The golden thread isn’t just about ticking boxes - it’s transforming how the construction industry builds, manages, and maintains safe, compliant assets.
Vicki Reynolds, one of the UK’s leading voices on digital estates, brings clarity to complexity.
From evolving regulations to long-term digital strategy, she explains how digital twins and information management practices are reshaping design, delivery, and operations across the built environment.
With tighter compliance under the Building Safety Act and growing expectations around safety and sustainability, this episode explores how smart data, clear intent, and cultural alignment can drive meaningful, lasting change.
Topics covered:
What the golden thread really means for safety, accountability, and performance
Digital twins vs digital shadows and why that distinction matters
Starting small – building a digital business case that actually gets buy-in
The hidden cost of data and the environmental impact of digital solutions
A culture first approach and why technology alone won’t deliver transformation
From policy to practice – using digital tools to meet the Building Safety Act
This episode explores what it truly takes to embed safety, accountability, and performance into the heart of the built environment.
Vicki offers a clear-sighted, practical perspective on digital transformation, showing how real progress happens when information is trusted, people are engaged, and compliance drives smarter decision-making. If you're leading digital strategy or shaping on-the-ground delivery in construction, this conversation offers essential insights into managing information, meeting regulations, and driving digital change.