Strategic Engagement: Joining Build in Digital Editorial Panel

11 July 2025

I’m honored to announce that I’ve been invited to join the Editorial Guidance Panel for Build in Digital magazine, a development that signifies a new avenue for strategic engagement within the built environment. A huge thank you to Digital Editor, Simon Foulds, for this fantastic opportunity.

This invitation feels particularly special, especially following my recent inclusion in the Digital Construction Power Players 2025 list by Digital Construction Plus back in May. These accolades serve as a powerful validation of my approach: leveraging extensive engagement across the digital buildings ecosystem to bring diverse stakeholder groups together for the common good.

My facilitation of the review of the smart buildings overlay to the RIBA Plan of Works is a prime example of this collaborative effort in action. The opportunity to join the Build in Digital panel is another way to apply my expertise beyond specific organizational roles.

I’m also thrilled to be joining a distinguished group of industry leaders on the panel. I’ll be working alongside Simon and other leading voices to help keep Build in Digital abreast of emerging themes in the smart and broader digital buildings space. My aim is to continue making strategic introductions to individuals and organizations with interesting insights to share.

I’m incredibly excited to contribute to a publication that’s dedicated to leading the conversation on innovation and digital transformation in the built environment.

Editorial Guidance Panel Members

I look forward to collaborating with the following esteemed fellow panellists:

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About Me

Justin Kirby is a leading industry commentator, connector, and facilitator with over two decades of experience in catalysing stakeholder engagement and business transformation. He is a passionate advocate for bridging the persistent gap between the design-and-build phase and the long-term operational life of a building. This is the central mission of Start With Smart Group, a community he recently launched to bring together a global network of forward-thinking professionals.

Justin’s work applies the same strategic and entrepreneurial drive he used as the Executive Director of the Digital Buildings Council (DBC), where he helped to establish a collaborative platform for industry leaders and facilitate key initiatives, including the crucial Review of The RIBA Smart Buildings Overlay.

A respected voice in the field, Justin has been appointed to the Editorial Guidance Panel for Build in Digital magazine, and was nominated to the prestigious Digital Construction Power Players 2025 list by Digital Construction Plus, which he contributes to and helps judge their Digital Construction Awards partnership with Digital Construction Week. He is adept at turning complex industry challenges into clear, actionable conversations and initiatives.

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