Next-gen collaboration in the built environment​

Casey works with real estate stakeholders to add digital agility to people, process and technology. Beginning with an empathy-driven approach, daily challenges are eased through the application of open standards & processes with relevant technologies. The outcomes are repeatable and scalable, with interoperable data outputs, creating sustainable (business and environmental) benefits.

Casey is passionate about helping companies realise the benefits of introducing digital workflows and the resulting data. He is a Keynote Speaker, University Lecturer, Sustainability Champion, Diversity Champion and offers his time to nima (formerly the UK BIM Alliance), buildingSMART UK & Ireland, the UK Government Construction Leadership Council and ZERO Construct to advise and assist in the digital transformation of those involved in the built and natural environment.

Dr. Shahtaheri is a highly skilled Program Risk Management Lead, Project Management Professional (PMP), Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), published author, and invited construction journal reviewer with over 12 years of experience in strategic advisory and leading the development of holistic risk-informed decision frameworks for complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and programs, ranging from millions to billions of dollars. Dr. Shahtaheri’s unique expertise lies at the intersection of decision analysis and risk and reliability analysis, where she leads capital project and program life-cycle predictability and reliability under various project delivery methods.

Dr. Shahtaheri has developed AECOM Canada’s Risk Consulting and Decision Support services as part of the Program and Project Management Business Group; and is developing and currently leading Program Risk Management for the U.S. West and Canada region as part of the Global Program Management Business Line. In this role, Dr. Shahtaheri is responsible for the overall development and implementation of standardized Risk Management activities that are well versed with latest Market sector leads and trends for various programs within Buildings and Places, Transportation, Water, Environmental, and Nuclear Services Business Lines. 

Mark is a keen champion of outcomes-focused systems-thinking, collaborative delivery models, digitalisation, connected digital twins and the circular economy in the built environment.  Mark is the Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in the digitalisation of the built environment at the University of Cambridge.  As Strategic Advisor at Mott MacDonald, Mark provides advice to key clients on digitalisation and broader industry transformation.  Previously, Mark was the CTO of Mott MacDonald and the Director of the Centre for Digital Built Britain, where he was the Head of the National Digital Twin programme.  Mark was the lead author of the Infrastructure Carbon Review, published by HM Treasury.

Described as a pragmatic futurist, I'm driven to transform project delivery through innovative use of digital technologies and offsite manufacturing. By integrating artificial intelligence into interdisciplinary workflows, I aim to revolutionise how we approach design complexity and future challenges including net zero. My global team is actively engaged in delivering cutting-edge projects, collaborating with clients and contractors to harness the advantages of progressive manufacturing methods including kits of parts and platform approaches.

Having qualified as an architect and with over 35 years of experience, I've played a key role in shaping industry standards, including being the lead author of the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 publications. Recently, I’ve contributed to the field with the publication of the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 Overview and the Security Overlay and contributed to the 2nd Edition of the DfMA Overlay. I've also authored multiple books emphasising design management and the crucial role of the lead designer in the digital age.

I’m involved in many forums to help stimulate and drive change in the built environment industry. I am chair of the UK Construction Industry Council (CIC) Digital Forum, sit on the digital committee of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), chair the CB/1 committee for the British Standards Institute (BSI), and am an adviser on the Bridge AI steering committee.

Vicki heads up information security and technology strategy and implementation at Catalyst. During her career in construction she has held roles in information management, BIM management and digital construction across several high-profile projects, delivering digital solutions, implementing new technology, and upskilling individuals and organisations.

An active member of the construction community both locally and globally, Vicki has written and delivered workshops and lectures on digital construction and information management for audiences in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, India and China.

Johnathan is a senior technology and digital strategy leader. He leads WSP’s Digital Services team, he is a Co-Founder of ZERO Construct and Founder of the Digital Twin Fan Club Podcast. Johnathan has been leading business transformation and the adoption of future technologies within the UK and internationally for over 15 years, operating in senior leadership teams and delivering large IT change, technology adoption and standardisation programs. Johnathan has led and supported major UK Government departments on their Digital Strategies’ such as the Ministry of Justice, Public Health England and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

Anne-Marie has been advising clients across the infrastructure sector for 20 years, specialising in the implementation of new risk sharing approaches (including collaborative delivery models and construction joint ventures) and complex renegotiations on major infrastructure projects. She also advises on “Infratech”, looking at the impact of digital transformation and data on infrastructure delivery and lectures widely on this and other issues affecting the construction and infrastructure sector. Anne-Marie is a member of Pinsent Masons’ advanced delivery team, focussed on the use of people, process and technology to solve clients’ legal problems, and leads Pinsent Masons global innovation programme for infrastructure clients.

Steven joined Bryden Wood in 2006, initially working as a project architect to deliver the 1500 person Hertfordshire County Council office refurbishment scheme.

He has subsequently been involved in a series of large framework projects across the UK for various clients in sectors including aviation, residential, healthcare and commercial. During the most recent years he is been leading the early design development of a new type of rehabilitative prison for the Ministry of Justice.

Steven also holds a Diploma in Advanced Studies in Multimedia Technology and Virtual Reality and prior to working at Bryden Wood gained five years of experience designing and implementing data-driven web applications. He is using the skills acquired in this field to standardise the approach to the briefing and decision making processes for architectural projects and develop an evidence-based approach to architectural design.

The most advanced implementation of this approach has been for GlaxoSmithKline. Together with Martin Wood, and John Dyson (Vice President Global Capital Projects) Steven has developed an approach, called the ‘Front End Factory’, that has been in use by GSK for about two years now to make high level strategic decisions about all their capital investments worldwide.

Recently, Steven also obtained a Diploma in Advanced Architectural Studies (The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, University College London). This course brings together within a single theoretical and analytical framework, known as Space Syntax, the study of architecture from the scale of buildings to entire cities. The course is closely linked to the Space Syntax Laboratory, one of the world’s leading architecture research groups, which forms part of the Bartlett’s ‘Space’ research group.

David Wesemann, P.E., LEED AP, ATD is the CEO of Spectrum Engineers, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm based out of Salt Lake City, Utah that has been serving the A/E/C community for over 40 years. Dave also continues to do exceptional technical work as a Principal Electrical Engineer, with projects in Utah and around the USA. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah and has been with the Spectrum Engineers since 1990. In his 34 years of experience, Dave has designed electrical systems for all building types, including health care, education, government, data centers and other mission critical facilities. He continues to contribute to the engineering community through his mentorship of up-and-coming engineers at Spectrum, and also through his participation in several professional societies. Above all his passion is with client care, developing long-lasting relationships, and helping create a design process that is collaborative and successful.

Brian has over 28 years of professional surveying and technology experience in the AEC industry. He is a LS licensed in the state of Arizona. As an Associate of the firm he is responsible for the Civil Technologies Group at RICK. Brian oversees the Reality Capture, GIS, and Cloud Computing Services together with responsibilities of the organization’s CAD management. His previous experience as engineering CADD operator, survey analyst, GPS survey coordinator, photogrammetry coordinator, GIS Manager and Manager of 3D laser scanning enables Brian to consider and understand all aspects of a project from conception to final deliverables and to streamline interdepartmental communication, resulting in a cohesive and imaginative on-time product. He is an expert at data collection, processing, display and publishing using a wide array of integrated technology tools.

Brian was recently named to the leadership of a business transformation group @ RICK; “Transformation through Technology” as one of three bold steps in the organization’s RICK 75 strategic plan.

Representative engagements include the AGC National Convention, AGC IT-Forum, AGC San Diego Technology events, AIA, APLS, CLSA, Hexagon, ASLA and SPAR Conferences.