Cyber-securing Construction's Digital Future with Daniel Skeggs (CurveTech Ltd)
What does it take to secure construction’s digital future? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, cybersecurity expert and CurveTech CEO Daniel Skeggs shares why the built environment faces growing risks, and what leaders can do to respond. Fragmented supply chains, sensitive design data, and increasing reliance on cloud-based systems have all made construction a prime target for cyberattacks. By embedding cybersecurity from day one, organisations can stay compliant, protect critical information, and build digital foundations that scale with confidence.
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BIM and the Legal Blind Spots in Construction with Sarah Rock (Boodle Hatfield LLP)
How do you make digital construction legally watertight? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, construction lawyer Sarah Rock joins us to explore how BIM, the Building Safety Act, and the Golden Thread are transforming expectations in construction contracts. As co-author of the influential Winfield Rock Report, Sarah breaks down what it takes to define, embed, and enforce digital requirements from day one - so that critical data doesn’t disappear by handover.
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Reigniting tech: Back to life and into focus with Lorna Killick (BW: Workplace Experts)
Many construction companies often invest in digital tools - but many fail to deliver their full value. In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, we speak with Lorna Killick, Head of Business Transformation at BW, about how to revive underused construction software and drive real business impact. Lorna shares how her team reconfigured legacy systems, rebuilt user engagement, and brought clarity to their digital transformation strategy - all without adding new platforms. This conversation highlights why successful construction tech adoption depends on people, process, and the willingness to start again. We explore what it takes to optimise existing systems, improve site team adoption, and build a scalable data strategy from the ground up.
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Budgeting, Buy-In and Building Digital Confidence with Sarah Darville-Downs (The Tamdown Group)
How do you drive digital transformation in construction when budgets are tight, time is short, and the frontline team is wary of change? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, Sarah Darville-Downs, Group Finance Director at Tamdown, shares a refreshingly honest take on what it really takes to embed new tech on-site. She explores how to turn digital ambition into real-world action, securing buy-in from site teams, prioritising impact, and using small wins like QR codes and automated workflows to make a big difference. Whether you're a finance lead, project manager, or IT decision-maker, this episode is packed with insight on how to build confidence and demonstrate value.
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Breaking the Rework Cycle: How Technology Can Help Get It Right First Time
Rework is draining time, money, and morale from construction projects - and it’s happening more than you think. Up to 39% of on-site accidents are linked to rework. The cost is an eye-watering £2 billion a year in the UK alone. So why does it keep happening and how do we fix it? In this live episode recorded at Digital Construction Week, Amelia Fletcher-Blackburn is joined by Jon Ozanne (CIO, Balfour Beatty), Nick Elms (IT Director, VolkerWessels UK), and Vicki Reynolds (Technical Director, One Creative Environments) for a practical, provocative conversation on what it really takes to get it right first time.
Deconstructing Digital is the podcast that tackles the real challenges of digital transformation in the built environment and construction - because we know it’s not easy. We break down complex tech hurdles and share honest insights from industry pros who’ve been through it all, so you can navigate digital change with confidence. Whether you're planning, building, or maintaining, this is your guide to making smarter, more impactful decisions. Let’s deconstruct the challenges and build a better digital future, together!
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