In this Digital Edge interview, Built’s Chief Digital and Information Officer Kurt Brissett explains how digital tools like 3D models and AI are improving collaboration and outcomes in construction.
Kurt brings a fresh perspective to digital transformation in construction after a 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 reducing risk, improving efficiency across supply and procurement chains, and lifting productivity in an industry often seen as behind in this area.
Kurt says it is refreshing to be part of a company where the value of digital is already recognised at board level.
In his first 90 days, Kurt has focused on meeting teams across the business to understand their needs and where digitisation can have the most impact.
With projects ranging from stadiums and schools to hospitals and defence infrastructure, he is looking at ways to integrate data and AI into daily operations.
He highlights the growing role of 3D models, which are increasingly enriched by construction data and used as a single source of truth for collaboration.
These models support scenario-based planning, enable AI-driven design improvements, and help identify issues before they become expensive problems.
Kurt also points to the need for better digital collaboration across the wider construction ecosystem, including developers, subcontractors, regulators and government.
Built is working towards a shared digital environment where all parties can streamline planning, manage risk, and reduce cost more effectively.
By removing data silos and focusing on insights, the company can benchmark performance, reduce waste and rework, and improve sustainability.
Kurt believes this data-led approach is vital not only for individual project outcomes but for lifting the overall productivity and efficiency of the industry.
Key takeaways
- Digital engineering is central to Built’s strategy – 3D models and AI are used to reduce risk, improve design efficiency and support better collaboration across teams.
- Shared digital environments improve delivery – Built is building a common data space that aligns stakeholders to reduce cost, time and complexity in construction.
- Project data drives long-term improvement – Using data across the project lifecycle helps benchmark performance, cut waste and strengthen sustainability outcomes.