Aligning People with Digital - Addressing the Skills Gap in Construction

Summary

The Digital Skills Gap – Getting People on Board with Digital Transformation

In a world dominated by AI discussions and rapid technological advancements, the real challenge in construction isn’t just adopting new tools—it’s ensuring people have the skills and confidence to use them effectively. The digital skills gap is often misunderstood, seen as a technical issue rather than a people-focused challenge. This session explores how to bridge that gap, ensuring digital transformation is practical, inclusive, and embraced at every level of the industry.

This CPD will cover:

People-first approach

This session moves beyond the tech itself, focusing on engagement, skills development, and cultural change.

Real-world strategies

Actionable insights drawn from successful digital adoption in construction.

Balancing vision with reality

How to think big about the future while ensuring frontline workers aren’t left behind.

For those leading digital change, training teams, or looking to improve adoption, this session provides the practical tools and fresh perspectives needed to make digital transformation work for everyone.

There will also be live VR demo's on the day for you to take part in which will be delivered by Immersice Industry Experiences.

Our 3 speakers will also delvier a panel Q&A session at the end of the CPD.

This will also be a fantastic networking opportunity where you can meet CIOB Staff - Julie Putman (South Senior Regional Manager) Natalie Breakspear, Emma Streames (Member Services and Events Co-ordinators in the South Region covering the South West), James Cole (Business Development Manager) and also members of the Bristol, Exeter & Cornwall & Plymouth Hub Committees as well as other construction professionals.

This Event will be hosted by Andrew Ash, Exeter Hub Chair.

"Members: gain 3 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.”

Speakers

James Bishop - Digital Technology Manager, SES

In this CPD James will discuss the “true” digital skills gap. The next generation of construction professionals will not need training on how to use simple tools; it will be those already working in our industry who are being left behind, he will go through examples of how this has been done in the past, as well as talking about some implementation strategies.

Steve Caunter - Assistant Principle Hi Tech & Digital, South Devon College

Steve will talk about the importance of supporting the continued growth of employees at all levels, not just emerging talent. He will also discuss relevant courses that help professionals become more digitally literate.

Dan Howson - Director, Immersive Industry Experiences

Dan will discuss how technology can be used to decrease the digital skills gap through digital media and experience-led engagement, making for memorable impact. He will also, discuss how one solution can aid a business's growth in lots of different ways, H&S, training, project reviews etc, Dan will also be doign live VR demo's during this event.

Menu

Food will be served at this event so please advise of any speacial dietary requirememts when booking.

Contact

Emma Streames

Member Services and Events Co-ordinator - Bristol, Exeter, Cornwall & Plymouth

01344 630857

[email protected]