Managing human behavior to support digital transformation

The digital transformation in the AEC industry has been slow—barely keeping up with the digitization of agriculture. But by integrating IT functions into core business functions, AEC firms can drive innovation and efficiency. Bram Mommers shares his own journey from traditional land surveying to his current role as Global Technology Officer at Arcadis and showcases successful applications like AI-driven image recognition for wildlife monitoring and infrastructure management, highlighting the citizen development program at Arcadis that empowers employees to create impactful micro-applications. By fostering collaboration between business strategists and IT professionals, Arcadis has significantly enhanced project efficiency, safety, and employee satisfaction, demonstrating that aligning digital and business strategies can yield remarkable benefits even in highly fragmented industries.

About the speaker

Bram Mommers is Global Technology Officer at Arcadis, where he has been involved in various aspects of the digital strategy since 2007. He is now responsible for transforming a traditional IT function into a Technology function which is increasingly focused on value creation in collaboration with the business to bring the digital strategy of Arcadis to life.

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