Welcome back to another season of Construction Cast. This newest episode looks at technology and sustainability in construction.
Stuart Wilks, Camilla Ter Haar, Casey Rutland and Jess James explore how digital tools are supporting sustainable practices, from data-driven certifications to monitoring asset performance. These experts also consider how advances in technology can reduce carbon footprints and reshape the industry.
In this session, we also look at the legal implications of changing sustainability and environmental regulation. The group cover a range of topics, including how courts and planning frameworks are adapting, what what climate resilience means for future contracts. The discussion touches on recent cases such as the Holcim litigation, IBA v EMI and considers the role of standards like Building Smart and CIBSE Weather Data.
Speakers
Camilla Ter Haar, 39 Essex Chambers
Camilla specialises in both domestic and international dispute resolution, with a spanning commercial, construction disputes and public inquiry work. Her expertise encompasses complex construction and infrastructure matters, where she brings insights from being a co-author of Remedies in Construction Law.
Jess James, JAW Sustainability
Jess is the Founding Director at JAW Sustainability. She specialises in developing practical application of sustainable solutions across all building types and life cycle stages. Jess has acted as BREEAM and Energy Assessor on a huge range of projects across all sectors, both new build, extension and refurbishment.
Casey Rutland, Property Cortex
Casey is the Chief Data and Digital Officer/Partner at Property Cortex. He directs strategic initiatives focused on digital transformations, open data and operational excellence. He also oversees the digital service delivery across the full asset lifestyle. Casey also acts as a trusted advisor to government bodies, developers, consultants and contractors across the GCC and wider.
Thank you to Camilla, Jess and Casey for their amazing insight in this discussion. Don’t forget to tune into the next episode of ConstructionCast, which will be on its way to you very soon.