Building Smarter: How Digital Is Reshaping Construction from the Ground Up

Kurt Brissett, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Built, brings a fresh perspective to digital transformation in construction, following his career in transport with the New South Wales government. He joined Built with enthusiasm, noting that the company already values and understands the potential of digital technologies. Built sees digital engineering as critical for de-risking projects, improving efficiency across supply and procurement chains, and ultimately boosting productivity in an industry often viewed as lagging in this area. Kurt finds it refreshing to be part of a company where digital’s value is already recognised at the board level.

In his first 90 days, Kurt has prioritised meeting teams across the business to understand their needs and where digitisation can have the greatest impact. With projects ranging from stadiums and schools to hospitals and defence infrastructure, he’s focused on opportunities to integrate data and AI. He highlights the central role of 3D…