Digital Construction Podcast

Who Are The Real Industry Disruptors with Steven Coyle

Digital Construction Podcast

Show Notes

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Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Steven Coyle

Steven Coyle shares his refreshingly practical take on digital transformation at Arcadis. He's adamant that IP dies quickly and believes the industry needs to be more open about sharing tools and knowledge rather than hoarding them. Steven prioritizes client-facing work to stay relevant and connected to real problems, emphasizing that accountability is key to managing digital initiatives across a global organization. He's skeptical of "digital advisory" as a term, preferring to focus on genuinely solving client problems through collaboration. Steven stresses that innovation only happens through working together, whether with clients, vendors, or even competitors. He reveals how his team measures success through metrics that track time saved and value created, not just tool development. Steven champions bringing computer scientists into engineering teams as enablers and believes the biggest barrier to data connectivity is education and investing time upfront. His advice for future digital leaders is simple: be inquisitive, challenging, and take advantage of everything your organization offers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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