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industry can communicate that clearly and support it with accessible training routes and visible progression, it can turn a long-standing skills challenge into a genuine opportunity.
4. Kitall is known for its work on complex, high value projects. What lessons from these large-scale developments can be applied to smaller, regional infrastructure schemes? Complex projects quickly show that successful delivery depends as much on how teams collaborate as on technical design. On large programmes, early and structured collaboration is essential because the scale and risk leave little room for inefficiency, and that lesson translates directly to smaller regional schemes.
A key takeaway is the value of engaging all stakeholders early around a shared set of objectives and a consistent information base. When teams are aligned from the outset, decisions are clearer, risks are identified earlier, and design change is managed more effectively, reducing rework and delay.
The tools used on major projects, such as shared models, common data environments, and clear communication protocols, can be applied just as effectively at a smaller scale. Ultimately, what matters most is mindset. Collaboration is not about more meetings, but about shared purpose and accountability. When teams genuinely work this way, smaller schemes can achieve efficiency and quality that rival much larger developments.
5. Sustainability is now a baseline expectation rather than a bonus. Where do you see the greatest potential for meaningful carbon reduction across design, materials, and delivery? The greatest opportunity for carbon reduction sits in the earliest stages of design, where structural form, material selection, and construction methodology are established. Decisions made at this point have far greater impact than later mitigation measures and often reduce carbon without adding cost or programme risk.
Structural efficiency is critical. Rationalising grids, avoiding over specification, and prioritising reuse of existing assets can significantly reduce embodied carbon. Material choice also plays a major role. Lower carbon concrete mixes, reduced cement content, recycled steel, and, where appropriate, structural systems such as mass timber can deliver substantial savings when considered early and supported by the right technical strategy.
Delivery also matters. Early engagement with suppliers, optimised temporary works, and increased off site fabrication reduce waste, site activity, and transport emissions. Meaningful carbon reduction comes from integrating design and delivery decisions, not treating sustainability as an add on at the end.
6. How is technology transforming structural engineering and temporary works, and which innovations are proving most valuable on live projects? Digital modelling and simulation are transforming how structural and temporary works solutions are developed. They allow rapid iteration, giving teams much clearer insight into risk, buildability, and programme impact. For temporary works in particular, digital rehearsals of sequencing, lifts, and site constraints significantly reduce uncertainty during critical construction stages.
Automation is also adding value. Parametric tools accelerate repetitive calculations and enable engineers to test a wider range of options more efficiently. On live projects, sensors and digital monitoring provide real time performance data, improving safety and reducing unnecessary intervention.
7. Many firms talk about being digitally enabled, but few truly embed it into their workflows. How is Kitall approaching digital transformation in practice? Kitall approaches digital transformation as a practical enabler rather than a separate
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