
The gap between BIM and smart buildings is not a technical issue, but rather a consequence of the project-to-operations gap. Inspired by a conversation with Alex Plenty of Skanska, I explored solutions to the issue for Digital Construction Plus.

The gap between BIM and smart buildings is not a technical issue, but rather a consequence of the project-to-operations gap. Inspired by a conversation with Alex Plenty of Skanska, I explored solutions to the issue for Digital Construction Plus.

A look at how strategic engagement defines key focus areas and facilitates thought leadership, exemplified by the “BIM to Smart” initiative.
6 March 2025

Facilitating a pivotal discussion on the evolving MSI role, clarifying delivery models and shaping future digital buildings.
12 December 2024

Lessons from MSIs: part of a series I instigated to drive best practice and knowledge share for common good.
2 September 2024

Explore how I helped bridge the digital construction-operations gap by coordinating insights from DBC members for a key industry article and event.

Explore how I coordinated diverse industry voices for a PBC Today article on BIM-IoT integration, showcasing collaborative thought leadership and advancing key industry discussions.
Welcome to my blog, a record of my active engagement across the smart buildings ecosystem. Here, I focus on bringing diverse stakeholder groups together for common good and share perspectives from my ongoing work and insights. Learn more about my background below, or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Justin is an author and market engagement specialist, adept at connecting research, innovation, go-to-market activation, and business transformation through strategic content, connections, and conversations. For over two decades, he has conceived and led large-scale stakeholder engagement programmes across diverse sectors.
In his recent capacity, he applied his entrepreneurial drive and strategic leadership as Executive Director for the Digital Buildings Council (DBC), a dynamic not-for-profit industry group he helped to catalyse into existence. His work there mirrored the high-impact consultancy services he provides, involving helping the organisation break through a crowded and often confusing sector, establishing the DBC as a source of clarity and strategic guidance. A significant achievement included helping establish and facilitating the collaboration between DBC on the crucial Review of The RIBA Smart Buildings Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work, with its original co-authors, underscoring its rapid impact in the built environment.
Further extending his leadership in the field, Justin has recently been appointed to the Editorial Guidance Panel for Build in Digital magazine, where he will help guide editorial strategy and highlight emerging trends in smart and digital buildings. He was also nominated in the Digital Construction Power Players 2025 list by Digital Construction Plus.
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