
This category honours organisations in the AEC industry that leverage digital methodologies to aid design decisions and drive innovation. The category calls for a holistic approach towards strategy, planning and management of a digital design culture, with benefit realisation carrying 40% of the score weight.
AtkinsRéalis has implemented a comprehensive digital transformation strategy to establish seamless flows of information across projects, minimize data fragmentation, and adopt emerging technologies like computational design and artificial intelligence. Key initiatives optimize workflows through automation to boost productivity and sustainability. AtkinsRéalis has achieved widespread enhancements in efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely project delivery. Data analytics empower teams to make informed decisions. Extensive training programs and leadership commitment drive company-wide adoption.
With a focus on pioneering digital design excellence, AtkinsRéalis assembles talented teams and invests substantially in research and development to continuously explore innovative solutions. Notable projects demonstrating success include dramatically streamlining the master planning process, establishing an extensive design library to enable reuse, and implementing automated geometry conversion resulting in major productivity gains. Overall, AtkinsRéalis' purpose-driven digital strategy aims to push the possibilities of engineering, delivering exceptional, technology-enabled solutions for clients that optimize critical outcomes like schedule, cost, quality and sustainability.
Egis, an international leader in consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services, is dedicated to designing and operating intelligent infrastructure and buildings that address the climate emergency and promote balanced, sustainable, and resilient territorial development. With a presence in 120 countries, Egis leverages the expertise of its 18,000 employees to deliver cutting-edge innovation across all projects. By actively contributing to various sectors, Egis plays a crucial role in shaping society and enhancing the living environment worldwide.
The core mission of Egis is to enhance people's quality of life and support communities in their social and economic development while striving to significantly reduce carbon emissions and achieve essential 2050 net-zero targets. Egis' commitment to sustainability and innovation underscores its dedication to creating a better future for generations to come. Through its comprehensive approach to infrastructure and services, Egis is not only a key player in shaping the built environment but also in driving global efforts towards a more sustainable and resilient future.
At Ramboll, our commitment to leveraging digital design methodologies and embracing innovation has reached new heights with a focus on technology and how this can improve processes, increase sustainability and lower costs in the built environment. Ramboll has been driving market-led initiatives in innovation, automation, technology, digital design, and digital products and services in the Middle East through the establishment of an Innovation and Digital Transformation (IDT) team.
This strategic team positions Ramboll, an architecture, engineering and advisory business with offices across the region, at the forefront of the digital agenda, enhancing business performance, delivering greater client value, and advancing sustainability goals. Our approach is rooted in the belief that computers, with their proficiency in executing repetitive tasks, can significantly enhance the efficiency of designing built environments. Meanwhile, human creativity and intuition remain unparalleled. Ramboll empowers our global community of experts, providing them with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge projects, be part of a thought leadership organisation, and access digital career advancements.