Deconstructing digital

Episode 17: Digital Intent vs Digital Outcomes: What the Data Tells Us

Written by Causeway | 31 Oct 2025

Chloe brings a unique perspective as a leading voice in construction journalism, combining editorial experience with survey data from some of the industry’s biggest names. Together, we unpack how economic pressures, policy shifts, and client demands are reshaping digital strategies - and which firms are leading the charge.

Topics covered:

  • What Building’s Top 150 consultants survey tells us - covering AI, digital investment, and innovation

  • The shift from enthusiasm to action - how firms are embedding digital into business workflows

  • Examples of real-world use cases - from bid writing to cost management and energy optimisation

  • Where firms fall on the digital maturity curve - from off-the-shelf tools to proprietary AI

  • The role of economic uncertainty and public policy in shaping digital strategy

  • Skills, accountability and the growing importance of measuring digital outcomes


The future of construction isn’t just about intent, it’s about outcomes. This episode gives you a front-row seat to what leading consultants are really doing to drive digital change. With practical insights and clear examples, Chloe helps demystify what digital transformation looks like in practice - and why it matters now more than ever!