Built Environment Technology

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Technology and innovation in the built environment sector

The development of new technologies, better use of data and innovative business models provide huge opportunities to solve real urban problems.

The adoption of technologies during the pandemic has accelerated innovations in this sector creating new opportunities across the built environment. Data analysis, AI and the use of smart technologies have a significant impact on not only the way we build our cities but the way we navigate through them in a more sustainable and efficient way, paving the way to smarter cities. Planning and mobility are among the key aspects that can be significantly improved by the adoption of technologies, but how can the built environment sector collaborate more efficiently with industry experts and innovators to achieve the highest quality outcomes?

The NLA Built Environment Technology programme brings together the tech and built environment sector connecting innovators, tech specialists and urban practitioners to discuss how emerging technologies and practices could solve key urban problems. This programme also champions the role of the capital as an incubator for technological innovation in property and city-making.

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The NLA Expert Panel on Urban Innovation is made up of a group of London experts on technology and innovation in the built environment. The group advises NLA and provides unique insights to the NLA audience.

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Camilla Siggaard Andersen

Urban Research Lead
Hassell

Ami Nigam

Benoy
Head of Technology

Bridget Wilkins

Head of Digital Citizen Engagement
Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities

Chris Harley

Wind Analysis Director
GIA Surveyors

David Bullock

Joint Managing Partner
Hayes Davidson

Jan Bunge

Non-Executive Director
Squint/Opera

Marta Granda Nistal

Associate Director, Co-head of Digital Transformation and Design Studio
Arup

Natasha Patel

UK Head of Innovation & Insight
Avison Young

Niall Bolger

Chief Executive
London Borough of Hounslow

Rikesh Shah

Head of Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre
Connected Places Catapult

Sam Szczurek

Sustainable Innovation Lead
Places for London

Shajay Bhooshan

Associate Director
Zaha Hadid Architects

Susan Mantle

Director
Heyne Tillett Steel

Theo Blackwell MBE

Chief Digital Officer
Greater London Authority

Tiago Costa Jorge

Associate Director Dip Arch, ARB, RIBA
Maccreanor Lavington

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Expert Panels

NLA Expert Panels bring together industry experts from across the NLA membership to advise on our core programme, provide thought-leadership on development in London and respond to policies.

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