AEC Innovators Circle Podcast

Reinventing the Pipeline: Architecture as a System | Episode 7 | AEC Innovators Circle Podcast

Welcome to the seventh 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, Sales Director / VP at Creative ITC, speaks with Martha Tsigkari, Senior Partner and Head of Applied Research and Development at Foster + Partners, to explore how architecture is evolving into a system driven by data, computation, performance, and connected decision-making. Together, they unpack: -What it means to think of architecture as a system rather than just a set of outputs -How computation, simulation, and machine learning are reshaping the design process -Why digital transformation in AEC can still fall short despite advances in technology -How faster feedback loops and connected data improve design decision-making -What the role of the architect becomes in a world increasingly shaped by automation and performance-driven design Featuring insights from Martha’s work on globally recognised projects including New International Airport Mexico City, Queen Alia International Airport, and the Zayed National Museum, this episode explores how the industry must evolve to meet the growing complexity of modern architecture. The AEC Innovators Circle Podcast is produced and hosted by Creative ITC, the No.1 AEC Cloud Services Provider. Learn more at https://creative-itc.com [https://creative-itc.com]

The ROI Gap in AEC Innovation | Episode 6 | AEC Innovators Circle Podcast

Welcome to the sixth 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, Sales Director / VP at Creative ITC, speaks with Allister Lewis, CEO of Automated Data Driven Design (ADDD), to explore why technology investments in AEC sometimes fail to deliver the expected return and how firms can make their digital tools truly work for them. Together, they unpack: * Why firms struggle to realize value from BIM, digital twins, AI tools, and cloud platforms * How to move beyond hype and focus on practical, impactful technology adoption * Strategies to improve collaboration, productivity, and project outcomes * How design and engineering-led teams can build the capabilities to leverage technology effectively Whether you work in architecture, engineering, or construction, this conversation offers actionable insights to help firms translate digital investment into real-world results. The AEC Innovators Circle Podcast is produced and hosted by Creative ITC, the No.1 AEC Cloud Services Provider. Learn more at https://creative-itc.com [https://creative-itc.com]   ADDD website - https://www.addd.io/ [https://www.addd.io/] ConTech Database - https://app.addd.io/ [https://app.addd.io/] ADDDitive newsletter - https://www.addd.io/newsletter [https://www.addd.io/newsletter] AEC Tech Futures - https://www.youtube.com/@aectechfutures [https://www.youtube.com/@aectechfutures] AEC Tech Jobs - https://aectechjobs.com/ [https://aectechjobs.com/]

The Changing Role of an Architect | Episode 5 | AEC Innovators Circle Podcast

Welcome to the fifth episode of the AEC Innovators Circle Podcast — where industry leaders share their insights on the innovations, challenges, and forces reshaping architecture, engineering, and construction.   In this episode, host Karl Smith, Sales Director / VP at Creative ITC, speaks with Chris Williamson, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), to explore how the role of the architect is changing — and what the profession must do to remain relevant, influential, and fit for the future.   Together, they unpack:   -How the architect’s role has evolved in an era of rapid technological change -Why specialisation and lifelong learning are becoming essential for modern practice -Chris’s decision not to renew his registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) — and what it reveals about regulation today -How AI, digital tools, and new workflows are reshaping design and delivery -What the profession must do to better articulate its value to government and society   Whether you work in architecture, engineering, or construction, this conversation offers a candid perspective on where the profession is heading — and how architects can help shape what comes next.   The AEC Innovators Circle Podcast is produced and hosted by Creative ITC, the No.1 AEC Cloud Services Provider.   Learn more at https://www.creative-itc.com/

Digital Realism: Debunking the Buzzwords | Episode 4 | AEC Innovators Circle Podcast

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. Learn more at https://www.creative-itc.com/ [https://www.creative-itc.com/]

The Future of BIM | Episode 3 | AEC Innovators Circle Podcast

Welcome to the third 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 Mairéad Gallagher Morgan, BIM Lead for Europe & Middle East at Grimshaw, to explore how BIM is evolving — and what the industry needs from it next. Together, they unpack: * Whether BIM has delivered on its original promise — and where it’s falling short * How rising pressures such as net-zero, digital twins and model-driven delivery are reshaping expectations * Why BIM’s next chapter must focus on usability, coordination and connected data * The importance of diversity, inclusion and mentorship in strengthening the future of digital practice Whether you work in architecture, engineering, construction, or digital delivery, this conversation offers a clear, grounded look at BIM’s current state — and what it should become for the decade ahead. The AEC Innovators Circle Podcast is produced and hosted by Creative ITC, the No.1 AEC Cloud Services Provider. Learn more at https://www.creative-itc.com/ [https://www.creative-itc.com/]