.

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While many organisations continue to grapple with Industry 4.0 and its leap into digital transformation, Industry 5.0 is well and truly here. The shift in mindset represents everything we have learned from Industry 4.0 and combines it with a more purpose-driven way to do business.

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As cyber threats increase in sophistication and diversify, does generative AI serve as a powerful tool for organisations or does it present new and bigger risks? Here we discuss the challenges and benefits of embedding AI into cybersecurity strategies.

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Regardless of business size or industry, digital transformation is vital. How businesses implement it will be different in each organisation. But digital technology is critical to remain competitive in an ever-evolving business environment.

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Digital transformation has disrupted the way we work, helping businesses manage risk, reduce cost, and significantly increase efficiencies. Yet, in the environmental remediation space, traditional approaches to managing contaminated sites and portfolios have barely changed over the past 40-years.

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Our latest report, Generative AI: Transforming the AEC industry, delves into the impact of generative AI, a technology that could help redefine the foundations of how we design, build and maintain the spaces we live in. As we stand on the cusp of this technological revolution, it becomes crucial to recognise the vast opportunities and navigate the challenges that come with such a profound shift.

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The very features that make data centres reliable also make them vulnerable. Without proper protection from cyber attacks, data centres’ sophisticated functioning can be exploited, often with disastrous outcomes.

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The water industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need to address ageing infrastructure, climate change impacts and increasing customer expectations. However, many utilities are struggling to realise tangible value from their digital investments, leading to digital fatigue and scepticism about transformation efforts.

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We hosted a webinar with industry leaders to discuss the importance of developing ethics and principles to ensure the responsible use of AI technology. We also explored how generative AI is revolutionizing organizations and reshaping the workforce. Here, we unpack the discussion and outline the steps we believe leaders need to take to embrace this next wave of disruption.

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The appeal of mixed reality goes beyond novelty and aesthetics. Organisations are increasingly discovering the potential of this immersive technology to bring value and redefine the way they work, create, design, construct and communicate.

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In episode four, we talk to Amy Wilkinson, CEO of Ingenuity and Faculty at Stanford Business School, and Sylvain Emeric, Global Practice Director – Innovation Consulting at GHD Digital, about the need for leaders to embrace innovation as a means to achieve profitable and sustainable growth.

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In episode three, we talk to Claire Rutkowski, CIO at POWER Engineers, and Steve Lennon, about the critical role of leadership, people, and culture in navigating the complexities of digital transformation, emphasising that success depends on addressing the human element and ingrained habits, rather than focusing solely on technology.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated our daily reality, reshaping various sectors such as transportation, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. AI systems and platforms are developing at rapid speed and unlikely to slow down anytime soon. The incredible pace of AI progress poses several threats and vulnerabilities, calling for responsible development, standards and stewardship. This article discusses the importance of how organisations can reshape what they do and how they do it by integrating AI in an ethical and responsible way.