Transform – Tomorrow’s thinking, today: Episode 5

Transform is a podcast that explores the cutting-edge developments and breakthroughs that are reshaping our world.

In season one, we interview experts and visionaries from around the globe on how these technologies and innovations are creating new opportunities, challenges, and solutions for our lives, communities and businesses.

About this episode

Innovation in the infrastructure industry is at a pivotal stage, with significant opportunities and challenges. In our latest episode, our host delves into the current state of innovation, key barriers, mega trends, and successful strategies for fostering growth and efficiency. 

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.  

In this episode, our guests unpack: 

• Current challenges: Early-stage innovation and regulatory and client alignment issues. 
• Key mega trends: Digital transformation, net zero goals, and improved construction productivity. 
• Barriers to innovation: Issues with productivity measurement, lack of standards, low incentives, and need for government-industry partnerships. 
• Successful innovation strategies: Insights from the Level Crossing Removal Project. 
• Future workforce skills: Digital natives, diverse teams, and consistent use of AI and BIM. 
• Data utilisation: Importance of data sharing and modelling.  

Episodes are released monthly, so stay tuned as we explore the pervasive ways innovation and digital transformation are reshaping our world and future-proofing communities.