Finding the Digital Path to Sustainability in Construction with Paloma Hermoso (Ward Williams)

Finding the Digital Path to Sustainability in Construction with Paloma Hermoso (Ward Williams)

Paloma Hermoso, Head of Sustainability at Ward Williams, joins Deconstructing Digital to challenge one of construction's most persistent assumptions - that sustainability is something you address once the real decisions have been made. Drawing on over a decade of experience across project management, construction and corporate sustainability, Paloma makes a compelling case for why the industry scores just 5 out of 10 on sustainability, why digital tools and AI are powerful but not a silver bullet, and how her own tool - the Sustainability Pathfinder - is giving construction teams a practical way to move from good intentions to real action.

Construction Data Isn’t Working - How Do We Fix It? With Dr Adam O'Rourke (Emerging Technologies Consultant))

Construction has more data than ever before. So why does the industry still struggle to turn that data into better decisions, better projects, and better outcomes? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, Dr Adam O’Rourke, Emerging Technologies Consultant and former academic, brings a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on why construction data isn’t working - and what the industry must do to fix it. Drawing on decades in academia and his work supporting Causeway’s evolution into digital construction, Adam explores the hidden complexity behind construction data, from disconnected systems and fragmented processes to the critical interfaces where projects succeed or fail. If you think the future of construction is just “more AI,” this conversation may change your mind.

What 40 Years of Digital Change Has Taught Construction with David Emery (Supply Chain Sustainability School)

What does forty years in construction actually teach you about digital change? Quite a lot, it turns out - including what not to do. David Emery, consultant at the Supply Chain Sustainability School and one of the industry's most experienced digital voices, has been there for all of it: the early computing systems that cost two company cars and became obsolete before they paid back, the rise of BIM, the smartphone revolution that finally democratised data, and now the AI wave that's moving faster than anything he's seen before. In this episode, David brings refreshing honesty, a few brilliant stories, and zero jargon to one of construction's most persistent questions: why, after forty years, are we still struggling to make digital stick?

AI, Policy and the Future of Project Delivery With Ben Goodwin (CECA)

AI is already shaping the way construction, infrastructure and built environment projects are delivered. The focus now is on turning early adoption into long-term value while ensuring industry and policy evolve together. In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, we’re joined by Ben Goodwin, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), to unpack what that shift means in practice. Through his role representing civil engineering contractors across the UK and working closely with government, Ben shares a unique perspective on how AI in infrastructure is being used today, not just discussed. He also highlights some of the sector’s biggest challenges, from uneven adoption and the growing skills gap to the investment needed to make AI work at scale.

The e-Invoicing Mandate: Ready or Not, 2029 Is Coming! With Tim Cole (Causeway Technologies)

April 2029 is closer than you think. So what happens when e-invoicing becomes mandatory and your business isn’t ready? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, Tim Cole, Trading Cloud Product Director at Causeway, joins us to break down the UK e-invoicing mandate and what it means for construction businesses ahead of the 2029 deadline. With over 30 years of experience in digital invoicing and data exchange, Tim shares practical insight into how e-invoicing in construction is evolving, what businesses need to do to comply, and why this shift goes far beyond regulation. He explores how data quality, invoice processing, automation and AI are set to transform finance processes, helping construction businesses improve efficiency, accelerate payments and gain a competitive edge across the supply chain.